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Idaho State Journal from Pocatello, Idaho • Page 8

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ftr-IDAHO STATE JOURNAL Mondoy, Moy 24, 1954 SCHOOL NOTES Pocqfetlo Senior High WASTEBASKF.TS gulped tons o'f papers, pencils nnd the like last week as Pokyites began im packing lockers and packing note books home. Seniors donned space iiehnels as they prepared to take otf on the big senior Show-down assembly the 21st. The theme of the show revolved around the class of '54 preparing to blast off the night before cmmencemcnt in a specially constructed rocket ship, when it accidently look off will) only Jolm Dykes, Druco Hronek, Hershbcrgcr, also the director of the show, John RclslnBOr, Dick Sebesta, Jerry Hilland and Fred Fischer aboard. The boys were carried lo Ihe moon on a cloud of radioactive dust where Ihey spent liventy years repairing the ship. Amid Ihis flood of rockels and green cheese Ihe fellas turned homesick brain waves toward earth anil memories of their past classrciom daze.

the boys finally returned to earth, they were confronted with the Bad fate of their former classmates. Harris with her rendition of "Poincianna," Nannclle Larson with a ballet, Mary llronek ant Barbara rendering a modern ballet, Duanne Millward and Severn' members of the choir sang "You'l Never Walk Alone," provided some of the fuel for the trp to outci space. At the close of the third act Ihe mirth -and merriment of the as eembly disappeared ns the seniors stood, faced the remaining sludeni and sang their class song many with tears in their eyes antl lumps of memories in their throats. ALSO FRIDAY the senior clas; polls were disclosed by Ihe Chief, tain, Gundn Howard and Dick Webb came out on lop ns "all round Edith Ann Sehurlz antl Jay Smith copied honors ns "outstanding grads" lionnlc Evans and Dob Huge raced to the lop as "best Ralph Havin and Marilyn Jensen beatuimc to the tune "best musicians" while the tune "best while Leann Jones nnd Bob Hersbberger were chosen "best aclors;" Judy Wilson and Bruce llronek talked themselves right into the of "best speakers" in the poll, nnd Gloria Rohner and John Helsinger hit the Jackpot as "lop scholars." Gary Farls and Barbara Webb Won recognition as but Dixie Young and Bill CotUe were titled the "biggest flirts" opposing Jack Cox and Barbara Dean who wore voted the most "bashful seniors;" Bob Daitor and Fatly Otto according to the seniors are the fun lo be with "and Barbara Kulin ant! Robert Thomas walizert their wny to the title of "best dancers; Carol Curtis and Bob Hiskcy are the cutest seniors nnd Daisy Johnson anil Ben Chantry make up the wittiest pair; Fanny Harris and P'rod Fischer walked away with Hie friendliest and Mike Benson and Marilyn Nugent have the best per- lonalitics; Bruce Ilolliday and Sonara Forgeon were elcct9d most popular and Sheryll Dunn and Jay Smith moved out in front ns the most likely lo succeed; Gary Bringliurst and Chcrl Merrill Jumped up (o the lille of peppiest while Marilyn Condte nnd Dick Wallers rowdiest couple. Finally Jim Grnt- ton and Mary llronek won best build honors with Dclorcs Mnrlz and Dick Burns receiving honors best dressed.

As a final farewell to this school year of '53-'54 here's Ihc senior schedule. Baccalaureate was yesterday with SIsgr. Edmund Cody delivering Ihc address. Tonight will wind up the year for the class of '54 with commencement nt 8 p.m. after which parents are planning an all night party for the graduates.

It will start in Hie auditorium then move to the Chief theater for a special midnight show and finally on to the Bannock hotel for the Captains breakfast. Alameda Junior High By MARY ALICE GARNER "Boy! Just think, tomorrow is the last day of school." Several exclamations like this were echoed and re-echoed in the halls, classrooms and on baseball fields, no less. Along about the lirst of Mny, students start thinking about swimming, fishing, all sorts of'sports, and just loafing around. Then spring fever hils You just can't wait to play baseball nr to just get outside away from leach- ers, hooks, pencils and clnssrootns in general. Of course, the shine of school's end is dimmed by thoughts of final examas and final report cards.

But even those evcnls do not thoroughly dampen school kids' spirits. How could they? Spring is here The Alameda Girls' council elected next year's officers in their last meeling Thursday, They are: President, Shana i vice president, Wrctha Drievcr; secretary, Colleen Pugmire; treasurer, a a i historian, Faye Petty; and reporter, Kathleen C'onway. We of Ihe Girls council hope these officers have a happy antl pros- reign next fall and we're that a good job will be'done. Another event looked forward to is the appearance of the Ala- n.cda annuals or yearbooks. Tomorrow brings them In lull view of teachers, and students.

