Middletown students find snow days boring and unproductive
Area teens describe extended snow days as dull after initial fun. Names such as Kendall Wright Mary Anne Wilson Jackie Williams and Wendy Wood report boredom, disrupted routines and time wasted with sleep TV and chores, with only a few finding slight relief in rest or simple activities.
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Middletown High
Kendall Wright
Kendall
Mary Anne Wilson
Middletown
Mary Anne
Wendy Wood
Debbie Wright
Would a six week winter vacation be good for students
Senior Page reporter Ginger Williams surveys town opinion on an annual six week mid winter holiday for students. Interviews with Middletown High students reveal frustration with home study and lack of materials while teachers may expect full work. A Middletown junior voices strong opposition.
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Ginger Williams
Middletown High
Susan Zimmerman
Middletown
Madison High students debate lockless lockers
At Madison High students weigh the risk of theft against time constraints. Some favor leaving lockers unlocked while others insist on locks, noting personal experiences and convenience, with administrators noting system use and security concerns.
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Madison High
Marcia Clements
Madison
Penny Wise
Randy Lanier
Beth Tarr
Karen Chappel
Ilke Nolan
Ohio safety flag contest open to students statewide
The Division of Safety and Hygiene of the Ohio Industrial Commission announced a statewide safety flag contest for high school and junior high students in industrial arts classes. Entries may include multiple designs with name address and school and must be submitted on paper between 8.5 by 11 inches and 12 by 12 inches. colors limited to three plus white. Deadline is March 31, 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Safety and Hygiene
Ohio Industrial Commission
Les Somogyi
International Dialogue Day Promotes World View Exchange
International Student Dialogue Day sponsored by the Middletown Council on World Affairs will be held Saturday Feb 5 from 1 to 5 PM at Verity Lodge on the Middletown Campus of Miami University. The informal program begins with two speakers on the role of the United States in the world arms race, followed by four small discussion groups, then music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown Council On World Affairs
Verity Lodge
Theiddletown
Miami University
United States
Plaini
J. R. G. Farrar
Floyd Starr
Millard Bechtel
William Bootz
Robert Gelwick
Donald Nelson
Today in History highlights key milestones for January 29
On this date 1949 Britain granted de facto recognition to Israel. Thomas Paine was born in 1737 Thetford England. Kansas admitted 1861 as 34th state. William McKinley born 1843 Niles Ohio. King George III died 1820, George IV ascended. 1850 Henry Clay proposed California free state plan.
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Associated Press
Britain
Israel
Thomas Paine
Thetford
England
Kansas
William McKinley
Niles
Ohio
George III
George IV
Henry Clay
Senate
California
Union
Calculators gaining ground in Middletown classrooms
Teachers and students embrace calculators across math and business courses at Middletown High School. Mrs. Evalee Hensley notes time savings and accuracy while cautioning against overreliance. Miss Amita Watson sees business benefits, especially in accounting. Students like Perri Corn and Bonita Lacy cite speed and better problem solving.
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Jerry O'Flynn
Middletown High School
Evalee Hensley
MHS
Mu Alpha Theta
Hensley
Middletown
Amita Watson
Miss Watson
Perri Corn
Bonita Lacy
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