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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1957
Page
15
Monday evening January 28 seniors and their parents are invited to a scheduled meeting in the school gym at 8 o clock. The program provides information on activities leading to commencement and urges parent attendance. The Miami Times January 26, 1957.
The National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro Students notified Northwesterners of high scores on the merit scholarship examination. Eligible for scholarship aid and admission to most interracial colleges, the list includes Willie Mae Alexander, Rosalind K Williams, Moses McDuffie, Clyde Smith, Amanda Corker, Ralph Hierrison, Edwin Sapp, Boston Miller and Hattie P Sands.
Rosalind Williams, senior at Northwestern High School, earns Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for top written exam score on homemaking knowledge and attitudes. She receives a golden pin designed by Trifari and will enter the state competition with a chance at runner-up. the award was presented at a chapel assembly by Mrs. Ida M. Ratcliffe.
The student directress project by the Student Council has been received and administered. The booklet lists the names addresses and telephone numbers of each member of the North western family as another fine example of Student Council work.
JRE Lee Elementary PTA met Monday with Rev. Murray as guest speaker. Mrs. M. B. Lane will represent JRE Lee at the State Teachers Association in Tampa. An interracial South Miami meeting is set for January 30 at 8 p.m. at JRE Lee. The Professional Club showcased scientific experiments for elementary use. The fifth grade enjoyed a trip to the new city hall, and Miss Bel Aire works toward a school health council. Sympathy extended to Mrs. Lane for her brother-in-law’s death. Dorothy Smith returns to the cafeteria staff after illness. Principal J. S. Mackey and reporter Y. A. Scavella.
Willie Wright, an intern under Mrs. Veronia Williams at Holmes Elementary, departed Wednesday January 16 to resume studies at Bethune-Cookman College. The staff expresses happiness at the internship and wishes him future success.
Dunbar Elementary students led by Gloria Calhoun and William Littlejohn organized a class Arbor Day program. Students studied trees through books, clippings, and encyclopedia reports, displayed plant pictures, and wrote short compositions. The Florida Arbor Day celebration on January 18 featured two grade level assemblies and school-wide planning for continuing education.
A. L. Lewis reports on Mrs Josephine Bronson s 4th grade skit Fa mous Americans and a January birthday for Stephen Foster. Brownies met at Mrs Collier s with refreshments. Brownies visited Miami Beach to see Cinerama. Sixth grade assigns Student of the Day in a rotating system. PTA met to present new principal and staff to Homestead and Florida City. Nelson Adams accepted the post. New teachers include Mrs Willie Ben Davis Mrs Queen Sster Hall and Mrs Glen Holmes. Dorothy Adside named lieutenant of the March of Dimes with a 6 pm Jan 31 volunteer meeting. First Annual South Florida State Fair set for Feb 1 10 in Homestead Negro Achievement Day Feb 7 highlighted with shows. Mays High to present No Boys Allowed on Mon Jan 29. Dental care day for students scheduled Jan 25. Charles F Weir reporter Nelson L Adams principal.
Liberty City School Ms Alese Gill birthday celebrated Jan 21 with students and faculty and gifts from Mrs Charlotte F Clarke. Lions Club eye care program aids over a dozen children with exams by Dr Grier and Dr George Lawson. PTA health program and health council plan lectures skits contests to promote healthy living. PTA president Albert Jr and others welcomed new arrivals with congratulations.
Report notes low turnout at the B T W forum at St John Church on January 20 with a new policy offering a $100 scholarship to the highest attending school. Donated funds and student committees are highlighted along with upcoming games and activities.
Rainbow Elementary sixth graders led by Mrs DeVaughn shared devotional exercises via the public address system. Teachers and students reported on letter writing progress while noting Arbor Day activities including planting two trees. Pen pals were chosen with a Brockton Massachusetts Keith School class.
At Poinciana Park Elementary a Twilight School night let parents act as "students" while teachers and pupils observed. Attendance was taken, meals provided, and third graders visited the Dixie Lily plant in Hialeah to study Food Production.
Persons seeking naturalization may enroll in a citizenship class at Booker T. Washington High School located at 1200 NW 6th Ave. The class meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9. For more information call PL 4-5491.
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