Accredited Elementary School Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the y 1973 Vol. 74 J. H. Whitworth JIMMY H. WHITWORTH NEW SUPERINTENDENT ATG. S. D. Mr. Jimmy H. Whitworth assumed the Superintendency of the Georgia School for the Deaf, effective July 1, 1973, following his appointment by the State Board of Education. One of the younger residential school superintendents in the nation, Mr. Whitworth is no stranger to the deaf population and its friends in Georgia. Prior to becoming superintendent of the s~hool, he wa~ principal for three years. Beginning his teaching career with the deaf in 1958 at G. S. D., and later serving as residen t Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to the students, he became the first co-ordinator of the Evaluation Center for the Deaf, a Vocational Rehabilitation facility located in Cave Spring. On the National level, Mr. Whitworth has long been identified in the professional field, having served as Presi dent of the Professional Rehabilitation Workers with the Deaf in 196667. An ordained Baptist minister, Mr. Whitworth has served in pastorates in Georgia and as Minister to the Deaf in North Carolina, and continues to be active in the religious life of the deaf. Mr. Whitworth received his secondary education in the Kingsport, Tennessee, public schools. He is a graduate of CarsonNewman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, and earned the M. A. degree in the Leadership Training Course for the Deaf at the University of California at Northridge. He is enrolled in a doctoral program at Georgia State Cave Spring, Georgia, November, 1973 University. Superintendent Whitworth is married to the former Shirley Parker. They have two children, Keri and Erik. G. S. D. looks forward to many years of progress under the cap able leadership of Mr. Whitworth. Edward Nagy EDWARD NAGY NEW PRINCIPAL AT G. S. D. This, the first issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER, gives us an opportunity to introduce our new principal, Mr. Ed Nagy. Principal Nagy, wife Sally and 11 months old daughter, Marla, come to us fro m Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he served as Administrative Assistant at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. Born in Saginaw, Michigan, Mr. Nagy comes well qualified to the Georgia School for the Deaf. He received the B.S. and M.A. degrees from the Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Later he attended the Leadership Training Program in the Area of Deafness at San Fernando Valley State College, a division of the California University System, at Northridge, California, and received the M.A. degree in Education, Administration, and Supervision. Prior to his work at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Mr. Nagy taught at the Michigan School for the Deaf and at day school classes for the deaf in Flint, Michigan. He is presently working on his doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. We welcome the Nagy family to GSD and Cave Spring. No.1 Former G. S. D. Superintendent Honored During the end-of-year and commencement activities at the close of the 1973 school year, Mr. John Caple, retiring superintendent, was the recipient of many gestures of love and appreciation from his associates. At the Awards Day presentation, Mr. David Dellinger, Boy Scout executive, presented Mr. Caple a citation and diamond studded lapel pin in acknowledgement of 50 years of Scout participation. The GSD Athletic Association presented Mr. Caple an athletic jacket and a set of golf clubs. On graduation day, the classes of '73, '74, '75, and '76 gave the retiring superintendent an engraved plaque inscribed, "For his concern for the welfare of the students at the Georgia School for the Deaf." On the afternoon of Sunday, May 20, Graduation Day, a reception was held in Fannin Hall for Mr. Caple, with staff, retired employees, friends, and State Education Department officials in attendance. On Thursday evening, May 31. the staff surprised "Mr. C" with a banquet in the main dining room and a program entitled, "An Evening with John Caple." At the close of the program, Mr. Caple received an electric golf cart; an appropriately inscribed gold pocket wqtch; a life membership in the Georgia Association of Educators; and a scrapbook of pictures, letters, and memorabilia depicting some aspects of his 35 years of service to the deaf at the Georgia school. Mr. Caple's retirement was effective July 1, 1973. FLOYD JUNIOR COLLEGE PROGRAM Page 2 FLOYD JUNIOR COLLEGE (Continued from page 1) munication I and II, Psychology of Deafness, Introduction to Deaf Edu cation, Sociological Problems of Auditory Impairment, and Activi ties and Recreation for the Deaf. These specialized courses, added to the basic required courses of the college, lead to the degree. Major emphasis is placed on practicum experience at the School for the Deaf. Basic margins of the program began with an inquiry from the Georgia School for the Deaf to the Junior College concerning the feasibility of such a program. After a series of discussions exploring the need, potential job market, potential recruitment possibilities, curriculum needs, potential instructional sources, etc., and after a survey of the people presently employed in the program, agreement was made to begin the program. A major factor was the college's receptivity toward the school's need and its willingness to adapt to the -G. S. D. program. During the first semester approximately sixty people enrolled in all the courses that were offered. An effort was made to include at least one beginning Sign Language course and at least one of the professional courses per quarter. Duplicate scheduling was attempted so that houseparents could take the courses during their off hours, and the teacher-aides were given some time to take courses offered during the day. The courses are offered . THE SCHOOL HELPER Published by Georgia School for the Deaf Division of Compensatory Education Office of Instructional Services Georgia Department of Education Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Jack P. Nix, State Superintendent of Schools J. H. Whitworth. Superintendent Edward Nagy Principal Eugene Perdue . Principal W. H. Crider Managing Editor Katharine Casey Associate Editor Emmalee Highnote Associate Editor Ed Steele Associate Editor W. H. Crider Printing Instructor Billy McDonald Printing Instructor Alton Holman Photographer Published four times a year in November, January, March. and May. No subscription price. All communication should be addressed to The School Helper. Cave Spring. 'Georgia 30124. Entered at the post office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as second class matter, November. 1889. Second Class Postage paid at Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Vol. 74 November, 1973 No. 1 to employees potential employees, parents, and other interested individuals. The program has been the nexus for development of a co-curriculum program for deaf students at Floyd Junior College. We have preceded this now by having interpreters provided for those deaf staff members who are engaged in the program. At present the Junior College has enrolled two past graduates of G. S. D., as well as deaf staff members. It is important to note that the college is cooperating with us further by adapting its enrollment requirements and allowing our students to sign up on a special basis when they have proven they .can carry college level classes. They are required to take the SAT. but no cutoff scores have been established. They are also requiren to have GED or high school diploma. NEWS FROM NTID A greater number of deaf high school graduates will have the opportunity in 1974 to enroll in National Technical Institute for the Deaf programs leading to technical careers. NTID's new $30 million building complex on the Rochester (N. Y.) Institute of Technology campus is now 85 percent complete and occupation of the new facilities is set for early 1974. The facilities, consisting of an academic building, residence complex and dining hall, will enable NTID to eventually accommodate up to 750 students. Present enrollment is over 400. Through constant evaluation of the needs and opportunities in the fields of business. industry and the professions. NTID continues to offer the most up-to date training in career fields with good job potential. Technical education is an area often clouded with misunderstanding. Is tech ed. simply a newer term for "trade" ed~cation, or is it a viable education form. meaningful to today's technological so ciety? Dr. Jack Clarcq, assistant dean of Technical Education at NTID, believes training in the technologies gives people the ability to perform in many different roles. "Our major goal in technical education at NTID is to prepare people to fulfill multiple functions in today's technological society. We try to point out the many options open to students and provide varied educational choices, preparing them to function in many different jobs." Dr. Clarcq said. The medical professions are demanding more and more trained technicians. The Medical Record Technician program and the Medical Laboratory Technician program are just two areas where job The School Helper demand and placement potential are high. As the needs of the business world expand, new office methods and machinery make it imperative that a business career program offer the most modern training by experts in the business world. NTID continually strives to offer such a program. Skilled technicians in the fields of pripting and photography are in demand, as well as trained personnel in applied art areas to work as graphic designers, layout and mechanical artists, illustrators and audiovisual media technicians. Qualified persons in engineering technologies are needed as architectural and industrial draftsmen, electronics trouble shooters and electromechanical experts. Also in demand are machine tool operators who know the principles of toolmaking used in industry today. NTID is also one of the few technical facilities in the country today to have a program in the upand-coming field of numerical control programming, which enables students to operate automated numerically controlled machine tools. Students who qualify and wish to advance even more can enter any of the 40 degree programs in the Colleges of Business, Graphic ft.rts and Photography, Science. General Studies. Fine and Applied Arts. the School of Applied Science and the College of Continuing Edu cation. at Rochester Institute of Technology, the hearing college campus where NTID is located. Deaf students are offered the option of many support services such as interpreting, notetaking, speech and hearing training and personal and social counseling. In addition to their studies. NTID students are encouraged to become involved in a number of activities to complement their social and academic development. Special housing situations, Student Congress. NTID Drama Club. volunteer programs, religious activities and athletics. are just a few of the areas available to them. Deaf students in their junior and senior years of high school should begin considering their applications to NTJD as soon as possible. There are no entrance examinations required for admission to NTID. but there are a number of records and forms needed for the consideration of the student's application. The final decision of admission to NTID is based on audiological information. achievement tests: high school records; references from principals. vocational rehabilitation counselors, and teachers; and proof that the applicant is a U. S. citizen or a permanent resident. Students who are currently enrolled in other postsecondary programs and wish to transfer to NTID will also be considered. (Continued on page 3) The School Helper Rhythm Class: left to right: Miss Latham, rhythm teacher, Lisa Burnley, Tina Blaxton, Steve Logan, Teresa Schwab, Lisa Young, Susie Waters, Sandra Parker,and Jimmy Irwin. Primary Department News About The two beginning classes at Primary have nineteen boys and girls. Their ages range from five to eiglit, and the majority are boarding students. These beginners work with sense training and Montessori material at first in order to acclimate them to academic work. One of