xt74mw28d24w https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt74mw28d24w/data/mets.xml The Kentucky Teachers Association The Kentucky Teachers Association 1955 journals English The Kentucky Teachers Association Kentucky Negro Educational Association Journal African Americans -- Education -- Kentucky -- Periodicals The Kentucky Teachers Association (KTA) Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, November-December 1955 text The complete set of originals are at Kentucky State University Library. The Kentucky Teachers Association (KTA) Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, November-December 1955 1955 1955 2021 true xt74mw28d24w section xt74mw28d24w NOVEMBER—DECEMBER HIGH STREET HIGH SCHOOL Bowling Green. Kentucky ,5 {Buford Z. C, Curry Principal Superintendent “An Equal Educational Opportunity for Every Kentucky Child" KENTUCKY’S OLDEST Life, Health and Accident Insurance Company Over 53 Years of faithful service to policyholders More than $43,000.000.00 paid to policy holders and their beneficiaries since organization. Kentucky Central Life and Accident Insurance Co. Home Office: Anchorage. Kentucky E. H. Speckmcm. R. H. West. President Executive V.P. and Secretary The K.T.A. Journal {75.53“ Nov—ember . Déeémber, '1955 No. Published by the Kentucky Teachers‘ Association Editorial Office at 1925 W. Madison Street Louisville, Kentucky Mrs. Anita W. Robinson, Executive Secretary, Louisville, Managing Editor E. T. Buford, Bowling Green, President of K. T. A. Atwood S. Wilson, Louisville, Associate Editor Robert S. Lawery, Louisville, Assistant Editor and Business Manager Whitney M. Young, Lincoln Ridge, Contributing Editor Mrs. B. L. Douglas, Louiville, Contributing Editor Published Bimonthly during the school year October, December, February and April Membership in the K T. A. (Four Dollars) includes subscription to the Journal PRICE $2.00 PER YEAR OR 50 CENTS PER COPY Rates for Advertising space mailed on request Present Circulation, 2,000 Copies 1955 K. T. A. Membership 1420 CONTENTS THE K. T. A. JOURNAL PAGE ONE K. T. A. Officers for 1955-56 ............................ . 7777777777777777777777777777777777 2 Editorial Comment ___________________________________________________________________ 3 The Future of the K. T. A. Our Membership Campaign A Challenge to the Unbelievers The High Street School of Bowling Green , ___________________________________________ 5 The 1955 Resolution of the K. T. A ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 5 The K. T. A President's Letter ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 7 Education For Life __________________________________________________________________________ 7 With Apologies to None ____________________________________________________________ 8 K. T. A. Kullings ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 10 Flesch Found A Willing Audience _________________________________________________ 11 State Department of Education Communication ______________________________________ 13 TntEgration in Kentucky Schools _____ . 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 14 Report on the N E A. Convention _________________________________________________ 16 The 1955 A T. A. Meeting in Texas _________________________________________________ 17 The 1955 Report of K. T. A. Legislative Committee ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 18 Faith In Leaders and Education _____________________________________________________ 19 K. T. A. Honor Roll ________________________________________________________________ 20 1955-56 OFFICERS President, E. T. Buford, Bowling Green, Ky. lst Vice—President, Mrs. Theda Van Lowe, Lexington, Ky. 2nd Vice—President G. V. Curry, Ienkins, Ky. Secretary—Treasurer, Anita W. Robinson, Louisville, Ky. Assistant Secretary, Robert S. Lowery, Louisville, Ky. Historian, Alice D. Samuels, Frankfort, Ky. Board of Directors E. T. Buford, President, Bowling Green, Ky. I. A. Carroll, Lincoln Ridge, Ky. E. W. Whiteside, Paducah, Ky. C. B. Nucholls, Ashland, Ky. H. C. Mathis, Drakesboro, Ky. Atwood S. Wilson, Louisville, Consultant Departmental And Conference Chairmen Agriculture Teachers, P. I. Manley ___________________________ Frankfort Art Teachers, Mrs. Anna L. Huddleston _______________________ Louisville Business Education, Alfred Eason ____________________________ Frankfort Elementary Teachers, Mrs. M. R. Morris ________________________ Louisville English Teachers, Alice Sam'uels _____________________________ Frankfort Foreign Language Teachers, A. I. Richards ____________________ Frankfort Future Teachers