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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1981
Page
5
A DeSoto High School survey of the 1980 graduates shows 55 percent employed, 38 percent in college, and just under 7 percent in the military. Of 104 students, only four are not active. The study also inspired juniors to value math and business courses and may have spurred a math enrollment rise.
Across Kansas Tuesday official counts show Perry-Lecompton District again leading declines with an FTE drop of 40.5, while Baldwin Eudora Tonganoxie McLouth DeSoto and Oskaloosa report lower enrollments. Wellsville and Basehor-Linwood figures were unavailable. Tonganoxie Community Theater announces Plaza Suite at Tonganoxie High School.
Perry Lecompton school district will fit one bus with a propane unit for a 90 day trial to cut fuel costs by about 35 percent. Supt James Shepherd says safety will follow guidelines from the Kansas Department of Transportation and the state fire marshal. No bus accidents have been reported with propane, and most explosions involve self installed units.
Linwood Basehor school board approved two new activity vans to replace 1977 models and assign staff transport. A new principal evaluation procedure was adopted after a workshop. The 1980-81 audit was accepted with no issues. The auditor contract with Walter Rice was renewed for another year. A librarian aide and part time school nurse were hired. Home bound instruction will be paid at $8.15 per hour, previously funded by the cooperative.
The Jefferson County Genealogical Society sponsors a day long genealogy workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 10 at Leavenworth Mutual Savings and Loan in Oskaloosa. Beginners learn maps charts census data courthouse records libraries and city directories with some advanced topics. Participants bring a sack lunch beverages provided. Registration after Sept 26 costs more.
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