the first things taught is that each child has a name and constant repetition is used throughout each day in finger spelling and vocalizing each child's name. Total communication is used in every phase of school work which will give these pupils a basic foundation in communication. The goal set up for the year is reading (over one hundred nouns). color recognition, number work and dictation or spelling of words, days of the week, and proper nouns. At the end of the first year these children will have the foundation to enter Preparatory II. New transfer pupils from public schools or other schools for the deaf are put in other classes. They are given placement and achievement tests and then placed in ap propriate classes, depending on academic achievement, chronological age and possible class groupings. The aim is to help each child develop to his greatest potential and to make his school life fulfilling and successful. NTID (Continued from page 2) NTID encourages deaf students to explore the options available through the Institute. For further information write now to: Admissions Coordinator, National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Rochester Institute of Technolo~~-. One Lomb Memorial Drive, Roche. leI', New York, 14623. TITLE I PROJECT Under Title I, ESEA, the total school program at the Georgia School for the Deaf is greatly enriched. Services for pupils are expanded in the areas of language, reading, art, and home life. This Title I Project is made possible through the use of federal funds and is designed to meet the special needs of deaf pupils from all over the state of Georgia and will help them to grow mentally ,physically, socially, and emotionally. The language-reading phase employs the services of twenty-two teacher aides who help to better utilize the highly developed skills of teachers by doing much of the routine work. They make available many reading and language materials to reinforce learning. They help, under the teachers' directions, individual children who are experiencing unusual difficulty in mastering reading and language skills. In the art activity, elementary children are exposed to as many different media as possible: clay, papier - mache', paints, crayons, wood, block print, etc. Art expression for deaf children, is a means of building their visual sense and a way of expressing themselves as individuals. The Home Life Activity is designed to enrich the educational services of deaf residential pupils. Simple skills in homemaking, selfcare, and personal hygiene are stressed. The Physical Education-Recreation Program, a continuation of the program that began in 1968, is planned to involve pupils who do not go home on weekends. The purpose of the activity is to offer physical education and recreation activities as well as learning experiences for pupils on campus. Page 3 SUPERINTENDENT CAPLE RE IRES Ending a career that spanned four decades, John L. Caple stepped down from the superintendency of the Georgia School for the Deaf upon his retirement on July 1, 1973. The tenth superinte,/ldent of the Georgia School for the Deaf began his career in deaf education at the Arkansas School for the Deaf. He subsequently held positions in Oregon and Georgia, returned to Arkansas to serve as superintendent of that school, then came back to Georgia and nestled down permanently in Vann's Valley to give devoted service to the school and community. An article written by Helen Muse and published in The Deaf American says it best: "Mr. Caple's quiet firmness, his flexibility and his deep understanding of the children and their problems have granted him a stature of calm and dependable strength. For years he has been approached by an endless number of students for counsel and 'guidance, and his ready advice and warm enthusiasm have always left the children feeling that they have found a strong and reliable friend in him. This aura of harmony lends itself to the teaching staff likewise and makes for better overall rapport and discipline." G. S. D. Joins In Public Service Program With Gallaudet College Georgia School for the Deaf is happy to announce that it is now participating in a public service program from which students GaatllGa.udse.t College D. will in be receiving weekly TTY telephone messages from Miss Anne Deneen of the Public Service Office at Gal- laudet College. The TTY is a machine which, in conjunction with the telephone, al- lows deaf individuals to send in and receive tele - communication messages over normal telephone lines. The first such phone call for GSD was completed on Oct. 4, 1973, and lasted approximately one-half hour. The plan to be followed is that of giving world news first, followed by news from other schools for the deaf. After the delivery of this news, G. S. D. students will have an opportunity to ask questions about the news and report their own school news to Miss Deneen. It is hoped that through this program the students at G. S. D. will take a more active roll in understanding current events in the world and develop an appreciation for the use of the TTY. The students will be able to improve their skill of sending and receiving messages on the TTY which in the long run sllould help to improve their overall language ability. All of us at GSD want to thank Miss Deneen and Gallaudet College for sponsoring this program. Page 4 RESUME OF XII WORLD GAMES FOR THE DEAF To the 1,190 men and women who gathered in the beautiful city of Malmo their memories were more than a recitation of success in their sports specialties. One of the fondest memories of a participant to the World Games for the Deaf was the spirit of fellowship that prevailed on the Baltiska Hallen. There was nothing mysterious about the commotion in the Hallen. This was the common meeting ground for personnel representing 32 nations. It was here that the athletes relaxed, prepared psychologically for competition, sought out old friends they had met on other fields, acquired new friends and had the pleasure of "doing their own thing" while thousands of the world's deaf fans gathered to ogle the world's greatest deaf athletes. The results of the Games are history. It would be unfair, however, to single out anyone individual but it goes without saying that the numbers of gold medals won by the United States exceeded any other country which competed. The United States amassed a total of 82 medals, 29 of them gold, thereby winning the Championship of the Malmo Games. Russia was second with 48 medals, and Italy third with 21. The U. S. swimmers were truly outstanding. Ron Rice led all the mermen and mermaids to the largest U. S. victory harvest of medals. Rice became the second boy from Warren, Mich., to collect five GOLD medals, but he became the first American to break SEVEN world deaf marks in one World Games for the Deaf. The USA also swept the four relays and the men's 400-meter individual medley and the 1,500-meter freestyle. Individually, the U. S. aquatic stars won 28 gold medals, 4 silver and 8 bronze and figured in setting all of 15 new global marks in 17 swimming events. The men's track and field events continued to be a duel between the U. S. and Russia. With such stars as Gary Washington of Colorado, Leo Bond, III, of Minnesota, John Klaus of Washington and Tony Spiecker of Florida, the U. S. won both of the relays with comparable ease and were content to better only the American records in these events. In all, the U. S. out-medaled the USSR, 25 to 15, in men's track which saw 11 global records being shattered. The Americans set world marks in the 200-meter dash, the 400-meter dash, the 800meter run and the high jump. The Soviets bettered world standards in the 100-meter dash, the 10,000meter run and the 25,OOO-meter road run. Other global marks set were the shot-put by a Swede, the 1,500-meter run by a Finn and the 3,OOO-meter steeplechase by a la~ from East Germany. The Amencans, by the way, showed much The School Helper STATISTICAL SYNOPSIS OF THE XU WORLD GAMES FOR THE DEAF (Nations ranked on basis of number of gold medals) Nation Gold United States .... 29 Russia ..........-....... 26 Italy .................... 10 West Germany ... 4 Hungary .......... 4 Japan ................. 4 Norway ................ 4 Bulgaria ........ .... 3 France 3 Great Britain ..... 2 Yugoslavia .......... 2 Sweden .............. 2 ran -. -.- ............. 2 East Germany .... 2 Finland ................ 2 Poland ................ 1 Belgium .. -.. -........ 1 Denmark 1 Switzerland ........ 0 Canada ............... 0 Holland 0 Czechoslovakia .. 0 Romania .... ........ 0 Australia ............ 0 Ireland ............. 0 Medals Total Silver 21 15 4 9 3 2 1 6 3 6 3 4 4 3 2 5 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 Bronze Medals 32 82 7 48 7 21 6 19 6 13 0 6 0 5 8 17 1 7 3 11 4 9 2 8 1 7 2 7 2 6 6 12 3 7 3 6 2 4 3 4 1 2 1 2 2 2 0 1 0 0 Diplomas 4th 5th 6th 19 15 15 122 934 172 527 400 110 720 4 13 443 021 471 800 000 564 10 6 5 141 420 002 324 601 4 12 200 000 001 Placings 1 6 incl. 131 53 37 29 27 10 7 26 15 22 12 20 15 7 21 33 13 12 6 13 9 9 4 1 1 TOTALS .... 102 102 102 306 102 67 58 533 32 nations participated. Only 7 nations, Argentina, Austria, India, Israel, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela, failed to place in the standings. 1,190 athletes represented their countries; 143 bore the USA insignia. A summary of how we fared: Men's Track & Field Women's Track & Field Swimming Wrestling Tennis . Cycling Shooting . Basketball . Men's Volleyball Women's Volleyball USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA .. USA USA 25 medals: 8 gold ]1 medals: 2 gold 26 medals: 14 gold 13 medals: 3 gold 3 medals: 1 gold 2 medals, both silver 4 diplomas 1 gold medal (team) 4 th place diploma 1 silver medal (team) INDIVIDUAL MEDALS USA - 125: 58 gold, 35 silver, 32 bronze INDIVIDUAL DIPLOMAS USA - 65: 29 fourth, 17 fifth, 19 sixth (Continued on page 5) PrudEnce Dillingham, representing Upsilon Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, presented a check for fifty dollars to the football team. Pictured above is the G. S. D. football team with Head Coach Thurman Waits receiving the check from Ms. Dillingham. It was requested that the money be used to reward the team's spirit and winning effort. The School Helper improvement in all the five distance races, breaking American records in all of them and placed second and third in the steeplechase for the first time in the history of the Games. The women's track and field events were again a duel between Russia and the U. S., with Russia winning 13 medals to the U. S. 11. The Soviets set world marks in the shot-put, discus and high jump, while Suzy Barker of Lubbock, Texas, proved that she is the world's number ONE deaf hurdler as she won the 100-meter hurdles in the world record time of 14.7. Rita Windbrake, veteran runner from West Germany and holder of five world records in all five running events, set a global mark in the 1,500 meter run in the unbelievable time of 4:34.0. The U. S. continued its undefeated record in basketball. The first two games for the Americans were breezes as they ripped the Italian team 121-54 and host Sweden 11443. The third game saw the Yankees allow Finland 57 points and outscore them by 79, 136-57. The fourth game in the series was a little closer as the U. S. subdued Yugoslavia, 92-53. The final game against Poland was anything but a runaway. The U. S. sputtered to a two-point lead at the half and managed a mild spurt in the second to win 86-74. This was the fifth consecutive basketball gold medal for the U. S. which has won 24 games in a row since the sport was added to the WGD program in 1957 in Milan, Italy. For U. S. rooters the most memorable and gratifying moment occurred when the American wrestlers garnered a total of 13 medals. This was one more than THREE times the total taken in Belgrade four years ago. Dale Johnson of Welch, Minnesota, became the first American to cop two gold medals, freestyle and Greco-Roman. Dick Baraona of Daly City, California, showed much improvement in cycling and is now third best deaf cyclist in the world. He finished seventh in the l,OOO-meter sprint (four years ago he was 13th) and took two silver medals in the 35 kilometer time trial and the 100 kilometer road race. Eighty-two men