Milford chronicle., 1963-10-25
Milford High School
News
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Field Service Americans Abroad
Is to increase understanding and
friendship among the peoples of
the world by giving American
teenagers the opportunity to live
with families In another country.
There are two phases of A. F.S.
Americans Abroad the Sum-
mer Program and the School
Program.
Under the A. S. Summer Pro-
gram, American Teenagers live
with families abroad for six to
ten weeks. Tley learn about the
life and people of another
country, and in doing SO have
the opportunity to increase un-
derstanding between the peoples
Of the world. The Summer Pro-
gram takes place during June,
July and August.
Under the school program, stu
dents spend from eight to
thirteen months abroad, depend
Ing on the host country. The
school program takes place in
the Northern and Southern Hemi-
sphere.
Candidates may apply for
either program and must full
fill the following requirements:
For the summer program,
participants must be at least
is years of age by June 80.
For the school program, stu
dents must be at least l6 by
December 81. All participants
must have studied a foreign
language for at least two years.
Also they must be U.S.. citizens
have an excellent academic rec.
ord, and be In excellent health.
The approximate fees for the
programs are $500. for the sum-
mer program and $3.50. for the
school program.
A candidate should have a sin
cere interest and desire toparti-
ctpate In the AIS program and
should consider the responsible
ties carefully before applying.
GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP
Mr.. Nagle's two tenth grade
Geology classes went to Blair's
Pond for their first field trip
Thursday, October 10th.
Geology is the study of living
things in relation to their en-
vironment. The students spent
their time collecting and COM
pairing aquatic plants and ami
mails with particular emphasis
on the physical and chemical
factors of the environment such
as the amount and intensity of
light, the temperature Of water
at various depths, the air tenn
perature of water at various
depths, the air temperature and
the acidity and alkalinity of the
water.
The trip was a success for all
concerned.
ANNUAL MILFORD
HARVEST MOON BALL
On Thanksgiving Day, Thurs
day, November %, the Milford
High School Students will once
again have their annual Harvest
Moon Ball. The dance will be
held In the high school cafeteria
from eight O'Clock pm. until
eleven thirty pm. for students
in grades nine through twelve.
The band, decorations and re-
freShments will be provided by
several members of the student
council. Bonnie Hoey is the
chairman for the band commit
tee, Dona West is In charge of the
refreshments, and a committee,
of 20 members is in charge Of
the decorations.
The dress is semi formal. The
admission price has not yet been
set.
CLASS RINGS
The class of "65" of Milford
High School will receive their
class rings Thursday, October
"a. With a balance payment, In
addition to a down payment of
$l0., the Juniors will become
"official" members of the M.
H. S.
This year, the rings are
available in two styles. There is
the standard style of past years,
with a gold crescent atop a stone
setting of blue, red or onyx.
In addition, new style model
ed like the standard blank setting
of college class ring. The rings
are fitted and made by the Bal
four Company.
SENIOR CONFERENCES
Seniors are now meeting with
Charles Johnson, 0idance Coun-
selor, to determine If they are
fully prepared for life after
graduation from high school. Mr..
Johnson is offering suggestions to
all members of the Senior Class.
Mr.. Johnson is helping college
bound Seniors find colleges they
would like to attend. There are
many college catalogues In the
Guidance Office for the use of
everyone. Seniors are urged to
decide now, what they are going
to do after graduation.
MILFORD STUDENTS
RECEIVE REPORT CARDS
On Tuesday, October %, the
Milford High School students re-
ceived their report cards. The
Junior High School students re-
ceived theirs on Monday, Oct. 81.
The report cards marked the