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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1965
Page
6
A five part series opens with Dr. Evelyn M. Duvall exploring how teens and parents navigate dating and sexual-moral standards. It reviews shifting views, Kinsey findings, gender differences, and recent polls on premarital sex and parental guidance.
Wahconah Regional High School hosts a four year growing Fine Arts collection donated by the WRHS committee including a Lasceaux Hall of Bulls replica and a fourth century B C statue. Student reactions vary from curiosity to indifference with Behrie the sculpture nicknamed in hallways. Ends with a 4 H Day tag drive turning tea bag tags into wheelchair gifts.
Three Pittsfield High School Science Club members Kenneth Kelly Roslyn Rudnick and Dennis Vaccaro served as practice teachers at Pontastic Elementary School testing their teaching skills with a sixth grade demonstration lesson. The program, suggested by Mr D J Flood and supported by school principals, marks the start of a three week animal biology unit and will become a permanent feature next year.
David Glenn son of John Glenn talks about life at Harvard Weld Hall and avoiding John Glenn's fame. He details moving from Arlington to Seabrook, his balance of studies and skiing, and his wish to be judged as a student rather than as a celebrity's son.
The article debates extending the school day to include more supervised study and activities. It weighs regional opinions, homework issues, teacher workload, parent schedules, and suggests a flexible after class period as an alternative to lengthening the day.
Amherst College Dean Eugene Wilson and Abraham Lass of Abraham Lincoln High School prepare a two page pamphlet for incoming students. Published by David White Co. it addresses dealing with college life including study habits library use and note taking. It argues grades are symbols not learning and aims to curb dropout rates by guiding why students came to college.
Worthy of Nate Miss Mulroney's French III classes visited Clarke Institute in Williamstown on May 19. Lee High held its annual household and industrial arts exhibit on May 19 featuring a prom gown by Debbie Michaud. Catholic Christian Doctrine classes graduated May 24. The GAA held its annual mother-daughter banquet May 27. Student Legislature plans an assembly June 8 to debate and vote on controversial bills. Mount Everett Marching Band performs at Ashley Falls Memorial Day under Mr. Ellis, with Monterey performance led by Mr. Ballast. full band marches at Sheffield and Mill River. A May 27 talent show benefited the scholarship fund. Cadette scholarship of $200 awarded to Christine Eulian, who will attend UMass to major in physical education and has held GAA vice presidency and Cadette and monogram honors. Sophomore Cadettes elected: Jane Simmons and Beverly Rainforth. Nancy Bogle won junior prom poster contest and earns a Bubble Room after-prom party ticket. Christine Wood and Michael Gallagher will represent Shrewsbury at Girls and Boys State. Girls State at Bridgewater State College June 11–18, Boys State at UMass June 18–24.
Community Center hosts a Lenox dance Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is 30 cents. Pillsfield High-Supper at the Stanley Club sponsored by the GAA. Officers for next year to be installed and board members announced. Three class honor pins to be presented.
The May 18 riding show was sponsored by the Rock ing HR Riding Club, not the Lions Club as previously reported. The Lions Club show is scheduled for Sept 13. Cash prizes and ribbons were awarded to winners in the various classes.
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