Study Ends With Visit To Capital
A Maryland field trip by 32 West Frederick Junior High students and two chaperones toured Annapolis for state government learning. They visited the State House and offices of the Evening Capital and Maryland Gazette, saw the Naval Academy statue of Tecumseh, Bancroft Hall, the Academy chapel with John Paul Jones crypt, and learned about Maryland geography and resources through group projects and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
America
West Frederick
Annapolis
Barbara L. Rickman
State House
House of Delegates
Senate
J. Millard Tawes
Evening Capital
Edward Chaney
Maryland Gazette
Naval Academy
Tecumseh
Academy
Bancroft Hall
New York
John Paul Jones
Local Boys To Receive Degrees At Shepherd College
Two Frederick youths earn bachelor degrees Monday at Shepherd College commencement in Shepherdstown West Virginia Stephen Alan Leatherman will take a Bachelor of Arts in English with a philosophy minor and plans to be a Lutheran minister Frank Richard Gastley earns a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a sociology minor He is the son of Roy F Gastley and previously attended the University of Maryland and Frederick Community College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Stephen Alan Leatherman
Frank Richard Gastley
Leatherman
Donald Leatherman
West College Terrace
Gastley
Roy F. Gastley
East Third Street
University of Marryland
Frederick Community College
Dari Mantel Elected President of East Frederick PTA
Dari Mantel was elected president of the East Frederick Elementary School Parent Teachers Association at the May meeting. Andrew [surname unclear] presided, with M Shiries Fry and others in attendance, as the group discussed items likely including Frederick items and meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mantel
East Frederick
Study Grants Accorded Teacher
A local teacher has been awarded a second study grant funded by Gore near Fiiburg. The grant supports advanced training and aims to enhance classroom instruction and student outcomes. A school district official noted continued investment in professional development for educators.
Miss Pilgram to Graduate From Duke University
Miss Ann T. Pilgram will graduate with a BA at Duke University in Durham North Carolina. She is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Robert H Pilgram of Rockwell Terrace and has majored in English with a dean's list record for three years. She served as student government legislator and on the steering committee for university weekends and belongs to Delta Delta Delts Sorority. After graduation she plans a Europe trip in June and will begin employment in Washington in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann T. Pilgram
Duke University
Durham
N.C
Miss Pilgram
Robert H. Pilegram
Rockwell Terrace
Delta Delta Delts
Europe
Washington
Our Town Success At Singanore High
Sandy Hoff notes Singanore High stages Our Town with Miss Marianne Miller recipient of a $200 award. Walkersville teen plans University of Maryland nursing after June graduation. Thespian Troupe 1872’s Friday show praised for strong casting with Nick Wood as Stage Manager and occasional cue delays in Act III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singanore High
Nick Wood
Talented cast shines in small town drama rehearsal notes
The review praises Miss Virginia Van Laan as Mrs Webb and Riley Griffen as Dr Gibbs for strong voices and presence. Candace Gove impresses as Mrs Gibbs, while Carolyn Norris and Emil Bennett deliver convincing Emily and George before the pivotal grave scene. Kim Brown delights as Mrs Soames. Donald Lewis’s Constable Warren shines when seated up front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia van Laan
Riley Griffen
Gibbs
Griffen
Candace Gove
Dr. Gibb
Emily Webb
George Gibbs
Carolyn Norris
Emily
Emil Bennett
George
Kim Brown
Mrs. Soames
Donald Lewis
Constable Warren
Maryland Studies Projects Bring History To Life
Students conducted a range of hands on projects and presentations on Maryland history. They created topographic maps of Maryland landmarks and natural resources, built replicas of schooners, and made relief maps of Frederick County. Other efforts included sewing period clothing, researching books, and studying Maryland fish varieties and state symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederick County
FCC Students Honored At MAJC SA General Assembly
Frederick Community College students received honors at the Maryland Association of Junior Colleges Student Association general assembly. Ethel Hoffmeister was elected secretary, Charles Burdette submitted the chosen design for the MAGASA steak, and Peter Clarke served as Miss AO. The event was held at a local dining hall with several sophomores recognized for campus activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FCC
Frederick Community College
Maryland Association of Junior Colleges Student Association
Cumberland
Ethel Toffmeister
Charles Burdette
Peggy Clarke
Maryland Association of Junior Colleges
Ethel Hoffmeister
Tison
Peter Clarke
Hémeister
Elm Street Faculty Study Team Teaching at Elm Street Junior High
Elm Street Junior High hosts a panel of Maryland educators to discuss team teaching. Frank Carricato, William Farley, Philip Sheridan, and David Yingling joined moderator Norma Brode in reviewing program aims, preparation, and community acceptance as Elm Street plans for the 1963 66 academic year and the opening of Thomas Johnson High School in 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street Junior High School
Maryland
Frank N. Carricato
John F. Kennedy
Silver Spring
William Farley
Towsontown
Towson
Philip Sheridan
Julius West
Rockville
David Yingling
Dumbarton
Norma Brode
Elm Street Junior High
Elm Street
Dorothy Handley
Thomas Johnson High School
Thomas Johnson
Schoo's
Hood College
Mystery Student Prize Draw At Kresge’s Market Street
A mistyped notice offers a three dollar wall prize at Kresge’s on Market Street. A photo submission to the store is required to claim the reward, with a mystery student name involved in the promotion.
