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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
8
Education Today describes diagnostic tests given in sections over three days taking more than five hours to gauge fundamental skills. They aim to reveal weaknesses so teachers target help, and to show parents how a child is achieving beyond day to day work.
The Shafter High School Future Farmers of America chapter purchased a 19 foot trailer house to serve as a home away from home during fairs and livestock shows. Glenn O Nay says the trailer, delivered in September, is self contained with electricity gas cooking facilities a refrigerator and water storage for up to six people. It enables members to stay near their livestock and prepare meals while resting between duties.
Work on the new laboratory was completed last summer and classes are now taught there. The space was expanded with a large equipment and storage room, new work tables, benches, and lockers. A front demonstration table supports instructors and the rear area serves many students with benches for three to four per station.
The notice lists multiple newborns including a son born October 11 at Cottage Hospital Bakersfield to Mr and Mrs Frank Gonzales weighing ten pounds two ounces. Denise Gail Granger born October 13 at Mercy Hospital weighing seven pounds 10 ounces to Mr and Mrs Bob Granger. Lori Ann Meacham born October 13 at Mercy Hospital weighing seven pounds five ounces to Mr and Mrs Malcolm Meacham. A two pound 12 ounce baby delivered to Mr and Mrs Bill Williams at Shafter. A daughter born October 13 to Mr and Mrs Lemuel Lesler at Mercy Hospital weighing six pounds three ounces. Grandparents and siblings named where provided.
Shafter High School hosted its annual Back-to-School Night where parents toured class schedules and learned course aims and grading methods. They viewed a remodeled science lab and new home making facilities, with student work on bulletin boards and texts provided by teachers. Dennis Foreman noted PTA drive progress as a brass quartet entertained attendees.
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