and 40 women from 22 nations took part in the increasingly popular table tennis tournament. Harry Dunail of Beverly Hills, California, held his own until he was eliminated by a Dane who advanced to the quarterfinals. Popularity in Volley Ball was evident at Malmo since this sport was added to the WSD program four years ago. The women's team, coached by Althea Emerick of the California School for the Deaf at Riverside, lost only to Denmark, 3 games to 2, to emerge with a silver medal. The men's team finished fourth in a seven-team field. The competition in tennis was more evenly matched this time around. The final medal tally showed: U. S. 3, France 3, Italy 2, Great Britain 2, Belgium 2, Denmark 2, and Australia 1. The top thrill was supplied by Dave Stevenson of Delray Beach, Florida, who dethroned Frederico Siccardi of Italy, five-time WGD singles champion, in the semi-finals, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5. Dave, however, lost to another Italian, Pier Paolo RicciBitti, for the singles championship. The U. S. won a gold medal in the women's doubles competition and a bronze medal in the women's singles. The American shooters again met tough competition as 52 shooters from 14 nations participated in the matches. They, however, Page 5 exhibited enough skill to deserve four diplomas. INDIVIDUAL Y, the U. S. athletes collected a total of 125 medals: 58 gOld, 35 silver, 32 bronze; and 65 diplomas: 29 fourth place, 17 fifth, 19 sixth. AND they set a total of 20 World Deaf records and 41 American standards. With such a rich background of memories of Malmo, we in the U. S. will be looking forward to 1977 when Romania and the city of Bucharest host the XIIT World Summer Games for the Deaf. We shall not rest upon our laurels! Note: A full and comprehensive story of the games, illustrated with pictures, will appear in a forthcoming issue of the DEAF AMERICAN. Watch for it! WORLD GAMES (Continued from page 4) MEDAL STANDINGS 0000 Men's Track & Field Swimming Gold Sil. Brz. Tot. USA.. 8 8 9 25 Russia 7 5 3 15 E. Germany 2 3 1 6 Finland 222 6 Poland 1 0000 00 0 5 6 Norway........ 2 0 0 2 France 011 2 Belgium 020 2 Sweden 100 1 Bulgaria 010 1 Denmark ...... 0 1 0 1 Italy 000 1 Switzerland 0 0 0 1 Totals 23 23 23 69 New World Deaf Records set: 11 CJSA 4, Russia 3, E. Germany 2, Sweden I, Finland 1) New American Deaf Records - 14 Women's Track & Field Gold Silo Brz. Tot. Rus ia 6 5 2 13 USA 2 2 7 11 W. Germnay 4 1 1 6 Poland .. 0 4 1 5 France 110 2 E. Germany 0 0 1 1 Romania 0 '0 1 1 Total 13 13 13 39 New World Deaf Records set: 5 (Russia 3, W. Germany I, USA 1) New American Deaf Records - 8 Gold Sil. Brz. Tot. USA 14 4 8 26 Great Britain 0 4 2 6 Hungary 1 214 Bulgaria 021 3 W. Germany 0 1 2 3 Norway 2 o0 2 Canada 011 2 Sweden 011 2 Holland 0 00...... 1 1 2 Denmark 010 1 Totals 17 17 17 51 New World Deaf Records set: 15 (All by USA) New American Deaf Records - 19 Wrestling Gold Sil. Brz. Tot. Russia 12 5 2 19 USA 3 3 7 13 Bulgaria 2 3 6 11 Iran 231 6 Yugoslavia Switzerland 1 0 3 .2 o2 6 2 Italy Sweden 002 2 01o 1 Totals 20 20 20 60 TOTAL NUMBER OF RECORDS BROKEN BY USA: WORLD DEAF MARKS - 20 AMERICAN DEAF STANDARDS - 41 TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS Track and Field ..... USA Swimming ............................. USA Wrestling ........... Russia Basketball .................... USA Soccer .... . Russia Shooting ........ Italy Tennis Cycling Table Tennis Men's Volleyball Women's Volleyball Field Handball France Great Britian 00 Hungary Bulgaria .. Denmark Yugoslavia Page 6 The Fair We went to the fair yesterday afternoon. We saw some pigs, cows, baby pigs, chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, turkeys, and horses. One baby pig was black. The pigs did not smell good. We rode on many rides. Jane was afraid. We went in the monster house.We saw Mark, Tina, Billy, and Penny, too. We rode in the cars. Jane, Jimmy, Larry, Michael, Tommy, Chris, Brad, and Miss Gaines bought hats. Pam and I did not buy anything. Jimmy and Miss Gaines ate corn dogs. The boys ate pickles. Then we walked around. We went to a clown show. The clown's name was Bobo. We laughed and laughed. Some men gave us Cokes, cakes, and ice cream. We said, "Thank you." Then we had popcorn, candy apples, and cotton candy. Brad bought a telescope. Chris bought a cross. We had a good time at the fair. Stephanie Brown Miss Gaines' Class The fair is not only fun but is one of many activities used to stimulate interest in learning new words, reading and language. The School Helper A DAY AT THE COOSA VALLEY FAIR Primary attends Coosa Valley Fair. "Pistol" Knight, Candy Bolton, Frank Hardwick, Edgardo Robles. PRAYER GROUP Left to right: 1st row: Phoebe Jackson, Gail Cochran 2nd row: Wanda Baggett, Terri Rackley, Sherrill Johnson, Dylan Davis, Elizabeth Forino, Steve Sheppard. 3rd row: Robert Densmore, Priscilla Flewallen, Ernest McDaniel, Dianne Davis, Maggie Rudd. Not pictured: Judy Sodke. Installation of Officers of the Prayer Group On September 17 the members and officers of the Prayer Group met at Miss Bracewell's home. Mr. and Mrs. Whitworth and their two children were there. Miss Joanne CI1\rk, Miss Helen Keefer and Mrs. Barker were also there. Each of the officers, members and guests was presented a candle. Then Terrie Rackley, President of the Prayer Group, led the opening prayer. Miss Bracewell gave a short speech welcoming the members and guests to the Officers' Installation. The four officers lighted their candles by a candle on a table. The Bible was on the table in front of the candle. The four members said their vows; then, lighted the candles held by each Prayer Group member symbolizing their desire to spread the Gospel to others. After the vows, Mrs. Barker gave us a challenge as Christians. Miss Keefer explained the Prayer Group emblem, which is green, yellow, and white, and explained what each color stands for. Mr. Whitworth gave the closing prayer. We had refreshments of pineapple juice, coconut bars, green mints, and potato chips. We really enjoyed talking with the Lord at Miss Bracewell's home. Ernest McDaniel The School Helper Page 7 New Pupils-1st row, left to right: Jasper Slaton, Jr., Ray Miller, Chuckie Belcher, Allen Parker, Joseph Nettles, Preston Riley, Randy Wooten, Kent Firsdon, Darryl Harper, Chance Smith, Roy Gilbert, Jessie Belle Singleton. 2nd row-left to right: Don Baxter, Nancy Rogers, Rhonda Meadows, Randy Bell, Candy Bolton, Candy Watkins, Andy Senior, Ronald Kitchens, Kelly Zipperer, Melvin Brown, Bobby Ploof, James Thomas. 3rd row-left to right: Debbie SerIes, Mary D. Murphy, Donna Gustavel, Brenda Gibson, Carolyn Hancock, Tim Singleton,Timmie Dixon, Randy Reynolds. 4th row-left to right: Jean Edward, Dianna Farley, Joy Farley, William Rice, John Rogers, Ted Moore, Toni Smith. GSD opened its '73 football season at TSD in Knoxville, Tenn. TSD had played one game and a jamboree. This game experience proved too much for GSD as TSD won 23-13. GSD played Darlington "B" team for its second game. The boys played good football and won 27-8. The third game of the season was a home game with Pepperell's "B" team. The Tigers handled them easily with a 40-6 victory. The fourth game was in St. Augustine, Fla. at the Florida School for the Deaf. GSD couldn't get their offense rolling and FSD won 20-0. Homecoming was a happy one as GSD defeated SCSD 26-14. The impressive thing about the victory is that it was a team effort with all the team playing good football. Telephone Directory We are listing a telephone directory for the convenience of parents m"aking calls regarding a child. Superintendent's office ... 777-3310 Superintendent's home 777-3958 Principal's office, Georgia Avenue ".... " ."""" ... ". 777-3586 Principal's office, Route One 777-3957 Principal's home, Route One 777-3519 Health Center "." " 777-3617 Primary building, Georgia Avenue .. " . 777-3627 Boys dormitories, Georgia Avenue . .. 777-3673 Girls dormitories, Georgia Avenue """.""""" .... """ 777-3637 Dormitories, Route One .. 777-3798 Director of Home Life's office 777-8790 Director of Home Life's home 777-8743 Page 8 A DAY AT THE FAIR The students and some of the faculty and staff members enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the Coosa Valley Fair. The buses arrived in Rome loaded with excited students, staff and faculty. Since Mrs. Dillingham was sick and could not attend, everyone hurried to school the next day to enlighten her about the fair. Kathy Tosky, Connie Glass, Brenda Minshew, Dianne Farley, Donnie Varnadore, and Charles Tillery told how much they enjoyed the exhibits . . . flower arrangements, TRIP TO THE HORSE SHOW First hand experience at a horse show was what some of the boys and girls in Miss Clark's third period reading class had on September 22. Miss Clark took them to the horse show at the Coosa Valley Fair. The class had been reading a story about horses and horse shows. The trip to the fair was the climax to the story. Those who went were Kerry Moncrief, Ken Hendrix, Barbara Blake man, Ricky Snipes, and Jeff McCarty. Much of the vocabulary studied in class came to life for them. The experiences in the story became their own experiences. Those who could not go also be came a part of it through the use of Video tape taken by Miss Clark. She taped as much as she could until the batteries died in the recorder. Monday morning the whole class enjoyed seeing the show on video. This helped the boys and girls recall what they had seen and to write their own stories. This was the first horse show for all the class except Ken. Kerry's OF QEO GI ~'OV 1I 1973 .J uaUAK-'" ~. Indian crafts. sewing, home can ning, and baked confections. Diane Duck, a high school student, won the Tri-Color Award in flower arranging. Nathan Evans, Bobby Gattis, William Hollis, Glenn Smith, Yvonne Taylor, Tony Elicker, and David Edwards were pleased to see so many different animals ... pigs, chickens, cows, goats and horses. They gave all sorts of descriptions concerning two huge horses that were seen. They were sure to make the point that it would have been too bad, if one of their toes had been stepped on! Real live baby The School Helper chicks were hatched before their own eyes. Melvin Augustus, Donna Gustavel, Clifford McClarin, Peter Pugh sley, Randy Smith, Ronnie Welborn, and Ronnie Tomberlin learned about syrup making from a display that was in operation. A man demonstrated how juice is ground out of the sugar cane. Everyone was a little sorry for the horse. His job was walking around in a circle all day to make the grinding machine work. They were really excited about seeing the cane juice cooked into actual syrup. Ann Betsill, Barbara Blakeman, Ken Hendrix, Kerry Moncrief, Billy Mack Crider, Ricky Snipes, Jeff McCarty, and Sue Turner were amazed to see kernels of corn put into a machine, and come out as corn meal. Everyone will remember that the next time the school dining room serves corn bread. Daniel Dean, Jackie Diggs, Eddie Morris, Eddie Thomas, James Minor, Deborah LaFavor, Paul Strickland, Anthony Gates, Rose Casper, and Danny Mayo were excited when it came time to begin the rides. It was said that some of the staff and faculty also enjoyed the rides. Wow! Some of the rides were fast! There was an awful scary spook house. Mr. Nagy even went through that! "How do I get out of there," was the thought of many when going through the glass house. Everyone enjoyed the experience ... gaining a vast wealth of knowledge. Language Classes, Group II INTERMEDIATE CLASS ATTENDS HORSE SHOW eyes were as big as saucers all day . . . especially when the judge looked at the horses' teeth. Ken was full of questions about what would happen next. Miss Clark had to confess she didn't know because it was her first real horse show, too. Ken said, "The horses are very beautiful." He wished he had some horses. He said his favorite was the beautiful brown walking horse. "I liked the silver horse best," said Ricky. Kerry said, "The trotting horses were my favorite." "I liked the small white horse the best," said Jeff, "and the little girl with him." Barbara couldn't decide what she liked best. "I enjoyed all of the show," she said. ~~TH SCHOOL HELPER3\~ 0"" ,ted Elementary School Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf Vol. 74 Cave