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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1965
Page
8
A reader argues exams crush learning not grades. Tests pile up at period end, while mediocrity survives, good students tire, and long assignments kill ambition. Proposes fixed major tests and advance minor tests, with regular planning and limited homework.
New York reports teenage girls favor the swashbuckling Tom Jones over the Beatles in a yearlong survey. The 18th century hero film drew 12.9 percent of votes vs A Hard Day's Night at 5 percent, with The Unsinkable Mally Brown and others also ranking highly. About 49.2 percent of America's 11,441,000 teenage girls go to the movies weekly, mainly Fridays or Saturdays.
The senior play Pa jam a Game is postponed to May 14 and 15 under director Mr Ciavacca with choreographer Miss Holroyd. A senior banquet is set for June 15 at the Lighthouse and the prom at the High School gym. Gemini launch screenings and various student achievements are noted along with multiple cast lists and awards across sports and journalism.
The Berkshire summer job of a program girl or male usher at Tanglewood provides exposure to music from Bach to the Boston Pops and to conductors like Erich Leinsdorf Van Cliburn and Eugene Ormandy. The role blends varied concerts, excitement, and contact with a cross section of people, with applications open to volunteers in Dalton for both genders.
WILLIAMSTOWN Mount Greylock Regional presented Teahouse of the August Moon by John Patrick. The Okinawa set postwar comedy drew loud laughter and applause with standout turns by Sakini played by John Terry MacFadyen and Lotus Blossom portrayed by Katy Park. The youthful cast and Sarcastic humor earned a standing ovation for director Richard Donati and the entire team.
High school seniors seek summer jobs for college funds while underclassmen have more time to explore. Options include waitressing at reputable inns or resorts on Cape Cod or Maine, road crew or construction work, ice cream selling, tutoring, baby sitting, and volunteering at hospitals or community services. Plan time wisely, learn typing, or take lessons to boost future job prospects.
New York article notes summer help wanted ads for camp counselors start early but many teens 18 and younger find few jobs. It advocates volunteer summer service, offering experience and personal growth, with organizations and libraries guiding opportunities.
The Future Farmers of America began from vocational agriculture clubs formed after 1917 and officially organized nationwide in 1928. The organization aims to develop rural leadership and citizenship with twelve detailed goals and now includes over 400,000 active members across more than 9,000 local chapters in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall will address Springfield College at its 79th commencement on June 13. President Glenn A. Olds said the college's history aligns with Udall's convictions, making the event unusually significant.
Berkshire County offers diverse summer work from resort staff and yard work to hotel, restaurant, and golf club positions. Eastover, Avaloch, and local inns hire chambermaids, waitresses, and kitchen staff. major employers include Pittsfield parks and beaches, Howard Johnsons, Friendly establishments, and local stores. Ages 18 upward needed for some roles. life guarding requires a Red Cross senior certificate.
The Young Berkshire correspondents will run free want ads for summer work for three days in The Magic. State qualifications, available times, and the job needed. Ads collected at your school by Young Berkshire reporters.
The Outlook notes consensus on summer employment for high school pupils should improve after three lean summers. Miss May Garvey of the Massachusetts Employment office sees a good outlook due to a large construction program in the city. Older college students will be eligible, opening doors for high school entrants. Garvey invites interested girls to register at 184 North Street with the Massachusetts Division of Employment Security.
Up and Coming Williams High hosts a varsity faculty basketball game at 7 30 p m to benefit the Williams scholarship fund in the school gym. Searles High presents the senior class play Cheaper by the Dozen with admission one dollar. Lenox High Dance at the Community Center runs 8 11 p m with admission fifty cents. Mt Greylock Regional Concert 8 p m features Greylock Symphonic Winds and Exchange Band Glen Ridge High School band open to the public. Searles High repeats Cheaper by the Dozen with admission one dollar.
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