• November 17, 1982-The Journal Opinion.Page 5
of Mrs.
classes
to Boston on
They went to
of Fine Arts and
13 the flea
sponsored by the
was very suc-
are planning to
flea market
Honor Society
to have Judy
Normandin as a guest speaker
at our meeting on Wednesday
Nov. 17, concerning Easter
Seals. The Honor Society will
also sponsor a food sale on
Saturday Nov. 20 at Ames
Department Store.
Woodsville High School will
hold its annual open house on
Wednesday Nov. 17. There will
be a brief concert by the
Woodsville High School band
and chorus. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
On Nov. 30, the Harlem
Wizards with Marques Haynes
will be coming to the Wood-
sville Community building to
challenge the Woodsville All-
Stars to a game of basketball.
Tickets are being sold in
advance and at the door. The
Woodsville High School
basketball teams have started
practice. Both the boys and
girls varsity teams will be
participating in a jamboree at
White Mountain on Nov. 20.
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News is
to begin
recruiting
1982-83 school
the staff consists
and one junior.
underclassmen
staff, there is a
that the
will cease to
1983-84 school
:the Oxbow News
have created a
that keeps
aware of the
at Oxbow
We five seniors
hate to see the
fold next
on
Cannot survive.
junior, or
Would like to be
for membership on
either
_ or Judy
o that an interview
Valley Music
to be held on Nov.
The concert is on
1982 at Norwich
both the hand
for the festival
ort Oct. 23, 1982 at
High School in
The auditions
all Vermont high
who par-
students from
School were
chorus: Robert
z, placed second;
soprano,
; Jody Hodge,
24th; and
soprano,
the students were
seats, the first
person
the best in the
results are as
, baritone,
Grow, trum-
Ryan Grow,
seat; Bethanne
clarinet, second
clarinet,
and Joyce
Act Plays
on Friday, Nov,
at Oxbow
in, grades 9-12,
their annual
class play painting,
Bigfoot," is drama,
directed by Thomas Kidder.
This play is about the dying
Moose Lodge and Canoe
Rental where Bigfoot is sited.
The major characters are
Moose Wise, owner of the
lodge, played by Ben Davis;
Gayle Balcom plays Penny
Wise, his daughter; and the
local Sheriff Renfrew is
played by Scott Allard.
Bruce MacLean is directing
the sophomore one-act play,
"The Little Red Schoolhouse."
It is about an old-time one
room schoolhouse and the
problems the teacher goes
through. Sherri Tomlinson
plays the leading role "of the
school teacher, Mary Bron-+
son.
"Snowy White and the
Dwarfs," directed by Irene
Croteau will be put on by the
junior class. It is an updated
version of the famous fairy
tale, with the dwarfs being
members of the rock group
"The Clash." The punkish
Snowy White is played by Kris
Search. Her Prince, played by
Melvin Emerson, is the punk
rock singer Prince Slug.
Greg Renner directs
"Whatever Happened to
Fergus McFee," the senior
class play. It deals with the
search for Fergus McFee
after he mysteriously
disappears. The lead, played
by David Stever, is an officer
from the pentagon named
Callow who leads the search.
Lights and sound will be
done by Kurt Wakefield,
.soph. omore, and Larry Russ,
lumor.
Admission prices are $1.25
for adults and 75 cents for
students.
Money taken in at the door
will be divided between the
classes who put on a
production. Refreshments will
be sold by the Drama Club.
Senior of the Week
Senior of the week is
Christie Thurston. Thurston
plans to major in liberal arts
at college with some creative
writing classes, dance and
possibly some art. She is
applying to the University+ of
Bridgeport, Castleton College,
Hartwick College, and
University of Vermont.
Awards that Thurston has
received while at Oxbow are,
the Humanities Award in
ninth grade, and Honorsry
Cheerleading Captain as a
junior. Her activities and
hobbies include;
cheerleading, drawing,
dance classes,
one act plays,
and you
t continued from page 4)
craslms and 329 are seriously injured. The
through 24 years of age are the only group who
life expectancy in America. All other age
expectancy has increased dramatically in the
Think of all the fuss about Tylenol capsules.
died? Eight. Here we have 14 teenagers killed
can do something about it, if we care to.
year, I will be putting on what we call a Mini
in every high school in Orange County. Four
half sessions are involved and in the end a test
they pass, they could pass the regular CRASH
main emphasis is on awareness and what
drinking is all about; also the risk involved, as
out of 10 people who drink become alcoholics
of 10 will become, problem drinkers -- while the
will drink normally. Four of the Orange
have Mini CRASH Course in their budgets.
thanks to Fran Weinhaum, who wrote a grant so
able to have the course presented, are also
in this program; and next year they will in-
in their budgets.
month I've had the privilege of putting on a
for the State Police. We showed them what
make the arrest as far as CRASH goes.
