Rodgers Dance Company Campuses at Cedar Rapids Schools
The Rod Rodgers Dance Company of New York City will reside at Washington High School Monday and Tuesday to conduct dance and movement workshops for Washington High students and those from McKinley and Franklin Junior High. Rodgers will lead a lecture demonstration and a later performance at McBride Hall in Iowa City. The visit is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts Dance Touring Program and Cedar Rapids Community Schools. The troupe has 15 years of touring history and aims to bring professional dance to communities with limited access.
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Rod Rodgers
Neil Diamond
Kathleen McNamara
McBride Hall
Iowa City
Rodgers
United States International Communications Agency
Senegal
Nigeria
Zaire
Kenya
Zambia
Syria
Portugal
America
Kirkwood announces two scholarship programs for 1980-81
Kirkwood Community College officials detail two scholarship programs for 1980-81. The Kirkwood Scholar awards four or more full scholarships of 600 dollars funded by local businesses including ADM Corn Sweeteners Co and National Oats Co. The National Oats scholarship memorializes James L. Cooper. The Kirkwood Alumni Scholarship offers 100 to 400 dollars for high school seniors planning to enroll next fall based on financial need and academics. Application due May 1 with three letters of recommendation and financial forms.
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Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
ADM Corn Sweeteners Co
Cargill Co
the Hills
Iowa Bank and Trust Co
National Oats Co
National Oats
James L. Cooper
Prairie Variety Show Promises Night of Music and Fun
The Prairie Music Parents group sponsors a two night event at Prairie High School gym from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. featuring bands and choirs from middle to high schools. A comedy “Kiddy Rapers” acts in the Little Theater runs twice each evening, with a finale chorus of babies by male teachers and parents. Booths offer cotton candy and button making. Admission 50 cents for younger students 75 cents for older students and 1 dollar for adults. Carnival tickets are 10 for 1.
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Prairie Music Parents of the
College Community School District
Prairie High School
Inter
Mediate
Cedar Rapids Gazette Seeks School News Submissions
Education page guidelines request Cedar Rapids educators to submit weekly items about activities and awards. Releases must include sender name and daytime phone number, and addresses of mentioned students. Send to Christie Wallace at Cedar Rapids Gazette 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids 52401.
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Cedar Rapids
Christie Wallace
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Third Ave
Fillmore Elementary Students Win DAR Essay Honors
Three Fillmore Elementary students earned state recognition in the Daughters of the American Revolution contest. Sixth grader Steve Vanderhei of 1236 18th St NW won top honors for an essay on whaling industry support for the American Revolution. Two fifth graders received honorable mentions.
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Fillmore Elementary School
Steve Vanderhei
18Th St. NW
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Financial Aids Office
Linn
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Smulekoffs
Schweiger
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Smulekoff
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