xt7tht2gbn5n https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7tht2gbn5n/data/mets.xml Kentucky Negro Education Association Kentucky Kentucky Negro Education Association 1952 The most complete set of originals are at Kentucky State University Library. Call Number 370.62 K4198k journals English Kentucky Negro Educational Association: Louisville, Kentucky Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Kentucky Negro Educational Association Journal African Americans -- Education -- Kentucky -- Periodicals The Kentucky Negro Educational Association (K.N.E.A.) Journal v.23 n.1, March, 1952 text The Kentucky Negro Educational Association (K.N.E.A.) Journal v.23 n.1, March, 1952 1952 1952 2020 true xt7tht2gbn5n section xt7tht2gbn5n KENTUCKY STATE COLLEGE Frankfort, Kentucky Established 1886 CO-EDUCATIONAL CLASS "A" RATING Agriculture — Biology — Business Administration Chemistry — Commercial Teacher Education ~ Education English—French and Spanish Literature History and Government—Home Economics Industrial Arts —— Mathematics .E Music Physical and Health Education PreProfessional Courses Sociology and Economics Correspondence Courses A Complete Life on One Campus Modern, Well—equipped Housing ~ Athletics - Debating Student Infirmary — Student Government —~ Dramatics Aesthetic and Social Dancing ‘ Fraternities Sororities — Clubs — Movies — Theatre SUMMER SESSION ~ JUNE 9 - AUGUST 8 A DISTINC'I'IVE COLLEGE IN FACULTY. CURRICULUM. AND EDUCATIONAL POLICIES For Information] Write the Dean LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF KENTUCKY A-CLASS HIGH SCHOOL—COLLEGE PREPARATOBY VOCATIONAL COURSES 1. Engineering 4. Agriculture 2. Home Economics 5. 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MASON 909 Maypole Ave" Norlolk, Virginia LOUISVILLE'S MUSIC CENTER 10 Years 01 Service to The Teachers oi Kenlucky PIANOS Kimball Kranlch and Bach MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Fennel - Mueller Reeds F. A. Reynolds Vincenl Bach Brass William P. Ludwig Drums and Tym 422 Wes! Liberty WAbash 8751 Louisville, Kentucky Miss Robbie Gentry I030 Fillaenlh Avenue, South Nashville. Tennessee Presents Class Iewelry Senior Announcements Diplomas Club Pins Medals Trophies WRIGHT 82 STREET, [110. Chicago, Illinois "fine lewelry Since 1903" Write for Appointment TYPEWRITERS Royal Underwood Remington L. C. Smith Portables Standards NEW a USED TERMS LEACH BUSINESS MACHINES CO. 105 5. Second SI. AMhersl 1151 Louisville, Ky. m K N E A. JOURNAL offirial publication 0f the KENTUCKY NEGRO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION VOL. XXIII March 1952, N0. 1 Published by the Kentucky Negro Education Association EDITORIAL OFFICE: 1740 West Dumesnil Street, Louisville 10, Kentucky EDITOR: W. L SPEARMAN, Executive Seaman, Louisville PRESIDENT K. N. E. A.: D. L. DOWEIW, 5L, Shelbyville ASSOCIATE EDITORS: E. K Glass, Hopkinsville; V E. Miller, Louisville; L. J. Twyman, Glas- gow; W. M. Woods, Harlan; W. O. Whyte, Maysville . CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: R. Br Atwood, Frankfort; E. T. Buford, Bowling Green; H. E. Goodloe, Owensboro; Mary E Guy, Horse Cave; N. I. Passmore, Lexington; \W H. Perry, 111, Louisville; Mrs. Lucy H. Smith, Lexington; C. L. Timberlalte, Pnducah; A. S. Wilson, Louisville; W. M. Young, Lincoln Ridge PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR OR 25 CENTS PER COPY Membership in the K. N. E. A. includes subscription to the JOURNAL Rates of advertising mailed on request Table of Contents Editorial Comments Covet Picture "The President's Letter, R. L. Bowery, Sn... "Guidance in Negro High Schools of Kentucky, Haw)! Er Field F. B. Simpson. Elkton, To Head TDTA for 1952-54 "Our School Newspaper,” Leslie Shively Smith ..... "Vocational Teachers and Public Relations,” Vernlm E. Miller ...... A. R. Lasley Presented for KNEA Presidency . Dr, Givens, NEA Head, Retires—Associate Secretary Named to Top Post. Book Nook Pennyrile District YeTeen Clubs Meet at Western High K.N.E.A. Kullings Editorial Gomment THE ALL-STATE CHORUS We note with regret the passing of the All-State Chorus. We are proud of the part that the K.N.E.A. had in building it up to its present stature. However, even the best of children will run away from home. We do feel that we need the support of all the teachers in Ken- tucky. We feel that education as a whole is being damaged when one group leaves the fold. It seems unnecessary to have two groups doing the same thing at the same time. Such duplication of efforts should and must be com- bined to develop one strong teacher-controlled organization. We the parents will wait for our children to return to the fold. 76TH KrNJiA. MEETING Great plans are in the making for the 76th meeting to be held in Louisville on April 16, I7, 18. The reception given to the work shop plan last year was so great that we are again using it as the basis for our meeting The meeting will be centered around the theme "Moral and Spiritual Values in Educa- tion." This has long been a neglecred phase of our educational program. Last year the workshops were so successful because of the contributions made by each participant. If the idea is to have continued success, you must again come with interest and a willingness to make your