of America, Hoyt Harper _____________________ Frankfort Guidance Workers, Mrs. Lucille R. Madry _____________________ Louisville Home Economics Teachers, Mrs. Ada P. Hodgen ______________ Barvdstown Librarians, Iames O'Rourke __________________________________ Frankfort Music Teachers, R. Lillian Carpenter __________________________ Louisville Physical Education Teachers, W. L. Kean _____________________ Louisville Primary Teachers, Mrs. A. E. Bertam __________________________ Louisville Principals' Conf., Mrs. Agnes Duncan _________________________ Newberg Rural School Teachers, Mrs. E. B. Bennett _____________________ Louisville Science Teachers, James Washington _____________________ Lincoln Ridge Mathematics Teachers, A. 1. Ramsey __________________________ Louisville Teachers of Exceptional Children, Mrs. Katherine Taylor ________ Louisville Vocational Education Teachers, M. W. Taylor __________________ Paducah PRESIDENTS OF THE K.T.A. DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONS First, A. W. Green, Hickman Second, Mr. H. E. Goodloe, Owensboro Third, H. H. Gumm, Franklin Fourth, Mr. I. V. Robinson, Elizabethtown Fifth, L. I. Harper, Louisville Bluegrass, Mrs. Clara W. Taylor, Lexington Sixth, Mrs. Emma I. Oglesby, Covington Upper Cumberland, Mrs. Geneva Coleman,Lynch Eastern, G. V. Curry, Ienkins PLAN TO ATTEND THE 80th CONVENTION of the KENTUCKY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION APRIL 11, 12, 13, 1956 Louisville, Kentucky PAGE TWO THE K. T. A. JOURNAL tle )rt )l‘l [‘0 3n :h Editorial Comment THE FUTURE OF THE KENTUCKY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The Kentucky Teachers Association is making definite plans for its 80th Annual Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, on April ll, 12, 13, 1956‘ This will be a historic gath— ering of the Negro teachers of Kentucky because at that time the question of whether or not we should merge with the Kentucky Education Association will be the main topic of discussion At present we feel there is much need for the organization to safeguard the interest of Negro teachers as integration progresses in the State of Kentucky. There are situa- tions which may need local counsel, and there are problems which involve teachers' plans that rightfully deserve the attention of the Kentucky Teachers Association. The KTA Board of Directors and other officers have pledged their support to the teachers in any sort of an emergency that might arise and will call upon the general association to cooperate with them in any procedures that they might recommend. The Kentucky Teachers Association was organized in 1877, and for 80 years it has been the main agent in sponsoring equal educational opportunities for the Negro youth of Kentucky and in promoting the general welfare of Negro teachers. The KTA spon— sored the opening of the Kentucky State College of Frankfort, Kentucky, cooperated in the establishment of the West Kentucky Vocational Training School and has done all passible to support the program at Lincoln Institute of Kentucky. The KTA Worked for some years to promote equal salaries for Negro and white teachers. The KTA has spon— sored better buildings for Negro children and sought for them the type of equipment and facilities equal to those furnished any other children in Kentucky. The KTA also cooperated with the Kentucky Education Association in seeking legislation that might promote teacher tenure. The KTA also cooperated with the KEA in supporting the recent Minimum Foundation Program in Kentucky that was adopted by the last general assem— bly. We had a Negro member on the policy—making committee of the Minimum Founda— tion Program which we conceived to represent our organization and the Negro institu- tions of Kentucky. Thus the KTA has a historical record that is permeated with educational achieve— ments for the Negro child and the Negro teacher of Kentucky. This should be a suffici- ent cause to have any merger of the KTA and the KEA take place With the understand— ing that the Negro child and the Negro teacher will not be neglected as the process of integration materializes. VJ believe that there should be at least one representative on the Board of Directors of the KEA in case of a merger. We further believe that any talent among the teachers of the KTA should be given due recognition by the KEA in case of a merger of these two state educational organizations. Pursuant to this idea, the KTA directors have suggested to the KEA directors that there be a joint committee from these organizations to discuss any suggestions concern— ing a