Testing in High School Admissions Dialogue at Higgins Lake Meeting
The Central Northern Region of College Agreement Schools held a two day meeting at Higgins Lake December 8 9 with Shepherd High School representatives and counselors discussing the role of testing in college admission. The conference followed a UM Summer Report on high school college articulation and focused on external testing versus internal school testing and its impact on student selection and scholarship decisions.
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College Agreement
Conservation Training School
Higgins Lake
Shepherd High School
Butler
Gates
Bates
University of Michigan
Christmas Tragedy Echoes Through Time in Silent Home
The poem laments a Christmas without the bride who has passed away, leaving the speaker to face a quiet holiday. He recalls joyful gatherings with kindred, friends, and a babe, while praying for peace on earth and comfort through the years.
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Theaven
Principals Attend Michigan Conference in Grand Rapids
Mr Bates and Mr Gates joined the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals event at the Pantland Hotel in Grand Rapids November 30 to December 1. They visited Kentwood schools, attended the Athletic Commission and Principal Association meetings, heard talks by Harry Stuhldreher and Sadny Harris, and enjoyed a Korean Orphanage Children's Choir performance.
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Linda Coughlin
Bates
Mr. Gates
Michigan Association of
Grand Rapids
Pantland Hotel
Gates
Kentwood
National Association
Athletic Commission
Michigan High School Athletic Association
Forsyth
Harry Stuhldreher
Four Horsemen
Notre Dame
Sadny H. Harris
North Central Association
Art Class Fun in Mr. Swenson's Studio
Mrs. Swenson teaches about forty-five students across two fourth and fifth hour sessions. In December the class explores festive projects like starched string balls spray painting manger scenes cathedral windows and other ideas. The room can get messy yet students show clever skill from beginners to advanced as they start from the bottom and work up.
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Swenson
Christmas Tree Fire Safety
A safety notice advises using a fresh growing tree or one not dried, kept in water, and indoors briefly. It warns to place the tree away from heat, keep exits clear, check water daily, avoid wax candles, and use UL approved electric lights to reduce fire risk during the holiday season.
Dangerous Toys and the Push for Safer American Playthings
The article discusses long running efforts by the Toy Manufacturers of the U S A and the National Safety Council to promote toy safety. It highlights labeling, imported lighting cautions, and parental guidance on safe use and supervision.
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U.S.A
Toy Association
French Class Students Practice Time Telling and Carolsing
Students in Mrs Riley's class practice telling time in French and present daily activities in pairs. Starting January they will have two lessons weekly and aim to finish the book this year while Christmas carols are studied and possibly sung.
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Riley
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