Science Project Dilemma - Tuesday, March 14, 1961

It was almost like summer out again. I had considered taking my science project to the Eastern Iowa science fair but I guess I won't. I went down to the science room during home room but all I did was "straddle the fence" on the "it's up to you" issue of it. Mr. Statler probably thinks I'm a nut. I didn't really know and yet I probably wouldn't have wanted to say "yes" or "no" if I did know since I'm not a science club member, etc. Enough! Phyllis and I are doing chores together again. We played badminton some. Dale is working for us again.

Criminology Paper - Monday, March 13, 1961

I made the outline (due Friday) for my criminology paper, but if I don't condense it, the paper will be a year long. I'm going to try write the paper right with the typewriter the first time rather than make a rough draft. I wrote to Mrs. Cowan on an Easter card and got my Park catalog, view book and a bulletin Stewarts sent ready to mail to Grandma Kay. I imagine I flunked a dilly of an English test today. I'm afraid of that lady lately.

Why Worry About School Work - Sunday, March 12, 1961

I got myself up in time to go to church and see the kids I'd last seen just a few hours before. This afternoon I worked on my science project. I don't think I'll ever get everything done. So what, though, if I'm a member of the National Honor Society, have been accepted for college, and haven't got a chance to be valedictorian or salutatorian, why worry now?!? They were tearing down houses yesterday, where we parked the bus, for a future highway interchange.  

Girls State Basketball Tournament - Saturday, March 11, 1961

I spent the afternoon and evening in Des Moines at the girls state basketball tournament. Mary Ellen and I went to the show, The World of Suzie Wong. It was good. We got in a little shopping and managed to spend most of our money. I bought a white pleated skirt for summer. Valley beat Lost Nation for the championship. Diane Frieden had 60 points--a state tournament record.

Blackface and Music - Friday, March 10, 1961

Tonight was the Blackface and Music minstrel show put on by the mixed chorus. It was real cute. I worked the spotlight (with Mrs. Fordyce's voluntary help). I also put the minstrel black on a few of the "Negroes." We elected FHA officers. Lois Slemmons is the new president.They presented the three of us who hadn't sold any candy with our six boxes. I knew that was coming. I've already gotten rid of four.

Never to Run Again - Thursday, March 9, 1961

We were still more or less snowed in and didn't have school. They did go over at 2:00 for minstrel practice. Our kitchen clock stopped yesterday morning when the electricity was off, "never to run again." I never realized how often I looked at the clock! I just now finished writing about those plays. I know he'll give us a chemitry quiz tomorrow. Mom got me three more criminology books when Ann got her new glasses. I got my pictures back. They're pretty good.

Another Snow Day - Wednesday, March 8, 1961

It was bound to happen and I was even hoping it would, so I could work on the plays. We got a snow and didn't have school, although a lot of us went, only to turn right around and go home. As it was I only got one more play done. Maybe she'll extend the deadline for the benefit of the slower (and me ?!?). I gave Virginia a paint set for her 14th birthday. Ann spent the day with Darlene and will stay all night. This was the only morning all year, I think, that I got up at 6:00--my luck.