merger. Ultimately, there is no doubt that there should be one education association in Kentucky with both Negro and white members, and we believe this to be a desirable goal. In working toward this goal, we are doing careful thinking and trying to do every- thing possible to insure a respectable status of the Negro teacher in a combined association. Finally, we want all Negro teachers to be active, participating members of the Kentucky Education Association in the case of a merger and not “fringe" members. THE K. T. A. JOURNAL PAGE THREE OUR MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN We have been informed through the newspapers and through other channels that the Kentucky Education Association is now accepting Negro memberships. The organ- ization reports that its constitution has never confined its membership to white teachers only. However, it was the policy of the KEA officials to forward all Negro membership fees received by it to the Kentucky Teachers Association. This is the first year in which the organization has openly solicited Negro memberships. Since the Kentucky Teachers Association is planning a program for the current year, making a contract for the use of Central High School building, closing contracts ‘or exhibits, preparing the publication of the Journal, getting prizes for the annual spell- ing contest, etc., we most seriously urge each Negro teacher to enroll in the KTA for the school year of 1955-56. One of the main projects of the organization is to be the employment of legal coun- sel to aid Negro teachers who may meet any difficulty as a result of integration Since the program of integration is in the early stage, we feel the necessity of having a budget adequate to handle the many'problems that may arise with its pro— gress. For this year we have set our membership goal to be 1500. This is 100 more than we had in 1955. We are looking forward to your membership! It may be of interest to some to know that some White teachers have joined our organization, and We hope that others will join and lend their support to the efforts of this association. We urge each teacher to pay his $4.00 membership fee to his principal or to mail it directly to the Secretary—Treasurer of the Kentucky Teachers Association The member— ship drive is on. Let us reach the goal of 1500 members! A CHALLENGE TO THE UN BEL‘I'EVERS During August, 1955, Gloria Lockerman, a Negro girl 12 years of age, won $16,000 for her outstanding ability as a speller. This award was made to her on a television program titled "The $64,000 Question". Previously, Gloria had made an outstanding record in the national spelling contest and might well be termed as a champion. Before the final contest, Gloria received a great ovation when she spelled "antidisestablish— mentarianism". Gloria also spelled the words in the sentence "The belligerent astig— matic anthropologist annihilated innumerable Chrysanthemums". There are those who make public their boasts that the Negro is inferior in subjects that require reflective thinking. The example of Gloria Lockerman, George Washington Carver, Ernest I. Wilkins, Ir., famous mathematician, Dr. Charles R. Drew, who discovered blood plasma, and many other Negroes, tend to disprove such a statement or theory. It is true that the Negro child ranks low in many kinds of intelligence and achieve— ment tests but this has been proved over and over again by statistics that the 1.0. and test scores are mainly products of environment rather than characteristics of native ability. It would be so helpful as We proceed into the program of integration if our white teachers would emphasize the achievements of the Negro in various fields of endeavor. 1n Kentucky we might Well refer to the record as a basketball player of Iohn Liveious, a graduate of Central High School of Louisville, who was the high point man and selected as the most valuable player on the team that represented Kentucky in the All-Star game between Kentucky and Indiana basketball teams during 1955. This was the first time in the long series that Kentucky won from lndiana and the victory seems to have been sparked mainly by the participation of two Negro players. We might well refer to the 1955 World Series baseball champions, the Brooklyn Dodgers, who have on their team the best catcher in the National League and an out— standing player, Roy Campanella; Iackie Robinson, famed all—around player and former batting champion of the National League; Don Newcombe, who leads all the pitchers in the National League in the percentage of games won; and Iunior Gilliam and Sandy