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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1963
Page
6
A lively school page reports on bringing a pet monkey Coco to class, students writing valentines, and a lesson series on aviation featuring Amelia Earhart. Activities include reading groups, PE tumbling, art projects, and science experiments proving carbon dioxide as a fire retardant.
Terul Moziley and Marser describe a classroom celebration where students explore popcorn through senses. The piece notes popcorn varieties, smells, textures, tastes, and sounds as part of a playful learning moment amid a popcarn themed party for selenes.
A collection of student writings includes Bonanza School students describing a long train with various car types, a snowy scene, and simple reflections. Other pieces cover Honest Abe, Valentine Day activities, and holiday coloring pictures with basic student insights.
Sasa reporters describe Central School sixth graders in a dental health contest with a $5 prize for the winner. Entries from Mr Lein s room include Imithy Price Vernie Sweeney Mike Gardiner Bart Henderson and Tee Mecham. The class held a skating party January 19 starting at 1 pm with a trip to Steinaker Dam for hot dogs and maïs malt food then to Mr Klein s house for games and hot chocolate hosted by Mrs George Calder and chaperoned by Mrs Elaine Henderson.
Diane and Pam host a Valentine Day party at home with Mrs Snyder's sixth grade. Students plan to dance to Smoke on the Water Twist Polka Waltz and Jitterbug.
A collection of schoolroom anecdotes describes a visiting monkey, Coco, brought by Buddy Williams to Vernal. Students recount the animal’s antics, including eating, climbing, hiding shells, and giving kisses, plus other kid writing about chimps and monkeys and classmates’ reflections.
The SG260 Air Force Recovery Squadron announced the reenlistment of Wilford R Evans a Vernal resident. Sergeant Evans has completed twenty years of service and his family in Vernal and Provo share in the recognition.
The Junior Med School hosts a student body dance Friday starting at 6 19 p m with the Burchinat Orchestra. Students vote for king and queen of the dance by paying admission and the event ends at 10 30 p m with senior parental transport urged.
The Utah Department of Health reports one case of gonorrhea as the only reportable disease in Utah County on February 1. Seltako City reported three cases, with no other illnesses listed anywhere in Utah.
A Vernal rancher and employee of the U S Forest Service is noted in the readable fragment. Details about roles, actions, or outcomes are not provided in the available text.
Uintah High School will host the Science Fair in its gym in March. Officers include Darel Nelson as president Colleen Maramond as vice president Shayna Leman as secretary treasurer and Oral Sammond as reporter. Students from four basin schools will enter projects to compete for Rotary Club sponsored awards.
Brenda ONeal and Elien Hichardson report Ashley Chapter Jr Honor Society met during homeroom on Tuesday January 5. Committee reports followed and candidates for King and Queen of the Sweetheart Ball were announced across 6th 7th and 9th grades with finalists named for each and voting to decide at the Sweetheart Dance.
The article notes a Jan 7 magic program by the Mexanders and a Feb 6 test for seventh graders who had two TB tests. It mentions PTA Founders Day on Feb 31 at 8 p.m., a band directed by Mr Ferrin, and a school paper Panther News to be shown tomorrow. The Sweetheart Ball, movie Giget, and crowning of Sweetheart King and Queen are scheduled, with related ceremonies Feb 15.
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