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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
14
Lawrence High School students Marsha Schroeder Tom Allen and Vanessa Collins share varied views on tactics used by college students at San Francisco State College. Schroeder endorses creative action if it conveys ideas, Allen criticizes immaturity and overreach, Collins calls for organized peaceful campaigning with clearer leadership.
Craig Weinaug, 16, son of Mrs Catherine Weinaug of Stratford argues that students should work with administrators to push for change rather than occupy buildings. He says some gripes are legitimate while others aren’t and supports discussion and strikes only if they do not hinder efforts.
Quotes from Steve Walker and Susie North reflect differing student views on campus unrest. Walker criticizes protestors for violence and attention seeking while North calls for dialogue and compromise to avoid further disruption.
Central Junior High introduces three new activities the Gun Club Chess Club and boys intramural wrestling with sponsors Mr Wilhelm Mr Miller and Coach Dover. The gun club shoots weekly at the police firing range emphasizing safety. The chess club holds a Monday tournament to crown a school champion. A Christmas Tea will be held for mothers and friends with home living sewing and fashion show displays. Ninth grade girls attend a gymnastics clinic and teachers plan counselors and schedules for the 1969 70 year guided by aptitude tests shaping careers.
Notices cover hearings on tax warrants for unforeseen expenses in Electric and Sewer funds, a probate final settlement petition, a public hearing for estate of Tolmer Bircher, sealed bids for county trucks, and related legal notices. Names include Byron Bircher, Travis Glass, D Hh. Mathia, Lawrence, Topeka, Baldwin City, and the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners.
A 46 member youth group the Young Christian Minstrels from Tonganoxie perform folk and pop songs under Father Tony Molina. They rehearse twice weekly and plan a Christmas production for possible TV appearances while supporting themselves through voluntary donations and a newsletter.
South Junior High held a unique fashion show with male students modeling uniforms in gold and black. Coaches Jim Johnson and Don Ashby led the team aided by Jesse Carney with Cory Brinkerhoff named captain. SJHS also opened basketball play with mixed results against Coronado and Leavenworth Junior High.
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