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Newspaper
Herald Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1968
Page
2
The seven period day yields extra class time per week with five to ten minutes more per period. This increase helps teachers cover material more thoroughly and allows more time for questions and discussion, aiding student understanding.
Chris Curran a 16 year old junior prefers a seven period day over eight noting each class is five minutes longer but earlier dismissal feels meaningful. He says dropping one class lets him focus on fewer subjects and reduces study concerns.
Ann Butler a 16 year old junior favors adding a break between each period to cut late arrivals and reduce classroom talking. She notes the seven period day this year and suggests longer interclass breaks though many classes don’t start promptly anyway.
A student argues for seven periods a day to allow more time for each class and deeper participation. The student notes a full year with eight periods felt more demanding, with shorter classes and a rush to be on time.
Susan Petro argues for an eighth daily period to allow study in the library and homework completion. She says eight periods would enable extra subjects and credits, improving academic flexibility for seniors and peers.
The Morning Herald and The Daily Mail publish a weekly school section edited by Jackie Bailey. Reporters cover North Hagerstown South Hagerstown St. Maria Goretti Boonsboro Williamsport Clear Spring Hancock Smithsburg and James high schools with named correspondents listed.
A list of education and community figures tied to Maryland and Pennsylvania high schools appears to name administrators and teachers across multiple districts including Frederick High and Brunswick High along with several others. The roster mentions Thomas Johnson and Betsy Zang among others, indicating a formal recognition or assembly.
South Hagerstown High School Earth Science students visited the National Computer Center in Martinsburg West Virginia. They viewed slides on computer processing received a lecture on computer operation and use and toured the main computer room seeing several computers in operation and learning how they work.
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