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SHORTRIDGE DAILY ECHO Vol. 69, No. 119 Shortridge High School, IndlanapoUs, Indiana Thursday, March 16, 1967 Music, Awads To Be Highlight Of Band Program Shortridge will present Its annual Sweatermen's Concert, Friday, March 17, in Caleb Mills Hall. A number of selections will be played by the A and B bands, from musicals to classics. The bands will play together on one piece of music during the program. Certificates and awards of recognition will be presented to all seven semester band members and a special award will be given *p an outstanding graduating * senior* who has made the most ,, constributions to the band. Graduating seniors with five semesters of A band will receive tJetters of recognition on their ^.outstanding progress and participation. Tickets to the concert are $1.00 and may be purchased from any A qf"B band member. SISTER OF FORMER AFS PUPIL SPEAKS TO HISTORY CLUB Miss Eva Schaefer, sister of the 1963-64 AFS student to Shortridge, Hans Schaefer, spoke to History Club members last Tuesday night at the History Club meeting. She gave a short introduction by speaking briefly about modern Germany and Its major problems; the rest of her time, Miss Schaefer answered questions of the individual members. A financial report was given by the treasurer, Herbert Hughes, which was followed by a discussion of the trip that is to take place April 29-30. It was decided that the club would take a one- day trip to a historical spot in Indiana. Applications for PTA Awards Available In Mrs. Otto's Office Mrs. Alexander Jones and Mrs. Jameson Campaigne, co- chairmen of the PTA educational awards committee, have announced the requirements for the PTA awards. This year's gifts will total $1,000. The requirements for a scholarship are that a pupil must have a 5.0 minimum grade average at the end of the fall semester, and must have been accepted by a college or university by the time of the last meeting of the scholarship committee. A $50 award will go to any member of the senior class who is in the top ten in scholastic rank and is not receiving a cash award from any source. The Parent-Teacher Association wlll also give a commendation plaque to the first ten in scholastic rank, and to any pupil who is a part-time member of the honor roll whose rank equals or surpasses that of the tenth member. In addition, the PTA will present five service plaques. Seniors who are interested in applying for the PTA-Faculty scholarship must obtain an application blank from Mrs. Dorothy Otto. They must be returned by Thursday, March 23. Corrections Made For IBM Honor Roll R. Lloyd Green, vice-principal, has listed the following changes in the honor roll for the first six weeks grading period: Gloria Goodrich, 40 points; Kathy Stelter, also receiving 40 honor points; earning 37 points was Alexander Carroll; Marilyn O'Bannon was listed with earning 36 points, and concluding the list are Steve Baxter, Yvonne Perkins, and Betty Wadlington, all earning 30 honor points. The adjustment from the original IBM list adds Kathy Stelter to the all-"A" group. MR. ROTHERMEL EXPLAINS PURPOSE OF EVALUATION The purpose of Wednesday's auditorium was to familiarize pupils with the North Central committee and the job they are here to do. The chairman of the committee, Russell Rothermel, principal of John Adams High School ln South Bend, was introduced by Robert J. Shultz, principal. Mr. Rothermel first congratulated the fine Shortridge basketball team and expressed his regrets for last Saturday's loss. He said, however, that tne school had settled down and was again concentrating on learning. Mr. Rothermel went on to say that the name of Shortridge Is well known in the association and has had an outstanding record of excellence for a long time. ■ Advance Preparations Please Committee He said that the committee was pleased by the teachers' evaluation and the other preparations which had been made for them. Mr. Rothermel added, however, that they are merely educators and don't want to be feared as they visit Shortridge. All that is wanted is the truth SUMMER SCHOOL TO FEATURE COURSES FOR ACCELERATING PROGRAMS OF SHS PUPILS Although summer school registration dates have not been announced, R. Lloyd Green, summer school director, has listed several courses which will be offered in addition to the usual courses given in the summer session, June 12-August 4. Accelerated Language Courses Offered Freshmen Of special interest to incoming freshmen is the course in French designed for those who will enter Shortridge in the fall and who have not studied French in grade school. The course, meeting daily from 8:00- 12:00, will cover an entire year of French. Pupils will complete French I in the first four weeks, and French II during the second four weeks. "This will enable the freshmen to enter French III in the fall, and to complete five years of French in high school," commented AUen Sutherland who will teach the accelerated course. A similar program may be offered for Spanish I and II. Library Science to Give Service Information The Library Science course, under Robert Cronkhite, will include the study of the organization and use of the library. It is designed to familiarize the college-bound pupil with the many uses and services