Douglas Primary School PTA Teas Hosts and Activities
The Douglas Primary School PTA held a tea at Lord Calvert Hotel with Mrs. Gladys Robinson as MC. A ballet by Jacqueline Robinson and a speech by Charles L. Williams highlighted the program, Goldie Simmons played a solo, and fruit centerpiece refreshments. Mrs. Vera B. Austin presented a Safety Radio Program later, and Booker T. Washington High School showcased student activities including a “A Day at Douglas” preview with a student council skit. Parents donated a silver offering. Lyretha Strong named Cafeteria Manager. Hazel B. Henry reported. Mary F. Williams Principal.
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Douglas Primary School Pta
Lord Calvert Hotel
Gladys Robinson
Jacqueline Robinson
Charles L. Williams
Goldie Simmons
Vera B. Austin
WTTT
Booker T. Washington High School
Douglas
Bunche Park School News Highlights Student Triumphs
Clara Lawrence won first prize in the May 7 Dade County Lip Reading contest at BTW high school. Elizabeth Maddox, in the 6th grade, won the May 15 Declamation contest at R. R. Moon school Perrine, spoke on a postwar education theme, and will enter Dorsey high school. The Bunche Theatre anniversary featured Elizabeth and Louis Armstrong. The school plans a Beach Party May 29 at Virginia Beach and a Florida unit trip to Rare Bird Farm. Closing exercises set for June 2 with principal Alma Brooks reelected as president of the county principals council.
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Bunche Park School
Clara Lawrence
Elizabeth Maddox
Clara
Sth
Dade County
BTW High School
R. R. Moon School
Perrine
Elizabeth
Fdmore E. Day
Dorsey High School
Bunche Theatre
Louis Armstrong
Brooks
Bunche Park Theater
the Gray
E. Mizell
H. Wallace
Virginia Beach
Florida
Rare Bird Farm
Scho
Bunche Park
Alma Brooks
Need Money For All Types of Building and Mortgages
Utility prompt offering loans for all building types and both first and second mortgages. Clear ad style aims to attract borrowers needing financing options.
Bethune Elementary School Spring Festival Highlights
Bethune Elementary celebrated a festive season with first graders performing Valentine and Easter dances led by Mrs. McKenz ie and Thompson. Second and third grades combined St Patrick s Day and Thanksgiving. Fourth grade honored Washington birthday. Fifth grade Christmas dances wowed. Sixth grade Halloween and Independence Day showcased goblin costumes and patriotic drill.
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Bethune
Troy
Rivers
McKenzie
Thompson
Peter Cotton Tail
Lambert
Harris
Jenny Roberts
E. J. Barr
G. L. Julius
W. F. Jennings
Washington
Edge
F. T.ravers
Reid
Symonette
R. L. Fortson
Bethune Elementary
TB Association
Daytona Beach
Issena Hotel
BTW Band Elects Officers for 1952 and 1953
After a season of concerts parades and festival contest the BTW band elected officers for 1952 1953 presiding officer Mr Savage led the vote and named Earl Allen president Elliott Rolle vice president Bennie Samuels business manager and other posts including secretary treasurer chaplain and drum major Additional officers will be appointed from time to time based on citizenship musicianship dependability and scholarship A modern sound proof band room with practice rooms library and director's office awaits the new officers
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BTW
Mr. Savage
Earl Allen
Elliott Rolle
Bennie Samuels
John McKinney
Jerry Davis
Frank Howard
James Foulkes
Henry Bethel
Hugh Welch
Barbara Sessions
Arnett Clarke
William Turner
Major Bell
Vann Robinson
Marvan Forbes
Oscar Davis
Savage
Booker T. Washington Safety Patrols Shine at AAA Conference
Principal Charles L. Williams and the Booker T. Washington High School faculty celebrate the patrols' top finish at the AAA Conference in Washington DC. The group earned a class A trophy first division and a superior rating, repeating last year's third prize. Patrol members and sponsors listed among attendees and special guests include Edwin Williams and Gwendolyn Florence, with drill master Florence.
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Charles L. Williams
Booker T. Washington High School
A. B. Harris
W. J. Stirrup
Washington, D. C
Booker T. Washington
Edwin Williams
Gwendolyn Florence
Irene Williams
Dorothy Williams
Shirley Coles
Charles Clay
Mary Black
Mary Adams
Alphonso Mouse
Willie Morman
Bettye Burroughs
Willie Knowles
Cornelius Cook
Claretha Hall
Barbara Lightburn
Lamar Mins
Gloria Hagins
Mary Powell
Bernice Crooms
James Cooks
Billie Mackey
Clarence Black
Dorsey High School
Neal Adams
Frank Rivers
Bethune
Beatrice Hamilton
Cynthia Garvin
Washington
William Jr. Durrup
Booker T. WaSlington
Washington High School Miami Commencement Calendar
Mr Frank Rivers of Bethune elementary school accompanied by a group that traveled by chartered Trailways bus and stayed at the Dunbar hotel. The patrol thanks all who helped and especially the Colored policemen of Miami who donated 50 toward the campaign. The calendar lists events from May 23 to June 2 including prom diplomas RO TC commissions senior program garden party alumni events and baccalaureate services with Lord's Supper to close.
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Frank Rivers
Bethune Elementary School
Trailways
Dunbar Hotel
Miami
Washington High School
Florida A and M College to award 186 degrees
One hundred eighty six students will receive degrees at commencement at Florida A and M College in Lee Auditorium on June 2. Eleven masters, 154 bachelor of science, and 29 bachelor of arts degrees. Baccalaureate sermon by Rev John E Culmer on June 1. commencement address by James C Evans, MIT graduate and patent holder.
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Tallahassee
Florida A and M College
Lee
John E. Culmer
St. Agnes Episcopal Church
Miami
Father Culmer
Bishop Payne Divinity School
St. Agnes
General Convention
Episcopal Church
James C. Evans
Secretary of Defense
Evans
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Booker
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