Amoras, other Negroes who made up the champion Brooklyn Dodgers team of 1955. It would be most helpful if our white friends would mention the achievements of the Negro to the children and thus create in them attitudes of appreciation for a race that has made more progress in 80 years than any other race that has ever dwelled upon the earth, according to historical records. Let us challenge the "unbelievers"! PAeE‘FouR' TH'E' K. T. A. JOURNAL tdl [n— :rs tip ch int :ts 719 of In to at (15“) 1- N | 34%‘(00 (DD—NF DDCDLLQT’Q *fld—IiD \u 1—0-5” THE HIGH STREET SGHURL 0F BflWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY On the outside cover of this issue of the KTA Iournal there is a photograph of a new high school which is at present serv- ing the Negro students of Bowling Green, The school building was dedicated dur- ing March of 1955, and a tour of its interior reveals equipment of the finest type in this modern, new and well constructed building. The building has administrative suites, a gymnasium—auditorium, shower rooms, an up—to-date cafeteria, industrial arts shops, home economics rooms, and class— rooms to accommodate pupils from one through twelve. The building is of modern design and the furniture has been care— fully selected to meet the age groups and interest of the pupils at various educa- tional levels. They entered the new plant approxim- ater on the 72nd anniversary of Old State Street School. State Street School was or— ganized Tanuary 29, 1883, under Professor W. B. Wiley as superintendent, and W. B. Ferguson, principal. The succeeding superintendents have been Mr. Taylor, Mr. T. C. Cherry, and the present superintendent, Dr. L, C. Curry. The other principals have been Messrs. C, C. Parker, Samuel Austin, C. T. Cooke, E. E. Reed, and the present principal, Dr. E. T. Buford, who has served since Octo- ber 6, 1924. Superintendent Curry has been the administrative head of the city system since 1937. The principal of this modern and up- to—date school is now the president of the Kentucky Teachers Association. THE 1955 RESRLUTIUNS OF THE KENTUBKY TEACHERS ASSURIATIU‘N Introduction The Kentucky Teachers Asociation is very much interested in the complex prob— lems that now face the state of Kentucky, especially as it affects education. The problems of raising enough money to make the minimum foundation program Morkable, the inadequate teacher retire— ment system, and the re—organization of the educational program to comply with the Supreme Court decision of May 17, are only a few of the complex problems the citizens of Kentucky must face in the very near future. We, your Committee on Resolutions, believe that sincere efforts should be made by the Kentucky Teachers Associa— tion to lead in establishing understanding, and better human relationship so essential in laying the foundation for solving these complex problems that now confront Ken- tuckians. For that reason the following recom— mendations are submitted: 1. That the K.T.A. support and exert every effort that is within the power of the organization to secure, in 1956, THE K. T. A. JOURNAL legislation to the amount needed to adequately finance the Minimum Foundation Program. 2. To lend its support and exert every effort to secure, in 1956, legislative appropriation to place into effect by July 1, 1956, the Teacher Retirement Law as amended in 1954, 3. To urge necessary appropriation to meet the needs of the State's institu- tions of higher education and voca- tional schools, especially Kentucky State College, West Kentucky Voca— tional School, and Lincoln Institute. 4. That the laws now dealing with segregation in public education be officially abolished during the next session of the Kentucky legislature. 5. That in reorganizing the educational system to meet the mandates of the Supreme Court the following prin- ciples be used as basic: A. That each community begin a study of the problem of integra- tion as it effects that locality. B. That all groups of the locality be represented in the study, and that PAGE FIVE the discussions be open and frank. C. That the principles of democracy be kept in mind in order that some of the embarrassing prob— lems that now confront this coun— try as a world leader will not be further aggravated. D. That in the election of teachers, their quailfications, experience, and meritorious service be con— sidered the guiding principles. E. That the welfare of every boy and girl be considered in the light of a greater America and as better world citizens. F. That teachers already employed, will have priority over any new teachers, if they are qualified