"We need better enforcement". Now
L. Jim Patten and his great crew of officers
DWI arrests in the State are up 60
ago, I received a letter from a man with a
-- signed, "Pint a Day". Last week I
from the same man -- signed, "Quart a
things haven't gotten better. We will deal.
See Ya,
Uncle Milty
Nov. 15 -- 6:30 p.m.
oo Sat.. Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
photography, and the Talent
Show.
Her suggestions lfto un-
derclassmen are, you're
going to participate in the
talent show, start early t" She
adds the same for sports. She
says that yon should always
defend your friends and she
hopes for the younger students
that Oxbow will never give up
the Winter Carnival.
Soviet Union, Journalism,
American Literature, and
Media are courses that
Thurston wishes she had taken
during her years at Oxbow.
She also wishes that she had
taken Photography in ninth
grade instead of as a senior.
The worst thing about
Oxbow she says is that "Peer
pressure is ton heavy and the
status quo is too highly
regarded."
Thurston attributes alot of
her success as a student to her
guidance counselor, Betty
Moore, and wants to thank her
for all of her help and
guidance, over the years.
Open House
On Wednesday, Nov. 10,
1982, the 12th annual open
house was held at Oxbow High
School.
All of the Oxbow teachers
were on hand and available
for questions and comments,
as were the guidance Coun-
selors. Parents were also able
to make appointments to have
individual conferences with
their child's teachers or
counselors. Parent-teacher
conferences were held on
Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday,
Nov. 12.
Entertainment for the
evening was provided by the
Oxbow Senior High Band and
Chorus, Junior High Band and
Chorus, and the Oxbow Jazz
Ensemble. Each group per-
formed three musical
selections.
F.B.L.A.
Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA) is the
national organization for all
high school students par-
ticipating in business and
office programs.
"The purpose of the FBLA
club is to provide, an tegral
part of the instructional
program, additional op-
portunities for secondary
students in business and office
education to develop
vocational and career sup-
portive competencies and to
promote civil and personal
responsibility," according to
the national FBLA Handbook.
The goals of the FBLA club
are to develop competent,
aggressive business leader-
ship, strengthen the con-
fidence of students in them-
selves and their work, create
more interest in and un-
derstanding of American
business enterprise, en-
courage and practice efficient
school loyalty, assist students
in the establishment of ec-
cupational goals, and
facilitate the transition from
school to work.
The 1982 members of the
Oxbow FBLA are: Dwayna
Smith, Tena Davidson, Kathy
Claflin, Rose Oliver, Dawn
Williams, Lisa Farnham,
Tammy Sarazin, Matt
Sargent, Bethanne Wright,
and Jennifer Benjamin. The
advisor for the FBLA is
Elizabeth Balch, of the Oxbow
Business Department.
FBLA club goes to the
Eastern Regional Conference,
and the fall regional con-
ference. The club has traveled
to conferences that are
Regional, State, and National.
In recent years the Oxbow
FBLA has been represented at
conferences in Washington,
Denver, and San Francisco.
The FBLA raises money by
having food sales, raffles,
spaghetti suppers and a
Talent Show. The group is also
involved in doing charity work
for old people and children in
the hospital. They help
Student Council
Formed
This fall marks the re-
formation of a student council
at Tbetford Academy. A
student council has been
absent from the campus for
the last two years, but it has
been revived because many
feel it will improve com-
munication between students
and the administration.
In order to plan and discuss
the formation of an active
student council, a committee
of six faculty members was
created. The group drew up
recommendations outlining
the format for student
representation.
The main purposes of the
student council will be to serve
as an advisory council to
make recommendations to
students, faculty, ad-
ministration, and trustees.
The council will also listen to
grievances made by students,
and help to strengthen
existing student
organizations. If the TA
student council can accurately
accomplish the ideas
discussed, it will be off to a
flying start and might gain
credibility with students,
which is a factor with any
student organization.
Primary elections for
student representation were
held last Thursday. Elections
will be held Wednesday, Nov.
17th.
Activities Galore
This year at Thetford
programs. It was purchased
using a matching fund grant in
which the state and federal
governments put up three
quarters and TA contributed
one quarter. The Apple will be
used in business courses for
word processing,
proofreading, and accounting.
Agricultural courses will use
it for stimulating production
and record keeping, while
students in computer classes
will create programs for it.
The Apple II + computer
joins the Radio Shack TRS-80
computer which TA pur-
chased in 1979. The two
computers are similar in that
they beth use the Basic
computer language, but the
new Apple has a larger
memory and performs fun-
ctions quicker than the TRS-
80. The Apple has a disc drive
while the TRS-80 has a
cassette recording system.