of the library of which he may not be aware. The course will be open to upperclassmen as well as freshmen. Journalism Class To Feature Speakers Speakers who are outstanding in the field of mass communications will discuss their special media as a part of the journalism course. One or two persons in this widely diversified profession will discuss opportunities (Continued on page four) and an accurate representation of Shortridge so that their evaluation can be of help. Mr. Rothermel then introduced half of his committee as the other half attended the other auditorium. Chairman Stresses Purpose of Inspection The chairman of the visiting committee then continued making clear the purpose of the inspection and what they want to find out. He stressed that they want to understand and observe with clarity, and to learn the school objectives and how lt ls meeting the needs of pupils in guidance services and teaching methods, To do this they plan to talk with everyone in the school, administrators, teachers, custodians, pupils and student groups. He also said that while visiting classes and going about the hall they don't want special attention; they just wish to observe the school in action. Report to Include Good Points, Needs The inspection will be completed Friday morning. The committee will then start work on a report of their findings. In the report they will note where improvements are needed, but will not suggest methods of improvement itself. Good points of the school will also be included in the report. Mr. Roth- ermal brought out that the purpose is to stimulate Improvement and keep conditions going that are good. MR. GROTH PLANS SOPH VOCATIONAL INTEREST SESSIONS Lester Groth, director of guidance, has announced that on March 21 Shortridge will have the annual sophomore vocational conference. Pupils will attend two meetings at which the vocations they are interested in will be discussed. Three choices are to be made by the sophomores under the categories of general services, business, health services, news services, trades, professions, and general so that those interesting the largest group can be scheduled. Election forms are presently being filled out by the pupils in the English classes.
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Title | The Daily Echo, 1967-03-16 |
Description | The Daily Echo was a daily newspaper written and published by students of Shortridge High School. |
Publisher | Shortridge High School |
Date | 1967-03-16; 1967 |
Time period | 1960s (1960-1969) |
Address | 3401 North Meridian Street |
Location | North Meridian Street |
Subject |
High schools--Indiana--Indianapolis Shortridge High School--History |
Genre |
Newspapers |
Theme |
Journalism Education |
Collection | Shortridge High School |
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
Copyright information | In Copyright |
Physical repository | Indiana Historical Society |
Digital publisher | Indianapolis Public Library |
Vendor | Crossroads Document Services; |
Date digitized | 2018-04 |
Description
Title | 1967-03-16 page 01 |
Full text | SHORTRIDGE DAILY ECHO Vol. 69, No. 119 Shortridge High School, IndlanapoUs, Indiana Thursday, March 16, 1967 Music, Awads To Be Highlight Of Band Program Shortridge will present Its annual Sweatermen's Concert, Friday, March 17, in Caleb Mills Hall. A number of selections will be played by the A and B bands, from musicals to classics. The bands will play together on one piece of music during the program. Certificates and awards of recognition will be presented to all seven semester band members and a special award will be given *p an outstanding graduating * senior* who has made the most ,, constributions to the band. Graduating seniors with five semesters of A band will receive tJetters of recognition on their ^.outstanding progress and participation. Tickets to the concert are $1.00 and may be purchased from any A qf"B band member. SISTER OF FORMER AFS PUPIL SPEAKS TO HISTORY CLUB Miss Eva Schaefer, sister of the 1963-64 AFS student to Shortridge, Hans Schaefer, spoke to History Club members last Tuesday night at the History Club meeting. She gave a short introduction by speaking briefly about modern Germany and Its major problems; the rest of her time, Miss Schaefer answered questions of the individual members. A financial report was given by the treasurer, Herbert Hughes, which was followed by a discussion of the trip that is to take place April 29-30. It was decided that the club would take a one- day trip to a historical spot in Indiana. Applications for PTA Awards Available In Mrs. Otto's Office Mrs. Alexander Jones and Mrs. Jameson Campaigne, co- chairmen of the PTA educational awards committee, have announced the requirements for the PTA awards. This year's gifts will total $1,000. The requirements for a scholarship are that a pupil must have a 5.0 minimum grade average at the end of the fall semester, and must have been accepted by a college or university by the time of the last meeting of the scholarship committee. A $50 award will go to any member of the senior class who is in the top ten in scholastic rank and is not receiving a cash award from any source. The Parent-Teacher Association wlll also give a commendation plaque to the first ten in scholastic rank, and to any pupil who is