Milford chronicle., 1963-03-01
MUSIC DEPARTMENT

/ The Music Department has
added a new instrument for use
lin the band. It is a new SouSa-
phone which is made out of
IfiberglasS. This is a very new
material which is used primari-
ly to prevent damage and make
the instrument lighter when used
in parades. The instrument is
white in color which should
blend well with the green uni
forms. The new Sousaphone is
being purchased by the FELTON,
Music Boosters Club.
SPORTS NEWS
The FELTON, Green Devils lead
the Western Division of the Hen
Ilopen Conference in basketball.
Their leadership came after a
tough battle, having lost two of
their first three games. This
years club lists only one SEN
ior and shows great promise
for continued improvement. At
this writing, they have
record Of eight straight VIC
tories and an overall record
of eight wins and two losses.
The Jay-Vees also have done
we'll and have a record of four
wins and one loss.
BUILDING AND ATHLETIC
FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
The State Board of Education
has included in the new School
Construction Bill a request for
So, 100000 of state funds to match
an appropriation of $6,000.00
local funds for continued i'm
provements to the FELTON, School
building and grounds.
The Certificate of Necessity
will specify Celebrations and ad-
ditions to the existing facilities
for fencing the school grounds,
athletic field equipment, a side
walk, additional furniture and
equipment for instructional pur-
poses and the school cafeteria,
and for modificati to the
exit-light system as required by
the State Fire Marshall"
The local funds portion of the
new construction program will
be provided from tuition, federal
funds received under Public Law
874, and local tax receipts for
school improvement purposes.
No additional bond issue or in
crease in taxes will be required
to finance the districts share
of the building program. State
funds have also been requested
in the Bill for Capital Improve
ment for schools to permit
restoration of roofing in the
original section of the school
plant, additional screens and
smoke doors, corridor replace
ments, and boiler system i'm
provements.
Early passage of these bills
would permit an early start this
summer on these necessary i'm
provements.
SENIOR PERSONALITIES:
ROBERT ALLEN STEELE
n January 26, 1945
Robert is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert l.. Steele of FELTON,,
Delaware. He has been very
active in the High School Band
since seventh grade, Kent Coun-
ty Band, Delaware State Band,
and played a part in the play of
1862. Robert loves the outdoors
and hunts often. He is an
academic student and plans to
attend the University of Della
ware after graduation.
ROBERT LEE STUBS
October IL, 1945
Robert resides at the home
of Mrs. Mystic Brittingham of
FELTON,, Delaware. He is an
active member of the Safety
Patrol and is a senior candy
salesman. Robert has a very
interesting hobby of motor
cycles. He takes the general
course and plans to take up
mechanics or cabinet making
affoT CrodIotinn
IRENE SONY
August IA, 1945
Irene is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Sony of
Frederick, Delaware. She is a
member Of the yearbook staff
and participated in the play of
1861. She also played basket
ball for three years. For two
years, she was on the hockey
and softball teams. Irene's hob
bies are reading, dancing, and
sports. She takes the scientific
course and plans to go into
nurses training after gradu-
alton.
FELTON, WELDING STUDENTS
RECEIVE CERTIFICATE
Twenty students were pre-
sented with certificates at the
last meeting of the adult class
in welding at the FELTON, High
School, Wednesday evening. The
certificates we're presented by
Virgil M. FARRELL, chairman of
the board of school trustees.
Before presenting the certifi-
Gates, Mr.. FARRELL commented
that due to the increased use
of machinery in farming and
in other industries, arc weld
ing is becoming more and more
important to the maintenance of
this equipment.
FELTON, FUTURE FARMERS
TO CONDUCT MAGAZINE
CAMPAIGN
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