Mr. Robert Crossett, math
and computer teacher, is
designing a workshop to ex-
plain the functions of the
Apple to the business
department. At the end of the
first semester, the Apple will
be moved to a now location
more accessible to business
and agricultural classes.
Thetford Academy looks
forward to expanding its
computer facilities in the near
future.
Founders' Day
Theme Sought
Founders' Day at TA is a
very special event and
Newburv School News
Hausman commended for Festival
by GERRY BROOKS tax collector has not been type and use the adding Permission slips for
NEWBURY-- In action at" following the established and machine, listen to stories on students to go on trips are not
their recent meeting, the agreed-upon schedule of the tape recorders and play'tecessary. Parents are
Newbury School Board said no keeping the board informed, chess. Each student can hotified in writing prior to
word has yet been received to The selectmen believe the receive a 35-40 minute "TC such trips.
enable negotiations between problem can only be resolved period" weekly. Sanborn Finally, the board reviewed
the teachers and the board to by the voters electing a new added that no student is kept finances, voting to .borr+Jw
commence. Also, figures will tax collector at the annual in from recess except as a $32,000 in anticipation of taxfm
be sent to the Vermont School school meeting. They ap- normal outcome of a and signed orders for
Board Association Insurance pointed a committee to look discipline problem, payment.
Trust for analysis to deter- into the possibility of electing
mine if the local board would a combination town treasurer-
be better covered by them for tax collector.
unemployment insurance. The question arose as to who
Principal John Sanborn had authorized the school bus
reported the following: The to travel up Tucker Mountain
Heritage Festival was a huge Road to the Clark residence.
success, and Emmy Hausman This could not be ascertained,
is to be commended for her although it appeared perhaps
fine organization and it automatically had become
leadership; fire dampers have part of the basic route. The
been installed in the boiler board, however, was not in
room; parent-teacher con- favor of this, and Carson will
ferences have been request the Oxbow Board to
scheduled; all teachers' remove the Tucker Mountain
evaluations are completed; run from the basic route.
curriculum work continues Principal John Sanborn
with the staff, with mapping of clarified some points for
units taught within each board members. Concerning
discipline -- these units to be homework, too much drill
broken into objectives soon; homework is counter-
and Bob Higgins presented productive and is
puppet workshops through the discouraged. Homework that
Orange East Arts Council. can be applied is encouraged.
The beard voted to establish Great care should be taken in
a Principal's checking ac- assigning homework. In no
count for necessities oc- way has Sanborn stated there
curring between board will be no homework.
meetings and for in-house The tutorial center periods
accounts, with $200 allotted, offer time
This account will be subject to make up
a yearly audit., educational TV and
In response to a question
from Steve Holt, Superin-
tendent John Fontana assured
the board that every effort is
made by him and Assistant
INTERESTING FACT
Superintendent Rufus Ansley According to the AMA,
to touch base on items brushing your hair 100
discussed and requests made strokes a day won't do it any
at board meetings after the good and may even harm it.
meetings are held.
Much discussion was held
concerning an audit. No of-
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Academy a new activity
period replaces the regular
8th period class. This program
gives kidra chance to take
part in 17 extracurricular
offerings during the school
day ranging from mind games
to photography.
Popular choices are chorus,
drama, driver education,
fitness and art projects.
Eighth period activity also
allows existing clubs and
organizations such as
F.B.L.A., F.F.A. and student
council to hold periodic
meetings.
At the end of each quarter
students are able to change
the choice of their activity so
that they can try something
different. The kids seem to
like this. They see it as a good
way to get clubs and
organizations together.
Students who do not wish to
be involved in an activity
either go to study hall or go
home. Two-thirds of the
student body participate in the
8th period program. The new
change allows activities to
take place and clubs to meet
without interrupting classes.
An Apple Today
at TA
Thetford Academy recently
was the recipient of a new
Apple II plus computer for its
business and agricultural
parents out when there are
teacher conferences.
The officers are Bethanne
Wright, President; Lisa
Farnham, Vice-president;
Tammy Sarazin, Secretary;
Tena Davidson, Treasurer;
Matt Sargent, parliamen-
tarian; and Kathy Claflin,
reporter.
VICA
Buddy Welch of Newbury,
Vt. was elected President of
the afternoon Automotives
Vocational Industrial Clubs of
America (VICA) club.
VICA is a club for high
school students in a vocational
class. VICA sponsors contests
so that students can sharpen
their skill with hands-on
training and written tests.