contributions. ELECTION YEAR This is Election Year againt Only through the vote of each member can we continue to secure intelligent leadership for our organiza- tron. Decide early [D make your vote count. For- ger petty politics and personalities. Help to put the best we have in positions where they are most needed. Use your vote intelligently. COVER PICTURE This issue's cover carries a picture of new Western School, Owensboro, Kentucky, The school, built at a cost of approximately $200,000, twelve classrooms, administrative oflices, health room, teacher’s lounge, cafeteria, Science department, a library, and facilities for the teaching of business education and home economics, In addition there has been etecred a trades building in which agriculture and industrial arts are taught 4 President’s Message To the Oflicers and Members of the Kentucky Negro Education Association Ladies and Gentlemen: Permit me to thank each and every one of you for the unstinted support given for the successful ending of the 75th Anniversary and Diamond Jubilee Celebration April 11-13, 1951. The privilege and honor of representing you at the 89th Session of the N.EA., in San Fran- cisco, California, July 1-6; at the NEA. Head- quarters in Washington, D C, July 2728; and the American Teachers' Association at Hamp- ton Institute, Va, July 29, 30 and 51 was great- Iy enjoyed by me. From each of these meetings, information and inspiration were received that has enabled me to be of greater service to the teaching pro- fession. This Fall was used attending the District Teachets'yAssociations, either in person or by proxy. The reception given by all Associations of the plans for 1951-52 were gratifying. En- dorsements were given the Centennial Action Program of the N.E.A., the requested budgets of Kentucky State College, Lincoln Institute and West Kentucky Vocational Training School, and endorsement of "Integration In," which in- cludes pupils and teachers, rather than "Integra- tion Out," that only takes the pupils and one or two teachers. Unified dues—Local, State and National— were also endorsed. A quesrionnaire was sent the candidates for Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction on seven important educa- tional questions. Your continued support to the K.N.E.A, is urgently needed. The representatives of the fifteen southern states attending the meeting in Washington, D. C. were assured that each association would receive between $250.00 and $300.00 to assist with publishing the official organ of each asso- ciation. We are hopeful that the retired teachers of the K.N.E.A. will become active, since an amendment to the constitution at the 1951 session made this possible, We have kept a watchful eye on the happen ings of the General Assembly of 1952, and have registered protesr againSt measures we felt not beneficial to us as a group. If there were any changes in the official families of the District Teachers’ Associations, we first want to thank the out going officers of Comma! an Page 16 “Guidance in Negro lligli Schools of Kentucky” Guidance should become a viral and living part of the curriculum in our schools. Pupils and their maximum growth as well adjusted in- dividuals and members of groups are our chief concern. It is agreed that a well organized pro» gram of guidance is that part of the curriculum which is concerned with helping pupils attain that maximum degree of adjustment as in- dividuals and as members of groups. It was with this point of view that the study which constitutes the basis of this report was made. It sought an answer to the question: What is the status of guidance in Negro high schools of Kentucky? In order to answer this quesrion more adequately, it was proposed to show: 1. The extent and nature of the guidance programs in the Negro high schools of Ken- rocky, 2. Those guidance practices that exist in schools that have no organized programs of guidance. Guidance check lists were prepared and sent to each principal of the 60 Negro high schools on the roster for the school year of 1949-50, THE FINDINGS This article reports, in part, the findings on the problem proposed above. The survey was based on reports from 37 of the 60 Negro high schools of Kentucky. The returns appeared to be a representative sampling of the Negro high schools since the replies concerned schools widi enrollments ranging from ten to 1360 pupils. Further, the replies from the 37 responding schools concerned 8,341 of the 11,999 Negro pupils, or roughly 75 per cent of the Negro high school population in Kentucky. In general, it was found that elements of guidance were carried out by all Negro high schools but in an unorganized manner. It also pointed out that guidance was most often the responsibility of the classroom teacher where no definite outline of procedure was followed, the method used being left to the discretion of the teacher. Weaknesses of guidance practices in the school were noted in the areas of curriculum revision, pupil information, training of teachers for guidance, scheduled time and the area for counseling, diagnosis and treatment of atypical children, the use of community survey for pupil needs and follow-up studies of former pupils. Curriculum revision—Continuous revision of the curriculum to meet