The Silsbee Bee (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 13, 1990 Page: 4 of 24
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Scores Of Students Taking SAT
In 1990 Showed A Slight Decrease
AUSTIN-The scores of Tex-
as students who took the Schol-
astic Aptitude Test (SAT) in
1990 showed a slight decrease
in both the verbid and math
sections of the examination.
The mean score on the verbal
section of the SAT was 413,
down two points from 415 in
1989. The mean SAT math
score was 461 compared to 462
for the previous year.
The decline in verbal scores
in Texas mirrors a trend seen
nationally. This year’s national
average verbal score was 424, a
drop of three points from 1989..
The national average on the
math section was 476, the same
score as last year.
A total of 78,057 Texas
students took the SAT in 1990,
a decrease of 3,484 from the
81,541 students who took the
test in 1989.
Forty percent of this year’s
high school seniors took the
exam. Of the test group, 47
percent were male and 53
percent were female.
Commissioner of Education
W.N. Kirby said he was disap-
pointed that statewide SAT
scores were not better. “It
appears that we are caught up
in a nationwide pattern of
declining SAT scores. This year
there were states which ex-
perienced a surprising drop In
their results.”
Despite the downward trend,
said Kirby, it is important to
note that minority youths in
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Texas were able to hold their
own or slightly increase scores
in either the verbal or math
sections. Also, more blacks and
Mexican-Americans took the
SAT in 1990.
Black students, who repre-
sented 10 percent of the test
group, raised their verbal
scores from 345 to 847 but had a
slight decrease in math from
384 to 383.
Mexiean-American students,
who represented 14 percent of
students tested, had a mean
verbal score of 373, the same as
last year. Their mean math
score slipped from 424 to 428.
White students, represent-
ing 66 percent of the test
group, had a drop in the mean
verbal score from 487 to 486
and a mean math score of 481,
which was the same as last
year.
Sixty-eight percent of all
students taking the SAT said
they plan to apply for financial
aid to attend college, up from
66 percent in 1989.
SISD Educational
Secretaries Meet
The Silsbee Educational Sec-
retaries Association began the
1990-91 school year with organ-
izational meetings in the mon-
ths of August and September.
On August 18, SESA mem-
bers met for a Pool Party at Jan
Buckner’s home. Linda Straw-
ther, president, presided over
the business meeting and re-
ported that 11 members attend-
ed the annual secretaries sum-
mer work conference. Two
secretaries decided to retire
during the summer months.
Doris Langton, administration
secretary retired with 30 years
service to the district. She was
also charter president of the
Piney Woods Educational Sec-
retaries Association later re-
organized as the Silsbee Edu-
cational Secretaries Associ-
ation. Patsy Sellers, Kirby
elementary campus secretary,
retired with 21 years of service.
She also was the charter secre-
tary of the Piney Woods Edu-
cational Secretaries Associ-
ation.
On September 10 SESA
members met at Don's Seafood
Restaurant in Beaumont with
13 in attendance. Patsy Sellers
waa honored at this time and
attending for the first time
were new members Jola Clark
and Joanie Smart. Time was
allowed for drawing names for
secret secretaries for the year.
Officers for the 1990-91 sch-
ool year are: Linda Strawther,
president; Jan Buckner, vice
president; Fredia Dean, secre-
tary; Lisa Stutts, treasurer;
Jeanelle Scoggins, reporter,
and Linda Hightower, par-
liamentarian.
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TAX —TINT
Students whose families
earned leas than $10,000 a year
saw a dip in 8AT results. This
year’s 349 mean verbal score
was down eight point from last
year and the mean 406 in math
was eight points lower.
Students whoee families
earned $70,000 or more a year
turned in higher scores from
last year. Their verbal scores
rose from 453 to 456 and math
improved from 504 to 507.
Students who took at least 20
or more academic or college
preparatory courses by the
time they took the SAT had a
drop in verbal scores from 475
to 473 but their math scores
roae from 526 to 527.
Kirby said the challenge for all
schools is to go beyond the
basic skills instruction and to
emphasize the more rigorous
aspects of academics. He point-
ed out that problem solving and
higher-order thinking skills will
be the focus of the Texas
Assessment of Academic Skills
(TAAS), a new statewide stu-
dent test which will be given
for the first time this October.
