Christmas Prom - Saturday, December 17, 1960

Tonight is the Christmas prom. I didn't go, but Phyllis is there. We went to town this afternoon. I spent an hour at the library doing research and the rest of the time Christmas shopping--as was three-fourths of the county. The dime store was, as Virginia said, "a mad mess!" Yesterday morning two airliners crashed over New York City killing 132, the worst air crash in aviation history.

French Christmas Party - Friday, December 16,1960

I went to the French Christmas party at Mrs.Frazier's tonight. I was going to take the Hole girls but then they called and said they weren't going because they don't feel good. So Mom took me over and did the wash so I wouldn't have to drive back alone. She has a nice family--a five month baby boy. We beat Keota tonight. Phyllis is staying all night with Patty Hohenshell so she can decorate tomorrow and go to the prom tomorrow night.

Green Stencil - Thursday, December 15, 1960

I didn't go to the yearbook staff meeting tonight. Today I had to help run off a green ink stencil, and what a mess! Mrs. Fordyce kept good humor in spite of being disgusted over no one staying to work tonight and having to tell me to be quieter because of her home room. They are selling Mid-Prairie sweat shirts, but they don't have them in my size. I hope I can get one in town.

To Catch the Money Stealer - Wednesday, December 14, 1960

Tonight was church night. The youth fellowship decorated the Christmas tree. However, I spent most of my time trying to do chemistry problems. Mr.Evans had me leave my purse on top of my locker with office money in it to see if they can catch the money stealer. I sure thought he suspected me or something when he wanted to see my money! I think sleep is the only thing I need and then I'd be all right.

Church Christmas Tree - Tuesday, December 13, 1960

I stayed after school tonight to type news. Mrs.Fordyce and I did it all as there wasn't enough for the production staff to stay. At first I thought she wanted me to stay tomorrow night, too, but that would have messed chores up. I did Shirley's layout tonight. I bought a church Christmas tree tonight and ran with it to the church since Mom was in a hurry to get home because of Ann's permanent. It sure looked like I was stealing things. I guess I missed being in Thespians this semester by one point.

National Honor Society - Monday, December 12, 1960

My week long journeying toWellman began tonight. I went with Sheryl to the National Honor Society meeting. We didn't get much accomplished and there were only two Wellman kids there. We might sponsor a dance at the end of the semester. I took the "freezer fresh" homecoming cookies for refreshments. I fear Mrs.Fordyce is going to get rather grouchy about the school paper. I've got about a trillion things to remember.

Joyeux Noel - Sunday, December 11, 1960

This weekend has been quite a different story compared to last week on the equations. We don't even have a chemistry assignment. I finished up my Christmas card block print designs. I'm going to write Joyeux Noel et Une Bonne Annee on them. By the way, we're going to Ohio at Christmas for a couple of days. That, my research paper, science project, sleep...then I'll soon be through with "school." Where we'll graduate is still a problem.