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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1978
Page
7
A sophomore at Thomas Johnson High discusses academics and plans after graduation. She shares a paper route with her sister, dislikes nightly four hour homework and intense competition, aims for college and a music major, and lists Bee Gees Commodores Barbara Streisand as favorites. She seeks honesty and humor in a date and enjoys movies, dining, or disco dancing on dates.
The science department at Kev school received a Tasco refractor telescope donated by a former Francis Scott Key family member. Ninth and tenth graders will use it in biology and astronomy classes, while the existing 2001 Astrascan telescope aids wide field viewing.
Kevin Young, a former Francie Scott Key High School student, gifted a Tasco Refractor Telescope to the science department for student use. Science Instructor Rodger Steele accepted the donation on behalf of the school.
Community notes from Frederick on Friday September 29 1978 cover school events and local activities. Names, dates, and places are indicated for upcoming gatherings and classroom updates.
The Damascus High School Drama Club hosts the annual One Act Play Contest in the large gym Friday at 7 30 pm with freshmen, sophomores, and juniors directing varied adaptations including The Marvelous Playbill and The Psychiatrist in Spite of Himself. Three judges including Linda White Jeff Davis and Dr John Carr will award best director, actors, and actresses with a cash prize. tickets are 1 pre sale 2 at the door.
Governor Thomas Johnson High School opens rehearsals for a murder mystery play titled Night of January 16th directed by Gail Lucas Jones. Auditions occurred mid September with Mary Denton as Karen Andre and Russ Reese as Larry Regan leading the cast. The show premieres November 17 and 18 in the TV auditorium with twelve jury members drawn from the audience to decide Karen Andre’s fate.
Polly Spahr of Catoctin High School Thurmont has qualified as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist in the 1979 competition. PSAT scores place her in the nations top one half of one percent among high school seniors. She plans to major in foreign language, participates in French Club and Creative Productive Seminar, teaches dancing, and aims for finalist status in the spring finals.
Prospect Hall High School names student council officers led by President Madgie McSherry and outlines plans for a Halloween carnival and new clubs. Senior class heads Diana Koott and team plan prom activities while raising funds at Frederick Fair. sophomores prepare for future events. lower grades have not yet held elections.
Ernest Bowman a 63 year old South Carroll High substitute teacher of seven years announces his bid for Carroll County Commissioner. A native of the county he cites local knowledge and long tenure as qualifications, plans higher teacher salaries, smaller class sizes, more education funding for recreation and roads, and long range growth strategies. He lists running mates and thanks his wife and local students and parents for support.
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