by experience and training to fill the positions efficiently. .In order that teachers may receive proper guidance, the K.T.A. recom— mends that the Board of Directors make a study of the wisdom of seek— ing Social Security for Teachers. . That the Kentucky Teachers Associa- tion be represented on the State Con— ference that will bring the education- al needs of Kentucky to the attention of the White House Conference in Washington, D. C. .Teacher Certification — The K.T.A. recommends that the following be considered for the improvement of instruction: A. That not less than a four—year pro- gram in college accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and that the program of preparation should include an adequate general or liberal arts education and profes— sional education. The professional education program should in— corporate carefully planned lab- oratory including supervised student teaching. B. That State financial policies should encourage the employment of fully certified teachers. experiences, PAGE SIX 9 10. ._i ,._i 12 .The K.T.A. recommends that each local community develop inter-racial leadership that will provide whole- some discussions of the problem of integration. By so doing local Boards of Education could be guided by such deliberations in formulating policies for the best interest of all concerned. That the Research Committee be authorized to keep in touch with all bills pertaining to federal aid to education in order that guidance be given to Members of the K.T.A. . Since the Kentucky Negro Education Association changed its official name to Kentucky Teachers' Association Incorporated, be it re- solved that any Teacher, Supervisor, or Superintendent in Kentucky Schools may become an active mem- ber of this association by paying the annual dues. This association is opened to all regardless of race, color or creed. Also the K.T.A. joins with the NAACP in supporting amendments that would wipe out any segregation that may be included in the bills. .Finally, the K.T.A. tenders its deep appreciation to President A. R. Las- ley, Mrs. Anita W. Robinson, and Consultant A. S. Wilson for the very efficient program planned and brought to a successful conclusion. recently Respectfully submitted, H. E. Goodloe, Chairman IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Lucy Harth-Smith Lexington, Kentucky Prin., B. T. Washington School Past-President of K. T. A. Leader in Negro History THE K. T. A. JOURNAL Ill wuv >4th ‘ THE KTA PRESIDENT’S LETTER October, 1955 Dear Co—Workers, I should like, first of all, to express my sincerest gratitude to each of you for the confidence which you have imposed in me by electing me as your president. 1 shall try and do my best to prove worthy at your confidence. No one can deny that We are entering and even now have launched out into the most critical period in the history of education for the youth of Kentucky and the nation. What we do now will deter— n=ine the future course of education for generations to come. It is essential that all forces work together for the greatest good to all pupils, teachers, administrators, par- ents and citizens obtainable within the framework of democracy It is our studied opinion that the chal- lenge is clearly presented: Do we desire fzrst class citizenship status for all peoples and are we willing to work to that end? Therefore, we are urging everyone who is Connected with or interested in the attain- i.‘.ent of full educational benefits to all students to join forces with all others who are working toward this common end. This we feel can best be achieved for the present at least, by your enrolling in the KTA 100%. It shall be our purpose to utilize all sources and personnel who have been so valuable in making the previous adminis— t;ations of our education association the potent factor which it has been in the field of education in our state and nation. Let us resolve to relinquish none of the ad- vantages or services which we have hither-to enjoyed but, by sane, positive leadership, enhance the status of adminis- t:ators, teachers and students in all fields 0? activity. We consider it very fortunate to have an efficient staff of officers, and directors and consultant with which to work. We shall rely greatly upon their judgment (ind long years of experience to guide the destiny of our KTA through this moment- ous year. Yours for Education, E. T. Buford, President Eli—ti CWT [MT 0 H L I F E (By Whitney M. Young) ”Give the world the best that you have And the best will come back to you." Many of us today are more concerned about the frills of education