the needs and in- terests of the pupils is a conducive element for guidance in a high school. Yet, it was found that 25 of the 37 high schools maintain the college preparatory curriculum. Only 38 per cent have shown concern for the general, en- riched subject«matter, or the social living type curricula. The small percentage of our gradu- ates who enter college is evidence of the fact that college preparatory curriculum is least funCtional to the needs and interest of our pupils. Authorities in the field have pointed out that the secondary school curriculum has acquired an unfortunate rigidity, an undesirable complexity, is wide separation between the difletent subjects, and a lack of reality in terms of the needs, interests and abilities of the pupils. Pupil information—An examination of the records most often kept by our high schools revealed that the majority of high schools con- fine the data to attendance, scholastic progress, health, and names and occupations of parents. While these data are considered routine and essential in carrying out the policies of admin- istration, they are inadequate as pupil informa- tion for guidance purposes Few data were recorded pertaining to the total social growth of the pupil which includes his behavior, in- terests, activities, family background, and out- of-school experiences. The economic and cul- tural background of pupils infects their at- titude among their associates and it also in- fluences their plan for continued education and training Ambrose Caliver (1:99) reports that more Negro boys and girls leave school before finishing because of low family income than for any other reason. The success of pupil adjustment in many situations may be traced to his interests, likes and dislikes; thus, interest patterns of pupils are helpful to the teacher or counselor in citing to the pupil the most valu- able and helpful experiences, The anecdotal journal can provide a cumulative body of evi- dence relating to pupils' activities, behavior and out-of-school experiences. The study revealed that anecdotes pertaining to school situations were most frequently used while out-of-school situations were less frequently recorded This limited use of anecdotes is not in accord with the recommendation of writers in this field. In fact, they have agreed that sources of anecdotes should go beyond the schoolroom and the school; that any significant behavior, wherever it may be observed, may well be recorded. Counselor qualifications—In the selection of secondary school counselors, care should 5 be given to their training and qualification to insure an efficient service Sources of guidance literature outline the qualifications of counsel- ors as having (I) at least ten years teaching experience; (2) a knowledge of mental test- ing; (3) extended training in psychology; (4) training in gathering and analyzing data; (5) training in occupational, vocational, and educational opportunities; (6) desirable per- sonality traits. Puls (4:45) discovered in Louisiana that almost every faculty had a person with personal qualifications, basic training, and experience sufficient to assume guidance duties in their schools Teaching experience rep resented the counselor qualification most often met by teachers of Kentucky high schools. in less than so per cent of the schools were persons with extended training in psychology, in gathering and analyzing data and training in vocational and educational opportunities Since guidance in our schools is a responsibility of the classroom teacher and since only a few teachers have training in the field of guidance, it is seen that the lack of training of teachers presents a serious problem Hines and Manly (2:113) report that two-thirds of the schools have all teacher-participation guidance pro- grams; however, two thirds of all teachers have had no guidance training, which they termed a critical guidance situation among Negro high schools of the southeastern area of the United States. Time for counseling—To carry on a guid- ance program effectively, time must be given for counseling with pupils, conferring with teachers and parents, and for compiling pupil information. Puls (4:45) found drat in small- er schools, one period per day was sufficient for guidance with more time being allotted as the program expands. This study revealed that only fourteen or 38 per cent of the schools surveyed allow time for counseling with pupils Time for conferring with teachers and parents and for compiling pupil information was re- ported by only twelve or 32 per cent of the schools Counseling area—It was found that coun- seling with pupils was most often carried out in the principal's office along with other ad- ministrative duties. In only four or eleven per cent of the schools was there found counseling offices for counselors. The most desirable area for counseling is one where privacy exists and yet without the emptiness which may be found in the clusrooms, Walquist (6:24) points out that there should be a waiting room for students with magazines and comfortable seating, and that counseling should take place in an office 6 adjacent to the record vaultr A comparison of the counseling areas of our schools with those recommended by authorities indicates that counseling