Driving responsibility in Moravia high school notes
Editorial in Scribbler urges teens to respect driving rules before obtaining licenses. It argues maturity, study, and discipline are needed, warns against speeding and recklessness, and calls for responsible behavior to protect lives and reputation. R. J. C. serves as editor.
Moravia High School Science Club Forms
The Moravia High School Science club held its first meeting on Thursday at 1 45 PM restricted to last year’s members while four admission methods are to be discussed at upcoming executive sessions. One day and one night meeting monthly will host reports discussions and project presentations. Members must undertake sponsor approved projects and present at a schedule meeting. Dues will be collected to support the club. The vice president chairs the program and a librarian position was created to expand the library and provide study resources. Entry seekers to the Science club are noted.
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Moravia
Club elects officers for science society
The club lines up president Russell Bettis and VP Daniel Brooks in this first meeting vote. Secretary Penny Prough treasurer Patty Rogers librarian Lorraine Johnson assistant librarian Dan Leslie sponsor Robert Hostetler and reporter F M Kuhns. Members are urged to pursue science with real interest beyond class and outings.
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Russell Bettis
Daniel Brooks
Penny Prough
Patty Rogers
Lorraine Johnson
Dan Leslie
Robert Hostetler
F. M. Kuhns
District Conference and events calendar for Knoxville area
October events listed include a District Conference at Knoxville classrooms on October 2 and Fire Prevention Week this month. October 4 marks Fire Prevention Week, October 5 features an Assembly Matter at 3:00 p.m. October 6 hosts M. E. Teachers Dinner at 6:00, October 7 a county high school meeting at Centeryike 7:00. Seniors viewing at Central College 12:45. reported by Sandy Fenton.
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Knoxville
Appanoose Co
Centeryike
C. C. Buerhens Central College
Sandy Fenton
American History Class Explores Discoverers and Colonies
The article outlines early explorers credited with discovering parts of America including Columbus Cortes Pizarro DeSoto and Coronado and lists the original thirteen colonies such as New York Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey Delaware Virginia Georgia Rhode Island Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire North Carolina and South Carolina. Jean Howk, reporter.
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America
Columbus
Cortes
Pizarro
DeSoto
Coronado
Mexico
Peru
Mississippi River
Grand Canyon
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
Georgia
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
North Carolina
South Carolina
Jean Howk
Moravia Mixes Choir Under New Music Teacher Mrs Barber
Moravia forms a mixed chorus combining boys and select girls with Mrs Barber guiding piano and singing. Chorus meets Fridays during 8th period in the music room while the mixed quartet rehearses after class with seniors Donna Raekard Faith Jordan, junior Gerald Stocker and freshman Gary Coleman.
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Moravia
Barber
Donna Raekard
Faith Jordan
Gerald Stocker
Gary Coleman
Treat Gossip Like a Lemon Keep It
A reflective piece compares gossip to lemonade, arguing gossip is strengthened by phrases like they say and I’ve heard but becomes sticky and harmful to both subjects and speakers. It urges personal responsibility, questioning whether gossip is sweet or bitter and advocating keeping it in and away from social harm.
Developing Reading Skills Through Guides and Precis Writing
A student notes learning aims in English including finding main ideas identifying key details and context clues for unfamiliar words. The lesson emphasizes précis writing to condense selections to a third or a quarter of the original and predicts improved reading skills after practice.
Moravia Cheerleaders Begin Tryouts for Season
Moravia cheerleaders have begun practice this week as tryouts start the first week in October. Candidates include Minnie A Condra Paula Cleaver Joyce McDonough Mary Kay Spencer Linda Irwin Barbara Lindley and Judy Janssens. The regular four leaders and two alternates will be chosen amid rising school spirit.
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Moravia
Minnie A. Condra
Paula Cleaver
Joyce McDonough
Mary Kay Spencer
Linda Irwin
Barbara Lindley
Judy Janssens
Three Speech Students Begin Year With Public Speaking
In Mrs. Tuttle's class students study from The Art of Speaking to improve audience duties vocabulary and speaking, starting with directions and advancing to two minute speeches. Linda Johnson's clever example used a lemon as a prop to illustrate the point and humor.
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Linda Johnson
Linda
Algebra II Review of Positive and Negative Numbers
In Algebra II students revisit Algebra I facts including numbers rules for addition subtraction and operations with positive and negative values. They study the laws formation and division while noting remaining topics and the contribution of nine lary Jo Wilton.
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Lary Jo Wilton
Speech Class Reflection on Selecting a Topic
A speech class notes that a good talk should center on a subject that interests the group and for which the speaker can gather enough information to inform. It emphasizes choosing a topic with adequate content to engage listeners.
Speech prompts thoughtful talk at Moulton event
A fragmentary report mentions speakers urging organized thinking and clear speech. Names such as Marsha Day and Mitty Kay appear among a list of reporters and attendees at the Moulton jamboree, with several couples also noted.
First Meeting of F.H.A. Ends in Success
The September 22 meeting opened by Paula Cleaver drew many members from all classes. Linda Judge led a program on How to Study with ten rules, followed by a quiz on F.H.A. knowledge. Initiation for new members is planned next month, prompting encouragement for nonmembers to join.
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F.H.A
Paula Cleaver
Linda Judge
Shorthand and You Props Students in Class
The article notes shorthand’s value across careers and at home. Students learn many shorthand symbols, combine them into phrases, and practice reading and writing. Miss Borrows dictating at 40 to 80 words per minute adds challenge and excitement to lessons.
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Miss Borrows
Hair Styles Busy Among Students and Boys
The latest trends feature long straight hair with a hint of curl and flips or page boy cuts for girls. Boys also favor long styles with Beatle bangs, reflecting a shared interest in current fashion.
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MHS
Geometry focus on decagon and pentagon in class
Geometry students study constricting various figures with emphasis on decagon and pentagon. During the first week of school the purpose of geometry was discussed. Mr. Matkovich noted reasoning improves with practice and aids performance on tests across subjects. Mary Joyce Mullins
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Matkovich
Mary Joyce Mullins
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