Stephens May be Getting an Extension Phone - Thursday, September 24, 1964

It looks as if Stephens may finally be getting our own extension phone. And I guess the guys in the cottage have finally decided on a name (Johnson Hall in honor of Dr. Johnson). We had a pop test in art class. Luckily I had read enough of the outside reading to do what I hope is reasonably well. Vigan from Iran drew a back view of me while I was reading philosophy in the library tonight. I used Margie's original game from phys ed in elementary schools at recess today.

Still Have 30 Spelling Papers to Grade - Wednesday, September 23, 1964

It's after 12:00 and I still have 30 spelling papers to grade. My letter home will just have to wait. Rosemary, Kathy and I and a busload of other kids, mainly LLCs, went in to the Paramount to see an "electronovision" screen presentation of Hamlet, starring Richard Burton. Most of us were disappointed, but the more you think about it ...... This wasn't my best day at school. I felt as if I was having a little difficulty with discipline (help!?!). As I left the room, I heard one girl say, "I hate you!" I'd rather she'd shot me in the back, almost!

Will Need to Write a Research Paper for Dr. Pai - Tuesday, September 22, 1964

These days are unbelievable in speed. I hate to think that my college days will soon be over. We met with Dr. Pai this afternoon for our education seminar. He said we won't meet every week. We have to have a research paper on one aspect of a school system. It seems rather unnecessary on top of everything else. I once had nightmares about having to have Dr. Pai as a student teaching supervisor. The third graders liked my "Crows and Cranes" game that I made up for physical education for elementary teachers. Marcena fell down and hurt her arm, but everything worked out fine and she kept on playing.

Seem to Have Become Known for Ambition - Monday, September 21, 1964

It seems as if I have become known for my ambition. But many Park students are very dedicated in many things, one way or another. At the student council meeting tonight we aired the current week's problems. I had the spelling lesson today and had to admit to my first "teacher's goof." I had "road" instead of "rode" on the board. One of my students, Jeri, gave me a cattail from her grandmother's farm. That compensates for three strung acorns Kathy got from one of hers the other day.                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Nickel Has a New Puppy to Replace Dammitt - Sunday, September 20, 1964

I'm getting tired and a little depressed - not because of my own problems this time but because of those of others. Evelyn and I went down to the education library tonight. I started doing some of our programmed text music theory book. Some of our varnish remover got on the tile floor and ate away a big spot. It sticks out like a sore thumb. We went down to see Nickel beat the freshmen in a basketball game they challenged them to. Dammitt II (Too) that Nickel has since Dammitt died is the cutest little puppy.

Spent Five Hours Removing Varnish and Painting - Saturday, September 19, 1964

I spent five hours today in the education department library removing varnish and painting. We're getting the tables and book rack fixed up. Evelyn, Bonnie, Diane and Dr. Pai also helped part of the time. At 1:00 I took Evelyn, Mary Sue, Sheri, and Diane down to Jack's to talk about flowers for Harvest Festival. Then Evelyn went with me to North Kansas City. I got my glasses tightened and bought a large brown and black purse to have for student teaching. Liz just heard on the radio that Park beat Tabor 3-0!

Same Name, Room, Bottom Bunk, Desk and Closet - Friday, September 18, 1964

Well, one week of student teaching is done already and there are only nine left. I pronounced the spelling words and had a phonics lesson. I also went to observe a young second grade teacher. In fact, I'll bet she's younger than I am. Jan Kendall and Beth Hudson are teaching at Southeast. There is a Larry McDowell, a transfer student from New York, here. He's in Stephens (oh, I made the cardinal error - I should say the cottage). We can't get over the coincidence that he has the same room, bottom bunk, closet and desk that I did! According to Nic's "Town Talk" column, Dave Vanderbilt is being transferred to Dayton, Ohio. Thus another man walks out of my life.