does not proceed under the most conducive situations Atypical children—By virtue of his close contact with pupils daily, the teacher is an important person in carrying out the guidance program, Strang (5:18) says that there is no one in the school who has so good an oppor- tunity as the teacher to learn the individual pupils, to observe them and to adjust the school situation to their needs. In the survey, the teachers were considered in the role of (1) gathering pupil information; (2) assisting with the testing program; (3) doing remedial teach- ing; (4) making socifl adjustment; (5) vary- ing their teaching methods to fit the learning situation, Data compiled in this phase of the guidance work indicated that teachers were doing a commendable job as revealed by the consistent high frequency of response to the following characteristics: Home visitation Keeping attendance records Talks with patens Administering tests Discovering trons und weak Inns of pupils Giving indi ual help to pupils Diagnosing difficulty of low pupils Assisting pupils with personal and social problems 9. Encouraging pupil pnrtiriprtiun in elrssmrn procedures 10. Making educational and vocational ap- proaches to subject matter it. Planning democratically 12. Planning interesting projects Weaknesses persrsted in the characteristics of the following: Using anecdotal records and pupil auto- biographies Making use studies Evaluating tests in terms of the course objectives Determining the level and aptitude of (nin- ing of pupils (or various courses Surveying records run low nnd exceptional children 6. Referring unusual cases to specialists esaweww~ wee-:4 Community maley— The guidance pro- gram in its maximum efl’ect reaches beyond the limits of the school. Rapidly shifting social and occupational changes are a challenge to the school's attempt to adjust pupils to life Changes such as these suggest a variety of explorations in actual life experiences In the preparation of the school to meet the needs of pupils, wide use of community resources should be utilized. Weakness seemed to prevail in the use of the community survey for guidance practices in the high schools The study showed that 0(- cupational opportunities and the availability of community agencies were surveyed by fewer than 50 per cent of the responding schools. Placement and follow-up studies — A study of characteristics of placement showed that the schools reported a favorable program of articulation from schoolrto-school and class- to—class, and planning educational futures with pupils. However, only a limited number oi the reporting schools surveyed former pupils with regard to such items as additional training, present family and economic status, work ex- periences, recreational and social life, health, personal desires and opinions, and religion. Each of the characteristics mentioned above showed a low frequency in response. Jager ( 3:471) states that follow-up studies of former pupils are means of continued appraisal and evaluation of pupil adjustment; they are means of furnishing data for continuous curriculum development. CMdrm'am—On the basis of the informa- tion obtained and of the findings of this study of guidance it may be asserted that the mosr overall weakness of guidance in the high schools is the absence of trained personnel designated to co-ordinate the existing guidance practices of the schools. These data further imply that administrators concerned should institute a definite program of guidance in charge of qualified persons and to include ap- plicable trends for: l. The study of individual needs, interests and aptitudes leading toward curriculum re- vision. 2. Student counseling with approved pro- cedures. 3. Surveying occupational and employment trends of Negroes in the community, state, and nation. 4. The evaluation and appraisal of former pupil adjustment through follow—up studies, 1. Caliver, Ambrose. "Vocational Education and cuidnnoe of Negroes." Office of edutrrion, Bulletin No. 33,1937. U. S. Oiice of Educa- tion, Washington, D. C., 1957. 2, Hines, J. 5. and Manly, A. E. "Guidance in Negro Secondary Schools in the Southeastern Region." Jamaal of Negro Education, 17 Spring, 1948). 3. Jager, Harry A. "Guidance Program Broadens It: Ease." Occupations, 27 (April, 1949). A. Puls, a. a. "Louisiana's Guidance Program." School Exscariw, 64 (April, 1945). 5. Strong, Ruth. "Guiding the Guidance Program in Our Smaller Schools." The Nation? Srlaoalr, 17 (Jan, 1936). 6. Walquist, G. L. "Your Guidance oats." The Scboal Executive, 62 (July, 1950). F. B. Simpson, Elkioll, ill lleall 'l‘li'l‘A for 1952-54 F. B. Simpson, principal, Todd County Training School at Elkton, was elected to serve as president of the Third District Teachers As- sociation for the next two years. The TDTA held its annual session at Glasgow on October 26. Retiring officers included 1.. J. Twyn-lan, Glasgow, president; Mrs. Iola P. Morrow, Elit- ton, recording secretary; Mrs. Hattie Gonzales, Russellville, financial secretary; and Mrs. Blanche G. Elliott, Drakesboro, treasurer. Mrs. Vadie E. Denning, Warren County, head of the primary-elementary department of the TDTA, presented M.ts. Eloise W. Mathis of Drakesboro and Mrs. Mary E. Martin, Todd County, who discussed "Correlating the