Looking Back
News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts
25 Years Ago
October 3, 2001
Pictured are 2001 Homecoming Queen Jessica Hagen, daughter of Michael and Lynn Hagen, and her escort, Shawn Hoemberg, son of Darrell and Lisa Hoemberg. Jessica was crowned at the Bertha-Hewitt Homecoming Coronation held on Tuesday, September 25.
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The Bears football team kept on shining Friday night as they were able to move at will against the visiting Menahga Braves, and were able to pick up their fourth victory of the season. On the Bears opening drive, the offense made the statement that this game was going to be theirs, and were able to control the Braves defense from the start. The Bears were able to take 10 minutes off the clock and drive 70 yards in 13 plays, ending the drive with a 150 yard TD run by sophomore RB Jared Oyster. They took the early lead 7-0.
75 Years Ago
October 4, 1951
Bertha High School students are working on the first student sponsored homecoming at the school. Festivities open Thursday with voting for homecoming queen. Six candidates are in the running: Juniors Shirley Grewe, Lorraine Jahnke and Pearl Hukriede; and seinors Ellen Eiswald, Eloise Miller and Beverly Harlow. Thursday evening there will be a bonfire and snake dance, Friday pepfest, crowning of the queen, parade and football game against Menahga. Dance will be held Friday evening.
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Hewitt students enjoyed an interesting lecture and color slides presented by Valerie Harris, formerly of Hewitt, who just returned from teaching in an Ethiopian Government School the past three years. She drew special attention when she appeared in her Ethiopian peasant costume.
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