Choices Dear Dr Blaker on Math Phobia and Stereotypes
In this column a mother asks about her daughter's math disinterest and the role of gender stereotypes. The piece discusses math phobia, societal expectations, and how women in math may bear burdens in a male dominated field. It invites readers to programs by the Mathematical Association of America and California State University for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathematical Association of America
Eileen Polani
St. Peter’s College
Jersey City
New Jersey
Bulb Workshop Presented at Reynolds Greenhouse
Reynolds Gardens sponsors a bulb workshop on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the education wing of Reynolds Greenhouse. Instructions cover purchasing planting caring for bulbs and storing them. Bulbs and pots supplied for participants. A fee is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem Reynolds Gardens
Reynolds Greenhouse
Birth and adoption announcements from local families
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morrison announce the birth of daughter Jennifer Carey on Nov 14 at High Point Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. H J Scruggs adopt son Joseph Bradley on Nov 4. Curtis Ray Davis and Tammy Lewin announce twins Cory Ray and Lori Marie born Oct 29 at Community General Hospital in Thomasville. Cillfton McDaniels and resident of Asheboro announce daughter Tabatha Carol born Nov 10. Jamie Scott born Nov 9 to William Stevenson. Darrell Hill announces daughter Jennifer Ashley born Nov 10 at High Point Hospital. Michael S Richards and Tammy Lewin announce daughter Carrie Ann born Nov 12. David Gillespie announces son Jason Robert born Nov 10 at High Point Memorial Hospital.
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Thomas 5. Morrison
Hedgecock Rd
Jennifer Carey
High Point Memorial Hospital
Morrison
Tormaye Stancil
High Point
H. J. Scruggs
Joseph Bradley
Scruggs
Carolyn Cullom
Curtis Ray Davis
Tipton St
Cory Ray
Lori Marie
Community General Hospital
Thomasville
Davis
Tammy Lewin
Cillfton McDaNieLs
Rt. 5
Asheboro
Tabatha Carol
Jamie Scott
William Stevenson
Route A
Jennifer Ashley
High Point Hospital
Darrell Hill
Balfour Dr. Archdale
Michael S. Richards
Trowbridge Cr
Carrie Ann
David Gillespie
718
Westchester
Jason Robert
Gillespie
Marilyn Barr
Bluefield
W. Va
State Board Meets In High Point By Local Club
Fifty members of the executive board of the North Carolina Federation of Republican Women gathered in High Point hosted by the local Republican Women’s Club. The event featured business sessions at Holiday Inn Downtown with remarks by Mrs. Ray Hartlaub and Mrs. Robert L. Hutcherson Jr. Luncheon welcomed by Ken McAllister and Mrs. James H. Burnley III. Ann L. Daniel and Mrs. Floyd Robbins were also part of the local delegation. A founders program discussion led by Teresa Garland highlighted leadership recruitment for women 18 to 135. Barbara Boyce presided. Mary Alice Warren attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.C. Federation of Republican Women's Club
High Point
Republican Women’s Club
Republican Women's Club
High Point Museum
Haley
Robert L. Hutcherson Jr
Ken McAllister
James H. Burnley III
Hostess Club
Ann L. Daniel
Floyd Robbins
Teresa Garland
National Federation of Republican Women
Republican Women’s Federation
Barbara Boyce
N. C. Federation
Mary Alice Warren
Girl Scouts Honored At York Conference
North Carolina Girl Scouts with 86 000 members will be honored at York Pennsylvania in November for outstanding contributions to the Bicentennial Era through Hidden Heroines Horizons and Heritage and Festivals projects. The North Carolina Bicentennial Heritage Quilt, representing all 100 counties, was unveiled after a statewide effort culminating in an October 31 1976 ceremony at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Over 200 leaders will attend the York conference launching a 13 year Great American Achievements Program to preserve Revolutionary era history.
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Girl Scouts of
North Carolina
Thirteen Original States
York
van Kenyon
Hillsborough
Pines of Carolina
Executive Mansion
Raleigh
Bias and Ed Landers columns address sexual topics
Readers press Ann Landers to cover both sexes and non heterosexual issues. The columnist explains bias stems from donor letters and space limits, then replies to a teen with vomiting linked to romantic distress guiding therapy and school counselor help.
YWCA Announces Four Varied Holiday Trips
The YWCA plans four one day bus trips for the holidays with departures from Gatewood Avenue. Williamsburg Virginia trip leaves at 6 a.m. November 26 with registration due November 21. Old Salem Candle Tea trip December 3 departs at 4 p.m. registration due November 25. Sing ing Christmas Tree trip December 9 departs 5 30 p.m. with Charlotte show at 8 15 p.m. registration due December 2. Ski trip to Cascade Mountain departs December 30 at 7 a.m. reservations due December 19.
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Williamsburg
Williamsburg Pottery
Gift Factory
YWCA
Ion
Old Salem
Gatewood Avenue
Charlotte
Includ
Cascade Mountain
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DR. Blaker
Scheel
Ruth Afflack
Department of Mathematics
California State University
Long Beach
Calif
Joseph Scruggs
Tabatha McDaniels
Jamie Stevenson
Jennifer Hill
Carrie Richards
Jason Gillespie
N.C
Federation
Dorothy R. Burnley
Ari Richardson
Girl Scouts
Ann Landers
Ann
Landers
Chicago Sun-Times
The
Chicago Daily News
Ellington’s Forist & Greenhouse Ltd
S. Main
Santas
Derers
aChool Ps
Ralph's
Washington & Centennial
Ralph
E. Washington
High Point Enterprise
Adelaide Wendler
Women's Editor
Salem Tavern
Aninmarh
BA "Peats
Shroom Jring
Vanities & Tops Marsh Kitchens
S. Centennial
Belk Beck
Westchester Mail
Silver
Joseph King
Lut
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