Spring, Georgia, January, 1974 Accredited High School No.2 For the year 1973-74 the Georgia School for the Deaf is proud to have new Girl Scout troops for the Intermediate girls. Miss Melody Bracewell is a Seout Leader for the Cadette Girl Scouts. Cadettes are Barbara Blakeman, Gayle Blount, Susan Chandler, Fonda Cole, Nancy Davis, Lisa Donalson, Jean Edwards, Dian.na Farley, Debbie Gilreath, Connie Glass, Cheryl Griffin, Penny Hollis, Joan Holowach, Uvonna Johnson, Jylynda McGuire, Brenda Minshew, Pamela Mock, Vivian Morey, Nona Morrison, Debra Peppers, Donna Sanders, Toni Smith, Terrie Thompson, Kathy Tosky, Sue Turner, Debbie Walden, Corene Whipple, and Shirley Reeves. Miss Joy Gibson is a Scout Leader for the Junior Girl SeouL Members of the Junior Scouts are Kathy Autry, Tina Blaxton, Olivia Chambers, Libby Cranshaw, Jackie Diggs, Diedra Elliott, Joy Farley, Tonia Francis, Brenda Gibson, Sabrina Gilbert, Rosemary Harris, Carolyn Hancock, Kathy Howell, Juanita Johnson, Tammy Jobnson, Glenda Lowe, Linda Moore, Delois Shorter, Brenda Smith, Terry Smith, Carolyn Stewart, Patricia Tinsley, Lucy Underwood, Diane Waters, Willie Mae Wilker son and Deborah Wilson. Page 2 The School Helper SUPERINTENDENT'S COLUMN by Jim Whitworth Welcome back to school! I hope your holidays were happy and you are expecting a fine new year. Acupuncture and total communication are two subjects which are very important to people connected with the education of deaf children these days. Acupuncture has been called the new "miracle cure" which parents of deaf children have been seeking for many years. Some parents at almost every school for the deaf have had acupuncture performed on their children. Dr. William McClure, President of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind has been unable to verify any name's of persons with improved hearing from the treatment. Mr. Rance Henderson President of the North Carolina Sch~ls for the Deaf, reports no improvement in the hearing of N~rth Carolina students who have receIved acupuncture. The Iowa School for the Deaf school newspaper reports a parent's disillusionment with the process. A Nationally known otologist is presently engaged in a study of persons r~ ceiving acupuncture and will release hIS report soon on a nationwide basis. We suggest that much emotional t~nsion a~d financial risk could be avoided by waIting for the results of the study. Parents can be sure that we will be the first to let you know when we learn something definite. Total Communication is a concept which supports the right of the deaf person to communicate by all possible means: This allows for in-iividual differences in skills and capabilities. Much misunderstanding exists concerning Total Communication, however. It is not just a revival of sign language. It is not the same as the old simultaneous or combined method. It does not downgrade speech and lipreading. Total Communication does encourage the learning of a language - the English language. It is the use of speech, lipreading, amplification, writing, modified sign language, fingerspelling, gestures, and pantomine as ways of sending and receiving the English language. Philosophically, the goal is to use every means of communication in order to help offset the development gap brought on by deafness. In the classroom and at home, Total Communication means to talk, sign, fingerspell, use the hearing aid, write, gesture, etc., at the same time. Naturally, a person can't fingerspell and write at the same time. He can speak and sign. or speak and fingerspell, or speak and write at the same time, however. The emphasis on speech is important. In order for Total Communication to be complete, speech must accompany all other methods of communication. We encourage all deaf persons to use their speech as much as ,Possible and urge all hearing people to learn to use signs, fingerspell, and pantomine in their relations with deaf persons. We hope all will learn to communicate totally. PRINCIPAL'S COLUMN by Edward Nagy I want to say a word of thanks to all the parents who have cooperated in picking up their children after school closes on Friday and making slire that they return for a full day on Monday of the following week. We know that with the energy crisis it makes it more difficult to arrange transportation to and from the school. We can easily see where a little bit of time missed from school each week soon amounts to a very important amount of time that a deaf child does not have the guidance of a trained teacher of the deaf. Again, thanks to all the parents who have cooperated in this effort. A reminder to parents whose children may have mislaid or left their hearing aids at home. We are constantly trying to keep hearing aids in good repair and on children so that they may benefit from all the auditory input that is possible. We feel that the use of hearing aids, aloM with the re~idual hearing that a child may have, is a very important part of the total communication philosophy that we are using at GSD. We have been very happy to see an increasing number of parents who have attended the OPEN HOUSE sessions on travel days before the closing of school. This is an opportunity for teachers and parents to get a chance to discuss the progress of their children in school and also an opportunity for parents to see actual classroom procedures. We will be having more OPEN HOUSE throughout the remainder of the school year and we would like to encourage those parents who have not yet attended to do so in the future. As a very valuable part of the school we would like to thank the ParentTeacher-Houseparent Organization for the different ways they have supported the school program. The latest of these was the purchase of new basketball uniforms for the varsity and junior varsity teams. Again, thanks, parents. BROWNIE TROOP GSD's new Brownie Troop was organized November 15, 1973. The new members are: Brenda Morrow, Devita Samas, Leisa Senior, Liz Eason, Denise Albritton, Patricia Adams, Denise Murphy, Debbie Surry, Elaine Beckley. Alisa Stewart. Gail Braggs, and Caron Perdue. The first activity for the month of December was a Gift Festival. The Brownie's made a gum drop tree, and also made Christmas tree ornaments and flowers of burlap. Our articles were on exhibit December 15 in Cedartown, Georgia, at the Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. We hope to do many more interesting activities during the year. Helpers are: Mrs. Mary E. Jackson and Miss Christine Andrews. Mrs. Nellie Gaines Troup Leader - GSD PRINCIPAL'S COLUMN EUGENE PERDUE Lois Smiley, a 1968 graduate of the Georgia School for the Deaf, has completed her training at Gallaudet College, Washington, D. C., and is presently working as placement counselor for Goodwill Industries in Washington. Lois, a native of Alma, Georgia, was Valedictorian of the Class of 1968. While in school, she was the most outstanding student in the advanced department. The school is proud of Lois Smiley and we wish her well in her new job. Thanks to Mr. Bobby Goodson, a new Art teacher, the school is buzzing wit~ Art and Art Activities. We are pleased that Mr. Goodson has joined with Mr. Burton in bringing a well-planned art activity program to the boys and girls. Mrs. Elvira Bray received the Master of Arts Degree in Special Education from Georgia State University, Atlanta, during the summer. We applaud Mrs. Bray for this accomplishment. Mrs. Louise Chubb, Mrs. Mary E. Jones, and Mrs. Alice Rodgers are enlOlled in the Graduate Department of Georgia State University. THE SCHOOL HELPER Published by Georgia School for the Deaf Divison of Compensatory Education Office of Instructional Services Georgia Department of Education Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Jack P. Nix, State Superintendent of Schools J. H. Whitworth Superintendent Edward Nagy . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. Principal Eugene Perdue Principal W. H. Crider Managing Katharine Casey Associate Editor Emmalee Highnote Associate Editor Ed Steele . . . . . . . . . Associate Editor W. H. Crider . . . .. Printing Instructor Rilly McDonald ..... Printing Instructor Alton Holman Photographer Published four times a year in Novem- ber. January, March, and May. No sub- scription price. All communication should be address- ed to The SchOfll Helper, Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Entered at the post office at Cave Spring. Georgia, as second class matter. November. 1889. Second Class Postage paid at Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Vol. 74 January, 1974 No.2 The School Helper Page 3 MAI~ TIME Mail time at Primary is perhaps the outstanding event of each day. The majority of students here are residential, and their main tie with home and family is the mail they receive. Beginning children learn the name for a letter, a box, and a card the first six weeks of school. Sentence construction begins, as does reading, with simple sentences such asCandy got a box today.- Rhonda got a letter yesterday. Each child looks forward to mail time for two reasons. First, they hear from home and feel the security of knowing they are loved and missed by those at home. Second, they feel important when, in the class room, they are singled out to write, "I got a letter today. " Boxes from home are a special treat. There is the excitement of opening a nacka~e. talking and writing about the "goodies" in it, and sharing small candies, gum and cookies with classmates. In summing up the importance of mail time the outstanding comment would be -secudty and love expressed by family and the importance felt by the child in receiving mail from home. CHRISTMAS AT PRIMARY What an exciting and delightful time the Holiday Season is for the children in the Primary Department! Happiness shines everywhere as they write lelters to Santa Claus and look forward eagerly to a vacation at home. The highlight of the entire year is the annual Christmas program, consisting of an enactment of the Christmas Story and a repertoire of carols performed by the rhythm band. Pupils in the higher primary classes are given an opportunity to tryout for the band and then practice hard to present a good program. Those involved in the drama delight in wearing costumes and make-up. After the program our favorite friend. Santa Claus, always arrives for the party, bringing loads of candy and good cheer. Everyone gets a big hug and a wish for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. NEWS We had a nice Christmas vacation in spite of the energy crisis. We had two birthdays in December. Roy Echol's birthday was December 11, and Alisa Stewart's birthday was December 12. Preparatory II Miss Camp's Class BIRTHDAY AT PRIMARY Birthdays are red-letter days at Primary. Each birthday is a very special day to the boy or girl celebrating the natal day. There is always a beautifully decorated cake with the child's name and candles on it which is cut and shared with classmates and friends. The birthday celebration is planned in accordance with the pupils wishes. It is usually a gala occasion complete with paper caps, favors, Cokes and ice cream. Many birthdays are celebrated in the dining room at the end of the noon meal. Each child receives a lolipop in recognition of Primary Dept. PRIMARY BIRTHDAY PARTY Left to right: Lynn Fletcher, Jackit' Bryant, Eric Lewis, Terry Costley, Karen Carter, Gary Reliford, Monica Hall, Rusty Mathis, and Bobby Simmons. his birthday and the entire dining room sings "Happy Birthday." All activities are used to help teach vocabulary and language as well as being fun. BIRTHDAYS Two children had birthdays in October. They were Ronald Kitchens and Liz Eason. Ronald's birthday was October 7. He was eight. Liz's birthday was October 26. She was seven. She got a purgle pants suit and a pretty blue cape for her birthday. Two children had birthdays in ovembel'. They were Debbie Series and Denise Murphy. Debbie's birthday was November 9. She was nine. She had a pretty birthday cake. The cake had nine candles on it. She got four pretty birthday cards from home, two dollars and a pretty stuffed toy. It was a big dog. Denise's birthday was November 19. She was nine. She had a birthday cake. The cake had nine candles. The class sang Happy Birthday to Liz, Ronald, Debbie and