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Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1973

Page

5

Teaching Career Wins Over Footlight Fever

Retiring MHS English teacher Mrs. Sally Bailey reflects on choosing teaching over Broadway. Influenced by her father and marriage, she earned a teaching degree from Chatham College and taught at Lawrence Park High School in Erie before joining MHS after a 22 year gap. She emphasizes close reading and comprehension for aspiring lawyers, has taught every English level, and notes freshmen and sophomores are more fun.

Sally Broadway MHS Sally Bailey Chatham College Lawrence Park High School Erie Pennsylvania

Art Man Uses His Hands Again Retires MHS teacher Evelyn Sweitzer

Mrs. Evelyn Sweitzer, 18 year MHS art teacher, retires this spring after a 34 year career teaching in Ames Iowa rural schools Centralia Kentucky and Hardin Mexico. She recalls traumas and triumphs and lists Chicago St Louis and Kansas City exhibitions as career highlights. She intends to spend retirement in her home studio traveling and with family.

Evelyn Sweitzer MHS Mexico Hardin Ames Musical Academy Iowa State University MU Columbia Mary McCoy Chicago St. Louis Kansas City

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