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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1971
Page
3
Athens High School principal Curt Heady states that conflicts among groups are likely as the school faces social tensions. He urges calm and dialogue to address differing viewpoints and prevent escalating friction.
Principal Gerald Killeen says 1200 students bring diverse backgrounds and some clashes, but overall harmony improves yearly. Teachers Richard Essex and staff note polarization stems from social and economic differences and university town influence, yet emphasize daily interaction and non homogenization.
Memorial Day observances in Athens marked the first service without a Spanish American War veteran. Captain Homer T. Baird led ceremonies at W. Union Street Cemetery with the American Legion Post 21 parade and Athens High School band. Harold Cottrill urged remembrance of sacrifices that built the nation, noting Lincoln and Gettysburg while stressing civic duty to protect institutions. A three volley salute and benediction closed the event.
Ten Federal Hocking High School students received scholastic and scholarship honors at a recent honors day assembly. District winners include Susann Mansfield 11th in English III Herman Carson seventh in world history Marie Carson 18th in Chemistry I Ellis English seventh in Spanish II and Myla English honorable mention in American history. Senior Patty Riley named outstanding student in home economics and earned the Future Teachers of America Scholarship. Other honorees include Kathy Chapman Patsy Clem outstanding students in commercial education Sarah McDonald Don Quixote award and Doug Phillips Carphyl Award.
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