06 May 1979
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1979
Page
1
The Chromede Telegram highlights sixteen teachers from near and far as exemplary educators. They span from primary to senior high, with diverse styles and personalities. Each emphasizes potential and individuality in students, earning praise from administrators and colleagues alike.
Ernie Watts celebrates thirty years in Elyria City Schools and twenty eight at Elyria High as a dynamic economics educator. He uses varied methods from magazines to pie charts to grab student attention and emphasizes personal rapport with former students who stay in touch for inspiration. Watts notes today’s students seek entertainment and flexible pathways, demanding engaging, reality-based teaching to keep them involved.
Lawrence Frazier, veteran physics teacher at North Olmsted High School, inspires high enrollment in physics with a practical, life oriented approach. He mentors with WVIZ-TV, collaborates with the National Science Teachers Association, testified before Congress on NSF projects, and has written on the history of science.
From Westlake to Elyria and beyond fourteen teachers earn our Superteacher designation. A featured staff writer notes a Jennings Foundation grant sought to further research the humane, disciplined approach in physics education. The educator argues schools must reinforce values and accountability amid easier teaching and rowdier student behavior.
Tens of thousands of protesters gather nationwide for a day-long anti nuclear power demonstration led by California Governor Brown Ralph Nader and Jane Fonda. In DC organizers expect 20 000 to 70 000 participants with buses bringing major turnout from the Northeast.
Johnnie Overall, 20 and seven months pregnant, was killed by a stray bullet during an argument in the Wilkes Villa courtyard at Portia Court. She had planned to move due to rising violence, staying with her parents often for safety, and hoped to relocate by May first.
A 35 year old white derelict was taken into custody by Secret Service at a Carter event. He carried a harmless starter pistol and admitted drinking all night. Officials say he appeared nervous and alone. Charges are pending but not yet specified.
A 16 year old Wellington youth, Roger Goss of Rt 511, died after his northbound pickup was struck by a Conrail freight train on Pitts Road in Wellington Township. The wreck sent the truck about 150 feet along the tracks before the southbound train could stop. Goss died on arrival at Allen Memorial Hospital in Oberlin.
Partly cloudy through Monday with near 70 today and upper 70s Monday. 20 percent rain chance today and tonight. Inside today a note on how railroading moved from kids hobby to a broader interest with a convention planned locally. Weaving as therapy is highlighted as a growing joy and excitement on D-1.
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