It looks as-though pens and pencils Will he mlghly busy. Mother Nalure made it neces- sary to call rain check on the championship baseball game that was scheduled for last The name "rain should be changed to "torrent cheek." In Ibis case, at any rate, baseball was Just about impossible. The game was post-polled i today, providing we had good weather then Overheard In the halls: "In spring a young man's fancy turns lo thoughts of what a girl has been thinking of all year." Franklin Junior High Catherine Franklin Col By MARGARET STRAWN SOFTnAI.L is a sore spot around Franklin's eighth grade. Though we hate to admit it the school team last to Irving, 18-3. The seventh grade seems (o have winning In its blood.

It beat Irvng's seventh grade team I to 3. The outcome of the eighth grade intramurals was known last week when the championship game was played. With the students cheering for their favorite team, 8-1 beat 8-3 by Hie score 15 lo 10. Franklin was very happy to see Its custodian Mr. Mack back last week.

Mr. Mack had been absent from school several aeeks recovering from an operation. One of (lie best and well liked assemblies of the school year'wns presented to the students by many Franklin students. Allhougr it was not loo professional everyone enjoyed it and wished we could have bad more of them, All Ihe acts of the show were musical ones, with vocal solos, piano selections, a dance number, and Instrumental solos, duels, and quintets being featured. Non-intentional but nevertheless present was humor, sucl: as clarinets squeaking at the wrong lime.

Waiting was what many of the Girls Council members were doing, waiting fur an invitation from Tri Mu to go on their annual picnic. The Tri Mu boys invited the girls and they gladly accepted, even though they had to furnish half of the food. The date was set for last Friday, Ihe location Ross park and the outcome, everyone happily drinking pop and eating hot dogs. As a reward for a job well done, members Frankllri's i who performed In the music week program, took a swimming trip to Lava Saturday afternoon. Everyone met at the school and then clambered aboard rented bus to begin an excursion of fun they would never forget.

Downey Couple Leaves for Iran The Journal's Idaho Service DOWNEY Mr. and Mrs. Glen J. Barnes and daughter, Andrea, have loft for Iran, where Barnes will work al an economist for Ihe Near East Foundation. Bnrnes' has been In the employ of the Bureau of Reclamation for the past five years.

He worked for three years as a soil scientist and In January, 19S3, was appointed nn economist. He has been stationed at Bismarck, N. D. He is a graduate of the University gf fdaho and served for four years In the European Theatre of War during World War II. In groups of three--on economlsl, engineer' and a sociologist--these men stationed throughout the coun- ry of Iran wilt work to obtain ligher standards of living for (be 'ranian peoples.

The project is un- ler Ihc American and Iranian governments. The Barnes family left New York plane yesterday to make their lome in Teheran. The appointment for two years a which i hey will be required to return the states. Mrs. Barnes is a lative of Hccla, S.D., and Barnes, who wilt be crossing Ihc ocean for lis i time, is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. S. LeRoy Barnes of Downey. The Book Nook IF PARENTHOOD occasionally Toward better understanding; gels you pcrhups you would like' to know about he material on child core and child psychology available al your public library. Children are a big subject these days, and the library makes every effort to get the best books dealing with children and their problems as they are published.

Visit your public library soon and look over the shelves of books especially for the busy, conscientious mother. Dorothy Baruch, "New 'Ways In Discipline; You and Your Child Today." A consultant In child guidance problems presents her theories in disciplining the modern child. On the wholej this is a sound and wise book which offers practical help to parents In the guidance of their children and in the development of happier family relationships. Dorothy Baruch, "How to Live With Your Tcen-Ager." Informal incisive suggestions and advice on how to handle the problems of adolescence. Materials are grouped under three heads: Malad Seniors Conclude Year The Journal's JtJaho Nexvs Service MALAD The Malad High school conducted its forty-first annual commencement exercises in school auditorium Thursday night.

The theme, "Music is the Language of Patriotism and Religion," was carried out throughout the program. The program consisted of the marching of the graduates, and Ken Jensen, student president, gave the invocation. The senior class sang nine songs and i other songs were sung by special groups. Along with two choral readings wore two skils depicting various phases of the theme. The salutatorlan, Karen Hartley, rend the poem "Youth's Credo" nnd valedictorian Chloe Ann Price gave "I Speak For.

