The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, March 29, 1973, Image 14

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Newspaper Page TextJackson Blanks Griffin 2-0 Behind Pitching Of Allen BY BRIAN WAITS Progress-Argus Sports Writer The Jackson Red Devils, behind the shutout pitching of Greg Allen, defeated the Griffin Bears 2-0, in the first game of the 1973 season, Saturday afternoon. The Devils could get only one hit off of the Griffin pitcher Rusty Stonica, but they took advantage of the few oppor tunities they had. The Red Devils defense was also a key factor in the game. The Devils took the lead in the first inning, getting a run without the benefit of a hit. Malcolm Dahlin walked with one out and moved around to third base on two straight passed balls by Griffin catcher, Ken Hataway. The Red Devils’ power hitting third baseman, James Brown, then sent a long fly to right and Dahlin came home with the first run of the game. The score remained at 1-0 in a tight pitcher’s battle until the fourth inning. Don McKibben reached on an error by shortstop Keith Ebetino with two outs. Darrell Kitchens then brought McKibben home with the only Jackson hit of the day, a long fly over the center fielder’s outstretched glove. This turned out to be enough for Greg Allen as he sparkled on the mound, especially with men on base. Griffin had the leadoff man on base in four of the seven innings. Allen struck out five Bears while only walking one batter. He gave up five hits, but a strong Red Devil defense kept them from advancing. The Red Devils play Forest Park tomorrow afternoon at Wallace Field in Jackson and then a region game against Greenville on Tuesday here in Jackson. Jackson Wins Two Firsts In Literary K KATHY FREEMAN Jackson High School seniors Diane Wells and Kathy Freeman took first place in shorthand and typing respect ively at the region literary meet held March 26 in Carrollton. Benjie Parrish took second place in extemporaneous speech while Sharon Bankston tied for third place in girls spelling. Maiy Glidewell placed fourth in the home economics division. The boys quartet composed of Dan Fears, Ken Sanvidge, Darryl Summers, and Ronnie Stephens placed third in the region competition in which twelve schools participated in various events. JACKSON HIGH SPORTS & NEWS Golf Team Second in Macon Play BY BRIAN WAITS Progress-Argus Sports Writer The Jackson High School Golf team started off the 1973 season finishing second to Central of Macon in a four way match in Macon, March 19. Teams from Central of Macon, Bibb Tech, Wilkinson County, and Jackson competed at Bowden Golf Course in Macon in an 18 hole match. Central, considered one of the finest AAA golf teams in the state, finished first with a team total of 303. Jackson finished only 19 strokes behind Central with a team total of 322. Bibb Tech finished in third place and Wilkinson County was fourth. Individual scores for Jack son showed Lee Bennett with the low score on the team. He shot 76 over the 18 hole course. Billy Duke shot an 80, Johnny Morris 82, and Dennis Morgan 84. Central’s scores of 74,75, 76, and 78 were excellent. The Devils had a two way, nine hole, match with Rockdale County on March 20 at Deer Trail Golf Chib in Jackson. The entire match was played in a heavy downpour, with Jackson coming through with a 16 stroke victory, 159-175. Jackson scoring was Billy Duke and Lee Bennett both with 39, Johnny Morris 40, and Terry Duke 41. The next match will be tomorrow afternoon in Coving ton, when the Devils take on Newton County. • ShBBiI- ■&-'■-■ ffijppfpfffi prJStt • >T'\ jiWffi Jra*p*f| DIANE WELLS Kathy is part-time employee of the Jackson Progress-Argus where she operates the Compugraphic Compuwriter. Diane is employed part-time with Piedmont Realty and also assists Mrs. Catherine Fletch er at school. Other Jackson students par ticipating in the literaiy meet were Cynthia White and Brian Waits in essay; and Larry Brownlee in boys spelling. Rex Smith participated in the oral interpretation contest. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Jacquelyn Watts Is County's Champ Speller Jacquelyn Watts, eighth grade daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watts, was declared champion speller of the Butts County school system, grades 4-8, com petition on March 22. She will receive a trophy from Shields Jewelers as Henderson Junior High Champion and a $25 savings bond from the Jackson Kiwanis Club as County winner. Jackie is serving this year as president of the Henderson Junior High Student Council. Cary Maddox, winner in Henderson Elementary School, was a close runner-up. Other students competing were Chip Daniel, sth grade; Levonia Thomas, 6th grade; and Melissa Gaye and Byrd Wyatt, 7th grade. Each of these students was a second or third place winner in his school. Jacquelyn will represent Butts County at the Sixth District Spelling Bee to be held in Griffin on April 6. Henderson Sign Ups Saturday The Henderson Youth Center will have sign ups for all boys and girls planning to play baseball or softball this summer on Saturday, March 31, from 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the