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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON TUESDAY. MAY 14. 1961 College Student Defends American School Systems By WILLIAM J. FOX New York -1UPD- Despite the feelings of some persons such as Adm. Hyman Rick over that American education is in a sad way, there are those who disagree. One notable exception is a University of Massachusetts student, Mary Ann McNiff, 19, who, despite her youth, has some strong views to the contrary. In a study on "A Compari son of the Russian and Amer ican Educational Systems," she finds that the American educational picture comes out pretty well in comparison with that of the Soviet Union. She notes the alarm creat ed in the United States when the first Soviet sputniks made Americans panicky, and sent them looking for a speedy way to catch up. Solution Education at that time be came the be-all and end-all as a solution to everything. But its results were not immedi ately evident. To reach the level desired, Miss McNiff is convinced that a lot of money will have to be spent and a great deal of ad ditional effort expended, even though the United States has made considerable progress in a few years. "There is a direct relation ship between the money spent for education ana tne quality of education." she says. Discounting the disconcert ing near-hysteria with which Americans responded to the Soviet advantages of several years ago, she says neither Russian nor American educa tion is perfect. Both have their weak and strong points. "At present," she says, "Russian education h a s a n edge over American educa tion in certain critical areas such as technology, the sci ences and mathematics. "American education has an edge over Russian educa tion in liberal arts and the free discussion and criticisms allowed in classrooms. Beneficial "Ultimately, the R u s sian challenge will be beneficial because it will create in the American people a desire to equal and surpass Russian ac complishments in all fields. "American education is con fronted with a variety of problems which require Im mediate attention. "Perhaps the great problem is that of halting the vast leakage of general talent from our school syster.v For every student who enters college there is one of equal ability who does not enter. Another point she mentions is one that "arises due to the vast increase in the number of school age children, and the severe shortage of compe tent educators." Notes Shortage Since she plans to become a teacher herself, she also notes the shortage of an esti mated 140,000 teachers in sci ence in the elementary and secondary schools as a serious drawback in the A m e r lean scheme of things. Miss McNiff has drawn heavily on two publications for her study "Public Ed ucation in America," by George Z. Bereday and Luigi Volpicelli, and "This Is the Challenge," by William Ben ton. The latter's book is based on his travels in Russia in 195S. Drawing on her research, she notes that "the ultimate aim of Soviet education is to train citizens for service to the state." On the other hand, "the ultimate aim of Ameri can education is to train for intelligent citizenship and participation in the affairs of government." Miss McNiff says she feels "the Soviet threat in educa tion is a more serious threat than Soviet nuclear weapons or rockets." She sees three major solu tions to America's problems in the field: Federal aid to education, an increase in the number of exchange students and the need to raise the so-teachers. Two 4-H Clubs Honor Mothers Central Point Mothers of the Happy Hemmers ' and Merry Mixers 4-H clubs were entertained at a Mother s day tea and style show May 11 at the Central Point Grange hall. Miss Sue Cornutt and Miss Elin Livingston, junior lead ers, were narrators for the show, which featured fashions from Saxbury's clothing and Pauline's dress shop. The girls also modeled clothing which they had made. Modeling for the event were the Misses Sue Cornutt, Melanie Burroughs, Cheryl Lewis, Debbie Mayfield, Marsha Wilson, Georgia Brit tsan, Elin Livingston, Shirley Roberts, Conny Varner, San dra Mayfield, Cynthia Lusk, Andrea Roberts, Lucretia Lusk, Sheri Miller, Vivian Brittsan, Mary Kurz, Marci Miller, and Zana Krupp. The girls also entertained their mothers with a skit and a song. Guests speaker was Miss Joan Beasley, 4-H extension agent, who spoke on 4-H ac tivities for the summer. Decorations were provided by the Misses Marcia Wilson, Andrea Roberts, Marci Miller and Vivian Brittsan, with the help of Mrs. C. W. Anhorn. . 1 If sun glasses are to pro tect the eyes from glare, they must filter out between Bo and 85 per cent of the visible light, reports Dr. Irving Lu eck, a scientists at Bausch and Lomb. Mrs. Gene Kinsner, former ly of Kalispell, Mont., h been appointed by Pacific Power and Light company io head up an expanded Polly Pacific home service pro gram in southern Oregon and northern California. Firm Expands Home Services Pnnifir Power and Light company has reported it is expanding lis rony r-acmc home service advisor program in southern Oregon and north ern California and has an nounced appointment of a sec ond home economist for the area. Frank C. Bash, Medford, vice president and Copco di tricinn tnnnncrpr. rpnnrted Mrs. Beverly (Lyons) Hayden, who has been tne copco area aavi sor for householders and dem nnctmtnr for electric anpli ance promotions, will have her headquarters in Roseburg. She has made her residence there for some time. Heading up the program from the Copco division office in Morifnrri uill hp Mrs. Geane Kinsner, formerly of Kali- spell, Mont. Mrs. Kisner has handled the nnmnanv'R Pnllv Pacific