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Lamar Elementary School
Observes Negro History Week
Lamar Elementary School of Del
Valle, Texas observed Negro History
Week with a study of historical data,
thoughts, creativity and music—the
path of the Negro heritage—con-
cluding with the present time and
the success our race is achieving.
The underlying objective was to
instill in the student a sense of
respect and understanding in Negro
culture.
The Lamar School chorus staged
a playlet entitled, "Out of the Dark
Comes a New Day."
The playlet covered the historical
points of slavery, when our people
were stolen, bought and sold against
their will, and progressed to a "new
day" and its many achievements. In-
dividuals were recognized through
"newspaper headlines" and the
shouts of "Extra . . . Extra . . . Read
All About It. Carver Discovers Many
Uses of the Peanut. Extra . . . Extra
. . . Jackie Robinson signs for Major
League. Extra . . . Extra . . . Bunche
represents US at UN, etc." As great
names in history were mentioned,
students who personified them
walked on stage to be counted.
T. N. Putnam, superintendent of
Del Valle Schools; Rev. A. N. John-
son, pastor of Zion Hill Baptist
Church, Austin; Dr. Vernon McDan-
iel, executive secretary of the TSAT;
Norman T. Miller, principal of La-
mar Elementary School, Del Valle,
were special guests at the program.
Rev. Johnson delivered an address
challenging the students with a "de-
termination to make good." He
pointed out "values" that are most
important in order to succeed in life.
Addresses were also given by
Superintendent Putnam, Principal
Miller, and Mrs. M. C. Overton,
sponsor.
The program was well received
and rated as very successful.
NEGRO HISTORY WEEK: Standing (I to r) Ronald Collins, Micheal Thompson and Sponsor,
Minnie C. Overton. Sitting (I to r) Lee A. Whitely, Willie C. Alexander, Wilma Gooden,
Janet Carson, Joetta Walker and Wilbert Williams, participated in a special program at
Lamar Elementary School of Del Valle.
OFFICERS AND GUEST OF CTA: Shown in an informal pose following the regular December
meeting of the Association of Fort Worth Classroom Teachers is a portion of the official
body and special guests, including Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Elementary Division,
Harold Graves, fifth from left, and President Miss Gretel Kirk, extreme right.
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Beverly Davidson is the 14-year-old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davidson of Texas
City. She is a student at Booker T. Wash-
ington Junior High School in Texas City.
My President
By BEVERLY JOYCE DAVIDSON
President Kennedy ivas a mighty man
He faced his problems and never
ran
The ivorld ivas stunned on that
horrible day
When President Kennedy passed aivay.
His words were plenty
His deeds ivere tall
He had many problems
But he faced them all.
He fought for his country
In World War 11
This effort he made
For me and for you.
His ivife ivas lively
And his children too.
He was a father, a husband
And a president true.
Annual Convention
American Teachers
Association
Atlanta, Georgia
July 26-28, 1964
Local Units are urged to
affiliate and send delegates
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McDaniel, Vernon. The Texas Standard, Volume [38], Number [3], May-June 1964, periodical, May 1964; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth193821/m1/16/: accessed May 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Prairie View A&M University.