Silver Anniversary Attracts Juco Grads
Chanute Junior College marked its silver anniversary on May 6 drawing more than 500 former students and staff from Alabama California New Mexico Colorado Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas. Reunion luncheons honored classes 1937 through 1942 with hosts listed and plans for 1962 reunions.
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Silver Years recalls old productions at Chanute Junior College
Chanute Junior College held a silver anniversary program titled The Silver Years of CJC with music and speech departments presenting five year summaries by Gordon Hale Janis Richwine David Durham Phyllis Carder and Charles Herder. Performances included songs from past college musicals by original cast members and a coffee reception followed the event.
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Sarah Haller Is Honored At Silver Anniversary Ceremony
Sarah Haller, retiring from Chanute Junior College, was crowned English Queen at a May 6 assembly marking the college’s 25th anniversary. Dell Reed, college dean, crowned her as Sarah I before a capacity crowd in the Little Theater. The event featured SEA planners, narration by Charlotte Olson, and portraits by Mary Jane McGufrey and Janice Carlson, with tea hosts afterward.
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Extra Material Beyond Books Aids Learning
In classrooms, additional materials help supplement standard instruction. These aids support comprehension, practice, and engagement beyond the core textbook content. They enhance events, activities, and independent study opportunities for students.
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Original Chanute Juco faculty honored at silver anniversary banquet
Four members of Chanute Junior College’s original faculty were honored during the spring silver anniversary celebration at the Masonic Temple. The event drew former students and included reminiscences by Marvin Trembly of Belen New Mexico and musical numbers by trumpet trio Chris Coots Roy Marks George Wheat and singer Mrs John Feitz. Superintendent Buford Fisher presided as others from the faculty and board looked on.
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Legislature Inserts 100 New Education Statutes in 1961
The 1961 legislature enacted 100 statutes on education including 40 on finance, 31 on organization, 15 on county and state administration, and 16 for higher education.
Former Juco Stars Gather for Chanute Junior College Silver Anniversary
Thirty former Chanute Junior College athletes met May 6 in the Little Theater to celebrate the college’s silver anniversary. Coach Jerry Steele noted strong enthusiasm as they discussed an alumni basketball game a lettermen’s club and track records. Eldon Penner A Jester Wendell McMurray welcomed attendees and reviewed 25 years of sports. Larry Williams Tom Keller Jim Orth and Bob Davis former 1961 athletes outlined current year activities and 1961-62 outlook. Dean Del Reed spoke on athletic program futures while Steele led the business meeting.
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