To "Make Us Beautiful" - Saturday, September 17, 1960

I was dizzy last night when I was helping serve, and I woke up this morning still dizzy. It went away though. I've been sleepy all day. Mrs. Klein finally came back with the stuff Mom ordered to "make us beautiful." She has about $15.00 invested in things to get rid of pimples and blackheads. I don't know where my day went--I must have fallen asleep for part of it! Mid-Prairie is having the "Golden Feather" in the Journal.

Money and Refreshments - Friday, September 16, 1960

Whoopee, Mid-Prairie won again! We beat Lone Tree 33-0. The band marched--"short and sweet" and we ran off the field instead of maching off! The seniors had a Victory Dance after the game. I was one to take money at the door, and I also helped with the refreshments. We finished the state tests. The best part was today. Helen Birkey said they found out their results on the NMSQT test last May; I don't suppose we ever will!

School Paper and Annual - Thursday, September 15, 1960

Shirley, Ronna, Mary Ellen and I stayed after school tonight to get some information about the school paper and annual settled. Maybe it's not going to be too bad! At least I "caught" the activity bus, and I suppose Mary Ellen did. I gave my speech today. I'm glad it's over with. Ugh with "reading social sciences" on state tests! I had my first P.E. class--we had a movie about soccer.

Chemistry Workbooks - Wednesday, September 14, 1960

More state tests--I sure didn't like the reading of social studies--no one else did. We got our chemistry workbooks. It seems to have put a different "scope"on the class. I have Albert Einstein, one of the books the government and the National Science Foundation lent the school. We had morning classes this afternoon, so there were no English speeches. I'll have to go to bed and practice giving mine!

Mid-Prairie's First Party - Tuesday, September 13, 1960

We had a class meeting about our senior sponsored party after the game. I have to take in the money with Dean and Arthur (at least I know them). Then Dick jumps up and makes a motion we three also give out the refreshments! I can see I'll be dancing up a storm at Mid-Prairie's first party! I worked out my speech for English. We took state tests all morning.

"What Democracy Means to Me" - Monday, September 12, 1960

Sheryl and I drove over to Wellman to the National Honor Society meeting. She ended up secretary and I treasurer. Phyllis and I went to town after school with Mom. I bought a white blouse to wear tonight. I felt the need for something new and dressy. I got an A on my "What Democracy Means to Me" government impromtu theme.

Geometry Help - Sunday, September 11, 1960

Mom has been helping Phyllis with her geometry all night. Somehow Phyllis hasn't gotten the grasp I had in it--man teacher, new book or something. I managed to read my chemistry--it takes concentration. I'll do my French in study hall, but it seems like I'm forgetting something. We had pizza for supper . I ordered a map set and promotion certificates for the Sunday School.