Denise. Mrs. Jackson went to town and bought ice cream, peanuts and mints for the parties. Preparatory II Mrs. Owen's Class Rhythm Interest in rhythm during the early years of a child's life makes him discover in body rhythmic movements an enjoyable and satisfying outlet for moods and impulses. Rhythm if also a sociated with speech and language development. Accent work is an important phase of speech work in teaching the deaf. A child learns to interpret through his finger tips the accented and unaccented beats of syllables in his name, the names of his classmates, expressions and directions. He soon develops the skill of distinguishing between high and low sounds, and whether the music indicates walking, runnidg, skipping, or marching. Songs about family, pets, and other activity songs are recognized and called by names. Many games are learned by using clapping and stamping to the rhythmic beat. As the child progresses, he is soon able to play in the rhythm band. This gives him a feeling of recognition and acceptance by the group and by belonging to and taking part in a worth while projec~. The Runaway Presents On December 13, 1973 the Preparatory III classes presented a Christmas program t'ntitled, "The Runaway Presen~.s." The characters were MRS. HURRY-UPLinda McAfee; THE PRESENTS - Sandra Bailey, Denise Albritton, Margaret Paulk, Virgil Christopher and Daniel Butts; THE PIZZA MAN - John Senior; MOVIE MAN - Michael Jolly; DELIVERY MAN - Thomas Jones; OLD PAL - Larry !Iutchinson, and BEST FRIEND - Denise Bailey. Before the play, there was a sh'lrt dramatization of the birth of Je us. The characters were: MARY-Denna John on; JOSEPH - Jackie Quimby; WISE MEN Berry Denson, Eduardo Joiner and Bryant Garrett; SHEPHERDS - Eugene Bush, James Wilson, George King; and ANGEL - Aurora John on. After the play, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and their helpers entered. Mr. and Mrs. Santa shook hands with all of the children, and the Helpers gave each child a piece of candy. MR. SANTA was Tommy Green, MRS. SANTA was There a Chatman, and HELPERS were Twila Walker and Tracey Baker. The classes that participated in the program were Miss Bryant's, Mrs. Fletcher's, Mrs. Harris', and Mrs. John on's. We especially thank Mrs. Allgood, Miss Montgomery, and Mr. McDaniel for helping to make the program a success. Miss Vireginer Bryant Preparatory III - Route I Campus Page 4 Intermediate Dept. The School Helper HALLOWEEN DRAMA The Intermediate Department presented a delightful. Halloween drama in the auditorium at 2:()() p. m. on October 26. It was directed by Miss Melody Bracewell and Mr. Gene Ziegler, teachers in the Intermediate Department. The drama was entitled, "The Halloween Night", and the setting was in a cornfield with a lonely scarecrow and four big, beautiful pumpkins. However, it turned out that the scarecrow was not really lonely after all. Three wicked witches made a horrible brew with gizzards, dead rats, lizards, fish's eyes and snakes' heads; but they needed one more thing, a little boy's thumb. The drama was so spooky that you could feel the audience shiver! The members of the cast were Matthew Beishline, Diedra Elliott, Gary Frazier, Gerry GarriSon, Terry Garrison, Mark Hightower, Joan Holowach, Larry Hutchinson, Juanita Johnson, Uvonna Johnson, David Mimbs, Pam Mock, Linda Moore, Vivian Morey, Darlene Smith, Toni Smith, Terri Thompson, and Willie Mae Wilkerson. These boys and girls did a very good job by holding the audience enthralled. Drama awards were presented to four cast members. The entire cast voted for a Best Actress, Best Actor, and best in lighting. Terri Thompson won Best Act ress for her roll as a dancing scarecrow. Larry Hutchinson won Best Actor for his roll as the leading witch, and Matthew Beishline and Mark Hightower won the lighting awards. WE LEARN FROM ANIMALS We have many different animals in our class this year. We have enjoyed watching the animals and learning about how they live. In our aquarium we have two goldfish. They swim around all day. The fish have gills. They breathe air from the water. We also have some animals that we find outside in the grass. We keep grasshoppers, caterpillars, and butterflies in our class. They stay in glass jars. We look at their legs, eyes, feelers, and other body parts. We have some new animals this year that Mrs. Highnote brought to school for us. She brought us two hamsters. We will keep .them in our room and take care of them. They live in a pretty cage. One hamster is the mother. Her name is Sam, short for Samantha. Sam has her (Continued on page 7) Nature hikes help junior high students review science lessons studied in the classroom. Left to right: Uvonna Johnson, Pam Mock, Marc Brewton, William Rice, EXPERIENCE WITH DEAF This is my first experience working with deaf children,and I find it very thrilling. The first week of school my students learned the six basic colors and the primary and secondary colors. They learned how to mix two different colors. They studied exercises in drawing and painting and learned about the different mood which some colors make us feeL Finger paint, crayon, tempera, pastel pencil and water colors were all used. The children created their own designs and patterns, working on some projects together, using paper, clay or string. Some of the work was placed in the hall of the main building and students were proud of their displays. The two weeks before Christmas were spent making Christmas cards and Christmas wreaths. We are now engaged in working in clay. The pupils are concentrating on their work and taking pride in it. Bobby Goodson Art Teacher - Route I Campus HOMES AROUND THE WORLD During the first quarter, two of Mrs. Waits' social studies classes studied a unit entitled, "People Who Make Our Homes". These students learned how to plan a house, the materials used to build a house, the jobs associated with building a house, the steps in building a house, and the kinds of homes around the world. For their quarterly project, each student in both classes contructed a model of different types of houses. The students used their own original ideas and received very little help from 'their teacher. The houses were displayed in the hall outside Mrs. Waits' room. Some of the teachers and aides voted on a (Continued on page 7) 'fhe School Helper Page 5 ADVANCED DEPARTMENT HOME FOR CHRISTMAS There is nothing like being home for Christmas. The members of this class could hardly wait until school reopened on January 3 to tell their friends and classmates about the wonderful time they had for Christmas. We want to share with you a few of the comments. some of them made: "I enjoyed being at home with my family, and .grandmother came home from the hospital. That was the best gift of alL" (June Davis) "I got many gifts for Christmas and my family gave a party for me." (Nadine McLendon) "I got a new suit and a pair of shoes for Christmas. Thanks to my family." (George Houston) Some of my friends came to visit me and we went to see a wrestling match. We had a good time." We wish for each of you a successful and happy New Year. 8th Grade Class - Route I Campus Charles W. Glenn Advanced Dept. A CHRISTMAS PARTY December 17 was the time for a splendid Ghristmas party at my dormitory. We high school students spent over two months planning for our affair. The living room was decorated with red, green and white paper chains around the ceiling, twinkling lights, and a lovely table with a center piece of red poinsettias. There were a lot of pretty wrapped gifts under our silver tree. Our special quests were Mr. Eugene Perdue, Mr. Ed Nagy and Mr. Bill Myatt. There were two door prizes for guest numbers 10 and 67. Kathy Mosby and George McLarin won.Each got a jar of fashion stick candy. The party committee had planned several games. Prizes were given to winners. After the games, we all enjoyed a chicken dinner. The highlight of the party came when gifts were exchanged. Everyone enjoyed giving and receiving the beautiful presents. We gave gifts to our principal, his wife, and our houseparents. They all were surprised. Our party was a big success. Thanks to Ivery Brown, Pinkie Smith, and Janet Hm. June Davis Secretary-Treasurer S. W. Girls' Dormitory The Class of 1974 is busy working on a yearbook and hopes that it will be a successful one. The yearbook will have a hard cover back-the first in G. S. D. history. On the staff of the yearbook are Evelina Byrd and Mary Jean Whatley,coeditors; Pinkie Smith, activities editor; Mary Ann White, sports editor; Grace Simpson, business manager; Evelina Byrd, Tony Holcomb (not pictured), and Pete Stephens, photographers. Title One Amendment Approved On Thursday, December 13, 1973 the State Board of Education approved an amendment to the fiscal year 1974 Title I, ESEA (as amended by P.L. 89-313), project for the Georgia School for the Deaf which was approved in July 1973 and first amended in August 1973. This second amendment provides for professional services and other expenses necessary to hold a Parent-Pupil Institute (similar to previous ones), a Federal projects coordinator, a recreation director, four part-time recreation leaders, a part-time bus driver, an art teacher, a television specialist, home living supplies, and instructional television equipment. The total amount of the project budget is increased by $92,082 (all from FY 73 carry-over funds), from $183,667 (previously approved) to $275,749. IDEAL JUNIOR NAD DELEGATE 1. A typical deaf boy or girl in the freshman, sophomore or junior class with above-average academic standing and promising qualities of leadership who has not attended any previous regional or national activities of the Junior NAD. This restriction is created so as to allow for greater student participation and maximum idea sharing on the national level. 2. The student ideally symbolizes the youth of our nation-their dreams, ambitions and ideals. He or she is the student whom the school regards as the most representative of its present enrollment and upon whom the school can depend for great assistance in pursuing its overall educational goals. 3. His or her character is that which the school is proud to display as an example of its precepts and has longrange possibilities for contribution to the total deaf population in particular and all people in the United States of America in general. 4. His or her talent and personality combined correspond ideally to the immediate and particular needs of the incoming deaf generation, which may serve to cement maximum American life for the deaf through his or her service, dedication, and personal sacrifice made in the interest of all people in the United States of America. Amy Quintrell and Theresa Byars were chosen to repesent the GSD Junior NAD at the National Junior NAD convention to be held at Gallaudet College April 20-27, 1974. Amy is a junior in school and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Quintrell of Copperhill, Tennessee. Theresa is a freshman and is the daughter of Mrs. Dorothy Byars of Lit.honia, Georgia. JR. N. A. D. OFFICERS FOR 11-lE 197374 SCHOOL YEAR Standing, left to right: President, Grace Simpson; Vice-President, Mary Ann White; Secretary, Patsy Cail; Treasurer. Marvin Head; and Assistant Treasurer, Charlene Mattox. Page 6 Vocational Dept. The School Helper Elaine Porterfield and Mike Self preparing small offset press for printing. Chuck Everett is cleaning furniture thoroughly before final spraying. SEWING Phoebe Jackson, a second year student in Home Ec., is marking her material in preparation for sewing on the machine. She has completed two garments in this particular unit. . Nothing appears too difficult for to- day's home sewer. Having mastered the art of sewing garments for oneself, the students will be encouraged to develop an increased interest in home trends. Pattern companies have produced in- troductions of home furnishings items, and anything from closet organizers to tablecloths to chair covers and stuffed furniture is offered to the home sewer. Some items can be sewn without pa~rns, but security of marking with Ii commer- cial pattern does much to alter the sew- ers' fears at attempting new projects. The rewards for sewing for "self" or home is a -well coordinated garment to wear or a room to live