Voices on America and Kennedy Assassination Reflections
Readers express views on national image, racism, and unity after Kennedy's death. Quotes reflect belief in progress, the danger of hate, and the need to resist violence while recognizing enduring societal problems.
Intercom Keeps Student Connected After Accident Absence
A student named Chris, recovering from a leg injury, uses a school home intercom system to listen to classes from room 202 while staying at home. The feature helps him follow lessons but days feel long and hearing is not always clear. Students adapt with warm plaids jumpers and bright sweaters as winter clothing trends in EMS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westergaard
Chris
Ems
Clothing At EHS Depicts The Season
Ah cold weather is here. FHS students wear woolen jumpers in many colors. The article notes the season through clothing choices and student attire at EHS.
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EHS
Carol Voigt
FHS
Question Of The Week Reflections On Kennedy Assassination
A reader panel offers lessons from the Kennedy assassination. Gerald Smith urges protecting others, Mary Brennan warns against cheap gun sales, and comments acknowledge American flaws and need for truth and remediation. Nancy McNally agrees with Carol Voigt on addressing the issue.
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Nancy Smith
Kennedy Gerald Smith
Mary Brennan
America
Amenta
Nancy McNally
Carol Voigt
Happenings At The Clubs Highlight December Events
Sandra Miller reports GRA officers approved recent points and records. The upcoming annual Caraling Party is set for December 18. On December 2 the Thespians traveled to Spencer to see The Servant of Two Masters directed by Clayton Liggett, with high praise for the cast and director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Miller
GRA
Sadie Hawkins
Berta
Spencer
Clayton Liggett
Liggill
Christmas Vesper Service Dec 15 By Thespians
The Thespians announce a Christmas vesper service on December 15. Members show off light blue sweatshirts bearing the emblem. Drama plans include district speech contest hosted by Emmetshare and ongoing prep for individual speeches with Mrs. Dinges and Mr. Dibben.
Student spirit notes from Midwest and West high schools
A noisy collage of high school events mentions sophomores at multiple schools, memorials for John F. Kennedy, plays including The People vs. Mahine Stone and Inherit the Wind, and a junior magazine sales push.
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Candace O'Connor
Frankfurt
Germany
Hutt Central High School
Sioux City
John F. Kennedy
Mtutht
Jefferson High School
Mayine Stone
Palisades High
California
Ides High School
Htutut Washington High School
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