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Newspaper
Herald Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1968
Page
1
The speaker notes little current discrimination between Frederick's two high schools after attending different schools was recently split. He cites past class bonds and hopes current balance will prevent future bias as TJ advances in education and Frederick remains athletic.
A student notes rivalry between Thomas Johnson and Frederick High School but says friends still attend common events. They attended the same school before the split and continue to go to the same parties and dances and sit together at games unless in competition. The student expects future rivalry but hopes it stays playful.
Students reflect on ongoing rivalry between the two schools. They say there is no discrimination, many students knew each other before the split, and the competition has become a tradition as each school compares itself in every aspect.
Herman Snowden notes a friendly clash at FHS between Thomas Johnson and others with no discrimination. He says the rivalry is good natured and unlikely to turn serious, stressing it remains all in fun.
North High selects cast for The Sound of Music with Maria Rainer and Captain von Trapp roles led by Barbara Layman and Jeff Yingling. The production, directed by William Makell with Marvin Sturley and other staff, opens April 18 19 at 8 00 p m in the school auditorium.
Trooper Stafford of the Maryland State Police spoke to Richard B Doub’s psychology classes at Williamsport High School. He explained the polygraph test and its use in police work. Stafford, based in Frederick, Md, described the instrument and its high accuracy in lie detection.
Area high school students are reminded of the 31st annual National High School Oratorical contest to be held in February. The Morris Frock Post 42 American Legion hosts two local contests at Worth Hagerstown High and St. Maria Goretti with Funkstown Post selecting a South High entrant. After school eliminations, contestants meet February 16 at 8 p.m. for the county title race. The county winner advances to the district contest February 28 at Clapper Michael Post in Boonsboro, with the district winner receiving a $75 savings bond.
Melinda May, a Boonsboro High School senior, serves as business manager for the Student Council and girls sports editor of the yearbook. She shoots photographs for the school newspaper, belongs to the Drama Club and National Thespian Society, attends Manor Church of the Brethren, and enjoys all sports with a fondness for bowling. She also collects scarves and shows strong dramatics interest.
Fans rally around pickles as a healthier cheaper alternative to apples or bananas. They joke about being dill mad with the term psycheDILLie and celebrate the pickle movement that challenges fruit trends.
The Morning Herald and The Daily Mail publish the School Section each Saturday with editors and staff including Jackie Bailey Diane Knight Mindy Verduci Barbara Swaezry Cessie White Dianna Taylor Melinda May Ann Gruber Linda Hull Marsha McCarty Vicki Moore Tom Boyer Joyce Vandebogart Debbie Johnson Beth Trott Betsy Zang and Gov. Thomas Johnson.
The senior class at McConnellsburg High School has turned over the school newspaper to a newly organized journalism club. Judy Hess will serve as editor with Tom Duffey as business manager Lindsay Riggs as feature editor Jean Snyder as sports editor and Kay Brown as news editor. Mrs. David Hicks will be the club advisor.
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