than we are about the solid matter. Some have the ic'ea that a large school with a large en— rollment, or even a greatly diversified cur— riculum, spells good education Not even highly trained teachers make a good school. More and more, we are coming to see that much of what has been consid- ered education is really nothing but a waste of time and energy. What is needed today more than any- thing else are schools which believe in a comprehensive type of training. A school with many exploratory courses in the practical arts; a school where young people will find an opportunity to explore THE K. T. A. JOURNAL their natural aptitudes and capabilities. Less than 20% of our high school gradu- ates will ever complete college. No mat- ter how ambitious to do so they may be they are lacking in finance and basic training now being demanded by first rate colleges. The great need at this time is for young people who have taken specialized courses. The temptation to try to build one's prestige on the fact that you may have had so many years of higher mathe— matics or a foreign language or a smat- tering of science, has practically wrecked the whole system. Many young people are lured into educational blind alleys from which they never escape. They go through life groping in the dark but never finding the peace or the necessary fin- ance to give their family security. (Continued at bottom of Page Eight) PAGE SEVEN Withtpologies To None When I am introduced as a teacher, I cm usually asked What I teach. When I say "First Grade", I generally hear a very flat “Oh.” I have never been certain whether it is an expression of pity, sympathy, disgust, or perhaps disinterest. Always I wish I had the time to explain to them like this: Yes, I teach the first grade. Where else would a handsome and very young man put his arms around me and ask, “Do you know that I love you?" Where else could I tie so many hair ribbons and belts and daily get to see a style show of pretty dresses and shirts? Vt’here else could I wear the same dress day after day and be told each time that it is pretty? Where else could I walk up and down aisles and have warm little hands touch me? Where else could I have the privilege of wiggling loose teeth and receive the promise that I may pull them when they are loose enough? Where else could I eat a soiled piece of candy from a grimy little hand and not become ill? (I have to eat it because he watches to see that I do.) Where else would the future look as bright as it does amid an energetic group to Whom not-hing is impossible? Where else could I guide the first letter formations of chubby little hands that may some day write a book or an import— ant document? Where else could I forget my own aches and pains because so many cut fingers, scratched knees, bumped heads broken hearts that need care? Where else could I forget taxes and even the “state of the Nation” Stevie isn't grasping reading as he should and other methods must be tried? Where else could I stay so young as with a group whose attention span is so short that I must always keep a "Bag of Tricks" up my sleeve? Where else could I feel so close to my Maker as I do each year When because of something I have done, little children learn to read? Yes, I do teach first grade, Mr. and Mrs. America, And I love it! and because Iosephine Lemmons, Primary Teacher, Shelby County, Ind. (Continued from Page Seven) There are many things which Negro youth may study today that would guar— antee them a future. I am thinking of such opportunities as starting a small business, therefore getting a mastery of small busi— ness economics. There is need for first class beauty shops, barber shops, restaur- ants, car—washing centers, auto mechanics, radio repairmen, television repairmen, trained dairymen, trained farm super- visors, plumbers, electricians, nurses, apartment managers, dressmakers, ca- teresses, small store operators, filling sta- tion attendants, carpenters and many other types of employment which the 70% of our high school pupils could easily master and make a decent independent PAGE EIGHT living. We must free ourselves from the folly of attending school just to be attending school. The schools must be changed from play centers to work centers. We have too long gambled with the future of our young people. Parents, teachers and friends of education must be vitally interested in the education of the masses. Only by having a common front can we successfully meet the standards which are necessary for giving our young people a sound educa— tion. “He who always does his best, his best will better grow, But