Flexible study halls to boost learning pace aligned with student needs
Alison Williams proposes self paced testing and optional study halls in high schools. After covering a subject students may choose to take the test when ready with the resulting mark. The plan aims to reduce boredom and unequal grasp by tailoring pace and effort.
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Buck Featured as Trumansburg English Teacher
Mr Buck is the new Trumansburg teacher in English for fourth year, replacing Mrs Zimmerman on leave. He attended Rockland Community College and Cortland State University, started in Liberal Arts, and found teaching fit his desire to work with people. He notes a need to departmentalize English and cites trust issues between students and teachers. He is married to Sally Garner.
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Clifford Buck
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Buck
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Senior pranks and farewell at indeterminate school event
A chaotic school column lists various juvenile gibes and stunts including flushing threats, jokes, and ice cream feats. It mentions students Dan Luke Mary Ann Janice Nianne Jeffry Moss and staffers like COD Editor Nancy Ehrhart and bids farewell to John and Luke Boyd as the piece closes with a hopeful sign off.
Construction Delays Shortest Route Between Points
A witty note highlights how the direct path between two locations is often blocked by ongoing construction. The quip suggests efficiency is hampered by work zones and detours. It captures a common urban planning frustration with a dry humorous edge.
History Club entertains for exchange students
The History Club at Trumansburg High School hosted a reception for two new exchange students Deborah Pfeiffer from Aus Torres from Argentina. The event drew many attendees and featured cookies and fudge.
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Trumansburg High School
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Aus- Torres
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Rotary
Alice Garey
T-Burg Triumphs In Studio Quiz Show
After a long wait in the parking lot the Langley Parker team ushers the audience into a crowded studio. Barb Newport Dennis Langley and John Luce compete as Fabius Franklin Academy and Trumansburg answer questions in a two round quiz with tense scoring and dramatic turns.
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Barbara Newport
John Luce
Dennis Langley
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Parker
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Phil
Fabius
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T Burg Wins It's Academic Thriller Over Fabius 260-240
Therese Leboffe and John Luce spark T Burg as Fabius trails Franklin Academy early and Franklin Academy is eliminated. In a frantic playoff round John buzzez clutch answers to clinch 260 to 240 with six teammates cheering and plans for a Sunday telecast at 1:00 p.m.
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John
Phil
Franklin Academy
John Luce
T-Burg
Three One Act Plays Shine at C O D High School
C O D High School Drama Department staged The American Dream He Done Her Wrong and Plaza Suite on Saturday night. Cast members Don Ferris Bernadette Petrisin Rosie Smith Mary Stilwell Brian Baird Don Parker Kathie Nichols Dennis Langley Vicki Burkley Charity Schmidt Shawn Murphey Barb New port Dave Parker Robin Baumgartner Arlene Voorheis and Director Mr Timer son received high praise for strong performances and promising directing.
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T-burg
Don Ferris
Bernadette Petrisin
Rosie Smith
Mary Stilwell
Brian Baird
Don Parker
Kathie Nichols
Dennis Langley
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Charity Schmidt
Shawn Murphey
Barb Newport
Dave Parker
Jim Parker
Robin Baumgartner
Arlene Voorheis
Mr. Timerson
D. Joseph
Changing school spirit at Trumansburg High
A survey of students and staff reflects shifting attitudes toward school pride. Opinions range from nostalgia for the past to acceptance of broader interests, with critics noting diminished enthusiasm tied to performance and social standards.
T Burg Wins and February Calendar Highlights
Mr. Joseph Riley a COD physics teacher published Beginning Model Rockets with McClainPublishing Co co author Charles Mitchell. The booklet promotes safe model rocketry practices and lessons for teachers and students after Riley’s earlier dangerous experiments earned the nickname neighborhood terrorist and mad bomber.
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McClain Publishing Co
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