in, pride in the accomplishment, creating individuality and the saving of money. Using overhead projector to study a~out fractions. - Bob Davis, Remedial Math. l\1iJs;e Watson making mold of black panther - now cast in aluminum. The Home Economics 8-1 girls began their quarter with enthusisam and, it seemed, "an empty stomach-." In the picture Julie Quintrell, Debbie Gonterman, Gerry Turner and Jean Holcomb are enjoying one of their well balanced meals. This quarter the girls have gained an understanding of the value of good nutrition and how good nutrition in turn affects appearance and well benig. Skills have been gained in understanding recipes, following measuring rules and preparing meals. The girls are responsible for planning their work schedules, organizing the food preparation equipment and serving the food themselves; of course, the nice time comes when they can enjoy their meal. With work comes appreciation and all of the girls have gained an appreciation of the work that goes into food preparation at home and at school. Melvin Alston cements half-soles on shoes. George McLarin nails on heels with a shoe hammer. The School Helper Pase 7 MSSD'S "EAGLE" TAKES FIRST PLACE IN YEARBOOK COMPETITION Washington, D. c. - "The Eagle," yearbook of the Model Secondary School for the Deaf, took firs.t place for ~e second year in a row m the ColumbIa Scholastic Press Association's 39th An- nual Yearbook Contest. It received 872 points out of a total possible score of 1r~()c()e()iv-ed 11 in more points than the book last year's competition. " 'Life is Beautiful' is a splendid theme for this year of dynamic expression in the arts," noted one judge of the con- test. He said it was especially eloquent coming from a school dedicated to help- ing students overcome a physical handi- cap. In addition, he commended the staff for their wisdom in selection of material and careful structure of the yearbook which gave a vivid day-by-day picture of why "Life is. Beautiful" at MSSD. "The Eagle's" staff included Ellen Kidder, Editor; Glenn !uchno, Assistant Editor' Gordon Roehnck, Sports; Pat RobertSon, Business; Gail Rivas, Typing; Margie Guensch, Photography; Barbara Odle, Production; and Theresa Strong, Dormitory. Supplemental support was provided by MSSD staffers Diane Adams, Liz Baird, Bill Fitz-Patrick, and Betty Peacock. Faculty advisor was Richard Steffan, of the MSSD Social Studies Department. The Columbia Scholastic Press Asso- ciation was first organized by Columbia University in the fall of 1924 and .l~ter expanded to include a. yearbook cntIque service in 1935. ApprOXimately 1,200 year- books from schools throughout. the na- tion are judged annually. Entnes may be from any public, private, or paro- chial institution, fro m elementary through college-university level. Pur- pose of the competition is to provide the information and evaluation needed to help student staffs and faculty advisors produce more cont~mporary .and cre- ative yearbooks, while preservmg these media as both educationally and jour- nalistically oriented. . The MSSD established through Public Law 89-694 'provides an innovative and comprehensive educational program for young deaf persons fro~ ~h.e District .of Columbia, Maryla~d, VrrglIDa, West Vir- ginia, Pennsylvarua, and Delaware. 'Fhe isschoporl~swenhtilcyh is a model operating for in the nation, temporary buildings on the Gallaudet College camp- upse~maanndentbrofkaeciligtyrouwndhicthhiswiflalll for a accom- modate up to 600 students. HOME AROUND THE WORLD (Continued from page 4) first and second place winner from each claInss.one class Peter Pughsley won fir~t place for his apartment house. ~elvm Augustus won second place for his Eskimo hou&e. In the other class Glenn Smith and Tony Elicker won firs~ place for their mountain house. DaVId Edwards and William Hollis won second place for their forest house. All. the other students worked hard ~nd did .a super job. The students enJoyed thiS activity. SPOR TS GSD SPORTS '73-74 The sports program at GSD for 1973-74 is well under way. Football was in the spotlight during the fall. Our team finished with a 6-3 record. Next year our team will play a 6B region schedule along with some deaf teams. If enough young boys are interested a B team foot- ball program will be started. Spring foot- ball practice will be in March. Also, G~~ had a fall cross country team that partiCI- pated in local competition. . Basketball is under way now WIth several teams participating. For the girls there is a 14 and under. team, a junior varsity team, and a varSIty team. For the boys there is a 12 and under team and a varsity team. The players and coaches are working very hard. As soon as spring ge~ here th~ spor~ will move outside agam. The grrls ~ have softball and track. The boys will be busy with track. You can see that sports are a year- round thing at GSD. THE PARK BENCH PARTICIPATES IN HOMECOMING Mrs. Becky Davis and Mrs. Winifred Williams, owners and operators of The Park Bench, a craft and novelty shop located in Rolater Park, Cave Spring, recently donated a beautiful terrarium and a gift certificate for a personal port-ait as a reward for our recent homecoming Queen. We appreciate this fine gesture by Becky and Winifred. We ~ow the gifts were very much apprecIated by Mary Grace Simpson, who won the Homecoming Queen honor. We appr~ ciate the interest of the Park Bench m the program of the Georgia School for the Deaf. -------- WE LEARN FROM ANIMALS (Continued from page 4) baby daughter with her. They are very cute animals. We have learned many things about hamsters just from watching them. Hamsters like to play. They run round and round on the wheel in their cage. At night the hamsters play more than they do during the day. During the day the hamsters sleep a lot. Hamsters have a funny habit of hiding food. They pack their mouths full of food and go to a corner and take it out. They gather all the food and take it to one place. They cover the food up with the litter in the bottom of their cage. Hamsters hide their food and save it for when they get hungry. Hamsters are very clean animals. ~ey wash themselves everyday. They like to be clean. Animals can tell us many things about themselves without talking or signing. Animals are fun to watch and take ~are of. Wouldn't you like to have an arumal to watch? Cl Mrs. Lively's Science ass GSD TO PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL MASON-DIXON TOURNAMENT The basketball team from the Georgia School for the Deaf, along wi~. te~m.s from Alabama, Florida, MISSIS~IPPI, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vrrgm- ia, South Carolina, and host School, !,,/"orth Carolina will try for the Gold Ball m the Annual Mason-Dixon Tournament sched- uled at Morganton, North Carolina, on January 24, 25, and 26. GSD Coach Zeke McDaniel, feels that the Mississippi School will be the team ftorombelaat~t since year's thcehyamphiaovne~hfiopu..rHsotwaertveerrs, he also believes that Georgia will do well, as the Tigers are returning with five starters. Included in this group ~re a pair of 6'3" giants, Greg Petroski and Raymond Nicholson, and two of the. most deadly shooters around in Michael. Warn- er and Willie Wooten. Rudolph SmIth can be counted on to hustle all the way. The GSD team will have plenty of bench sup- port in Calvin Jester, Randy Shaw, E~r nest Jackson, Michael Watson, . Mike :Rrown, Clarence Horne, and Melvm Al- ston. Petroski was a member of the 1973 All-Tournament Team and Wooten won the free throw championship with. 23 buckets out of 25. He will be defending his individual championship at Morga~. ton. GSD won the fifth place trophy m the 1973 tournament held at St. Augus- tine. Florida. Coach McDaniel is Vice President of the Mason-Dixon Association. Girls' Junior Varsity Begun The Athletic Association is proud to announce the formation of a new girls' . hsketball team, the Junior Varsity. This team composed of girls 15-17 years old, will offer good training and game expe- rience, serving as a "feeder"for. the Varsity. Girls chosen for the JUnIor Varsity are:Debbie Gonterman, Pa~ AWiilkleinas~s, Antoinette Jordan, Sheila Rhyme, Joy CynthIa Turner, Cynthia Newsome, Sebrena Prosser, Cheryl Griffin, Jackie Traylor, Jylynda McGuire. Nancy Davis, Susan Chandler, Wanda Baggett, Debra Peppers, Donna Sanders, and Jackie Diggs. Sheila John- son is the team's manager, and Barbara Rogers is the scorekeeper. Coach Sarah Wade is very pleased with the team work and spirit of the members of the Junior Varsity. To be a new team, they are having a most com- mendable season. Results of games already played are: Pepperell 27 GSD 26 West Rome 20 GSD 22 Coosa 31 GSD 27 Adairsville 20 GSD 33 East Rome 27 GSD 20 Page 8 The School Helper Joan Holowach Wins Contest Joan Holowach, daughter of Mrs. W. Stringham of Crandall, Georgia, won the "Why I am Proud to be an American" contest. The contest was sponsored by W R G A Radio Station and B & M Motor Go. in Rome, Georgia. Joan won a beautiful 7-foot American flag, mounted on a pole and stand. Joan is in the sixth grade at G. S. D. Her English teacher, Mr. Eugene Ziegler, required the class to write an essay about being a proud American. Joan's paper was selected as the best essay in the class for the contest. "Why I Like to be an American" By Joan Holowach I am a patriot of America. I am proud of America. America has many kind people. I am proud of the religion in America. I am happy. The American people have food, drink, etc. I know people need food, homes, school, churches, hospitals, doctors, etc. I know God will help us. America has many people that are wonderful and famous. One such person was Helen Keller, who was born deaf and blind; she was an outstanding AmErican. I love to look at the beautiful trees, green grass, beautiful homes, stores, churches. schools and hospitals. I wish everyone would "Keep America Beautiful". People need fresh water. fresh air. land, and animals. The land is used for fresh gardens. for building homes, and smelling flowers. People need to drink fresh water. use water for baths, and use water for dishes. Animals and people need fresh air and water for living. Please. please stop throwing papers. bottles bags. etc .. into the water and on land. We all can stop it! Let's keep P merica beautiful. I am sorry about drugs and accidents. Please stop using or eating drugs. Stop smoking! J am proud of America's airplan~s cars. buses and trucks. But, I don't like to smell the awful air they put out. It is very dangerous. I am proud of America's schools and churches. The children must listen and learn everything. I am a child, too. I am learning everyday, too. I am interested in school and in church. I must listen to God's word. I am sorry that the Earth (America) has sinners. America is against God sometimes. I hope God will forgive us. I know God made America and other nations. God is wonderful! Flags are very colorful. The American Flag is beautiful. The flag's waves are beautiful in the sky. I like to look at the flag. I am proud of President Nixon. I thank him for stopping the war. I thank him very much for bringing the POW's home. However, I am sorry that some POW's died in Vietnam. My brother is serving in the Air Force now. I am proud of him. My father was patriotic. He served in the Army. He is dead now. I am proud of the Girl and Boy Scouts in America. Boy Scouts do fine work. Girl Scouts also help America. The green 1 niform is beautiful. I have joined the Girl Scouts at G. S. D. in Cave Spring. Ga. I practice helping the American people and animals. 1 am prourl of all clubs in America. Miss Melanie Harms New Coordinator At Rehabilitation Center Many people like to jC'in clubs. The clubs are fun. I have two clubs. I am a member of the art club and Karate club. Miss Melanie Harms has recently replaced Mr. Lawrie as Coordinator of the I am proud of the machines in America. Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf in The peoole will make everything them- Cave Spring. Mr. Lawrie has moved to seIlveasm. Tohreoupdeopolfe Acamnerbieca. roAudm.enca .;;s:--~otlanta as Consultant for the Deaf, wonderful! Georgia Rehabilitation Services, on a state-wide basis. F( Miss Harms is a native of Iowa, hav- State Boar:d Approves Resolution For N w ing graduated from Alden Community High School as salutatorian of her class of 1966. She enrolled at the University of Vocational Building Iowa and then at the University of Nor- On December 13, 1973 the State Bo-a"'r-d---thern Colorado, graduating in 1970 as "inf gEtuhd ceat'lOGneopragsisae d EadruecsaotIiuotn'lOnAruetqhuoeristty(schools) to proceed with the awarding sinaluEtdautocraitainonofof htehre cDlaesasf. wFiuthrthaerB.edAu-. cation includes a Master's degree in Vo- of a contract to Piedmont Construction cational Rehabilitation Counseling from Company for the construction of the Voc- the University of Kentucky. ational Building at a base cost of $555,955. This is the fulfillment of a long dream for many of us at GSD. and it is much needed. The building will be the first new Miss Harms has taught the deaf at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Muscatine-Scott County Schools in Iowa. structure included in the new school Master Plan on the Perry campus. Have you noticed the grin on Mr. Frank Bryant's (vocational supervising teacher) face? She has worked as a hearing therapist in Eldora, Iowa, and as a counselor for the deaf with the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. During her educational career, Miss Harms has been recognized a number of times for outstanding achievement in Middle School and Boiler House Contract approved The State Board of Education meeting on December 13, 1973 approved a new middle school, boiler house, and related utilities at the Georgia School for the Deaf. The contract was awarded to Harold Bishop Construction Company of Summerville, Georgia, for $1,201,564. scholarship. Avocationally, she is interested in music and athletics. She holds professional memberships in the National Rehabilitation Association. National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Professional Rehabilitation Workers witl} the Adult Deaf, Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, Iowa Speech and Hearing Association. and the North Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the This will be the first building actually designed under Phase One of the Master Plan. and will be located on the Perry campus. Do you wonder why the middle Deaf. We welcome Miss Harms to Cave Spring and the Rehabilitation Center for school teachers all look so happy? the Deaf. C- 61S ~~~~THE SCHOOL HELPER ~ .1L\- o 3 fited Elementary School Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf Acbedited High School YOlo '/4 Cave Spring, Georgia, March, 1974 No. 3 ~ MRS. TURPIN PRESENTS MONEY FOR COLOR T V FUND Jeff Turpin, his grandmother, Mrs. Frank Turpin, Mrs. Kemp and Miss Casey SECOND PLACE WINNERS . Page 2 The School Helper SUPERINTENDENTIS COLUMN by Jim Whitworth Several years ago an American student was visiting a University in Sweden. While on the campus the student noticed an enthusiastic group of students earring a person on their shoulders. The visitor asked if the person was a sports hero. The reply came back, "He is the best student at the University. Why else would we honor him?" We must realize the need for emphasis on the academic and career training aspects of the school. Many times students overlook these. The students at GSD should be encouraged to do the best they can in all the classes they have. We should try to give them a desire to achieve excellence in their studies. They need to know how important their lessons are. They need to be encouraged to earn high grades and be recognized when they do. The Georgia School for the Deaf has had a good year in athletics. They help bind the school together. Spectators support and encourage team members to playas hard as possible. Players learn to play together and to try hard in spite of pain, knocks, and tremendous odds against them. This aids maturity. Recognition for achievement in sports is important. I would like to challenge the staff to do everything in your power to encourage the student to have a "healthy mind in a healthy body." We succeed best when we find a balance in our lives both in school and later. THE SCHOOL HELPER Published by Georgia School for the Deaf Divison of Compensatory Education Office of Instructional Services Georgia Department of Education Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Jack P. Nix, State Superintendent of Schools J. H. Whitworth Superintendent Edward Nagy Principal Eugene Perdue Principal W. H. Crider Managing Katharine Casey Associate Editor Emmalee Highnote Associate Editor Ed Steele Associate Editor W. H. Crider Printing Instructor Billy McDonald Printing Instructor Alton Holman .. .. . . . . .. Photographer Published four times a year in November, January, March, and May. No subscription price. All communication should be addressed to The School Helper, Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Entered at the post office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as second class matter, November, 1889. Second Class Postage paid at Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Vol. 74 March,1974 No. 3 PRINCIPAL1S COLUMN by Edward Nagy We are interested in an article in the BLUE HAND BUGLE, which is the official paper of the Margaret S. Sterck School for the Hearing Impaired in Delaware. The article, written by Roy K. Holcomb, Director of the School, deals with motivating deaf children to read at home. The article sites the reasons why it is important for parents to take the time to insure that their children not only have books to read at home but also to have an environment which is helpful to reading. It is important that when deaf children begin to read that they get a great deal of guidance to help arouse their interest. Vocabulary is always a big stumbling block and parents should take the time to be sure that their children understand as best possible the vocabulary which will eventually lead them to full understanding of what they are reading. Children should be encouraged to read for ideas and for a total meaning and not be concerned with understanding every word. Reading should be at all times enjoyable and not lessons. Just like hearing children, deaf children should have stories read to them. This can be done by sitting the child down beside you or directly in front of you and reading a story to them and using all means of communication in getting the story content over to the children. Reading material should be selected in a number of ways and there are many good sources for such reading material. Some of these sources are book stores and book departments. The child can also select books that he, himself, would want to read. Mail order book clubs are also a good device to get children involved in reading. This will provide an ownership to books that is very important for children as they grow into adulthood. The use of the public libraries in your own hometown is also very important. Going in and browsing in a library and seeing the different sections will be very helpful. Seeing friends and neighbors reading newspapers, magazines and other books will give your child a sense that reading is something to be enjoyed. Probably one of the biggest influences on a deaf child's reading habits will come from the habits of his parents. To see father and mother sitting down reading the newspaper, reading a novel or technical magazine or other magazine will be a stimulus for deaf children to start to look at and feel comfortable with books, magazines and newspapers. It should be remembered that birthdays and other holidays, especially Christmas are wonderful times to provide reading material for deaf children. Reading can be promoted in a number of different ways which can be arranged by parents. Some of these include setting aside a PRINCIPAL1S COLUMN By Eugene Perdue Our staff has been busy for the past several weeks. Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Cheryl Jones, and Mr. Earl Wilkerson have been involved in a workshop at Shorter College, Rome, Georgia. These staff members learned a lot and our students are ones in the end who will benefit from these experiences. Mr. Bobby Goodson has been to Statesboro, Georgia for an Art Workshop. Miss Judy Rumph has been visiting in our classroom. These are valuable experiences for Miss Rumph and our school. Miss Rumph is on the staff of Floyd Junior College, Rome, Georgia. We had forty students visiting our campus from Columbus College, Columbus College, Columbus, Georgia. These visitors observed in our classrooms and talked with our students. specific reading time every evening or every other evening when the parents would read to the child and then the child could read by himself from his favorite book. The watching of television should be regulated to make sure that reading does not suffer because of too much tv. Even some rewards could be given if a child finishes one or more books. It will be beneficial to the parents to talk about and discuss the things that the children have to read in their books to make sure that the children are understanding as much as possible. As the children get older, book reports and other writeups will be used in school and the parents can follow the growth of language in their children by this method. Keeping reading material in the home and providing this material to the children will insure that the students become comfortable with books which hopefully will lead to improved language. Knowing how to read and enjoy reading are the two most essential keys to a good education. Many of our most brilliant deaf people claim that it is not their school; not their teachers; not the method of instruction by which they learned . . . but their ability to read that made them what they are. The above ideas will hopefully be used by parents to provide their deaf children with an environment in which reading is given the proper place and encouraged by the parents in the home. We think this deserves the time of all parents of deaf children. Teachers here at GSD will be most happy to supply suggestions for reading material and help for parents who want to encourage their children to read more at home. Please contact the school if we can help you with this matter. The School Helper Page 3 Primary Dept. American Legion Donates Money for Project Sound Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter, chairpersons of the Georgia American Legion and the American Legion Auxillary Child Welfare Committee, visited GSD on Saturday, February 2, 1974. Mr. and Mrs. Carter came to present the proceeds of their PROJECT SOUND to the school. PROJECT SOUND money will be used to purchase and maintain individual hearing aid equipment for students. We appreciate this fine service on the part of the American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. Carter are shown presenting a check for $1,400. Barbara Monday, Mitch Williams, Bonnie Gordon, and Edgardo Robles are accepting for all students at GSD. BUSY FEBRUARY February was a very interesting month. During this month we learned new words from the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, and from St. Valentine's Day. We enjoyed making different things to represent each occasion. We made Valentines for our parents and mailed them. We had a nice Valentine Party. Eleanor Harris' Class READ'NG CAN BE FUN The boys and girls in Mrs. Davis' and Mrs. Combee's classes enjoy reading very much. We read the story, "Here We Go", from our book, Fun With Our Friends. In the story satly, Jane, Dick and their friends had a parade. We dressed-up and acted the story. Eric Lewis led the parade. He had on a hat and was beating the drum. Karen Carter, Robin Robertson and Sherry Widerborg were "grown up" ladies. They had on long dresses, hats, high heel shoes, gloves and beads. Adrian Moore was an Indian. Connie Harrelson had on a very big straw hat. Edgardo Robles wore father's coat. The children paraded for their friends at primary. We made a T. V. program from our story. We enjoy our book - reading can be fun! Prep. III, Primary Dept. COLORED TELEVISION NOW AT PRIMARY In the fall of 1972, Lisa Burnley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burnley of Thomson, started a fund for colored televisions for the primary dormitories by presenting $25.00 of her money to the primary department. Many of the Burnley's friends in Thomson responded to the