New Ottawa High principal aims to build on pride
John Kimbrel takes the helm at Ottawa High School replacing W. P. Shepard. He plans monthly newsletters and a series of continental breakfasts to improve parent communication. Kimbrel emphasizes student self discipline and involvement and arrives from Andale High School after coaching careers at Kingman and Pomona. He and his wife with a young son will relocate to 332 S Elm.
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John Kimbrel
Ottawa High School
Kimbrel
W. P. Shepard
Andale
Wichita
Garden Plains High School
Kingman
Pomona
Elm
New Program At Ottawa Junior High Unveiled This Fall
Principal Dean Rouse announces a renamed junior high program starting Aug 26 at Ottawa Junior High. Staff trained with KU staff designed team-based courses for seventh to ninth graders, with orientation sessions for students and parents and a mix of traditional and innovative classes to meet varied needs.
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Dean Rouse
Ottawa Junior High
U.S.C. 290 Board of Education
University of Kansas
Becouse
Tech
Rouse
Royse
Day Care Expands As Centers Open For Fall Attendance
Franklin County Day Care Center and Toddler Center expect nearly 100 children this fall. Gloria Terrill, director, says 72 ages two to five will attend at First Baptist Church and 20 under two at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Last year only 10 enrolled. Open Aug 23, the toddler center has full enrollment and a waiting list. Hours run 6 45 a.m. to 5 15 p.m. with staff certified in early childhood development.
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Franklin County
Gloria Terrill
First Baptist Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
AAUW Plans Membership Supper Opens to College Graduates
The American Association of University Women will hold its first meeting of the school year at 6:30 p.m. on August 23 at Sue Dondlinger's home, 303 Elm. President Ances Ogg says the event is open to any area woman who is a college graduate. Call 242-4271 to attend or join.
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American Association of University Women
Sue Dondlinger
Elm
Ances Ogg
Handicapped Children Benefit From Local Group Bankrolls Bike Hike
The Franklin County Association for Retarded Citizens meets the fourth Monday of each month. Next meeting is Sept 27 with Alice Hamilton in its second year as president of about 20 active members. A spring bike hike raised nearly $1,000 for special education projects and entertainment for handicapped children. funds support local schools and services. Public invited to monthly meetings.
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Franklin County Association For Retarded Citizens
Alice Hamilton
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