South America trip reveals vivid sights and teaching moments
Miss Mildred Krughoff and Miss Jan Head led a 15,000 mile Whitewater State College sponsored tour with 45 students and six crew, visiting ten countries. They saw ancient Inca ruins, the Andes, and Rio de Janeiro, while noting illiteracy levels and the courtesy of locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Urumbamba
Equator
Vargas
Christ the Redeemer
Rio
South America
Mildred Krughoff
Jan Head
British Honduras
Honduras
Panama
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Brazil
Trinidad
Puerto Rico
Whitewater State College of Wisconsin
North America
Quito University
Quito
Miss Head
Lima
Cuzco
Arequija
Local Notables Shine From School Days to New Careers
A parade of former students case into current fame. Nancy Balster sings baritone with Chor dettes after impressive high school days. Jan Ohnen rises as Prima Ballerina with the International Ballet Company. Dan Dummett turns pro trumpet in Chicago. Marilyn Dillon becomes a top tobacco auctioneer. Wayne Snow writes an advice column on TV. Peter Lawford retires and takes a role in Dear Phoebe. Bev Foss trains as an R N and starts a family life. Stan Fishback launches a ballroom course for youth. Bill Grim pursues college biology.
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Nancy Balster
Jan Ohnen
International Ballet Company
Dan Dummett
Blue Note
Chicago
Marilyn Dillon
Wayne Snow
Peter Lawford
Phoebe
Wilfred Hester
Bev Foss
Stan Fishback
Sterling
Bill Grim
Notable New Careers and Achievements Highlight Local Figures
A roundup of individuals pursuing arts, sports, business, and education. Notables include Carollynn Sergeant debuting at Carnegie Hall, Lonette Miller moving into blouse design, Larry Meyer starting a lighter factory, Alva Wise joining Fred Waring, and Donald Brill winning Mr. America 1964. Also mentions Orville Karr managing Bloody Ben, and Bob Clark and Edgar Duprey in auto racing.
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Larry Meyer
Larry Gierhart
Saxie Dowell
Carollynn Sergeant
Carnegie Hall
Joyce Scott
Orvile Karr
Bloody Ben
Marigold Gardens
Little Bob Clark
Edgar Duprey
Rick Allen
Bayou
George Newcum
Fuller Brush Company
George
Alva Wise
Fred Waring
Donald Brill
Charles Atlas
Don Margie Nance
Emerson
Sally Kannaka
Sterling’s
Nancy Rotz
Webster’s
Nancy
Lincoln
A poem by Nancy Byrd Turner about a poor boy who begs a lamp from wood and leaf to read by firelight. Hard years come and go yet his bravery remains, and his face shines with lasting light.
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Nancy Byrd Turner
Juniors name Kannaka and Austin prom co chairs
Kannaka and Jim Austin were chosen by the juniors to serve as co chairmen of the Junior-Senior Prom. They will oversee all other committees and plan the event to be held on June 8 in the Fieldhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Rio de Janiero
Brazil
Vargas
Corcovado
Rio
Christ the Redeemer
Kannaka
Austin Sue Kannaka
Jim Austin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Millie
Jan
By Margie Mee
Miss Krughoff
Americas
Cusco
Krughoff
Milwaauree
Charigean
Atlantic
Meeiiill
Lincoln
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