Dedicator y Program thanks from Richmond Heights School
The Richmond Heights elementary community extends thanks to patrons, solicitors, advertisers, participants, senders of telegrams flowers and cards and all well wishers who supported the dedication program. Special gratitude goes to the Richmond Heights Woman's Club Local American Legion Post Mrs Thelma Aranha the Special Ways and Means Committee all Schoolhouse and Naming Committees the Social Committee PTA bodies and auxiliaries and all who contributed money for draperies and stage curtains. Appreciation is pledged by Mrs Frank C Martin and Mrs Schroder for portraits and by all who helped make the building and program a success. The note closes with a blessing for continued guidance and success signed by Mrs J P Thribble reporter and Walter A White principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Martin
Richmond Heights
F. C. Martin
Schroder
Phyllis Wheatley PTA Closes Year With Events and Pride
The last PTA meeting at Dorsey Junior High featured Principal Samuel Cohen as guest speaker and a year end recap. Pupils in third grade enjoyed an excursion to Crandon Park Zoo after animal studies. Phyllis Wheatley Day on May 7 showcased school pride with green and white attire. New county principals observed student etiquette and conduct in the cafetorium. The semester featured cultural programs under Principal Grace B. Albert, including opera study, a Sunlight School of Beauty talk, speech demonstrations, and aluminum design lessons by faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Samuel Cohen
Dorsey Junior High School
Rubye King
Hattie Brace
Johnniie Johnson
Pauline Smith
Samuel Culmer
Phyllis Wheatley
Grace B. Albert
Dorothea Payne
Farquharson
John Calloway
D. A. Julius
Sunlight School of Beauty
Frances Gause
Willie M. Murray
G. B. Albert
Holmes Elementary Third Grade Play and Fire Safety Acts
Holmes Elementary reported a May 17 1957 program by Miss J A Bellamy's third grade titled Mr Fly and Mrs Mosquito with Valma Solomon as mistress of ceremonies. The event highlighted speech lessons and PTA participation including Genester Sweeting Decia Howell Velvia Solomon Rosa Wright Besse Erwing Julia Kelley and Bethune Elementary PTA president. Two second graders Joseph Harrod Calvin Ross and Eddie Brown helped save a bird and home by stopping a fire ignited by matches. They advised the boy Dont ever play with matches and the principal noted the program as a model for practical learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bellamy
Mr. Fly
Mosquito
Washington, D. C
Valma Solomon
Genester Sweeting
Dade County Pta Council
Decia Howell
Bethune Elementary Pta
Velvia L. Solomon
Rosa Wright
Besse Erwing
Julia Kelley
Joseph Harrod
Calvin Ross
Eddie Brown
Holmes Elementary School
F. D. Wanza
T. C. Crowder
Booker T. Washington Highs Ninth Graders Shift Convocation Date
Book T. Washington High School changes convocation from March 31 to June 5 with theme Big Years Just Ahead a skit on educational pursuits. Seniors observe Memorial Day May 28 and join Dade County peers May 29 for Fellowship Day at Northwestern Center High School. Teachers hold countywide fellowship May 30. students return May 31. Commencement Sermon June 2 at 5 p.m. by Rev. J Benjamin Blackwell. Final exams June 3-5. ITYC institute May 30 at White Temple Methodist Church.Focus on the Future with Dr Gordon Lovejoy. Senior chorus earned superior rating at Dade County Music Festival. Mary L. Clarke cited by Miami Herald. Honor recipients listed from Branch Social. Book T. Washington Alumni reunion first week of June. contact Elliott J Pieze.
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Herman Ricks
Dade County
Northwestern Center High School
J. Benjamin Blackwell
Greater Bethel
AME Church
Inter-Youth Council
White Temple Methodist Church
Gordon Lovejoy
NCOCJ
BTW
B. M. Hindman
Mary L. Clarke
Miami Herald
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Robert Young
Lawrence Cochran
David Robinson
Constance Turner
Carolyn Bennett
Clement Minnis
Georgena Davis
Jean McCray
Geraldie Rolle
The
Sarory
Booker T. Washington
Miami Transit Company
Miami
Geraldine Rolle
Betty J. Kelly
Elliott J. Pieze
PTA Meeting Sees Election of 1957 58 Officers
George Washington Carver PTA held its final meeting of the year on Monday May 18 at 8 p.m. The program featured Mrs Malvina Leibman who urged voting on May 21 to abolish electing the board of trustees and appoint the superintendent. Officers elected for 1957 58 include President Ethel Rogers first vice president Emanuel Fryar second vice president Alston Scott recording secretary Constance Moss assistant secretary Maggie Ingraham financial secretary Mittie Andrews treasurer William Stirrup sr reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
George Washington Carver
Malvina Leibman
Dade County
Foge
Hattie Jackson
Ethel Rogers
Emanuel Fryar
Alston Scott
Constance Moss
Maggie Ingraham
Mittie Andrews
William Stirrup, Sr
PTA session closes as 1956 57 year ends gratitude noted
Josie W. Roberts reports that the sunshine committee led by Linnie Carey with Cora Winkfield and Bernice Hunt drew the largest attendance for the session. Community singing preceded the PTA year 1956 57 passing into history with Frances S. Tucker, principal, recording the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie W. Roberts
Sunshine Committee
Linnie Carey
Cora Winkfield
Bernice Hunt
PTA
Frances S. Tucker
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Carver High
PTA News
Rudy
15Th Avenue
Sam B. Solomon
Bonded Collection Agency
N.W
3Rd Avenue
Stanley Builders
General Building Contractor
29Th St
Central Life Insurance Co
Home Office
North Boulevard
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