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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1916
Page
33
The article describes school pupils from first through sixth grade presenting a dramatized version of Pocahontas with scenes of Powhatan, Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, and English colonists. Reproductions and compositions by Dorothy West, Mildred White, and others are noted, along with a birthday celebration and other classroom activities.
North Avenue Pres school notes the North Avenue Pres school in January elected officers for the second semester. President Catherine E Bowin site president Poreths Vaine secretary Catherine Hook treasurer Bette Matheson. A talk by Celeste Purmst on education inspired the afternoon. Students discussed votes for women and annual plans for April.
Enthusiastic notes describe planting and flag displays in fifth grade as they prepare a Miles Standish sand table scene and a cooperative exhibit. Fourth graders sold hot cheese sandwiches Wednesday, while plans for a marching display pleased the group.
A Hill School report details regular society meeting, grades and students noted. New pupils Albert Cowart and Leon Robinson appear in first week updates.
The seventh grade girls and boys have kept busy with planting seeds and garden plans. Tealon Chambers won the January exhibition medal, while Eugene Coker earned the bows prize. First graders welcome Buk Los Ballea back after a week of absence, as Thelma Morris signs off.
Walker Street students gasped as an Indian chief costume entered each room. Geronimo, wore by a visiting actor, marked the surprise at the last pow wow in Oklahoma. Students Marion Mills and others presented relics. spelling bees with few errors, and excitement over report cards tomorrow.
The seventh grade shows corn from grain to product with pictures and a cabinet of interesting items. Wardlaw opened the school with a strong report. Ossood liked the work. The sixth grade composes poems and stories. Mr Ashley spoke on Canadian Asbestos. Southern exhibit nears completion with new pictures. Fourth grade made salt and flour maps and plans fall dances. Beavers tale shared by Mr Ashley. Third grade spellers excel. only one child missed a whole week. Elizabeth Campbell.
The list shows top performances across grades with heights and distances. Notable entries include Fourth Grade boys Loule o Shields and Davis. Fifth Grade entries William Edmondson Pryor 68 inches and Mamen 58 inches. Sixth Grade boys Robert Cullinane 62 inches and Clyde Bennett 62 inches. Seventh Grade boys Trawick Johnson Edgewood 61 inches. Sixth Grade girls Thelma Peters 58 feet. Seventh Grade girls Callie Mayfield 60 feet.
Davis Street School reports lively drama in classes with many pupils enjoying stories dramatized from history and fiction. The first grade banner for attendance reached 96.1 percent amid bad weather while visitors Mr Landrum Miss Graves and Miss Brown were welcomed.
In a slow contest Boys' High School defeated Peacock 57 to 14 on Peacock's court. Walter Wallace starred with strong all around play and timely baskets while Staten delivered several notable dives and tackles. Substitutions shuffled the lineup as Wallace and Adams contributed to the scoring, and the referee halted a brief disturbance midway through the second half.
Israel Devlin Cornelius Ida Mertin itNuree Elfrida Guy Stowers Jack Bird Lydia Herron Mrs Ruggles all characters praised. Second grade A sad to come their father back on Monday after a week’s absence due to illness. Evelyn Cowan.
In New Ark the fifth grade spelling match saw Edith Marchman stand out as the sole winner. Attendance pictures for the first and fifth grades are scheduled for this week. TOUISE ADAMS.
The regular monthly meeting of the Milton Avenue School Parent-Teacher Association will be held Tuesday February 1 at 2 o’clock in the school room. Members are urged to be present for a program of interest and reports.
The group has moved into the Commmner gial High School building on Pryor street occupying the first floor. Each class now has a separate room and activity. They plan events on Washington's birthday and will study current events music and dramatic art. Supper service is offered for jlo cents aiding independence. Dorothy Stephens.
Ten highest performers across grades are listed for running events with names like Davis A, Pryor A, Edgewood, Boulevard, and Lucile. A separate section notes top hurling results for Sixth Grade and lists seventh grade girls and boys leaders from Edgewood, Pryor, and related schools.
The seventh grade monthly society at Ashby Street School held a program Wednesday January 11 honoring Robert E. Lee. Guests included sixth and seventh graders. Frank Stockton and Louise Adams won medals. A seventh grade pupil tossed the oat bag 45 feet. The fourth grade is selling turnip greens to buy a basketball. Miss Ferguson, former second grade teacher, sent a postcard to the school.
The first grade wrote ten names for the first time last Wednesday. The third grade A and B visited the Georgia exhibit but were not admitted. The third grade B showcased an Indian village on their sand table and were proud. Ashley visited and spoke on plant life to the seventh grade. The Parent-Teacher Association relief committee hosted a musical in the auditorium with piano duets, violin solos, and readings, followed by refreshments in the library.
Visitors pleased with work at tenth. Miss Thingham visits with Miss Graves. All teachers back after absences. Miss Lerman returns from illness. North Poly scene on sand table. Achievements noted in B and A classes with animal and Eskimo drawings. Debates, retelling of the Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner, and maps praised. Cyclorama visit noted. several students highlighted for spelling and drawing. JACK SHARP.
The Pryor seventh grade walked to Grant Park Cyclorama Monday at one o'clock for a lecture on the painting. Miss Kirkpatrick, a board member, praised the school and its building. Third grade arithmetical match winners listed. Martha Mabo transferred. Eskimos study noted.
The second grade enjoyed reading in new supplementary readers. The third grade presented two plays and a phonograph concert for other grades. Plays titled Wait a Bit Busan and Children of Other Lands. Sixth graders note a tree-mounted box and a high jump record of 5 feet 2 inches by Raleigh Deckner. Some students reportedly killed a squirrel, which was stuffed and mounted on a tree trunk as part of a museum idea. ADDIE OWEN.
The PTA met Tuesday afternoon with strong attendance. Dr Park gave an engaging talk and the china shower was successful with two tables of cups, saucers, and plates. Miss Wickum presented a stove for the school and plans to serve lunches. the sixth grade won a mothers' picture donated by Mrs. Dan Mary.
Seventh grade students visited Gram Park to view a diorama Fort Walker and the zoo. They thank the board of education for the privilege and enjoyed the battle of Atlanta depiction and the historic engine. Third grade notes many blooms and hopes for bouquets as report cards arrive. Ella Bante
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