Welch wants to be president
because he feels that he will
enjoy having the respon-
sibility and he also thinks
being president will help him
in the future, like at school and
town meetings.
Welch holds a meeting
every Wednesday during
Automotives class with all the
members. He maintains order
while the members vote on old
business and new business.
VICA presently has $49.35 in
its treasury. Welch hopes to
raise money by doing car
washes and by selling cord
wood. Membership dues are
$5.50 per year.
Eleven members are in the
afternoon class. Joel Moore,
automotives teacher at
Oxbow, is the advisor. Other
officers are Vice President--
Mike Gendren and Secretary-
Treasurer-- David Bixby.
INTERESTING FACT
In Tahiti the temperature
rarely rises above 94 degrees
F., even in the summer
months of February and
March.
traditionally has been
celebrated enthusiastically by
students and community at
the end of January since the
Academy started hack in 1819.
Each year a theme is
selected for the celebration
and is carried out in six
competitive categories.
Seventh vs. eighth, ninth vs.
tenth, eleventh vs. twelfth
grade classes compete for
points in the following areas:
snow sculptures, winter
games, dramatic skits,
creative table settings, and
artistic murals and head-
pieces. Prizes to the winning
classes are awarded at an all
school banquet. .
This year to enlist early
interest in the celebration, the
journalism class conducted a
student poll asking for theme
suggestions. Some of the
outstanding ones were:
colonial life, life in the future
and transportation submitted
by Todd Bragg. Shawn Ricker
offered TA Supermarket as
ficial audit has been made for
three years, and Dee Drugach
felt the board should wait until
the end of the current school
year and then have a four-
year audit. Various opinions
were expressed, with the
board deciding to review the
situation in January.
Chairman Russ Carson
reported on a meeting he and
Drugach attended with the
Selectmen. It appears both
groups have the same
problems concerning tax
collection and reporting. The
his suggestion. Kim Crossley
had three good ones: the year
2000, caveman days and the
civil war.
Several students suggested
ET comes to TA, TA goes
punk, TA goes to the movies
and lastly, TA and the 50's.
The theme will be chosen by
Thanksgiving.
ii
PRINCIPAL'S
VIEW
by RICHARD ROTHENBERG
Principal, Oxbow High School
Recreatin00 the Spirit of the
Little Red School House
Some of us look back with considerable fondness to the dav
of the little red schoolhouse. The nostalgia and romance
surrounding it remind us of the "good old days." The truth,
however, is that very few of these schoolhouses were red --
and many of them + were not particularly good. Teachers were
often poorly trained. In fact, few teachers had achieved an
educational level much past the grade level they taught.
Teaching materials were practically nonexistent and most of
these schools contained only a small number of books and
learning sources.
Yet, many children mastered reading, writing, arithmetic,
and other necessary skills in these schools of the past. The
little red schoolhouse was relatively inexpensive to operate,
nearby, and reasonably effective in teaching basic skills, It
also contained an element that today's schools often lack:
Parents who had children in these schools were deeply in-
volved.
In fact, it was not at all unusual for the entire community to
turn out for a school program honoring a special occasion.
And, certainly, nearly everyone came to the annual "pie" or
"box" supper and the last day of school activities. These
events attracted enthusiastic crowds that overflowed the
little school.
The community attended school activities because they
were often "the only game in town." There were few other
diversions in those days. People were not forced to make a
choice between a school function and some more enticing
social activity.
Today, parents are every bit as interested in their children
as in the days of the little red schoolhouse, perhaps even
more so. Unfortunately, however, other activities often
appear more attractice than school functions. A common
sight today at most sports contests, concerts, plays and other
school activities is parents who drive up to the school, unload
their children, and drive off, only to return to pick them up
when the activity has ended.
Ybt, such action on the part of parents can be more
dangerous than surface observation may indicate. It may
say to their children that they do not consider the school and
its activities very interesting or important. And it takes little
insight to realize that our children tend to take seriously only
those things that we adults consider important. This is
especially true when the adults are parents.
De we really want to return to the day of the little red
schoolhouse? No, not even if we could. We can, however,
recreate the spirit of the little red schoolhouse by engaging in
our children's school activities to the greatest extent
possible. The single major advantage the one-room school
had over today's modern schools was parental involvement,
interest, and support. There was no other magic in that little
school.
Just know that parents are both as welcome and as needed
in the schools today as they were in the little red schoolhouse
of the past. We need your interest. We need your involvement
and so do your children.
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• November 17, 1982-The Journal Opinion.Page 5
of Mrs.
classes
to Boston on
They went to
of Fine Arts and
13 the flea
sponsored by the
was very suc-
are planning to
flea market
Honor Society
to have Judy
Normandin as a guest speaker
at our meeting on Wednesday
Nov. 17, concerning Easter
Seals. The Honor Society will
also sponsor a food sale on
Saturday Nov. 20 at Ames
Department Store.
