How Long Do New Year's Resolutions Last
A college column explores why resolutions fail and offers ideas to improve success. Seniors Shelwait, Gay Carpenter, Linda Gallagher, and Janie Hess at Jordan discuss limiting goals, steady routines, and kindness to others to keep promises beyond January.
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Shelwait
Shelia Rasmussen
Shelia
Jordan
Gay Carpenter
Gay
Linda
Gallagher
Janie
Diana Goodart
Janie Hess
Iful
Style Parade Brings New Year Fashion Forecasts
January 1960 begins with outfits that mix organza, nylon, and frocks from Audrey's Bridal Aisle. Prominent trends include silk gowns, bright ponchos, boots, corduroy, cropped tops, and casual wear like bermudas and sweat shirts as girls plan festive frolics and fun.
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Audrey
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E. 4Th St
Judi Beauchamp
Polytechnic High School
Val
Audrey’s
Sway
Trophies By John Wike At Wilson High School
The principal will present two trophies at the honors assembly marking the first recognition of social clubs at Wilson High School. One trophy honors the most active welfare club and the other the most active social club, with names engraved on perpetual trophies.
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Wilson High School
Tips for Teens High School Shocks Girl by Elinor Williams
A reader asks about dating pressure in high school and handling a stranger who asks for a date. The adviser suggests polite, cautious responses, meeting through friends, and introducing the suitor to parents before accepting any date.
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Elinor Williams Q
Elinor
St Anthony Pep Club Plans Two Bus Trips
The St Anthony pep club led by Mike Pep Club plans two bus trips to away Saint basketball games. The group, about 200 students, features seniors and juniors and is noted for its strong reputation.
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St. Anthony
Mike
Sy Colonma
Dennis Martinels
White Stags
Saints
Sheila Rasmussen
Jim Southland
Hildebrand
Dorsey Burnett's Tall Oak Tree Sets Plot for 1960
Platter preview notes Tall Oak Tree by Dorsey Burnett as a potential big hit of 1960 with a distinctive beat. Also cites Chopsticks newly released for Pop markets with Billy Vaughn’s orchestration. Eugene Church premieres Jack of All Trades and Jan and Dean update Clemtine with their droning tonal style.
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Dorsey Bursnett
Billy Vaughn
Jack OF All Trades
Eugene Church
Jan and Dean
Clementine
Poly High Football Awards Dance Highlights Offensive Line and Defensive Back Honors
Long Beach Polytechnic High School capped its CIF football season with the third annual Poly Football Awards Dance held in the faculty lounge. New trophies went to Mike Giers as Best Offensive Lineman and Lonzo Irvin as Best Defensive Back, both perpetual trophies in Poly’s Hall of Fame.
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Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Poly
Mike Giers
Lonzo Irvin
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