Democracy" by Elizabeth Ellen Evans. Principal J. S. HnlHriay presented the graduates and gave some statistics pertaining to the class. The chairman of Ihe school board, L.

G. Corbridge, presented them with their diplomas. The 62 graduating students Included Percy Abbott, Joan Kay Arbon, David Sheldon Atkinson, Far- Delon Atkinson, Richard Dale Blalsdell, Elaine Lucille Christot- ferson, Terry Thomas Conley, harcne Crowther, Joseph J. Daniels, Betty Kay Davis, Nancy Davis, Stanley Floyd Doiius, David Ray Dredge, Jean S. Evans, Wallace Facer, Roger Moyle Facer, Gortlon Freclrickson, Delonis M.

Gleert. Richard Alan Goddard, Robert George Harding, Morgan D. Harris, Jeralyn'Dlane Harrison, Karen Marie Hartley, Val Hess, Aaron J. Hill, Grace Marlene Hill, Mary Jane Jenkins, Larry J. Jensen, Weldon Lorenzo Jensen, Don Johns, Daniel Gary Jones, David Perry Jones, Lorana Cordelia Jones, Gordon Jones, Richard James Knott, Ycppa Dallies Lund, Marylyn Monson, Enrada Ncal, David S'ielsen, Jean Parry, Chloe Ann Price, Shelba Price, Sara Colleen Schwartz, Diana Scott, Arthur Smith, Emogcne Smith, Janet Sirith, Doyle LnGrnnde Swenson, Connie Thomas, Ilene Thomas.

And Ronald LaMonte Thomas, Welton Ward, Brent Eugene Williams, David Delmont Williams, Eddis Kay Williams, F.lda Mae Williams, Emma Lou Williams, Janice Ardelle Williams, Roland Icorge Williams, Verl Grant Wll- inms, Dale Rodney Willie, Danna i Vanovor. The benediction was given by Richard Goddard, senior class prcs- dent. The committee in charge ot arrangements for the event included Miss Jane Jenkins, Conley, Wiliams, Hess, Miss Schwartz, Wiliams, Miss Price nnd Fredrickson. sends its best ----to Idaho Jtentucky What a Value! KEKTucurs FINEST wmsKtY-n nnra s-5 raw. cjyui JKUIBAI.

smus. PUT iur. fWSKOSX. a They crave a now deal In sex education; Toward growing Indcpcnd- nce. This Is an excellent book, simply wrlllen without being In Inc.

least naive, and full of concrete examples and the kind of specific advice that parents often want and can seldom find. Sidney Lewis Green, "Manual of First Aid for Mental Health Childhood and Adolescence," Addressed to all who deal with children and adolescents this manual attempts to provide a guide lo the interpretation of behavior patterns, a summary of the do's and dou'ts necessary to cope with emergencies, and an indication of situations which require professional help. Discusses such prob- "ems as Ihe child's reaction to death, adoption, accidents, hospital- zatlon, desertion, fears of such natural phenomena as lightning, alrth of younger siblings, situations related to sex, delinquency and Us punshiment. 'WITH VACATION days ahead and more leisure time for students to read, the Junior Room has added a great many new books to meet this need. Beyond thirteen, young people prefer to do their own choosing, and are very particular what they read.

If one has done a good job at helping them to read wisely and well, they will continue to go on to more and more important jooks. Some of our new titles particularly interesting teenagers are: John Roberts Tunis, "Other Side ot the Fence." The story of "almost" sevenleen-year-old Robin who persuades his parents to let n'tn go on a summer cross-coun- Irck from Connecticut to California. How he meets many crises is developed in this lale of a boy on his own for the first time. Anne Emery, "County All girls 12-16 who like a story as fresh as the out-of-doors will en- loy this hook about young Jane Ellison who finds an outlet for her 'nthusiasm when she joins the Clovcrleat 4-H club. The climax of everyone's efforts is found in I the gay, colorful atmosphere of the 1 County Fair.

Kathorinc B. Shlppcn, "Tlie Pool of Knowledge." In this book the author shows how United Nations share their skills, how the United Nations Technical Assistance Program Is organized, how it operates, and just what it has accomplished to date in helping underdeveloped countries. Truly a major step has been taken in the direction of the United Nation's ul- Limale goal of world unity and cooperation. Journal Classifieds Bring Results. when your thoughts are drifting to someone far remember thai a volte visit by lona distance sf telephone is the next best thing to being there By the way, reduced rates ore in effect daily after 6 p.m., and all day Sundays.

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