Financial strain grows for Chanute schools amid low valuation
Chanute superintendent Buford E. Fisher warns that school financing falters as purchasing power falls and staffing costs rise. Despite added state and county aid, tax levies have increased from 34.20 to 57.47 mills since 1946, with further rises tied to birth-rate growth and building needs.
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Fisher
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Board of Education
Critics 100 Years Feud Over Johnny Cant Read
Dr. Edgar B. Wesley traces a century of criticism of school reading methods. The refrain Johnny cant read as well as in the old days appears from 1864 Illinois Teachers Journal to 1879 remarks by A J Rickoff and continues amid debates over phonetic methods and reading instruction.
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Edgar B. Wesley
National Education Association
Illinois Teachers’ Journal
NEA
A. J. Rickoff
Cleveland
Wesley
Growth Seen in School Census Across District
Census figures show a steady rise in district enrollment for ages five to twenty one. Six year data track 2,200 in 1952 to 2,732 in 1957 with whites, Mexicans and Negroes totaling 2,732. kindergarten counts predict continued growth into 1960.
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Buford Fisher
Isher
Alevit
Murray Hill
Hutton
Parking Lots for 85 Cars Eases Street Congestion
Chanute Junior College expanded parking with a 70 car lot behind the Trade School and a 15 car faculty lot behind the main building. The projects arose from student council and faculty efforts last fall to ease campus congestion.
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Chanute Junior College
Trade School
Credit Hours At Chanute Junior College Defined
Chanute Junior College explains credit hours as one lecture weekly per term and three hours of student work daily for each credit hour. Students allocate time to classroom, library, laboratory or outside preparation as part of a semester.
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Chanute Junior College
Advisors for Students Fac ulty advisor guides student guidance and support
A faculty advisor assists each student by offering guidance and advice, helping the student navigate academic choices and personal development. The advisor serves as a resource for questions, planning, and problem solving throughout the student's program.
Advisor Aims to Meet Student Needs at College
An advisor emphasizes thorough understanding of a student's goals and obstacles to provide maximum help with enrollment changes schedule shifts withdrawals and other college requirement issues. He seeks to tailor guidance to each individual to support success.
Freshman Student from Fredonia Praises Junior Colleges
Darlene Monday of Fredonia argues junior colleges offer affordable two year education close to home. She notes lower costs, accessible teachers who help with difficult assignments, and a friendly, supportive campus atmosphere for students.
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Fredonia
Darlene Monday
Key Record Keeps 700 Doors in Chanute Public Schools
The Chanute public school system manages more than 700 doors with careful key records. The district has 11 buildings plus a stadium and band shell, occupying about 30 acres with 500 trees and shrubs. Over 3 000 light bulbs illuminate classrooms and 200 electro motors power shops and drills.
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Chanute Public
Johnnie
Juco FTA Active Club Chooses Future Teachers of America
The Future Teachers of America club at the junior college invites prospective teachers to join. Membership links to the National Education Association and State Teachers Association. The group sponsors social events including the annual homecoming dance in the college Little Theater where the basketball queen is crowned.
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Future Teachers Organization
Future Teachers Club
National Education Association
State Teachers Association
FTA
Variety of Music Courses Offered at Junior College
The Junior College music department offers a wide range of courses for all students. Instrumental and vocal programs include orchestra band and choir with regular public performances. Also available are history theory keyboard harmony and music appreciation for general background or career preparation. An introduction to music class helps novices deepen emotional understanding of music.
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Junior College
Progress Plan From 1956 Elementary Forum
A committee from the elementary school study forum reviewed pupil evaluation methods and communications to pupils and parents. It endorsed a parent conference system and proposed a general conference, non conflicting schedules, and revision of the progress report. The report emphasizes guidance, continuous development, self improvement, and cooperation over grades.
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Board of Education
Orientation Program For New Students
The Cha nute Junior College orientation aids new students in adjusting to college life. It guides selecting proper courses understanding requirements planning a study scheme improving reading habits and choosing extracurricular activities. The program runs during the first weeks of the first semester.
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Chanute Junior College
Humboldt student council president critiques Chanute Junior College
Ed Hack of Humboldt praises Chanute Junior College as economical and fully accredited. He highlights the college as a middle step between high school and a large university, with efficient teachers and friendly, non discriminatory students.
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ED Hack
Humboldt
Chanute Junior College
Chanute Jaco
Chanute Junior College Offers Broad Educational Access
Superintendent Buford E. Fisher says the Chanute Junior College provides education for all high school graduates and adults in the Chanute trade area. The parallel program rivals four year colleges, with adult education aiding terminal vocational workers and the curriculum expanding with modern learning. Fisher invites interested seniors to visit the campus and discuss education needs with staff.
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Chanute Trade Area
Buford E. Fisher
Fisher
Juco Students Tour Area
College Student Council organized a spring tour of area high schools to promote the college and invite seniors to Senior Day. Talent was drawn from each school, and midway the troupe performed a touring variety show for Benedict Altoona Humboldt Elsmore Grant and nearby high schools, drawing positive feedback suggesting higher Senior Day attendance.
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Benedict
Altoona
Humboldt
Elsmore
Grant
Senior Day Tradition Adds H. D. Stroud as Director
The College announces H. D. Stroud will become a permanent part of Senior Day activities, taking on additional duties as director of college activities.
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H. D. Stroud
Suitcase links teen travelers across Europe
A 16 year old from Austin Minnesota will carry a familiar suit case on her first summer trip abroad. The same suitcase previously carried Thea Miller to Finland two years ago and traveled to the Netherlands last summer after Miller lent it to another friend.
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Austin, Minn
Ann Mickelson
Thea Miller
Finland
Miss Miller
Netherlands
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