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A brief oral history of the Denton High School Bands
A transcription of the oral history given by Carroll McMath at the Denton High School band reunion on July 17th, 1988.
[Congratulatory Note for Blue Ribbon Schools Award]
Note of congratulations to Mrs. Fischer (Strickland Middle School principal). Front of card displays DATCU logo. Text in the card reads, "Mr.s Fischer, DATCU salutes you, your staff, the students and their parents for the Blue Ribbon award for excellence that you recently earned. I know how very proud all of you must be--and rightly so. This took lots of hard work and dedication on everyone's part and that will make the award even sweeter. Congratulations! Now some might say that I was bias because my son, Bret, teaches at Strickland -- and maybe that is true. You have a great school! Sincerely, Judy Warnack"
Contest and festival ratings Denton high school bands 1940 - 1988
A listing of Contest and festival ratings for Denton high school bands between 1940 to 1988.
[Hand written note with Chester O. Strickland Middle School history]
Hand written notes detailing some history information about Chester O. Strickland Middle School. Rosemary Grose has stated that she did write these notes. It appears the information may have been collected from Reed Jackson. Text on the paper reads, "11-7- Reed Jackson 387-7344 Strickland opened for the 1968-69 school year. Closed lab school at end of '68 school year. All 7th graders were at Calhoun (Congress) for 68-69 in what is now the math building. All 8th & 9th graders at Strickland for '68-69. For 69-70 school year, Congress re-opened fully & district split grades 7, 8, 9 between the two schools. Reed says west wing was moved into at beginning of year - but library move could have been later. West wind addition, including library 1984 or 1985?"
[Hand written note with listing of Strickland MS library paraprofessionals and years of service]
Hand written notes detailing names of library paraprofessionals who worked at Chester O. Strickland Middle School and their dates of employ. Rosemary Grose librarian at Strickland wrote these notes. Text on the paper reads, "School years 01-02 through 07-08 Gloria Smith, 2000-01 Gloria & Teresa Davenport, 99-00 Renovation complete Floria & Mina, 98-99 Gloria Smith & Mina, 97-98 Mina Blackburn, 96-97 Marsha Ivey, 93-94 through 95-96 Sherry Sarvis, 88-89 through 93-93 Beryle Walston, 1983 Barbara Pole"
[Memorandum Regarding Denton ISD Library Programs]
Memorandum from Denton ISD Librarians to Denton ISD School Board Members thanking them for their support of the library programs. The memorandum emphasizes the importance library aides play in allowing the librarians to attend to instruction, collection development and maintaining audiovisual equipment.
[Memorandum Regarding proposed travel budget for Denton ISD librarians attending The American Association of School Librarians national conference]
Memorandum from Bob Hardaway concerning recommendations for providing funds for Denton ISD librarians to attend the American Association of School Librarians national conference.
[Memorandum Regarding questions raised at October 9 1991 meeting with Denton ISD librarians]
Memorandum from Bob Hardaway to Kay McCallon addressing concerns and questions raised by librarians at the 10-09-1991 meeting.
[Memorandum Regarding the addition of a library technician position for Denton ISD]
Memorandum from Sandy Sharps, Library/Media Coordinator Denton ISD to librarians concerning the addition of a library technician position for Denton ISD.
[Minutes for Denton ISD librairans, December 1, 1999]
Minutes from the December 1, 1999 meeting of the Denton ISD Librarians, discussing library system issues, the introduction of the new library technician, flexible scheduling and new library planning.
[Minutes for Denton ISD librarians, August 12, 1994]
Meeting minutes for Denton ISD librarians, held on August 12, 1994 at Wyatt's Cafeteria. Minutes lists Library sub-committees and other business. Librarians were encouraged to attend school board meetings.
[Minutes for Denton ISD librarians, February 16, 1988]
Minutes from the February 16th 1988 meeting of the Denton ISD librarians and aides, discussing the work of the AV equipment bid list and policy manual revision committee as well as travel to TLA. The next meeting date was set for May 3rd, 1988.
[Minutes for Denton ISD librarians, March 1, 2000]
Minutes from the March 1, 2000 meeting of the Denton ISD Librarians, discussing several topics including the Microsoft Teach to the Future initiative, curriculum mapping, big six, the feasibility of adding accelerated reader information to the library catalog as well as the need to revise the library policy and procedure manual.
[Minutes for Denton ISD librarians, May 5, 1989]
Meeting minutes from May 5, 1989 discussing the issues raised by recommendations made by the Southern Association.
[Minutes for Denton ISD librarians, September 2, 1999]
Minutes from the September 2, 1999 meeting of the Denton ISD librarians, discussing library standards and possible grants to help bring libraries up to the state standards. Other items also discussed include reading promotions, technology goals and media retrieval.
[Minutes for Denton ISD librarians, September 7, 2000]
Minutes from the September 7, 2000 meeting of the Denton ISD Librarians, discussing various resources available for the librarians. Also discussed were issues with library schedules and procedures for purchase orders as well as procedures for the library system.
[Minutes for Denton ISD Technology meeting, May 3, 2000]
Minutes from the May 3, 2000 meeting of the Denton ISD technology, discussing various technology initiatives and procedures. Ernie Stripling was introduced as the new Technology Information Officer.
[Newsletter Newton Rayzor P.T.A. January, 1965]
Newsletter of the Newton Rayzor P.T.A. for January 1965. The newsletter includes information about the February meeting, how proceeds from fundraisers were being spent. One big project was $300 going to the library for new books and they expected to have their first librarian Mrs. Harry Teasley start work soon. The newsletter also expressed opjection to the "type of movies now being shown not only in Denton, but everywhere in the United States" and encouraging citizens to write to their congressmen concerning this issue.
[Texas Education Agency Press Release]
Press release by the Texas Education Agency naming the 27 Texas schools named as Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Describes the qualifications needed to earn the designation of Blue Ribbon School.
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