School happenings in Miami area December events brief
Senior girls took the Betty Crocker Homemaker test on December 4 and may win the Homemaker of Tomorrow scholarship based on placement scores. Y-Teens enjoyed a YWCA gathering, invited by Inter-Youth Council of Y-Teens with mixed-race participation, followed by a dinner. Principal Charles L. Williams attended the Southern Association of Secondary Schools meeting in Dallas December 3–6. Teachers on Parade, a Dade County Teachers Association project, will be shown December 7 in the auditorium with BTW presenting the skit Miami Holiday. Junior High Chorus performed December 6 featuring bells, songs, an African number, and a dramatization of Never Walk Alone. Ray Hamilton performed December 6 in the gym for fans. Basketball season opened December 5 with a game versus Dillard High. Dade updates note two teachers back at work.
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YWCA
New Town
Inter-Youth Council of
Miami
Charles L. Williams
Dallas
Texas
Southern Association of Secondary Schools
Dade County Teachers’ Association
BTW
Magic City
Charles Carey
Alex Mackey
Mesdames Jane Lewis
Catherine Mapp
Yvonne Bain
Gloria Braynon
JR. Chorus
America
John
Francis Clark
Ellis Robinson
Mable Thompson
Roy Hamilton
Rainbow Elementary Plans Fourth Evaluation Practicum
Rainbow Elementary held its fourth evaluation practicum at 3 05 Tuesday afternoon in Mr James Williams classroom with Dr Julia Haven from the University of Miami guiding two groups to tackle curriculum issues One group focuses on language arts and the other on grammar spelling and writing The faculty met at 9 00 to plan the remaining school year Mrs Valdez Murray and Mrs Dora Wright as the song committee will have all classes write a school song with a prize for the best submission Lunch featured barbecue ribs candied yams hot rolls vegetable salad hot coffee and apple pie The library is currently closed due to illness of Miss Ruth Collins The school wishes her a speedy recovery
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James Williams
Julia Haven
University of Miami
Haven
Williams
Valdez ‘Murray
Dora Wright
Brisbon
Ruth Collins
Clara Wilcox
Rosa Fortson
Holmes Elementary Health Council and Birthday Party Report
Mrs Naughton spoke to the faculty about the Health Council and its Eye Conservation focus. A Coverson and Nurse Manns represent the school, with others praising eye care from the Lions Club. Third grade studies include Working in Our City and a classroom public library project. The Edison Center Library visit featured a puppet show The Tinder Box. PTA met December 3 with guest speakers from Child Guidance Clinic Family Welfare and Student Welfare.
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Naughton
North Dade Center
Dade County
A. Coverson
Manns
Leatha Williams
Delores Holts
Peck’s
Dawkins
Mickins
Stephens
Gibson Jones
Lions Club
Club
J. B. Swartz
Mr. Neasman
Nelson Adams
New Display Boards Highlight School Arts Program
Phyllis Wheatley notes creditable student art on display and invites more parents to visit. Teacher Planning Day featured Clifford Mitchell, director of the Dafle County Spanish program, urging bilingual learning as Latin American residents grow. Spanish lessons on Channel 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays are encouraged. Sympathy extended to Donald Hyler over his mother’s illness. Miss E. C. Thomas marked birthday December 2 while still ill. Christmas focus urges parents to teach its true meaning and balance toy desires with needs and education. Grace B. Albert and William Murray.
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Clifford Mitchell
Dafle County
Latin America
Channel 2
Donald Hyler
E. C. Thomas
Willimae Murray
Grace B. Albert
National Children's Book Week Observed at A L Lewis
A L Lewis observed National Children's Book Week with fifth grade skit National Library Hour led by Mrs Fannie D Thurston though she was indisposed Cliff Mitchell visited the school to appraise the Spanish program but urged more Spanish songs Planning days covered planning and conferences Miss Mary L Robinson gave a reading demonstration The first annual South Florida Fair is planned for Homestead February 1 10 1957 Details to follow PTA met December 12 with a plan for a good evening Edna M DeVeaux principal C Weir reporter
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A. L. Lewis
Fannie D. Thurston
National Library Hour
Mary L. Robinson
Homestead
PTA
Mathematics Teachers Meet in Dade County
The Mathematics Teachers Council of Dade County met on Monday December 3 1956 at Northwestern Senior High School. Guest H George Loiselle coordinator of Testing for the Public Schools of Dade County discussed test results, standardized mathematics tests used in Dade and information derived from recent county tests. The group enjoyed a profitable discussion. David A Ivey chairman Miss Joyce M Jones reporter.
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Mathematics Teachers Council of
Dade County
Northwestern Senior High School
H. George Loiselle
Loiselle
Dade
Mays High color day crowns seniors as parade colors
Mays High held a color day with scarlet and gray outfits as homerooms vied in a parade for color day king and queen. Seniors Cora Culver and Robert Brown won, with Sadie Major as runner-up. The Rams edged to an IR Conference title, eight wins and one loss. Notables include David Carson touchdowns and Dennis Bohler tackles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mays
Cora Culver
Robert Brown
Sadie Major
RAMS
Mays Rams
David Carson
Dennis Bohler
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B. T. W. High School
Southern Association
Ray Hamilton
Dillard
Tornado Cagers
Dillard High
Fort Lauderdale
Anne Irwin Thomas
Bessie Brennan Forbes
Betty J. Kelly
Rainbow Elementary
THE
Miami Times
Peoples’ Newspaper
T. C. Crowder
F. D. Wanza
Phyllis Wheatley
David A. Ivey
Joyce M. Jones
Ware’s Shoe Clinic
Charles Ware
N.W. 20Th St. Ph
Venience
Carter
N.W
2Nd Avenue
Mays High
Willie Wright
Margaret
Marie M. Daniels
Eldred Waters
Famu. Co
J. Moss
R. G. George
Luten Taylor
14Th Ave
WMBM
Castlerock
Elliott J. Pieze
Prof
Hunter
Hunter’s
Pembroke Road
Hallandale
Fla
7Th Ave
Carver Ranches
S.W
17Th Street
Hollywood, Florida
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