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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1970

Page

7

Hardin Junior High elects student body reps

Students at Hardin Junior High have elected their student body representatives. Principal Robert Eldridge says they will meet biweekly to plan activities and address school problems. Advisors Mr. Eldridge and Mrs. Maxine Edwards will guide the group, with Mrs. Sylvia Ollis and Miss Reta McCall serving as seventh and eighth grade sponsors respectively.

Hardin Junior High Robert Eldridge John Neal Russell Williams Marin Admire Mark Brixey John Fierge Gregg Hamilton Bill Hopkins Kenny Miller Melanie Monk Mike Shupert Wayne Terpstra

Fifth Graders Write About Changing Their Identity

Lori Johnson recounts Fifth Graders Write About Changing Their Identity by describing a child who wakes as a Fairy Godmother with gold slippers a pink silk dress and crown. The story follows reactions at home and school including being mistaken for a rose and nearly drowning in water before deciding to be a rose again.

Lori Johnson Eugene Field Jeffrey Allison Randy Cash Garrell Gullion Robbie Harlow Mike Jackson Cynthia Kim Lewella Estes Dont Lingeee Decker Don Fuller Mitchell Skorupa

THE DAY I WAS A MOUSE

Dennis Lunceford narrates a playful tale of Eugene Field transforming into a mouse pursued by family and staff at McMillan School and Mexico High as a secretarial teacher Mrs Joan Roberts on Route 3 and Kaiser Refractories Co. supply a cat and three kids. The writer later imagines turning into a rose observed by Hawthorne and other students. The piece blends school life with fantasy and childlike exploration.

Dennis Leon Lunceford Eugene Field Joan Roberts the McMillan School Frances Cauthorn Mexico Highiwrile Pam Hawthorne School Wynee Hawthorne

Princess Day Transformation at Cerebral Palsy School

In September attendance was strong at the Cerebral Palsy School. Students Jeff rey Allison and others earned perfect attendance while one pupil, Laurie Waschenbach, imagines turning into a princess after a morning misadventure. Teachers and visitors are noted. the story blends daily school life with a whimsical fantasy moment.

It's School Time Poem for Back to School

A brisk yearly verse celebrating students rushing to class on bikes and feet. It notes studying hard to earn good grades and meeting new and old friends, reflecting hopeful school life and prayers for success.

Community volunteers aid school and new shelves arrive

Health Center representatives visited to discuss services while volunteers, including Mrs. Bob Kirgan and Mrs. Don Arens, assist on alternate Wednesdays. Jaycee Wives funded storage shelves for the classroom. Jaycee members toured the school and donated to the Cerebral Palsy Board. Mrs. Skorupa baked cupcakes and Mrs. Sacks provided cookies. The Mothers' Club hosts a Lucky Party on October 7 at 7 3 Show-Me Room, First National Bank.

Tal Health Center Bob Kirgan Don Arens Jaycee Organization Cerebral Palsy Board Tim Hagan Rex Johnson Charles Peck Robert Peak Cherry Moore Don Fuller Skorupa Sacks Mothers’ Club First National Bank

26 Members Join Hardin Art Club

An organizational meeting for the Hardin Junior High Art Club drew twenty six members, led by sponsor Mrs. Elaine Shiverdecker. The group will meet weekly with initial projects in weaving and macrame, elect officers later, and plan a student artwork sale this school year. Members listed include Darrell Acree, Martin Admire, Mark Burchfield, Sharon Callihan, Robbie Deason, Bill Duncan, Ellen Erdel, Lida Evans, Mary Friedberg, Robert Friday, Harriett Green, Gara Guthrie, Chris Howerton, Tammy Igri, Dianna Linder, Jerene Meissert, Sarah Merritt, Joey Millard, Kathy Moss, Jerry Newbrough, Louesa Runge, Donna Sanders, Steve Settle, Mary Ann Stahl, Robyn White, Robert Worssell.

Hardin Junior High Elaine Shiverdecker Shiverdecker Darrell Acree Martin Admire Mark Burchfield Sharon Callihan Robbie Deason Bill Duncan Ellen Erdel Lida Evans Mary Friedberg Robert Friday Harriett Green Gara Guthrie Chris Howerton Tammy Igri Di-anna Linder Jerene Meissert Sarah Merritt Joey Millard Kathy Moss Jerry Newbrough Louesa Runge Donna Sanders Steve Settle Mary Ann Stahl Robyn White Robert Worssell

School Bulletin At Eugene Field Details Class Officers

September class officers are Bill Baker president Scott Irvin vice president Frederic Runge secretary. October officers Randy Tate president Michael Henderson vice president James Boyce secretary treasurer. Randy Tate and Michael Henderson named Good Citizens by class vote. Other notes name top English scorers Lynn Johnson Katherine Jackson Deldar Carter Wilda Secrease. Paul Janke elected president in Kay Valen tik's 6th grade with Jerry Jerichow secretary Laura Napier treasurer Marty J Burkemper councilman. An unusual bulletin board displays Presser Hall staff photos.

