Milford chronicle., 1962-12-21

it adopted the following as state
ment of beliefs:
Philosophy of the Milford Junior
High School
The Milford Junior High School
is an integral unit in the school
system. Its program is organized
with flexibility as a key factor in
the development of the adolescent,
recognizing differences in abilities,
interests, maturation, and po-
tentialities. 1t helps the pupil un-
derstand himself as an individual
and his relationship to his envir-
onment in a free society.
Such philosophy requires con-
tinous understanding, g u i d a ce
and encouragement on the part of
those responsible for teaching the
pupil of the Junior High School.
1t also requires cooperation of the
school with the home and COM
munity agencies.
We, therefore, believe these to
be functions of this school:
1. To help meet the immediate
needs of the student, physically,
socially, emotionally and ethically.
2. To guide and orient the stu
dent SO that he will recognize the
tremendous changes taking place
in himself, his environment, n
his world.
8. To broaden and deepen h e
intellectual horizons of the student
by exploration, experimentation,
and other educational experiences
which require both creative n
critical thinking.
4. To develop within the student
set of values which will be So
cially acceptable and personally
satisfying.
5. To inspire an appreciation of
our American heritage and of the
roots of our culture.
6. To develop proper sense of
values for material things, for
right of ownership, and to recog-
nize the necessity for honest, in
dustrious, and creative work S
necessities in a democratic society.
z. To instill within the student
an appreciation of the worth o
each individual within a free So
ciety and to give him a feeling of
successful accomplishment when
he reaches established standards
and goals.
s. To make intelligent decisions
regarding his present and Il tu re
educational and career plans by
a reasonable estimate of his per-
sonal abilities and capabilities. The
next step is an evaluation of the
program of studies.
The Christmas vacation will be-
gin on December 81, at 1905. The
vacation will last eleven days.
School will resume the e gular
schedule January 2, at $3.50.
r. 4. A. Leadership Training Con-
ference
The Milford F. F. A. executive
committee attended the Leader
ship Training Conference at Caesar
Rodney High School on November
2S.
Each year the state F. F. A. or
ganization sponsors the conference
at different school, Local Off
GERS are instructed on procedures
for conducting meetings.
Attending from Milford were:
Gene Fitzgerald, president, Francis
Webb, vice-president, Ken Sharp,
secretary: Alvin Warner, treasurer
and John Robbins, sentinel.
Richard Bennett, another MH.S.
student, reported on the. National
Convention at Kansas City. He was
a delegate representing Delaware
at this convention.
Delaware State Science Fair to be
held at University
The Delaware State Science Fair
will be held April 3-6, 1868, in Car
penter Field House at Delaware
University.
Exhibits on any scientific SUBJ
ject may be enterted by students
in grades z through u, attending
any public, private, or parochial
school Entry blanks should be
mailed to: Wilfred H. Miller,
Chairman of Records Committee,
Delaware State Science Fair,
Brandywine High School, 14O0
Faulk Road, Wilmington 8, Della
ware. The entries should be mail
ed no later than March /, 1868.
Exhibits will be set up in the
exhibition hall between 9 am. and
6:15 pm, April 8, 1868.
A brief descriptive title should
be chosen for the entries. The title
must appear on the application
flank. Plainly lettered labels
should be attached explaining the
purpose and operation of the ex-
hibit. Name of school, sponsor, or
exhibitor must not appear. A list
including sources of materials and
assistance should be included. The
exhibits must be conceived an d
constructed by the pupil.
The two grand award winners
will take their. projects to the Ma
tional Science Fair, May Z to 10.
Seven Milford boys placed in the
annual Invitational Wres IL ing
Tourney earning three first places.
three second places, and one third
place honors. The first place win.