“It’s up to all of us - students,
teachers and parents - to work
harder at turning off the TV
sets at home and dedicating
more attention and time to
schoolwork,” said Kirby.
“Clearly our work is cut out for
ua. We should view this coming
school year as one full of
opportunities for advancement
and achievement.”
BILLY JAY COPLEN
Private 1st Class Billy Jay
Coplen has graduated "Most
Distinguished Honor Graduate”
from Mawk Pulse Acquisition
Radar Repair. Coplen complet-
ed his 87-week training at
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
He la the son of Bill and Sharon
Coplen, Silsbee, and is a 1985
Silsbee graduate and Lamar
graduate.
PFC Coplen has reported for
duty at Fort Bliss, Texas with
his wife, Maria Crowe Coplen.
Mrs. Coplen, daughter of Tom
and Ginny Crowe of Lumber-
ton, is a recent graduate of
Lamar University and is em-
ployed as a first grade teacher
with the Socorro I.S.D. -
RICKEY A. JACKS
Navy Seaman Recruit Rickey
A. Jacks, son of Terry S. and
Pearl H. Jacks of Silsbee, has
completed recruit training at
Recruit Training Command,’
Groat Lakes, Dl.
During Jack’s eight-week
training cycle, he studied gen-
eral military subjects designed
to prepare him for further
academic and on-the-job train-
ing in one of the Navy's 65 basic
fields.
A 1984 graduate of East
Chambers High School, Win-
nie, he joined the Navy in June
1990.
WADE A. DAVIS
Marine Pvt. Wade A. Davis,
son of Robert L. and Terra A.
Davis of Silabee, recently re-
ported for duty with 2nd Force
Service Support Group, Camp
Lejeune, N.C.
A 1969 graduate of Silabee
High School, he joined the
Marine Corps in October 1989.
His wife, Delorse, is the daugh-
ter at Elbert E. and Oma L.
Walker, of Silsbee.
DAVID L. HENDERSON
Navy Airman Recruit David
L. Henderson of Kountse, has
completed recruit training at
Recruit Training Command,
San Diego.
Training included instruc-
tions in seamanship, military
regulations, close order drill,
first aid and Naval history.
Personnel who complete this
course of instruction are eligi-
ble for three hours of college
credit in Physical Education
and Hygiene.
He joined the Navy Reserves
in June 1969.
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Register Tonight
Girls, ages 5-17, interested in
joining the Girt Scoots may
register at the Silabee Junior
High cafeteria, North 7th
Street, tonight (Thursday)
from 7 until 9 o’clock. Both
and new members will
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MRS. DONALD RAY LIGHTF00T JR.
Veronica Gayle Luna
Donald Ray Lightfoot Jr.
Take Marriage Vows
Veronica Gayle Luna and
Donald Ray Lightfoot Jr. ex-
changed marriage vows Sept. 1
in Westgate Church of Christ.
Rev. Jerry Flemming per-
formed the double ring cere-
mony at 7 p.m. before an altar
decorated with three-tier can-
dleabra, greenery, lilies and a
unity candle.
Parents of the couple are Mr.
and Mrs. Matthew E. Luna of
Silsbee and Mr. and Mrs. Don
Lightfoot of Vidor.
The bride was given in
marriage by her father. She
wore a formal gown of satin and
beaded Alencon lace featuring a
wedding band neckline, sheer
illusion yoke and a fitted bas-
que bodice with an overlay of
lace, pearls, and irridescent
sequins. Long fitted sleeves
slightly puffed at the shoulder
tapered to points at the wrist.
A wide panel of beaded lace
enhanced the center of the
cathedral train and a Juliet cap
held a fingertip length veil of
illusion.
Rosilie Villard was soloist.
Matron of honor was Paige
Wager. Maid of honor was Lisa
Luna. Kristi Warren, Rhonda
Lightfoot and Julie Lightfoot
were bridesmaids.
Gene Carr was best man.
Ernie Lightfoot, Richard Light-
foot, Jerry Lightfoot and Ron
Luna were groomsmen. Brad
Miers and Mark Berry were
candlelighters, and together
with David Cogbill seated the
guests.
