Alpine public school enrichment program praised by teachers
In May 1953 El Paso News and Views surveys quotes from Jefferson and Diogenes praising public education. The Alpine public school enrichment plan offers language, math, athletics and arts experiences to gifted students, aiming to enrich minds beyond standard coursework and boost overall efficiency.
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Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
el Paso Public Schools
Diogenes
Napoleon Bonaparte
Horace Mann
Epictetus
Alpine Public
Echoel
Alpine
Alpine schools study gifted students guidance and growth
The article cites Irving Lorge on gifted education emphasizing enrichment over acceleration, social and vocational guidance, and teacher qualification. It notes Alpine’s alignment with these ideas, plus details on fundraisers, exhibits, and a valedictorian, John Newell Jr., performing at Princeton.
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Irving Lorge
Teachers College
Columbia University
Irwin A. ‘Ckhauser
New York State
Lobos Get Letter Jackets Thursday May 14
The article notes Princeton reactions to John's trumpet solo Carnival of Venice earning an ovation at the Princeton concert and a regional festival rating. It lists several graduating class members moving away, including Rita Grebe George Hunt and Mary Frances Kelly, contributing to a smaller 1952-53 class. The piece closes with a reflection by Dr. J. Cloyd Miller and an Alpine city ordinance on watering schedules and penalties.
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Fred Williams
Princeton
John
AHS
Rita Sue Grebe
Clyde High School
George Hunt
Sul Ross
San Angelo High School
Mary Frances Kelly
Pecos High School
J. Cloyd Miller
Miller
New Mexico Western College
NEA
Alpine Ordinance Sprinkling Ban Enforced With Fines
The ordinance defines the person living in or in custody of a building on or abutting the lawn street or sidewalk as violating the rule and presumes sprinkler use. Violations carry fines from 5 to 200 dollars. Repeals inconsistent ordinances and takes effect upon publication dated May 26, 1953. Mayor John W. Gillett signs with commissioners Hilton and Ralph W.
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City OF
Alpine
A. D
John W. Gillett
D. A. Hilton
Ralph W
Spelling Bee Sparks PTA Versus School Team Duel
The local PTA challenges the school to a spelling bee after complaints the students misspell words. Captain T leads the PTA while Doc Brown notes both teams reach the second round before Speedy Taylor falters on efficiency and Chip responds with a perfect word, escalating tensions.
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PTA
Doc” Brown
Speedy Taylor
Chip
Doc
Resolutions of sympathy from Alpine lodge in 1953
Alpine Lodge No 766 A F and A M Alpine Texas expresses sorrow for Brother Vandal D Williams in minutes and to family and The Alpine Avalanche. Notice also: Del Rio and Winter Garden Telephone Co seeks FCC consent to discontinue Alpine exchange service with protest period open until June 10 1953.
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Alpine Lodge
A. F
A. M. Alpine
Texas
Vandal D. Williams
Respect
A. D
A. L
D. M. Bennett
J. W. Frazer
R. B. Slight
Alpine
Tex
del Rio
Winter Garden
Federal Communications Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
del Rio and
Washington
D. C
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Robert Valadez
Centennial
Lulu White
Central School
Sul Ross College
Lakeview
Minerva Uranga
Sul Rass
Faye Hamilton
Alpine Ciis
Sal Rosas
John Newell Jr
Princeton University
Sul Ross Lobo
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Ronnie
Hely
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Std
Ammen O Ourte
Purina
Omolene
Startena
Layena
Ayers
Alpine Wool & Mohair Company
Dan Ritter
U.S.A
San Antonio
San Angelo
Odessa
EL Paso
Dallas
Fort Worth
Houston
Bill Goodall
Advertie
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
S L
Alvin Hall Machinery Company
West Murphy St
Reagee Machinery Radele S
New Mexico
And
West Texas
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