Social Studies," They emphasized the fact that social studies should acquaint the pupil with present day living. One of the highlights of the meeting was an address by Mrs. Estelle E. Lasley, Barren County, who told of her experiences as a teacher in Japan. Memorial services were conducred by the Rev. E. T. Buford and Mrs. Henrietta Anderson was in charge of the story-telling contest. Prize winners were Cherilie Freeling, Lincoln School, Franklin, first; Annette Todd, Knob City School, Russellville, second; and Frances C. Dickerson, Community School, Drakesboro. third. Visitors attending the session were Robert L. Dowery of Shelbyville and J. Bryant Cooper of Louisville, who gave reports of the National Educational Association, which met in San Francisco. William L. Spearman, Louisville, Mrs. Brodie, supervisor of the Logan County Schools, and Miss Osceola A. Dawson, registrar of the West Kentucky Vocational Training School of Paducah were also present and each brought greetings to the organization. Other officers eleCted to serve for the next two years are Hughland H. Gumm, Franklin, vice-president; Mrs. Hattie L. Gonzales, Russell- ville, secretary; and Mrs. C. A. Hutchinson, Bowling Green, treasurer. Members of the board of direcrors are the president, secretary, Mrs Blanche G. Elliott, Drakesboro; L. J. Twy- rnan, Glasgow, and Miss ChriStine Barlow, Bowling Green. The 1952 session will convene at the Todd County Training School, Elkton, Friday, No- vember 7. Mrs. Leslie Shively Smith, Drakes- boro, was appointed reporter of the meeting. “0ur School Newspaper” LESLIE SHIVELY SMITH The Students of the Drakesboro Commun- ity High Sdiool, Drakesboro, Kentucky, are justly proud of their newspaper—The DCHS NEWS. This publication is of the stencil- duplicated type and is issued monthly while school is in session. The first issue appeared in March, 1946. It was the outgrowth of a project sponsored by the Current Events Club, an extra-curricular activity at Drakesboro Community High School. One of the objectives of this organ- ization was the publication of school news in the papers which were most widely read in this area. The students were fascinated by the expectation of seeing their names in print and were enthusiastic as they gathered and submit- ted news to the local papers. This question was brought up in a business meeting of the club, “Why can’t we have a paper and publish our own news?" At this time there were no facilities for this kind of work, but interest was so great that two of the best penmen prepared to write the copies in long hand! The first issue consisted of only three pages, each of which was printed on one side. Since that time THE DCHS NEWS has grown and it now consists of eight pages, written on both sides of legal-size paper. The two outer pages —the cover pages—are gold and the other two are white. It is printed in green ink, thus carry- ing out the school colors of green and gold. During the six years of its publication, THE DCHS NEWS staff and supervising editor have learned about newspaper publishing from experience. The adviser had had no par- ticular training in journalism aside from a keen interest in the subject. A number of good books were purchased and studied, other student newspapers which were received on an exchange basis were examined, and membership was taken in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. However, suggestions found in textbooks about school publications cannot fit the situa- tion found in any particular school, The ad- viser has to adjust the material to meet prob- lems peculiar to her school. A small room adjacent to the administrative oflice of the school was set aside for the use of the news staff. Shelves and cabinets were built for the storage of supplies and equip- ment and desk space provided for workers on the editorial staff. 8 'pment purchased in connection with the duplicating of the newspaper included a rub-neo- graph, illuminated drawing board, lettering guides, styli, screen~plates (shading devices), several well-constructed rulers, scimrs, staples, stapler, sets of illustrations, and a paper cutter. Other necessary supplies are mimeograph ink, regular stencil sheets, special newspaper stencils, correction fluid, low quality paper for mis- cellaneous uses, and best quality mimeograph paper for duplicating. Of course, one or more good typewriters is a must in the publication of the mimeographed newspaper. Manufacturers of mimeograph and duplicator supplies advertise a number of helps for those who use their products, Suggestions are made for more efficient stencil duplicating and bulle- tins containing seasonal illustrations are sent periodically to customers. A set of illustra- tions which can be cemented to the stencil sheet and removed for future use is a new creation. The staff is divided into three groups; the editorial stafl, the reportarirl staff, and the circulation department. The reporters gather the news and submit it to the editors. Mem- bers of the circulation department are respon- sible for the sale of subscriptions as well as for the distribution of the papers. The Current Events Club meets twice each month during Extra-Curricular—Activity Period. At the first meeting assignments are made by the adviser