Serving in the houseparty for
the reception held at the Beau-
mont Club were Virginia Luna,
Rene Coker, and Marilyn Ea-
son.
Following a cruise to the
Carribean, the couple will make
their home in Vidor. The bride
attends Lamar University and
is employed by Superior Meat
in Beaumont. The groom at-
tends Lamar University and is
employed by Transit Mix Con-
crete in Beaumont.
Fun In The M
AKING
♦
Collect interesting objects the next time you go on a
vacation or outing. If you go to a beach, take some sand,
stones and seashells. If you go camping, collect some
bark, twigs, acorns and small pinecones.
Take a large Jar with a lid, and place your collection in a
decorative way to remind you of your trip. Screw the lid on
tightly, and use it as a desk or window decoration.
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Gladys Hilderbrand
Named "Grandparent
Of The Year"
Cladys Hildebrand waa
named “Grandparent of the
Year” at a reception honoring
grandparents held at the Sils-
bee Convalescent Center Sun-
day from 2-4 p.m. Her grand-
children wrote letters recalling
the many endearing qualities
which made her eligible for the
title.
Autie Hobbs was first runner
up and Zeffie Webb waa named
second runner up.
Jake Stewart received an
award for being the most
congenial and Lane Hutto re-
ceived an award for outstand-
ing perseverance.
Others receiving awards for
special helpfulness and friendli-
ness were Joe Winkel, Sarah
Perkins and Anthony Patton.
Beta Sigma Phi
The Beta Sigma Phi Chapter
Xi Kappa Nu held its first
meeting for the 1990-91 year on
August 26 at the home of Emily1
Holt with 10 members present.
Social and projects for the
comming year were discussed.
On Sept. 10 the sisters of Xi
Kappa Nu met at the home of
Mary Jo Eades with 11 mem-
bers present. The Chapter pre-
sented Holly Harris with a
money tree in honor of her new
daughter.
The program given by Ann
Collins dealt with safety tips for
highway cleanup.
On Sept. 15 Xi Kappa Nu and
their sister chapter, Texas
Laureate Delta Alpha will clean
up the roadside two miles west
of Brookshire Bros, on Hwy.
418. In addition wildflower
seeds will be planted on this
section of the road.
UOAL NOTICI
Notics la hereby given in
accordance with the pro-
vitlonc of The Texas
Alcoholic Bovorago Coda
that Mark Barrott Waybright
dba M A G's L. C. is making
application with Tha Texas
Alcoholic Beverage Com-
mission for a Win# Only
Packaga Stora Parmlt. Said
business to bo located at
510 W. Ava. N in tha city of
Silsbee, Hardin County,
Texas. Owner: Mark Barrett
Waybright. 332
GAIL DARLENE WILSON
Gail Darlene Wilson
Vernon IV. Estes Jr..
Announce Plans
Gail Darlene Wilson, daugh-
ter of Larry and Carolyn Wil-
son of Silsbee, and Vernon
Wayne Estes Jr., son of Vernon
Wayne and Patty Ann Estes of
Houston, have announced plans
to be married Sept. 22 in the
Woodrow Baptist Church at 7
p.m.
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Hold Open House
The Hardin County Sheriff's
Office will make videos of
children and fingerprint the
children during an open house
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29.
Sheriff H.R. “Mike" Holzap-
fel said the public is invited to
attend the open house, which
will also feature tours of the
sheriff's department and the
county jail.
Parents wishing to have a
video made of their children
should bring a blank tape to the
open house. The tape can be
brought back over the years
and updated, department
spokesman Arthur Guy said.
During the open house, per
sons attending can meet offi
cere and learn about the de
partment’s activities, Guy said
Refreshments will also be ser
ved.
Fiber and Health
Although it wasn’t called “fi-
ber” until the 1950s, Hippocrates
realized the laxative effects of
dietary fiber in 430 B.C. Not un-
til the 1960s, however, did scien-
tists seriously begin to in-
vestigate the role of fiber in health.
PRAYER LIST
I’ve started a prayer list for
our soldiers and if anyone
wants to add names please
write Janice Crosby, Rt. 1, Box
17, Silsbee, TX 77656.1 will be
praying daily for them.
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