Plan to Admit Accedited High School Students to University
A university body endorses accrediting high schools for admission without exams. State Agent Joseph Stewart argues that trusted secondary schools with solid programs should grant entry based on school evaluation rather than testing. The Georgia University model aims to elevate high schools, improving regional education and reducing gaps between common schools and the university.
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Germany
University of Georgia
University Accredits High Schools for College Entry
A Georgia college paper outlines a push to accredit high schools for university admission. Data from Prof Denter suggests high school graduates perform better academically, with a three to one admission lead and five to one in overall college duties. The University of Georgia plans a seven year graded program and a defined accreditation process.
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Illinois
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Iowa
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Prize essay on James Oglethorpe offered by Georgia DAR
The Georgia Daughters of the American Revolution announce a prize for the best essay on any colonial or revolutionary subject. Chancellor Hill told University of Georgia students the year’s topic is James Oglethorpe. Many students are expected to compete for the forthcoming prize at commencement.
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Hill
James Oglethorpe
Cubans Seek Teacher Training at Athens in 1904
A Havana family plans three daughters and a son to attend the University of Georgia and the State Normal School in Athens next fall to study teaching. Dr Manuel Valdes Rodriguez, Cuba’s education head, hopes free tuition for Cuba’s brightest youths at UGA.
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University of Georgia
State Normal School
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Alexis B. Frye
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Smith to donate 75000 dollar science hall to Georgia Normal
Atlanta correspondent reports Colonel James M. Smith plans a seventy five thousand dollar building for the State Normal School to be named Science Hall and among the best of its kind in the South. Gift amount and specifics unknown. area details yet to be confirmed.
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Macon Telegraph
Larry Gantt
James M. Smith
State Normal School
Science Hall
South
Col. Smith
Normal School
Verdict of guilty for Wash Scott
The State's case against Wash Scott for murder dominated Saturday in Superior court. Judge Russell instructed the jury after eight and the panel, after twenty minutes, returned a unanimous verdict of guilty on the first ballot. Scott was sentenced to be hanged February 20, with a motion for a new trial filed.
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Superior Court
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W. M. Smith
Col. T. I. Green
Russell
Chancellor Hill to Back Home from New York
Chancellor Walter B. Hill returns home after attending the Southern Educational Board meeting. His speech on education in the South drew strong, attentive praise from prominent educators.
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Walter B. Hill
New York
Southern Educational Board
South
Belled Buzzard Seen By Mr Hoggins In Field
Friday morning Mr H T Hoggins spotted a belled buzzard in a field behind Judge Lucas home while crossing to visit a sick friend. The bird wore a leather tied bell and stirred a tuning sound as it moved. The note mentions university ties to Cuba and a future for four youths at fall term.
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