Milford chronicle., 1961-11-17
LEWES

Lewes High School was host to
more than 800 high school stu
dents as Representatives from all
over the state convened for the
18th Annual Convention of the Del
aware Association of Student
Councils on Monday, Nov. 13. The
site of the years convention was
the alma mater of John H. Evans,
Jr., president, and Virginia For
aker, secretary of the state asso-
citation. Bill Gordon, vice-presi-
dent, attends A. E. dupont High
School, while Bob Burris, Milford
High School, is treasurer. Mr. Mar
rell VehSlage, member of the
faculty at the Mt. Pleasant High
School, is executive secretary of
the group.
The days events commenced at
registration which was set for
1870 pm. At pm, the delegates
convened in the school auditorium
for the general assembly. The key
note speaker was Dr. John G. Par
res, Director of Research and Pub
lications Of the Department of Pub
lie Instruction. John H. Evans,
Jr., state president, also delivered
an address and words of welcome
were extended by F. Robert Mer-
res, Superintendent of Lewes
Schools, James A. Moore, High
School Student Council. The in
vocation was delivered by the Rev.
Howard E. German.
Placards designating the schools
of the Representatives were dotted
throughout the auditorium, furn-
ishing a genuine convention atmos-
phere.
Organ and piano music was pre-
sented by the Lewes High School
Juniors, Misses Rita Ware and Pat
ty Morris. Miss Sharon Peacock,
a Lewes senior, was the vocalist.
Following a refreshment break
at the conclusion of the business
meeting, two 45-minute discussion
groups were held
A dinner was served to the del
egates in the school cafeteria,
prepared and served by staff of
the Lewes School Cafeteria under
the direction of Mrs. Mary E.
Gordy. The after-dinner speaker
was John S. Charlton, State Di-
rector of Child Development and
Guidance.
The Lewes Chamber of Com
merce has decided to stage again,
it's pre-Christmas celebration this
year, with some changes over for
mer years.
The Christmas committee has
held two meetings and agreed to
stage the customary Santa Claus
parade on Saturday, December 2,
as a special treat for children of
the town. Old Santa, dressed in
traditional costume, will head the
parade down Savannah Road from
the Lewes School Ga arrival at
the main business section on Sc
cOnd Street, he will enter his
Santa Claus House" and greet the
with gifts for all.
The change in this years affair
will be to have the merchants of
the town provide their own prizes,
posting the names of winners in
the windows of their establish
ments during the month of Dec
This will do away with the Sat.
night awarding of the prizes, by
the Chamber of Commerce in order
to avoid having people standing
around in the cold. Previously the
prize winners of turkeys and cash
had to be present to receive their
prizes when their numbers were
called. Those who have won mer-
prizes may receive them
whenever their names are posted
on store windows, and in the
Press
The town will have it's street
decorations in time for the Dec
2 Santa Parade The trade body
president, Frank Robinson, will
the hour of the parade
after their next meeting, and fur
ther details of the Christmas cele-
bratiOn.
An open invitation is being ex-
tended to those of the general pub
lie interested in becoming MEM