following week Monday, April 2, through Friday, April 6, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Teams will be offered in the following age groups: Pee Wee baseball, 7, 8 and 9 year old boys; Little League, 10 through 12 years old boys; Pony League, 13 through 15 year old boys; Girls Softball, 8 through 12years old; Girls Softball, 13 through 16 years old. Before a boy or girl can be eligible to play they must sign up at the Youth Center on McKibben Street or have their parents or legal guardian sign up for them. Boys playing Little League and Pony League will be asked to pay the following fees: Little League $7.50 and Pony League $lO. Fees will be due on sign up date. No boy or girl will be denied the opportunity to play in any of the leagues because they cannot afford to pay the fee. The parent or guardian can request that the fee not be charged when they sign their child up. The center needs coaches for baseball and softball. If any adult is interested in coaching a team please call the center. National Heroin Hot Line Bust-a-Pusher Call 800-368-5363 KENNY SMITH, LEFT, CONGRESSMAN FLYNT Kenny Smith Attended Seminar in Washington Kenny Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Smith of Flovilla, returned March 17 from a week’s educational seminar in Washington, D. C. Kenny, and one other Georgia delegate, attended the seminarwhose principle objec tive was to give young people a chance to learn more about their government. Staying at Mt. Vernon College, Kenny traveled by bus to Capitol Hill each morning to attend lectures and discussion groups. Returning to the campus for dinner, Kenny was involved in another session where young people discussed current top ics. Up for discussion were such topics as the President’s impoundment of funds, popula tion control, and ecology. The week was packed with learning experiences. Some of the people Kenny met and talked with were Adlai Ste venson, 111, Jacob Javits, Donald K. Anderson, as well as representatives from various government offices. PERSONAL Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Freeman and family were Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Anthony of Flovilla. GORDON JUNIOR COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES SPRING QUARTER, 1973 Courses will begin April 9-13 MONDAY BEGINNER’S BRIDGE $ i 5 .00 per person Mrs. Joe Grantham, Middle Georgia College. 8 weeks 25 00 per couple ANTIQUES Mr. Jack Mummert, Gordon Junior College. 5 weeks sio 00 per person SLIMNASTICS Miss Susanßandy, Gordon Junior College. Bweeks $15.00 per person TUESDAY INTERIOR DESIGN $15.00 per person Mr. Barry Greenhouse.Mclntosh Trails, A.P.D.C. 8 weeks 25 00 per couple UPHOLSTERING Mr. Dan Childree, Childree Upholstery, Thomaston. 8 weeks ADVANCED SEWING Mrs. Lillian McDaniel, Seamstress. 8 weeks s2o.ooper person THURSDAY BASIC SEWING Mrs. Sherry Edwards, Seamstress. 6weeks sls ooper person GUN SURGERY Miller Turner, Gunsmith, Forsyth. 8 weeks sls ooper person SPEED READING Steve Edwards, Gordon Junior College. 5 weeks SIO.OO per person SPECIAL COURSES COFFEE AND CULTURE, 10a.m. Thursday, April 12-May 3. , $5.00 per person Four lectures and discussions on literature, art, politics, and science. BICYCLE WORKSHOP. April 12-13,7-9 p.m. A two night workshop $7.50 per person on bicycle repair, particular emphasis on 10 speed bicycles. TENTATIVE COURSES Art for Children Photography Tennis for Women Community Chorus Beginning & Advanced Guitar Kenny also met briefly with Georgia Senators Talmadge andNunnand had an extensive meeting with sixth district Representative John. J. Flynt, Jr., who talked about his position and certain problems faced by Georgians. Other events of the week included visits to Watergate Area and the Kennedy Memor ial Center for Performing Arts. A mock senate was held by the seminar participants with House Majority Floor Leader, Donald K. Anderson leading the debates. Regarding the experience, Kenny said, ‘The whole week was a great experience, and I appreciate the JHS student council making it possible for me to attend. I hope the council will continue the project each year to give others the chance that I had.” A senior a t Jackson, Kenny is president of the student council, secretary of the Key Club, sports editor erf the school paper, and chaplain of the Fellowship erf Christian Ath letes. Mrs. Lois Coleman spent several days last week at St. Simons with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coleman, Susan and Al. THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1973 Career Workshop Slated Butts County teachers, grades one through twelve, have a unique opportunity to participate in a Career Education Workshop during the spring quarter to be held on the Jackson High School Campus. For the first time, Georgia State University is conducting this workshop in a county that did not receive a Career Education Grant. Dr. Fred Otte, Instructor in Educational Foundations at Georgia State, is leading the workshop. Why is career education so important? Dr. Otte states, “Fifty percent of college students drop out without completing their college educa tion because of confusion regardingwhat they