Woodsville High School will
hold its annual open house on
Wednesday Nov. 17. There will
be a brief concert by the
Woodsville High School band
and chorus. Everyone is
welcome to attend.
On Nov. 30, the Harlem
Wizards with Marques Haynes
will be coming to the Wood-
sville Community building to
challenge the Woodsville All-
Stars to a game of basketball.
Tickets are being sold in
advance and at the door. The
Woodsville High School
basketball teams have started
practice. Both the boys and
girls varsity teams will be
participating in a jamboree at
White Mountain on Nov. 20.
|{Nlf ............................................ JUDY AUGUSTINE
$1mff ............................................. LISA FAIOIKtM
KATHERINE HARTLEY
SANDY PERRY
KIM STOO(WIELL
[=THANNE WRIGHT
Mvlu¢ ............ ............................... ARNOLD SHIELD5
Cmtdlmte .......................................... JIM CORLISS
LORA FENNER
News is
to begin
recruiting
1982-83 school
the staff consists
and one junior.
underclassmen
staff, there is a
that the
will cease to
1983-84 school
:the Oxbow News
have created a
that keeps
aware of the
at Oxbow
We five seniors
hate to see the
fold next
on
Cannot survive.
junior, or
Would like to be
for membership on
either
_ or Judy
o that an interview
Valley Music
to be held on Nov.
The concert is on
1982 at Norwich
both the hand
for the festival
ort Oct. 23, 1982 at
High School in
The auditions
all Vermont high
who par-
students from
School were
chorus: Robert
z, placed second;
soprano,
; Jody Hodge,
24th; and
soprano,
the students were
seats, the first
person
the best in the
results are as
, baritone,
Grow, trum-
Ryan Grow,
seat; Bethanne
clarinet, second
clarinet,
and Joyce
Act Plays
on Friday, Nov,
at Oxbow
in, grades 9-12,
their annual
class play painting,
Bigfoot," is drama,
directed by Thomas Kidder.
This play is about the dying
Moose Lodge and Canoe
Rental where Bigfoot is sited.
The major characters are
Moose Wise, owner of the
lodge, played by Ben Davis;
Gayle Balcom plays Penny
Wise, his daughter; and the
local Sheriff Renfrew is
played by Scott Allard.
Bruce MacLean is directing
the sophomore one-act play,
"The Little Red Schoolhouse."
It is about an old-time one
room schoolhouse and the
problems the teacher goes
through. Sherri Tomlinson
plays the leading role "of the
school teacher, Mary Bron-+
son.
"Snowy White and the
Dwarfs," directed by Irene
Croteau will be put on by the
junior class. It is an updated
version of the famous fairy
tale, with the dwarfs being
members of the rock group
"The Clash." The punkish
Snowy White is played by Kris
Search. Her Prince, played by
Melvin Emerson, is the punk
rock singer Prince Slug.
Greg Renner directs
"Whatever Happened to
Fergus McFee," the senior
class play. It deals with the
search for Fergus McFee
after he mysteriously
disappears. The lead, played
by David Stever, is an officer
from the pentagon named
Callow who leads the search.
Lights and sound will be
done by Kurt Wakefield,
.soph. omore, and Larry Russ,
lumor.
Admission prices are $1.25
for adults and 75 cents for
students.
Money taken in at the door
will be divided between the
classes who put on a
production. Refreshments will
be sold by the Drama Club.
Senior of the Week
Senior of the week is
Christie Thurston. Thurston
plans to major in liberal arts
at college with some creative
writing classes, dance and
possibly some art. She is
applying to the University+ of
Bridgeport, Castleton College,
Hartwick College, and
University of Vermont.
Awards that Thurston has
received while at Oxbow are,
the Humanities Award in
ninth grade, and Honorsry
Cheerleading Captain as a
junior. Her activities and
hobbies include;
cheerleading, drawing,
dance classes,
one act plays,
and you
t continued from page 4)
craslms and 329 are seriously injured. The
through 24 years of age are the only group who
life expectancy in America. All other age
expectancy has increased dramatically in the
Think of all the fuss about Tylenol capsules.
died? Eight. Here we have 14 teenagers killed
can do something about it, if we care to.
year, I will be putting on what we call a Mini
in every high school in Orange County. Four
half sessions are involved and in the end a test
they pass, they could pass the regular CRASH
main emphasis is on awareness and what
drinking is all about; also the risk involved, as
out of 10 people who drink become alcoholics
of 10 will become, problem drinkers -- while the
will drink normally. Four of the Orange
have Mini CRASH Course in their budgets.
thanks to Fran Weinhaum, who wrote a grant so
able to have the course presented, are also
in this program; and next year they will in-
in their budgets.
month I've had the privilege of putting on a
for the State Police. We showed them what
make the arrest as far as CRASH goes.