Elected to State Office In Future Nurses Group
Gail Strasnider and Demaris Crum were elected recording secretary and parliamentarian of the Future Nurses Clubs of Maryland at a state convention held at Howard County High School. Both are 11th graders at Walkersville High School and members of the Walkersville Future Nurses Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Strasnider
Demaris Crum
Future Nurses Clubs of
Maryland
Future Nurses
Howard County High School
Walkersville High School
Walkersville High Future Nurses Club
Miss Crum
C. Clifford Crum
Walkersville
Crum
Science Club
Eichelberger to Graduate From Monroe College Next Month
Guy Franklin Eichelberger Jr. will graduate in June from Monroe College in Winchester Virginia, where he studied two years of accounting. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Guy F Eichelberger Sr of Frederick and a 1963 Walkersville High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Franklin Eichelberger Jr
Monroe College
Winchester
NEA Convention in New York City 2024
The National Education Association plans a June 27 to July 2 convention in New York City attracting over 10 000 educators. About 7 000 delegates will craft policies on desegregation, conflicts between teachers and boards, strikes, negotiations, political activity, and federal education support with Lois V. Edinger presiding at Madison Square Garden. Headquarters are the New York Hilton and the Americana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Education Association
New York City
NEA Representative Assembly
Association
Lois V. Edinger
Greensboro
N.C
Madison Square Garden
New York Hilton
Americana
Cadets Ramsburg Eliot Cosgrove Win ROTC Honors
Cadet James R Ramsburg of the Massanutten Military Academy receives a promotion to sergeant for leadership and duty as squad leader of Company A. Francis T Eliot will deliver the valedictory at Charlotte Hall School commencement. Charles A Cosgrove earns ROTC awards for marksmanship. Linda Lochner pursues a bachelor of arts degree at Wittenberg University commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Ramsburg
Dea
Massanution Bating
Press- Military Academy
Woodstock
Jefferson-Lincoln
Ramsburg
William L. Ramsburg
Braddock Avenue
Linda Lochner
Henry Lochner
West Third Street
Wittenberg University
Springfield
Ohio
Frederick AFS Carnival at Frederick High School
Frederick AFS at Frederick High School hosts a carnival on June 5 from 2 to 8 p.m. to raise funds for two foreign exchange students next year. About 25 student groups help with games car wash turtle race basketball and a hootenanny in the gym. Michael Looker chairs the committee. Food booths include ice cream run by the Future Homemakers Club. The drive seeks $1,500 for hosting two students, largely funded by local service clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Field Service of
Frederick High School
Michael Looker
AFS
Frederick High
Red Cross Offers Summer Training for Teens in Frederick
The local Red Cross opens applications for a non medical training program this summer for girls aged 14 plus. Ten hours of on site work at Vindobona Montevue and Frederick Nursing and Convalescent Center after a two hour orientation. Mrs. Marion Comer leads the group and registrations are at the Red Cross office in the Federated Charities building on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Frederick
Vindobona
Montevue
Frederick Nursing and Convalescent Center
Marion Comer
Federated Charities
South Market Street
Ramsburg Awarded Scholarship to Shippensburg State
Ramsburg of Bedford Pennsylvania earned a partial scholarship to Shippensburg State College. He is son of Col Charles E Ramsburg of Ankara Turkey and Mrs Eugene Divers of Bedford formerly of Frederick. He attended local schools and will graduate Bedford High School next week in the top fifth of his class. He was sports editor of the school paper and president of the Youth Center, earning letters in football and track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Martin Ramsburg
Bedford, Pa
Shippensburg State College
Shippensburg Pa
Col
Charles E. Ramsburg
Ankara
Turkey
Eugene Divers
Bedford
Frederick
Young Ramsburg
Bedford High School
Ramsburg
Brunswick High School girls complete Red Cross home nursing course
A group of 22 Brunswick High School students completed a home nursing course offered by the American Red Cross taught by Mrs. Laura J. Shaft. Certificates were awarded to Patsy Cooper Barbara Conner Judy Dockery Helen Demery Sherry Greenfield Betty Gaynor Charlotte Heffner Donna Heffner Sharon Hess Bonnie Harrington Virginia Hoffman Carolyn Joy Gloria Lorch Barbara Lewis Winifred Moore Karen Peassoner Carolyn Pearson Brende Shafer Barbara Schaeffer Virginia Wiles Jean Virts and Linda Wilhelm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick High School
American Red Cross
Laura J. Shaft
Patsy Cooper
Barbara Conner
Judy Dockery
Helen Demery
Sherry Greenfield
Betty Gaynor
Charlottee Heffner
Donna Heffner
Sharon Hess
Bonnie Harrington
Virginia Hoffman
Carolyn Joy
Gloria Lorch
Barbara Lewis
Winifred Moore
Karen Peassoner
Carolyn Pearson
Brende Shafer
Barbara Schaeffer
Virginia Wiles
Jean Virts
Linda Wilhelm
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Tooserte
Andrew Ohoovoce
Tier Wight
Nevretari M
Shiries Fry
Trey
Fiiburg
Ata Ste
Duke
Growers Corners
Sandy Hoff
Sears
Marianne Miller
Charles F. Miller
Reeper
Miller
Walkersville High
University of Maryland
Thornton Wilder
Greenwich Village
Linganore High School
Grovers Comers
N.H
Orchids
William Moore Jr
Majc SA General Assembly
AV No Fame
Harford
Mien
Bel Air
Elm Street School
Gina
Stes
Kresge
Future Nurses Group
Torial
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Miss Strosnider
Charles L. Strosnider
Gail Strosnider and
Guy F. Eichelberger Jr
Meonore
NEA
Thomas M. Ramsburg
Francis T. Elliot Tit
Charlotte Hall School
Charlotte Hall
Francis T. Eliot
Union Bridge
Elliot
Charles A. Cosgrove
Lehigh University Army and Air Force Rotc Cadet Corps
Bethlehem, Pa
Cosgrove
National Rifle Association
East Second Street
St. John’s High School
BHS
Niewapaneo
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