1976 Good Time to Renew Patriotism Reflections
Readers across Middletown and Fenwick schools discuss patriotism as Fourth of July nears. Students praise past unity but note current lax respect for the national anthem and pledge. They weigh whether pride comes from war memory or inner conviction and stress freedom and faith over material gain.
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America
Nene Hopkins
Middletown Christian
Middletown
Beth Vian
Ideas for celebrating nation's 200th birthday
Page reporters gathered student and teacher views on Fourth of July Bicentennial celebrations. Comments range from timeless patriotism and gratitude to calls for renewed spirit and historic murals, living reenactments, and a world wide birthday cake proposal for America.
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Becky Kramer
Fenwick
America
Teresa Delk
Preble Shawnee
Sharon Swartz
Middletown Christian
Theresa Greene
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Advice From Benjamin Franklin and a Fading Fiancée
A collage of letters offers Franklin quotes about leaks and marriage with coy woes about aging, finances, and romance. Readers joke of cold feet, cat chess, and the value of prudent counsel as wisdom echoes through old proverbs.
Fenwick to stage mock congress during bicentennial week
Fenwick students plan a model congress with 155 participants across five committees Education Interior Foreign Affairs Judiciary and Select. Seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen will draft topics debate and vote on bills May 19 in the auditorium as part of bicentennial activities including contests and a flag ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenwick
Mike
Fisher Avenue
Washington, D.C
Congress
Mahany
Last issue of The Page marks year end at Middletown High
The 1975 76 school year closes with gratitude to readers and cooperation from administrators teachers and students. Co editors for today are Middletown High School juniors Ginger Williams and Linda Williams.
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Middletown High School
Ginger Williams
Linda Williams
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