home service advisory program for PP&L service areas in iciaiiu anri Montana since 1957. She has been engaged in home economics service work since 1934, following graduation from West Texas State col-lpffp Mrs. Hayden, widely known to Pacific Power customers as Rptr r.vnm will also have the Polly Pacific assignment for Coos Bay and the springtieia Cottage Grove districts. Sunday Dinner Honors Mother Central Point-Mrs. Ben F. IVJInnra Tliltta Falls. WBS hon- ored at a Mothers' day dinner given Sunday, May in, Dy ner family. It was held at the home of Mrs. Moore's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hilkey. Present were Mrs. Moore, her husband, and her father, Charles Rose, Mrs. Hilkey and another daughter, Mrs. Grace Guyette, and Mrs. Moore's grandchildren, Diane Guyette, Linda, Lana and Jo anne Hilkey. Republican Women Plan Annual Tea at Topsides ; Plans for the annual spring silver tea were made by mem bers of the executive board of the Jackson County unit, Ore gon Federation of Women's Republican clubs, last Friday. The tea is always one of the large social events of spring. The tea is to be held at Topsides, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. V. Carpenter on Old Stage road on Mon day, May 20. Hours will be from 2 to 5 o'clock. Chairman of the event is Mrs. Ernest Ruegger and she announces that Mrs. Helen Daughtrey, Portland, presi dent of the Oregon Federa tion, will attend. Women planning to attend who need transportation are to call Mrs. E. R. Hass, dial 772-8273. The public Is invited to attend. Thespian Society Holds Awards, Honors Banquet A 9 Installation of officers, ini tiation and presentation of honors and awards took place during a senior awards ban quet held Thursday night by Troupe 358 of the National Thespian society of Medford High school. The event was held at North's restaurant and was attended by Thespian members, other students, par ents and guests. Judy Foreman and Greg Keith were announced as win ners of the Best Thespian awards for seniors. The latter is the retiring president of the group, and he was presiding officer. Young Keith has ap peared in many dramatic pro ductions given by the society and Miss Foreman was cited for her activity in several phases of the society's pro gram. The awards were pre sented by Mrs. Lenore Zapell, the troupe s sponsor. y Medford JUST 2 MORE DAYS! FABULOUS SAVINGS ON FAMOUS GLEN RAVEN, Jt2. tO ' MM Jlt THE ORIGINAL Women's Group Hears Review Of Scholarships Mrs. M. A. Ring, Ashland, was elected president of the College Women's club when the group met May 11, at the Girl's Community club. Serv ing with Mrs. Ring for the 1963-64 season will be Miss Ruth Nye, Medford, vice president; Mrs. R. E. Law rence, Ashland, secretary. and Miss Florence Gifford, Medford, who continues as treasurer. A musical program was presented by a seventh grade chorus from Hedrick Junior High school under the direc tion of Gary Lovre, with Car roll Graber at the piano. The group sang two sacred num bers and two selections from the musicale "Milk and Honey," with "Oklahoma" as a finale. Mrs. D. R. Sloan presented the topic, "Have Our Scholar ships Paid Off?' She intro duced three former scholar ship winners, Marie Prescott, Patricia Colley and Joyce Hunter, and the 1963 winner. Jan Stone, Phoenix High school. The fact was brought out that in 1923 the fee for a term at Southern Oregon college was $9 while at the present time it is $98. The first aid to a student by the college club in the 20's was a loan of $15 and the ly minutes of the club showed that glasses were pur chased for a student for $6. Later the scholarship was es tablished. It was decided by the group to designate the 1963 gift as the "Blanche Ca node Scholarship" in memory of Mrs. Canode "who had long been a faithful member." Mrs. Sloan then Introduced Mrs. Mabel Winston, dean of women at Southern Oregon college, who spoke on student aid and stressed the import ance of helping students to obtain an education. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. S. E. Trent and Miss Mabel Mears. Social chairman was Mrs. Ward Lampkin. Mrs. S. G. Frink and Mrs. M. A. Ring presided at the tea table. In the world of the doll collector, the bonnet doll is one of the rarest, the New York Antiques Fair reports, Its distinction: the hat is part of the doll's head. The dolls date from the middle of the 19th century. Tracy Blaclutone, Judy Brookman, Lindsay Darnellle, Paul Goodwin and Dixie Tay lor received certificates of ex cellence. Mrs. Zapell presented stars and bars to various members; these had been earned in Thespian dramatic produc tions and projects. Taking office in the instal lation ceremonies were John Hettinga, president; Jack Barr, vice president; Patricia Selby, secretary; Mike De Sal vlo, treasurer; Rhonda Farfan, records clerk. Becoming new members were Cindy Anderson, Caro lyn Bowser, John Hettinga, Karen and Sharon Hugdahl, Paul Jenny, Jackie King, Marjorie North, Peggy Riech ers and Anita Townsend. Membership Is based on points earned in dramatic activity. Jim Kerber entertained with a piano solo and accom p a n I e d Tracy ' Blackstone when she sang. A group of seniors presented entertain ment sketches which were sa tirical material based on tele vision commercials. The Checkmates of Medford High school sang. An honorary membership was presented to Mrs. Olive Starcher of The Medford Mail X .-1 b u n e. Other honorary members chosen in past years are Ray Lewis, Colleen Hope, Robert Stedman, Stanley Za- peil and John Drysdale. . Elliott Becken, assistant su perintendent of School Dis trict 549, spoke briefly. 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