want to do in life. The basic purpose of the course is to help teachers help students make better decisions about their occupational fu ture. There are many good job opportunities today for stu dents who do not want to go to college, but students are unaware of these possibil ities.” Career Education is not vocational education because its goal is creating an awareness of job possibilities, not teaching occupational skills. It involves more than “telling” students; it’s giving them a “feel” for different occupations through field trips, on the job observations, and role playing. Key Club Mans Road Block Members of the Key Club, Jackson High School service club, collected $141.61 for Muscular Dystrophy March 27. The boys set up a roadblock in the square and maintained it during Sunday afternoon. Twenty members partici pated in the drive which was under the leadership of Terry Moore, chib president. “We really commend the boys for having the drive,” Mrs. Gerry Wright, club sponsor said, “despite in clement weather, they collect ed a good amount for a worthy project. We appreciated the generosity of the people who contributed.” eibcvzic vams 1 (*. , v\L- V ' I Bill Shotwell: An Able Administrator Newest administrator in the Butts County School System is William E. Shotwell, Assistant Principal of Jackson High School. A native of Corbin, Ken tucky, Mr. Shotwell received his Bachelor’s degree from West Georgia College in 1964. This summer he will com plete his studies for a Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision. Standing 6’4”, Bill Shotwell appears very much his own man, which may be one reason why his chief duty at Jackson falls in the realm of attendance and discipline. Before coming to Jackson, Mr. Shotwell was administra tive assistant at O’Keefe High School in Atlanta for two years. Mr. Shotwell is married. His wife Phyllis is also with the Butts County School System. She teaches at the Henderson Elementary School. The couple have a two year old son Mike who keeps things “Active” in the Shotwell household. What does a man do for leisure when he is occupied all day with everything from janitorial duties to steering committees? One might think he would just sit and relax. .> | ..'si ® t HrTffPlH ■ ' if ’ Ray East Wins VICA Contest Ray East, representing the VICA of Henry County Senior High, was declared the winner cf the Macon Area Electrical Contest on March 14th. He scored 100 points out of a possible 100 points. He will compete on the state level on April 2lst at Atlanta Tech during the VICA State Leadership Conference. His instructor is James T. O’Neal of Jackson who taught the state winner in electrical trades in 1972 who also placed fifth in the national contest. Mr. O’Neal taught in the Newton County Vocational School the past five years, joining the Henry County faculty last year. Coming Soon The Opening Of Barnes Record Shop 233 E. 3rd Street ★ Records ... Tapes ... Accessories Black Lights and Posters ★ Visit our shop for the latest Top Hits in Country and Western, Rock and Roll, and Soul. Watch for Opening Soon! Hammond Barnes, Owner & Operator “Just sitting bores me,” Mr. Shotwell said. “I’m basically a sports enthusiast; both team and individual type sports intrigue me. I’m particularly fond of hunting and fishing.” “Those North Georgia moun tains really can call to a guy,’' Mr. Shotwell said with a slow smile. ’ V Not content with his school du ties only, Bill Shotwell is also assistant coach in football as well as B Team basketball. When asked the inevitable how -does -Ja ckson-compare-to another-school question, Mr. Shotwell answered, “Well, I am only speaking on k comparative basis, and as such, I think the student body here is well behaved and in general is a good group.” “One area really concerns me,” he continued, “and that is one small group’s apathy on any school event; there just is no real school spirit. I guess I would have to say the school lags behind in school spirit.” Jackson students have learn ed to appreciate the young educator’s friendly smile and have come to realize that when he asks to check an absentee excuse, he’s only after the facts enabling him to continue the excellent job that he does. Griffin Tech Spring Quarter Begins April 2 Spring Quarter at Griffin Tech will begin April 2, 1973. Registration will be held on the same day. Applications are still being accepted for all courses. Persons may register in advance by submitting art application to the school. Enrollment is open in the > following courses: .i Day Program- Auto Mechanics, Brick Masonry, Carpentry, Accounting, Sec retarial, Clerical, Keypunch, Unit Record Data Processing, Computer Programming, Drafting, Welding, Machine Shop, Cosmetology, and Dra pery Construction. Night Program- Account ing, Office Machines, Typing, Shorthand, Data Processing, Home Sewing, Cake Decorat ing, Nurses Aide, Machine and Tool Design, Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Drafting, Car pentry, Heating and Air Conditioning, and Welding. All programs are VA approyed. Day courses may be scheduled for full-time or part-time attendance. For. additional information, contact Griffin Tech at 227-1322.