"We need better enforcement". Now
L. Jim Patten and his great crew of officers
DWI arrests in the State are up 60
ago, I received a letter from a man with a
-- signed, "Pint a Day". Last week I
from the same man -- signed, "Quart a
things haven't gotten better. We will deal.
See Ya,
Uncle Milty
Nov. 15 -- 6:30 p.m.
oo Sat.. Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m.
photography, and the Talent
Show.
Her suggestions lfto un-
derclassmen are, you're
going to participate in the
talent show, start early t" She
adds the same for sports. She
says that yon should always
defend your friends and she
hopes for the younger students
that Oxbow will never give up
the Winter Carnival.
Soviet Union, Journalism,
American Literature, and
Media are courses that
Thurston wishes she had taken
during her years at Oxbow.
She also wishes that she had
taken Photography in ninth
grade instead of as a senior.
The worst thing about
Oxbow she says is that "Peer
pressure is ton heavy and the
status quo is too highly
regarded."
Thurston attributes alot of
her success as a student to her
guidance counselor, Betty
Moore, and wants to thank her
for all of her help and
guidance, over the years.
Open House
On Wednesday, Nov. 10,
1982, the 12th annual open
house was held at Oxbow High
School.
All of the Oxbow teachers
were on hand and available
for questions and comments,
as were the guidance Coun-
selors. Parents were also able
to make appointments to have
individual conferences with
their child's teachers or
counselors. Parent-teacher
conferences were held on
Thursday, Nov. 11 and Friday,
Nov. 12.
Entertainment for the
evening was provided by the
Oxbow Senior High Band and
Chorus, Junior High Band and
Chorus, and the Oxbow Jazz
Ensemble. Each group per-
formed three musical
selections.
F.B.L.A.
Future Business Leaders of
America (FBLA) is the
national organization for all
high school students par-
ticipating in business and
office programs.
"The purpose of the FBLA
club is to provide, an tegral
part of the instructional
program, additional op-
portunities for secondary
students in business and office
education to develop
vocational and career sup-
portive competencies and to
promote civil and personal
responsibility," according to
the national FBLA Handbook.
The goals of the FBLA club
are to develop competent,
aggressive business leader-
ship, strengthen the con-
fidence of students in them-
selves and their work, create
more interest in and un-
derstanding of American
business enterprise, en-
courage and practice efficient
school loyalty, assist students
in the establishment of ec-
cupational goals, and
facilitate the transition from
school to work.
The 1982 members of the
Oxbow FBLA are: Dwayna
Smith, Tena Davidson, Kathy
Claflin, Rose Oliver, Dawn
Williams, Lisa Farnham,
Tammy Sarazin, Matt
Sargent, Bethanne Wright,
and Jennifer Benjamin. The
advisor for the FBLA is
Elizabeth Balch, of the Oxbow
Business Department.
FBLA club goes to the
Eastern Regional Conference,
and the fall regional con-
ference. The club has traveled
to conferences that are
Regional, State, and National.
In recent years the Oxbow
FBLA has been represented at
conferences in Washington,
Denver, and San Francisco.
The FBLA raises money by
having food sales, raffles,
spaghetti suppers and a
Talent Show. The group is also
involved in doing charity work
for old people and children in
the hospital. They help
Student Council
Formed
This fall marks the re-
formation of a student council
at Tbetford Academy. A
student council has been
absent from the campus for
the last two years, but it has
been revived because many
feel it will improve com-
munication between students
and the administration.
In order to plan and discuss
the formation of an active
student council, a committee
of six faculty members was
created. The group drew up
recommendations outlining
the format for student
representation.
The main purposes of the
student council will be to serve
as an advisory council to
make recommendations to
students, faculty, ad-
ministration, and trustees.
The council will also listen to
grievances made by students,
and help to strengthen
existing student
organizations. If the TA
student council can accurately
accomplish the ideas
discussed, it will be off to a
flying start and might gain
credibility with students,
which is a factor with any
student organization.
Primary elections for
student representation were
held last Thursday. Elections
will be held Wednesday, Nov.
17th.
Activities Galore
This year at Thetford
programs. It was purchased
using a matching fund grant in
which the state and federal
governments put up three
quarters and TA contributed
one quarter. The Apple will be
used in business courses for
word processing,
proofreading, and accounting.
Agricultural courses will use
it for stimulating production
and record keeping, while
students in computer classes
will create programs for it.
