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Some of the most representative social functions were special entertainment plan- ned for former students who 'visited dur- ing the year, a coronation ceremony, an imitation of “An Evening in Club De Le- so,” Talent Night, and many socials.

A Court Ceremony for new Citizens? A Meeting of Your Schoolboard? A Meeting of Your County Supervisors? A Meeting of Your City Council? 13. Have you made it a point to meet any two YES of the following: Your U. S. Senator? Your U. S. Congressman?

A large group succes- fully completed this program and received their certificates and pins at a capping ceremony during the school’s first PTA meeting. The gray ladies worked out a schedule for rendering their serv- ice.

Davis, mas- ter of ceremony. Mr. M. W. Dogan intro- duced the \[)(’d]\(l of the evening, Professor H. A. Hunt, s M ssistant Federal Farm Loan Adjustment ‘%nlflt”oi& Washington, D. C. LI ¢ Mr.

Nichols, since 1916 a teacher and principal in the Biloxi public schools, was honored in a formal retirement ceremony in Febru- ary at Nichols High School au- ditorium. A formal resolution by the school board was read by Supt. R. D.

HISTORY IS MADE AS NEA-ATA MERGER BECOMES REALITY: Top sociation and the National Education Association are s cates testifying that both associations ed on June 28 at a special ceremony ) ) ATA President R. J.

Harris, and I will all be invited to attend that ceremony t00.” The following pages outline some Association services that are responsible for the NEA’s con- tinuing growth and report some observations made by Mr. Harris, Mrs.

Taylor The Northumberland County Teach- ers Association recently honored three of its retired teachers in an impressive ceremony of Central High School, Heathsville.

Hairston, a teacher for fifty years, has been hon- ored in a special testimonial ceremony by the Henry County Teachers Asso- ciation. Rev. Hairston has been a leader for a half-century in civic activities, as well as in the educational profession.

Rain Ceremony . The Dinizulu dancers ‘héré go "through the “Ram Cerememes”' a5 dance in their concert presentation at the James Solomon Russell High School, Lawrenceville.

Like the gracious lady she is, the NCC departmental May, 1963 chairman has insisted that she bow out and retire without fanfare or ceremony. Dr. J.

On April 23 in Stratford-upon-the-Avon, England, where Shakespeare was born, the Shakespeare Royal Theater, which was erected in 1879 and which was called the Shakespeare Memorial Theater until 1962, will open with great pomp and ceremony for a period

At the closing session of the pre- school gathering, new officers of the Prince George County Teachers Asso- ciation were installed in a ceremony conducted by Mrs. Sadie Holley, a teacher at Bessie Mason FElementary School.

Ruth Waters, accepted the plaque from the Portsmouth-Norfolk County Bar Association in a ceremony in t.he Court of Hustings, Judges Robert ¥. McMurran, Henry W, MacKenzie and R, Wins- ton Bain presided. Mr, Waters was principal of I. C.

O’Brien will take part in the of- ficial ceremony Friday morning, and first day covers will be on sale throughout the meeting.

Bryant, Bulloch County, were not present to par- ticipate in the ceremony, but special programs were arranged locally by the present supervisors to commemorate the work of this group, whose efforts represent a significant development in American education

College of North Carolina in Greensboro to return to the Peace Corps, said that too often American govern- ment staffs in these nations cause ill feeling among Africans because of their ‘“‘pomp and ceremony.”

This we propose to do on March 14, 1947 by the observance of Joseph Jenkins Roberts day throughout the schools of the state and by an appro- priate ceremony on this day at the Virginia State Co]]ege PAGE 13

The dedication of this building, however, has several aspects about it of unusual significance which should be noticed in the course of this ceremony.

This Cooper day ceremony, which featured the singing of the Virginia Union Alma Mater at midfield by the Virginia Union University Choir, saw the popular player get numerous gifts and nearly $500 in cash from the fans.

The ceremony took place at the Institu- tion of Civil Engineers. The necessity of setting up a Pre- paratory Commission for UNESCO was readily agreed to by all delega- tions.

The ceremony was repeated at the library, with greetings from Henry A. Lifsey of Washington, D. C., presi- dent of St. Paul’'s National Alumni Association and dedication prayers by Bishop Brown.

During the ceremony of the roll call, a candle was lit for each of the deceased by a relative, a small boy or girl. For those whose relatives were not present, candles were lit by Jean McNair, a member of the Jacox School Advisory Council.

TEXAS STANDARD Preston-Prunty FTA Chapter Preston-Prunty FTA Chapter Organized The Preston-Prunty Chapter of the Future Teachers of America was officially chartered recently in an impressive ceremony conducted in the Administration Auditorium at Prairie

In the Graveside ceremony, Dr. J. S. Scott, President of Wiley College, review- ed some of the struggles of this great man with an idea in his brain and a desire to serve God and his fellowmen in his heart. TEXAS STANDARD

Aside from actual participation in the conference, June was privileged to a sightseeing tour of the city, witnessed a ‘“Naturalization Ceremony,” partake of a luncheon and dinner in the Presidential Room of Hotel Statler, and enjoy a dessert supper at

Ruby Jones, Recorder, Fort Worth General Theme: The Teacher in Today’s Picture Department Topic: Let's Look at the Teacher Thursday, November 29, 1956 Mistress of Ceremony: Mrs. A. V. Delley I. Why Are We Teaching?-—Mrs. V. L. Hall. Deberry II.

Smith, director of the Little Red School House and its secondary division, the Elisabeth Irwin High School, said at the ceremony of presentation: “Often we talk about schools and education as though these general words denote a tangible reality we all