and deadlines set for the various types of news. These articles are edited1 the pages of the paper balanced and planned, and the dummy made up, Later the stencils are typed, the illusrrations put on, and the mimeo- graph operators begin their work. The printed sheets are proofed, the pages assembled and stapled together, and THE DCHS NEWS is ready for distribution. More than 100 copies of each issue are mailed to out-of-county subscribers. These are wrapped, addressed, and stamped for mailing. Soon after the beginning of each school year a lively subscription campaign is launched by members of the Circulation Department. A survey is made of each of the eleven communi- ties which are served by our consolidated school Agents are assigned to secrions of their home communities. They contact every family along their route using tactful sales talks The agents are responsible for the delivery of papers to all subscribers whom they have contacted. THE DCHS NEWS goes into the homes of 90% of the Negroes in Muhlenberg Countyi Copies are sent to officials and other well- wishers of the school, as well as to the firms whose advertisements appear in the paper. The mailing list is made up of alumni and former students of the school, boys in the armed forces, former residents of Muhlenberg County, and relatives and friends of students oow attending this school. Last year the Circulation Depart» ment sent papers to subscribers in all sections of our country, to Puerto Rico, japan, Korea, and even to faraway Germany. Several copies were also sent to schools with whom papers are exchanged. The financing of the newspaper is another important factor in its publication. Money received from subscriptions alone will not de- fray the many expenses involved in the acrual production of the newspaper. Business firms whose services are offered in the various com- munities where our newspaper circulates have been very cooperative in the purchase of ad- vertising space There is a basic rate for ads and also a cheaper late for those which will appear more than once. Far~sighted business men realize that their profits are increased by properly directed advertising and also that high school students will soon be heads of families. The friendship of these young people should be gained so as to insure future customers Space devoted to advertising takes up about A portion of the exhibit shown at rht Third Dislricl Teachets' Asso< ciarion which met recently at the Ralph Bunch: High School at Glasgow. The above picture show an illustrated display in the publication or a stencil-duplicated newspaper which was brought iron the Drakesbnro Community High School, Art and handicraft exhibits were brought from the following schon l s : Greenville Training School, Smith's Grove and Oak- land Schools, both in Warren County, and Lincoln High School. at Franklin. 25% of each issue. Ads are placed on pages where news is printed so that the reader's at- tention will be drawn to them. From fifty to sixty students have taken part in the publication of THE DCHS NEWS each year. All of this work is on a voluntary basis. Any student in grades 7-12 who is interested may take a part. in the organization of the staff each year key positions are given students who have shown a real interest in the projecr for at least one year. These important Stafi members are usually seni rs and each one has assistants who are in training for his position for the following year. Since our school does not have a Journalism Department in its course of study, most of the work involved in the publication of the school newspaper is done on the student‘s time. Aside from the brief ECA. Period, work must be done before and after school, at lunch time, or at odd times during the day. Yet there has been little difficulty in keeping alive student interest and enthusiasm for the school news- paper. The time element involved in this extra» curricular activity has not permitted any great effort toward rating the newspaper. Copies have been sent to one of the nationally recog- nized school newspaper accrediting agencies 9 for a critical analysis The conclusions were favorable and the paper has been improved because of their suggestions. The content of the newspaper centers around the various inteteSts of the students. Seasonal illustrations selected from portfolios designed especially for school work are placed through» out each copy. These give the newspaper a more attractive appearance and permit "white space" to show. Otherwise the pages look too "compact." Original cartoons and illustrations drawn by the students are sometimes used. Humor is included in the form of jokes and anecdotes which are used as fillers, but the warning has been given that “there is no place for gossip in a modern high school newspaper." We do not feel that the many hours of sacrificial work which have gone into the pro- duction of 48 regular issues of THE DCHS NEWS have been in vain. Aside from these regular issues, many special issues, bulletins, programs, and announcements have been made up and distributed by the staff members. Also news of achievements of individual studens and groups of students and other interesdng ac- counts of school activities has been gathered by star? members and published in