he who always shirks his work, he lets the better go." THE K. T. A. JOURNAL as oup ‘tter :hat ort— hes srs, Ind Ind Ase uld THE K. T. A. JOURNAL PAGE NINE K. T. A. Kullings Mrs. M. B. Crawford, a teacher at Cen- tral High School of Louisville, Kentucky, was a guest faculty member at the Uni— versity of Louisville during the summer of 1955. She conducted a workshop featuring the contributions of the Negro to American culture Joseph K. Hurd, Ir., of Pueblo, Colorado, was elected as president of the Boys' Senate at the American Legion's 10th Annual Boys' Nation in Washington, DC, during the summer of 1955. Hurd is the first Negro boy to be so highly honored. This youth received special congratula- tions from Senator Gordon Allot of Denver, Colorado. Iohn Liveious, a graduate of Central High School, was a player on the Ken— tucky team during the All-Star game be— tween Kentucky and Indiana during lune 0t 1955. Liveious was the high point man 0: the game, scoring a total of 26 points. He chosen most valuable player when Kentucky defeated Indiana in Louis— ville at the 2nd All—Star High School game of the series. WNGS Dr. Ray Bixler, a professor at the Uni— versity of Louisville, is the white member of our KTA. first Iulius Price, a graduate of the Central High School of Louisville, was nominated by Senator Earle Clements as a candidate for the West Point Military Academy. This appointment was the culmination of the efforts of Professor C. L. Timberlake, Presi- dent of West Kentucky Vocational School of Paducah, Kentucky. The repairing and refurnishing of Art- elia Anderson Hall (Boys' Dormitory) are fast nearing completion at W.K.V.T.S. Most of the instructors attended summer school at the University of Louisville. Miss afiended the World Convention of the Disciples of Christ in Toronto, Canada, PAGE TEN Osceola A. Dawson, Registrar, The West Kentucky Vocational School opened its 18th term with an increased enrollment. Added to the staff are new teachers: Mrs. Ruth McDaniel, ington; Freda Troutman, Ersena Harris, Gary, Indiana; M, Miller, North Carolina. four Lex— Mrs Louisville; Mrs. and Mr, T. Lincoln Institute is now entering upon its 43rd year of operation. The enrollment to date is 560. Several new teachers wer: added to the staff: Mr. William Taylor, Social Science; Miss Ida E. Storr, Com— merce; Miss Katherine M. Bennett, Music; and Mr. Walter Gilliard, Physical Educa— tion. We are highly pleased over the fact that so many young people are partic- ularly interested in the vocational phase of our work. The nursing class is the larg— est in its history. Basic engineering and agriculture are breaking all records. New assistant principals in the city of Louisville are Mr, Austin Edwards at the DuValle Junior High School and Mr. Wiley Daniel at the Iackson Iunior High School. Kentucky State College's enrollment of 480 students this year is 10 per cent over last year's, college officials said. The students include two from Africa and one Six white students are at— Negro college's evening from Japan. tending the classes. Mesdames Anita W. Robinson and Lena Warders, two Louisville teachers, were guest instructors in education in Texas Southern University at Houston, Texas, during the summer term of 1955. Atwood S. Wilson, principal of Central High School and Mr. Robert Lawery, dean of Central High School, and Mrs. Eunice S. Wilson, mathematics teacher of Madi— son Iunior High School in Louisville, did graduate work beyond the Master's de- gree at the University of Colorado during the summer of 1955. (Continued at the bottom of Page Eleven) THE K. T. A. JOURNAL FLESBH FflUNI] A WILLING AUDIENCE (By Roy H. Bixler*) Now that the furor has subsided, it might be well for educators to seek an ex- planation for the wide spread and en- thusiastic response to WHY JOHNNY CAN'T READ. Why did such an obvious hoax -—— with its distortions, half-truths and untruths receive such acclaim? Normally such a response occurs when people are disturbed about an issue but have been unable to formulate an ade- quate solution to the problems involved At such times they tend to gasp at straws. The response to Senator McCarthy's gyra- tions is illustrative In all likelihood, dis— satisfaction with out schools was respon- sible for the reaction to Flesch's book in much the same way as the fear of Com- munism provided McCarthy with a fertile field of activity. Although there are many reasons, some quite fantastic, why the public is dissatis— fied with our schools, the most persistent complaint is the vague charge that the criminal is "progressive" education. This accusation