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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1958
Page
12
ARROYO HIGH students recount a Pinecrest gathering with sledding and snowball fights. San Leandro High and San Lorenzo High hosted joint events with dances and gifts. Parties across Castro Valley and Amador feature birthdays, swims, and friendly gatherings among students and staff, with outfits and prizes noted.
San Leandro High School senior class plans a musical comedy titled Blanche White and the Eighty Three Dwarfs for April 17. The cast includes multiple seniors with roles ranging from Blanche to the woodsman and mirror. Judy Schechter leads as general chair, with Judy Tempie handling script and other seniors managing stage crew, choreography, wardrobe, and makeup.
Castro Valley High School seniors James P. Foley Gaile OConnor and Frederick J. Schultz were commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corp for strong scores on a nationwide college aptitude test. Principal Carl Gelatt announced the recognition and each student will receive a letter of recommendation for college applications. John M. Stalnaker NMSC president said about 17500 students earned commendation ranking in the top one or two percent. The scholars did not reach finals but showed high ability and promise for college training.
Stavert leads the newly formed Judicial and Political Club at Castro Valley High School with Richard Elliott as faculty adviser. Barbara Brauer and Gaile O Conn er serve as officers. Members aim for law and political careers, have heard practicing attorneys, debated segregation and foreign policy, and plan to attend a court session soon.
Washington High School hosted a St Patrick's Day dance in the gym last night with the Highlighters band providing music. Girls ran refreshments and decorations while boys helped with ceiling decor, aided by committees led by Rich ard Corey and Jo Allen among others.
Delegates from Lamplighters and Castro Valley High attended Health Careers Day in Oakland. Hayward High School Health Club members with advisor Mrs Maxine Eckland joined Spartans Lynn Kubina Christie Honde Car 9] Janier Jerome Blaha Carol jean Nichols Lynda Kenner Jan Haskell Kathie Robertson Lana Meeks Judy Gira Sharon Learit Louise Miller Marilin Hunt Kathy Souza Rey Doyle. The California League for Nursing sponsored the program to inform seniors and junior college age students about careers in medicine and related fields at the Sailboat House on Lake Merritt.
San Lorenzo High seniors from the Esquires group gained strong local notice after performing It Ain't What It Used To Be at the Soph Hop. They toured theaters and clubs with new members Bob Ingebretson Carel Campbell on piano and Fred Friedman on drums. Plans include attending San Francisco State College or College of the Pacific with hopes to turn pro as major recording interest arrives.
JovAnn Moonay of Livermore chosen as American Legion Auxiliary Unit 47 delegate to Girls State at University of California Davis campus from June 2 to July 2. Mrs. John Flynn announced the selection noting Jo Ann Moonay's top marks and suitability as junior delegate.
Bond Wheelwright of Freeport outfits a trailer with books maps films and teaching aids to visit 119 Maine school systems each year. Superintendents and school committees may inspect the materials for possible purchase during these trips.
Registrations are under way at Arroyo and Washington Union High Schools for the fourth annual National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The test will be given at Arroyo on April 29 for interested college bound juniors and on the same day at Washington. Those passing will advance to the next test unit, with the national total trimmed to 1000. Over five million dollars in scholarships are available to students across the country. The tests also provide experience for college entrance exams and help counselors learn students’ aptitudes and interests. A practice workbook with sample questions explains what various college entrance examinations measure. Carl Flegal, a Washington High senior, is taking part in this year’s finals after starting his tests last year. Results will be announced soon.
The San Lorenzo High freshman class announces the March 12 dance with the Spring theme Swing into Spring. Co chairs Nancy Mitchell and Eleanor Sanger lead. Tyena Casey is general chair. Pat Novauk Donna Tust handle bids and Brenda Ehrott manages cloakroom duties.
Laurence Lynch, 16, a junior at Bishop O’Dowd High, defends his National Irish Dance title with 15 personal appearances in Northern California. He will perform the authentic Irish Jig at the St Patrick’s Day Ball in San Francisco with Governor Knight and Mayor George Christopher in attendance. He also plays the accordion and steel guitar as he travels from San Jose to private clubs and civic groups this week.
The Arroyo High School campus newspaper the Gazette marks its anniversary this month. Since 1957 the mimeographed paper has evolved under the journalism class, now with 27 staff members and an eight person advertising crew. The Gazette excelled in district competition, earning three first places last year. San Jose State College judges this year’s entries, with results at the press association dinner in April. Laurence Lynch, a student dancer, will perform at public events in San Francisco and San Leandro, outlining a string of Irish stepping honors and appearances alongside his studies and parish activities. His parents are Mr and Mrs Dennis Lynch of 16340 East Leandro.
Group San Lorenzo High School plans a potluck dinner on April 10 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the teachers’ cafeteria to award life memberships to graduating seniors who meet four semesters of California Scholarship Federation qualifications. Named honorees include Mikd Adams, Gary Cooper, Gloria Ferro, Betty Halford, Jo Ann Tangers, Gladys Peraz, Jim Regas, George Salmon, and Donna Taylor.
Hayward High School's Future Business Leaders of America names Barbara Payao president. Vice president Nancy Ricca, secretary Vickie Soleby, treasurer Carol Lockwood, and reporter Loretta Hart assist. FBLA members plan to gain inside views of business world through spring activities.
A new tune Tequila by Tha Champs tops area record shops as favorite this past week. Chuck Berry’s Sweet Little 16 places second with The Comos at Falling Star. New scorer drum Music Man by Meredith Willson ties past week’s favorite Come Fly With Me by Frank Sinatra. Mario Lanza from Hills of Rome earns another notable mention.
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