The Apple II + computer
joins the Radio Shack TRS-80
computer which TA pur-
chased in 1979. The two
computers are similar in that
they beth use the Basic
computer language, but the
new Apple has a larger
memory and performs fun-
ctions quicker than the TRS-
80. The Apple has a disc drive
while the TRS-80 has a
cassette recording system.
Mr. Robert Crossett, math
and computer teacher, is
designing a workshop to ex-
plain the functions of the
Apple to the business
department. At the end of the
first semester, the Apple will
be moved to a now location
more accessible to business
and agricultural classes.
Thetford Academy looks
forward to expanding its
computer facilities in the near
future.
Founders' Day
Theme Sought
Founders' Day at TA is a
very special event and
Newburv School News
Hausman commended for Festival
by GERRY BROOKS tax collector has not been type and use the adding Permission slips for
NEWBURY-- In action at" following the established and machine, listen to stories on students to go on trips are not
their recent meeting, the agreed-upon schedule of the tape recorders and play'tecessary. Parents are
Newbury School Board said no keeping the board informed, chess. Each student can hotified in writing prior to
word has yet been received to The selectmen believe the receive a 35-40 minute "TC such trips.
enable negotiations between problem can only be resolved period" weekly. Sanborn Finally, the board reviewed
the teachers and the board to by the voters electing a new added that no student is kept finances, voting to .borr+Jw
commence. Also, figures will tax collector at the annual in from recess except as a $32,000 in anticipation of taxfm
be sent to the Vermont School school meeting. They ap- normal outcome of a and signed orders for
Board Association Insurance pointed a committee to look discipline problem, payment.
Trust for analysis to deter- into the possibility of electing
mine if the local board would a combination town treasurer-
be better covered by them for tax collector.
unemployment insurance. The question arose as to who
Principal John Sanborn had authorized the school bus
reported the following: The to travel up Tucker Mountain
Heritage Festival was a huge Road to the Clark residence.
success, and Emmy Hausman This could not be ascertained,
is to be commended for her although it appeared perhaps
fine organization and it automatically had become
leadership; fire dampers have part of the basic route. The
been installed in the boiler board, however, was not in
room; parent-teacher con- favor of this, and Carson will
ferences have been request the Oxbow Board to
scheduled; all teachers' remove the Tucker Mountain
evaluations are completed; run from the basic route.
curriculum work continues Principal John Sanborn
with the staff, with mapping of clarified some points for
units taught within each board members. Concerning
discipline -- these units to be homework, too much drill
broken into objectives soon; homework is counter-
and Bob Higgins presented productive and is
puppet workshops through the discouraged. Homework that
Orange East Arts Council. can be applied is encouraged.
The beard voted to establish Great care should be taken in
a Principal's checking ac- assigning homework. In no
count for necessities oc- way has Sanborn stated there
curring between board will be no homework.
meetings and for in-house The tutorial center periods
accounts, with $200 allotted, offer time
This account will be subject to make up
a yearly audit., educational TV and
In response to a question
from Steve Holt, Superin-
tendent John Fontana assured
the board that every effort is
made by him and Assistant
INTERESTING FACT
Superintendent Rufus Ansley According to the AMA,
to touch base on items brushing your hair 100
discussed and requests made strokes a day won't do it any
at board meetings after the good and may even harm it.
meetings are held.
Much discussion was held
concerning an audit. No of-
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Academy a new activity
period replaces the regular
8th period class. This program
gives kidra chance to take
part in 17 extracurricular
offerings during the school
day ranging from mind games
to photography.
Popular choices are chorus,
drama, driver education,
fitness and art projects.
Eighth period activity also
allows existing clubs and
organizations such as
F.B.L.A., F.F.A. and student
council to hold periodic
meetings.
At the end of each quarter
students are able to change
the choice of their activity so
that they can try something
different. The kids seem to
like this. They see it as a good
way to get clubs and
organizations together.
Students who do not wish to
be involved in an activity
either go to study hall or go
home. Two-thirds of the
student body participate in the
8th period program. The new
change allows activities to
take place and clubs to meet
without interrupting classes.
An Apple Today
at TA
Thetford Academy recently
was the recipient of a new
Apple II plus computer for its
business and agricultural
parents out when there are
teacher conferences.
The officers are Bethanne
Wright, President; Lisa
Farnham, Vice-president;
Tammy Sarazin, Secretary;
Tena Davidson, Treasurer;
Matt Sargent, parliamen-
tarian; and Kathy Claflin,
reporter.
VICA
Buddy Welch of Newbury,
Vt. was elected President of
the afternoon Automotives
Vocational Industrial Clubs of
America (VICA) club.