a part-time member of the honor roll whose rank equals or surpasses that of the tenth member. In addition, the PTA will present five service plaques. Seniors who are interested in applying for the PTA-Faculty scholarship must obtain an application blank from Mrs. Dorothy Otto. They must be returned by Thursday, March 23. Corrections Made For IBM Honor Roll R. Lloyd Green, vice-principal, has listed the following changes in the honor roll for the first six weeks grading period: Gloria Goodrich, 40 points; Kathy Stelter, also receiving 40 honor points; earning 37 points was Alexander Carroll; Marilyn O'Bannon was listed with earning 36 points, and concluding the list are Steve Baxter, Yvonne Perkins, and Betty Wadlington, all earning 30 honor points. The adjustment from the original IBM list adds Kathy Stelter to the all-"A" group. MR. ROTHERMEL EXPLAINS PURPOSE OF EVALUATION The purpose of Wednesday's auditorium was to familiarize pupils with the North Central committee and the job they are here to do. The chairman of the committee, Russell Rothermel, principal of John Adams High School ln South Bend, was introduced by Robert J. Shultz, principal. Mr. Rothermel first congratulated the fine Shortridge basketball team and expressed his regrets for last Saturday's loss. He said, however, that tne school had settled down and was again concentrating on learning. Mr. Rothermel went on to say that the name of Shortridge Is well known in the association and has had an outstanding record of excellence for a long time. ■ Advance Preparations Please Committee He said that the committee was pleased by the teachers' evaluation and the other preparations which had been made for them. Mr. Rothermel added, however, that they are merely educators and don't want to be feared as they visit Shortridge. All that is wanted is the truth SUMMER SCHOOL TO FEATURE COURSES FOR ACCELERATING PROGRAMS OF SHS PUPILS Although summer school registration dates have not been announced, R. Lloyd Green, summer school director, has listed several courses which will be offered in addition to the usual courses given in the summer session, June 12-August 4. Accelerated Language Courses Offered Freshmen Of special interest to incoming freshmen is the course in French designed for those who will enter Shortridge in the fall and who have not studied French in grade school. The course, meeting daily from 8:00- 12:00, will cover an entire year of French. Pupils will complete French I in the first four weeks, and French II during the second four weeks. "This will enable the freshmen to enter French III in the fall, and to complete five years of French in high school," commented AUen Sutherland who will teach the accelerated course. A similar program may be offered for Spanish I and II. Library Science to Give Service Information The Library Science course, under Robert Cronkhite, will include the study of the organization and use of the library. It is designed to familiarize the college-bound pupil with the many uses and services of the library of which he may not be aware. The course will be open to upperclassmen as well as freshmen. Journalism Class To Feature Speakers Speakers who are outstanding in the field of mass communications will discuss their special media as a part of the journalism course. One or two persons in this widely diversified profession will discuss opportunities (Continued on page four) and an accurate representation of Shortridge so that their evaluation can be of help. Mr. Rothermel then introduced half of his committee as the other half attended the other auditorium. Chairman Stresses Purpose of Inspection The chairman of the visiting committee then continued making clear the purpose of the inspection and what they want to find out. He stressed that they want to understand and observe with clarity, and to learn the school objectives and how lt ls meeting the needs of pupils in guidance services and teaching methods, To do this they plan to talk with everyone in the school, administrators, teachers, custodians, pupils and student groups. He also said that while visiting classes and going about the hall they don't want special attention; they just wish to observe the school in action. Report to Include Good Points, Needs The inspection will be completed Friday morning. The committee will then start work on a report of their findings. In the report they will note where improvements are needed, but will not suggest methods of improvement itself. Good points of the school will also be included in the report. Mr. Roth- ermal brought out that the purpose is to stimulate Improvement and keep conditions going that are good. MR. GROTH PLANS SOPH VOCATIONAL INTEREST SESSIONS Lester Groth, director of guidance, has announced that on March 21 Shortridge will have the annual sophomore vocational conference. Pupils will attend two meetings at which the vocations they are interested in will be discussed. Three choices are to be made by the sophomores under the categories of general services, business, health services, news services, trades, professions, and general so that those interesting the largest group can be scheduled. Election forms are presently being filled out by the pupils in the English classes. |
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