Madelyn Perry Eugene Field Bill Baker Scott Irvin Frederic Runge Randy Tate Michael Henderson James Boyce Marvyda Elliott Lynn Johnson Katherine Jackson Deldar Carter Geees Wilda Secrease Paul Janke Kay Valentik Jerry Jerichow Laura Napier Marty J.burkemper

Second Graders Poems and Student Government Noted

Readable fragments show several classrooms naming officers and activities. In Mrs Betty Dansers fifth grade at McMillan Ste ven Hobbs presides with Betty Reddick as vice president Dennis Henderson as secretary Angela Kelly treasurer. Other officers include Larry Brandon Teresa Williams Diane Willis in the library shift. Hawthorne class under Mrs Margaret Jennings toured the Missouri Livestock Center. Eu sene Field sixth grader Terry Biggers is president with Melanie Meyer as vice president Cynthia Brown secretary and Wilda Lecrease treasurer. Yearbook cover design ideas are being gathered with a winner to be announced. Hugene Field fifth graders Good citizens Mary Fry John French Sandra Crud Michele Davis. Mitchell Allen patrols. Irma Logans class at Garfields School reports officers: Brenda Snell president Jim Bolton vice president Lisa Broemser treasurer Chris Kamer.

Betty Danser McMillan Steven Hobbs Betty Reddick Dennis Henderson Angela Kelly Terry Biggers Ava Donovan Eusene Field Melanie Meyer Cynthia Brown Wilda Lecrease Evelyn Tompson Hugene Field Mary Fry John French Sandra Crud Michele Davis Mitchell Allen Irma Logan Garfields School Brenda Snell Jim Bolton Lisa Broemser Chris Kamer

Trip to Astro-World and Military Landmarks Described

Janelle Davis recounts a school trip with McMillan to a Naval Base and Astro-World. She describes a ride on an old Model T, a snow mountain ride halted near the top, a battleship and submarine in Alabama, and a military wedding with the Arch of Swords. Total cost noted as three dollars fifty cents.

Janelle Davis McMillan Astrodome Astro-World Pic Alabama

Newspaper Begun By Hawthorne Grade 6 Students

Hawthorne School starts a student newspaper led by Carol Kallenbach with editor Tonya Cockrell and reporters David Love Barbara Farris and others. The group toured Jefferson City and Gulf Breeze Florida on trips and will gather material from their rooms for the State The intensive study of Missouri includes travels and interviews.

Srasos Eaunanta Dans Gies Suuees Hawthorne Carol Kallenbach Carol Clark Tonya Cockrell Florida Andy Mitchell Jefferson City Barbara Farris Pensa David Love Capitol Cola Beach Las Missouri Gulf Breeze

What The Flag Means To Me

A collection of grade six essays on national pride. Tammy, Judy, and Garrett reflect on the flag as liberty, memory of soldiers, and the colors symbolizing blood shed and glory.

United States Judy Schroeder Garrett Jackson Hawthorne

Tuberculin Tests For Mexico Public School Grades Eight

As part of the Mexico Public School health program, tuberculin testing will be offered to students in grades one and eight. Tests are run through the Audrain County Tuberculosis Association and the Adrain City County Health Unit, administered by nurse Floy Oliver and school nurse Mary Guthrie under County Health Officer G. P. Kallenbach. Parental permission is required. Tests at Eugene Field October 19 at 9 a.m. Hardin October 26 at 9 a.m. McMillan October 28 at 1 30 p.m. Hawthorne October 27 at 1 p.m.

Mexico Audrain County Tuberculogis Association Andrain City Floy Oliver Mary Guthrie G. P. Kallenbach

Pledge of Allegiance Reflections From Several Students

A group of students presents personal pledges to the flag, each outlining loyalty to the United States, freedom of belief, and justice. The voices emphasize unity, faith, and the nation under God, expressing devotion to country and shared democratic ideals.

United States Danny Smith America Susan Bush Gary Bridget Durham Ameri United States of America Gether Ricky Fox

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Monica Dana Kimbel Dana Brad Barnes Bryan Gates Lynn Hoover Joni Houston Tim Crews Linda Young Phillip Marley Patti Howes Hardin Cerebral Palsy School HE Day Laurie Waschenbach Rusene Field Kim Case McMillan School Cauthorn Betty Fross Jean Mollet Julie Flaspobler Janice Vance Esther Mayes Jerene Clipbourn Hardin Art Club Bradley Strausz Vicky Neighfire Obbors Ricky Neighbors His Ion McMillan!ras Presser Hall Presser Hall of Margaret Jennings Missouri Livestock Center Anita Murphy Phil Harris Patsy Cain Jon Doolittle Randy Johnson Marilyn Trabue Bow Wow Tom Fry God Lori DeLong Virginia Bybee By Andy Durham Billy Joe Campbell Mary Thomas Clement Pearl Belcher Jeff Johnson Debbie Fierge Sandra MccKinnon Charles Ramer Wayne Hatfield Janice Stamper Gary Brookins Kevin Tiller Atrine Tammy Lot Tost Emilee Cline Ellen Freeman Carla Myers Mary Frigdberg Billie Sue Stubblefield Patti Meine Kim Wagsner Jennifer Doolittle Karey Caldwell Teresa Rentychler
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