VICA is a club for high
school students in a vocational
class. VICA sponsors contests
so that students can sharpen
their skill with hands-on
training and written tests.
Welch wants to be president
because he feels that he will
enjoy having the respon-
sibility and he also thinks
being president will help him
in the future, like at school and
town meetings.
Welch holds a meeting
every Wednesday during
Automotives class with all the
members. He maintains order
while the members vote on old
business and new business.
VICA presently has $49.35 in
its treasury. Welch hopes to
raise money by doing car
washes and by selling cord
wood. Membership dues are
$5.50 per year.
Eleven members are in the
afternoon class. Joel Moore,
automotives teacher at
Oxbow, is the advisor. Other
officers are Vice President--
Mike Gendren and Secretary-
Treasurer-- David Bixby.
INTERESTING FACT
In Tahiti the temperature
rarely rises above 94 degrees
F., even in the summer
months of February and
March.
traditionally has been
celebrated enthusiastically by
students and community at
the end of January since the
Academy started hack in 1819.
Each year a theme is
selected for the celebration
and is carried out in six
competitive categories.
Seventh vs. eighth, ninth vs.
tenth, eleventh vs. twelfth
grade classes compete for
points in the following areas:
snow sculptures, winter
games, dramatic skits,
creative table settings, and
artistic murals and head-
pieces. Prizes to the winning
classes are awarded at an all
school banquet. .
This year to enlist early
interest in the celebration, the
journalism class conducted a
student poll asking for theme
suggestions. Some of the
outstanding ones were:
colonial life, life in the future
and transportation submitted
by Todd Bragg. Shawn Ricker
offered TA Supermarket as
ficial audit has been made for
three years, and Dee Drugach
felt the board should wait until
the end of the current school
year and then have a four-
year audit. Various opinions
were expressed, with the
board deciding to review the
situation in January.
Chairman Russ Carson
reported on a meeting he and
Drugach attended with the
Selectmen. It appears both
groups have the same
problems concerning tax
collection and reporting. The
his suggestion. Kim Crossley
had three good ones: the year
2000, caveman days and the
civil war.
Several students suggested
ET comes to TA, TA goes
punk, TA goes to the movies
and lastly, TA and the 50's.
The theme will be chosen by
Thanksgiving.
ii
PRINCIPAL'S
VIEW
by RICHARD ROTHENBERG
Principal, Oxbow High School
Recreatin00 the Spirit of the
Little Red School House
Some of us look back with considerable fondness to the dav
of the little red schoolhouse. The nostalgia and romance
surrounding it remind us of the "good old days." The truth,
however, is that very few of these schoolhouses were red --
and many of them + were not particularly good. Teachers were
often poorly trained. In fact, few teachers had achieved an
educational level much past the grade level they taught.
Teaching materials were practically nonexistent and most of
these schools contained only a small number of books and
learning sources.
Yet, many children mastered reading, writing, arithmetic,
and other necessary skills in these schools of the past. The
little red schoolhouse was relatively inexpensive to operate,
nearby, and reasonably effective in teaching basic skills, It
also contained an element that today's schools often lack:
Parents who had children in these schools were deeply in-
volved.
In fact, it was not at all unusual for the entire community to
turn out for a school program honoring a special occasion.
And, certainly, nearly everyone came to the annual "pie" or
"box" supper and the last day of school activities. These
events attracted enthusiastic crowds that overflowed the
little school.
The community attended school activities because they
were often "the only game in town." There were few other
diversions in those days. People were not forced to make a
choice between a school function and some more enticing
social activity.
Today, parents are every bit as interested in their children
as in the days of the little red schoolhouse, perhaps even
more so. Unfortunately, however, other activities often
appear more attractice than school functions. A common
sight today at most sports contests, concerts, plays and other
school activities is parents who drive up to the school, unload
their children, and drive off, only to return to pick them up
when the activity has ended.
Ybt, such action on the part of parents can be more
dangerous than surface observation may indicate. It may
say to their children that they do not consider the school and
its activities very interesting or important. And it takes little
insight to realize that our children tend to take seriously only
those things that we adults consider important. This is
especially true when the adults are parents.
De we really want to return to the day of the little red
schoolhouse? No, not even if we could. We can, however,
recreate the spirit of the little red schoolhouse by engaging in
our children's school activities to the greatest extent
possible. The single major advantage the one-room school
had over today's modern schools was parental involvement,
interest, and support. There was no other magic in that little
school.
Just know that parents are both as welcome and as needed
in the schools today as they were in the little red schoolhouse
of the past. We need your interest. We need your involvement
and so do your children.
INTERESTING FACT
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an inch and a half thick -- too
thick for most bullets to
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