Evening star., 1941-05-18

for their extra -curricular activity r
gram is built around a hobby, a
sport, music, language, even cur
rent events. There were boys and
girls who demonstrated an amszing
understanding of world conditions
and even offered solutions for some
of the worlds difficulties. There
was a delightful concert by the
school orchestra, with various solo
numbers. There were exhibits of
hobbies with explanations by the
student lobbyists. All in all, it was
an inspiring program and one
which contributed much to our
belief that the public schools are
not lacking in encouragement and
opportunity for young people.
Students Active.
At an elementary school, the pro-
gram was also given by the pupils,
and it was amazing what these
youngsters were doing. They were
tending flower gardens. making
vegetable gardens, decorating their
classrooms, taking part in school
glee clubs and in every way DEM
onstrating the fundamental theory
that by participation one becomes
a part.
In a senior high school, there
was an interesting exhibition Of
work done in the home economics
department, especially by the girls
in the sewing classes. Clothing was
modelled that would compare favor
ably with the best of professional
work, and there was the added
pride of accomplishment apparent
to lend interest to the display.
Our high school and junior high
school orchestras and bands are
becoming increasingly proficient,
and while boy or girl remains
only a few years in either one,
these few years are invaluable to
him or her for musical training
received and for the concrete les
sons in community participation
and loyalty.
Confidence i'm Future.
Recently, when patrol units from
Washington and many other cities
staged their colorful and inspiring
parade on Constitution avenue, !
am sure there were many eyes wet
with emotion as the realization
was borne home that these young
people were parading in the in
terests of safety-and not with
guns, either real or simulated, on
their shoulders.
So as this, another school year
is drawing to close, am quite
certain that we have much of which
to be proud as we recount all the
many and varied activities offered
to and accepted by our boys and
girls And there is an increasing
confidence in the belief that the
future of our country will be in
good hands when these young
people take over" for they are
being daily indoctrinated with the
advantages to be found under and
in the preservation of life in q
republic.
AT the meeting of the Board of
Managers last Tuesday, it was unan-
imously decided to make a vigorous
appeal for some method of rat con-
troll in Washington. The presence
OF the unlimited numbers of rats
that are overrunning the city were
cited as not only a distinct health
menace but also as an economic
liability.
Attention was called to the "open
mouse" to be held at Children's Hos
pltal on Wednesday from 1:3O pm
when the newly equipped dental
clinic will be open for inspection
The entrance to the clinic is on w
street, and mothers of young children
are especially invited. There will be
nurse in attendance to care fol-
young children.
Endorsement of the use of ar
audiometer in the schools was alsr
given, after report by Mrs. EVELYN
Bright Buckley, director of the De-
partment of Health. on a recent test
made among 900 school children. Al
that time per cent were found tr
have incipient deafness, another !
per cent were partially deaf and were
recommended for 1ip-reading classes
and two children were found to be
totally deaf.
Bunker Hill.
The association will meet Tues.
oay at pm. in honor of the
fathers. There will be a panel dis
cussion by students of the Wilson
Ieachers' College on "Propaeanda
and Education" The Mems Glee
Club of Wilson will sing. and
Miss Marian Drummer, third-grade
teacher, will outline briefly for the
parents some local points of inter-
est to visit during the coming vaca-
tion period.
Benning.
May Day exercises will be held
tuesday. School letters will be
awarded by the association to pl1pils
ior outstanding achievement during
the year.
Gordon Junior High.
The last meeting of the season
was held May z. ROLAND Todd. re-
tnlng president, was presented with
a book by Mrs. Hugh Butler. retir-
ing program chairman, on behalf
OF the Executive Board, in appre-
clation of his services.
The following officers were in
stalled by Mrs. c. D. Lowe. presi-
dent of the District of Columbia
Congress of Parents and Teachers.
MIS-. Mabel T. Brunner, president
Mrs. M. Lipscomb. first vice presi.
oent In charge of room representa-
tlVes; Mrs. H. T. Bissell. second
wee president in charge of hos.
pitality; Mrs. c. r. Fadely. third
vice president in charge of member
ship; Mrs. r. Christie, fifth vice
president in charge of publicity
Mrs. c. B. Conklin, sixth vice presi.
dent in charge of ways and means.
Mrs. H. G. Boydstun, recording sec.
retary; Mrs. r. w. Bishop, cores.
ponding secretary; treasurer. Mrs
l.. A. Dellwig; principal, F.. A. Wood
ward.
Members of the numerous school
clubs gave demonstrations and talks
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