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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1967
Page
3
Asst. Superintendent George A Sleeman explains how early school performance often predicts future achievement but notes many factors alter outcomes. He argues heredity and environment both matter, and counselors should supply information to help parents plan courses, capitalize on strengths, and set realistic postsecondary goals.
AAUW sponsors a college night on Tuesday March 28 at 7 30 p m in the Bennington Free Public Library community room. A panel of students from multiple colleges discusses academic and social life and answers questions from attending high school junior girls. Co chairs are Mrs William T Eddington and Mrs D Arcy Whalen with refreshments by local volunteers.
Tuesday night’s meeting drew 37 scouts the best attendance this year as the troop plans re-registration. Camp Sunrise in Orwell offers aquatic, geology, conservation, and Green Bar courses. Plymouth Camp in Tyson features merit badges and summer activities at $25 per week, likely in mid July. A five mile hike to Mt Anthony is set for Saturday for Second Class applicants. Committee members Roy Bergquist Kenneth Gile George Kerbs John Stratton and William Harrington met to discuss troop issues.
Henry A P Simpatico a Bennington newcomer and Mt Anthony Jaycees hopeful seeks state director post. Former Mt Vernon Ohio Jaycees recipient of Honor Service Award joins St Francis de Sales Church choir and works with Rev Herbert Sanderson on a Coffee House project while employed as an engineer at Union Carbide. 27 and a New Haven College BS in Industrial Engineering alumnus.
The Mt Anthony music department reorganizes band and chorus to fit Junior High classes. Full ensembles meet on selected days while smaller groups rehearse separately. Concert slated for March 29 at North Bennington High School gym. Individual lessons continue weekly. John Carton oversees chorus. Paul Williams leads band.
Alan Legacy outlines final plans for Saber Day as BCHS prepares a parade on March 27 at 3 pm with a large joint band. Awards will be presented near the Town Office Building, followed by a dance with the Marksmen to honor the Sabers.
Lesley Frost Ballantine leads a New England board planning a $130000 restoration of Robert Frosts farm in Derry to its 1900 1910 appearance. New Hampshire has bought back the house and barn, and a caretaker cottage and land purchases are funded to recreate the homestead and its old orchard.
The Senior Citizens Club will sponsor a public card party on Friday March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Eagles building North Street. Pitch and 500, prizes, and refreshments will be provided. An Easter Basket was given to David Knights of All School Street. The next meeting is Monday April 10 at 7 30 p.m. All men and women 55 and over are welcome. The club room opens 2 to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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