Mid-Prairie in Pioneer Year - Saturday, September 24, 1960

There ought to be a law against having to spend all Saturday on homework. I drag an evening's work into a day. I did the lettering for our propaganda bulletin board. I'm trying to learn 45 chemical formulas and valences and the symbols of the common elements. I took it upon myself to write an editorial, "Mid-Prairie in Pioneer Year." Phyllis gave Mom a permanent. Virginia played with the junior high band at the Republican Rally.The keynote speaker of the National Convention was the speaker. (Judd)

Once in a Lifetime - Friday, September 23, 1960

It was a close one, but we beat Williamsburg there tonight, 8-6! Phyllis, Virginia and I went on the student bus. We were going to take advantage of a "once in a lifetime opportunity" and go to the Iowa-Oregon game, but they aren't taking the bus after all. I'm chairman of the senior float committee and also chairman of a committee for an English bulletin board. I changed at least one right answer to wrong on the government test.

Bee Line for the Bus - Thursday, Setember 22, 1960

I've felt nauseated all day, ever since this morning in chemistry class when our sulphur-iron-hydrachloric acid mixture smelled like rotten eggs or worse. Ugh! Shirley Slaubaugh didn't tell me I didn't have to stay after school tonight, and I thought I did. I really made a bee line for the bus! Gee, I got an A- on my whole French test! Now then, a government test tomorrow.

All-State Music Auditions - Wednesday, September 21, 1960

I spent this evening doing chemistry. I got an A- on the speaking part of the French test. I'm very thankful and won't complain! It seems like there is so much to remember. Mr. Eddy wants me and some others to try out for All-State music auditions, but I'm going to tell him it's a waste of time for me. I've got to get my news story written. I do believe last year's (and before) column writing about got me down!?!

Roll, Slip and Slide - Tuesday, September 20, 1960

A time for studying has come. We have a French test tomorrow. She said it will be mainly on pronouncing. I'm saying my words too carefully. I'll have to let the words roll, slip and slide. I have to give a two-minute English speech on "truculent." Shirley Slaubaugh was back (after having a side ache yesterday), so we got the newspaper assignment sheet made out.

The Only Girls Left - Monday, September 19, 1960

It's slightly cool. I might as well complete all my talk about the speech I gave by saying I got an A-. Virginia, Ann and Mom went in to wash. I typed up the "Gold Feather" staff tonight. I must say that we sure aren't having too much homework yet. I probably never should have said that! Helen Rich moved to Brighton. Colleen, Jerolyn, and I are the only girls from West Chester left in our "class" now.

Polaroid Land Camera - Sunday, September 18, 1960

This afternoon we drove to Hedrick to visit Martins. Some Koehlers from Ainsworth were also there. Carol showed us the town. She is going steady and she also talked to several kids (mostly boys) that we saw. We went up to the school and Carol took our picture with the Polaroid Land Camera. I had a headache all afternoon. I didn't get too much visiting done with Carol. It's been a rainy, cloudy day.