appeal for contributions to this fund. Jeff Turpin, also a student at Georgia School for the Deaf, added $435.00 to the fund in December, 1973 which his grandmother, Mrs. Frank Turpin of Eastanollee, had collected. Many fiends and parents of the children at this school have contributed to this fund which has now made it possible to purchase a colored television for each dormitory in the primary building. These sets can be used not only for entertainment, but also to aid the child's education. The children in the primary depart ment. who will enjoy the colored televisions. especially on rainy days, want to thank all of those who contributed. SAINT VALENTINE Many people do not know why February 14 is called Valentine's Day. Valentine was a priest in Rome when Christianity was a new religion. Valentine lived a long time ago. He was very good and kind to the people. When they were sick, he went to see them. He gave the poor people warm clothes and food. They loved him very much. When he became an old man he could not go to see his friends. He wrote letters to them and told them that he loved them. The people called him Saint Valentine because he was good. February 14 is his birthday. Every year little boys and girls like to send valentines to their friends and loved ones. Mrs. Johnson Preparatory III Class HOW MUCH? The class has set up a grocery store to aid them in counting. Presently, we are adding three and four items together. Each item has a different price. Some of the items in the store are: eggs, Ritz crackers, margarine, deodorant, toothpaste, Scope, Brillo pads, shoe polish, Pampers, Cokes, soups, and various othel s. Not only does this set-up aid in counting, it also gives the children an opportunity to learn the name and use of unfamiliar products. We use this set-up also in our language lessons. Thanks to Mrs. Gaines for bringing the items to use in the store. Miss Vireginer L. Bryant Preparatory III Class Hello! February was an exciting month for us. During this month we learned from Saint Valentine's Day and the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington. We enjoyed making different things to represent each. We celebrated Valentine's Day by exchanging cards and having a party. Mrs. Fletcher Second Grade Class Rhythm Program at Primary Rhythmic games and folk dancing are a part of the rhythm program that primalY children like very much. These exercises are fun and also help in teaching rhythm. The "Virginia Reel" is a classic favorite. The teacher gets her exercise, too. Primary pupils enjoy rhythm classes. They have rhythm one period each week. Miss Latham is the pianist and helps each teacher plan activities for her class. The activities are varied and include recognition of different tempos, pitch and familiar melodies. Pupils like to do choral work on familiar songs, especially "Happy Birthday" and"Jesus Loves Me." Page 4 Intermediate Dept. The School Helper Mrs. Kiser holds her birthday cake. Harris, Greg Manis, Walter Morrison, Left to right: Bobby Crowe, Rosemary and Juanita Johnson. A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY On Wednesday, February 6, the pupils in Mrs. Kiser's and Miss Shackelford's classes gave a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Kiser. All the pupils helped in the planning and preparation for the party. Patricia Tinsley, Terry Smith, Walter Morrison, Brenda Gibson, Delois Shorter, and Bobby Crowe made the pretty invitations and delivered them to Mrs. Highnote, Mr. Nagy, and Mr. Whitworth. They also made pink and white streamers to decorate the teachers' lounge for the party. Greg Manis, Juanita Johnson, Rose- mary Harris, and Kathy Autry went to Miss S!tackelford's home Tuesday after- noon. They baked and decorated a pretty green and pink birthday cake. There was a lot of excitement on the day of the party. Mr. Ziegler and Mr. Johnson put up the equipment for mak- ing a video tape of the party, and Mr. Holman came to make a picture of Mrs. Kiser blowing out the candles. The pupils served the birthday cake, punch, mints and potato chips. ' Mrs. Kiser was very surprised, and she enjoyed the party very much. Left to right: Gary Frazier, Ricky Cooper, Guy Miller, and Alvin Johnson. Junior High's Environmental Program The Junior High science classes are participating in the President's Environmental Merit Awards Program this year. Phase one of the GSD program is as follows: 1. Rake leaves and mulch around our school buildings. 2. Make ecology posters and post them in our buildings. 3. Make mini-posters for light switches to remind teachers and pupils to turn off lights when they leave the room. 4. Make trash cans for our buildings and encourage a clean-up program. 5. Make a compost bed and study about organic gardening. 6. Grow plants to help beautify our campus. The theme of this program is: LIFE- PASS IT ON. Will you help us? Ms. Dillingham, Tony Elicker, Donald Stringfield, Nathan Evans, William Hollis, Glenn Smith, Yvonne Taylor, Bobby Gattis, and David Edwards. STUDENTS COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS Ms. Prudence Dillingham's homeroom language class became interested in a newspaper picture and article that had been posted on a hall bulletin board. Sentences using certain language principles were written and attached to it. Then, as a language project, the students decided to write to the Chamber of Commerce of the town mentioned in the article, hoping that the Chamber of Commerce would forward their letter to the correct persons. About three weeks later the class received a letter addressed to Room 10, c/o Nathan Evans, Bobby Gattis, William Hollis, Glenn Smith, Donald Stringfield, Yvonne Taylor, Tony Elicker, and David Edwards! The class enjoyed learning more about the article. About a month later. someone had exciting but sad news. Elvis Presley was sick and hospitalized! There was nothing to do, but write and express desires for his speedy recovery. Ms. Dill ingham registered the letter to the addressee only, so that only Elvis, himself, could get the letter. In about two weeks there were eight very long, sad faces in Room ten. Elvis' letter was returned "Unclaimed - Refused." A "little" disappointment did not bother the class. Elvis soon had a birthday, and birthday wishes were sent to him. Again the letter was sent to "Addressee Only". It, too, was returned "Unclaimed - Refused"! The class was not ashamed of their efforts and failure to receive a reply. Both of the returned. opened letters to Elvis were taped to the room mirror for anyone to see. The class became concerned that a classmate. Donna Gustavel, has been home sick for many weeks. Just because Elvis' letters came back didn't mean the class had given up. Soon a letter and card were sent to Donna wishing her a speedy recovery. The class has happily taped a responding letter from Dnrna to the mirror. Writing letters is a very important nart of the language program. and gives the students an opportunity to practice the principles learned. On January 24, Leisa Senior celebrated her ninth birthday in our classroom. She had a pretty white birthday cake. The cake had nine pink candles on toP. Leisa blew out all of the candles after the other children sang "Happy Birthday." Then all of the children sat down and ate birthday cake and ice cream. It was a happy birthday for Leisa. Mrs. Owens Preparatory II Class The School Helper STUDENTS, THIS IS FOR YOU! Parents, Houseparents, Teachers Too) o Some Factors Contributing To The Deaf Adult's Poor Image By Leo M. Jacoba Mr. Leo Jacobs is like many of you. He is deaf. He was born deaf. He does not use a hearing aid. He is not able to read lips. He does not speak. He attended a. state school for the deaf. Mr. Jacobs understands the problems of deaf students. He had the same problems whHe growillg up. He also knows about other problems you will have after vou leave school. Mr. Jacobs graduated from Gallaudet with the Class of. 1938. He' returned to Kendall Green as the first recipient of the Powrie Vaw: Doctor Chair of Deaf Studies. A great deal of discussion and con- -;ern have been spent.on how the deaf arc to obtain .employment and keep their jobs. Perhaps volumes have been written about their training, and how to provide the needed diversity of trades, methods, machinery, materials '.lOd instructors. However, ther-e are other factors which probably play just as great a part in the success or failure of the deaf in their employment as their training and experience. Their atti- tude toward their jobs, employers and co-workers, and their public image should probably be given much more consideration than they h;\been, but, unfortunately, in their a:.I... ,dy to pro- vide the necessary training, many ed- ucators of the deaf have overlooked the deaf children's negative aUitudes and then failed to take this factor in- to consideration when they attempt to find an explanation for the failure of their deaf students to make a sat- isfactory living. 0 Because of their handicap, and a' lack of effective communication dur- ing their formative years, many deaf children have developed undesirable traits which are peculiar to their handicap. Perhaps the most obvious are the undesirable noises that deaf people make for the simple reason that they cannot hear' themselves. They fre- quently shuffle their feet or tread heavily. At meal times the attention of hearing people is' often attracted to the deaf people by the extraordinary chitter they make when they drop silver on their plates, or when they move their dishes and let them fall on the table. The vocal noises that deaf people make are frequently difficult for the others !o tolerate. Many times the deaf make grunting or humming noises when deep in thought, or make weird- sounding noises when they let them- selves be carried away while telling about an exciting incident, or when they are emotionally upset. The deaf also make other unnecessary noises without realizing it, such as crumpling' paper in an assembly, or munching noisily on popcorn in a theater. Probably just as repugnant to hearing people as the noises the deaf make are ,their facial expressions. Where as hearing people regulate the tone of their voices to place proper emphasis on their soeech, the deaf fall back upon facial expressions for the same purpose when they employ manual communication. Although the more cultured deaf adults use these expressions in moderation, the less educated deaf often use extreme facial exoressions to show their feelings, or whEm they are carried away by their own rhetoric. Their listeners also frequently grimace to show their understanding and sympa-thy. Unfortunately, these fa cia 1 grimaces are more often than not startling to the unschooled hearing adults-and the adverse effect is also heightened if the deaf us.e their voices in accompaniment. Deaf people have developed these undesirable habits and other attitudes because their families failed to establish e f f e c t i v e communication with them. Because the deaf have never been taught so, they do not know that certain things are just not done. For instance, they do not think anything of asking people extremely personal questions. They are interested, and they have never learned that it is impolite to -ask such questions. They are n eve l' taught that age has its prerogatives, and so they address their elders by their first names or even nicknames. Although chivalry to the fair sex may now be going out of style, many deaf boys have never ever learn- ed about ordinary courtesies that are Page 5 usually extended to the opposite sex. They often create a bad impression by their crude attitude toward women. As anybody Who has been schooled in elementary psychology well knows, the average person is likely to become suspicious or prejudiced as an automatic defense mechanism whenever he encounters something which is new or strange to him. Th~ deaf person is likely to become suspicious when he sees something that he does not and cannot understand. Thus, he is often offended by hearing persons who may give him side glances while talking with each other, and even more so when they smile or laugh at the same time. The more ignorant deaf may make an unpleasant scene right there, much to the astonishment and mortification of the probably innocent hearing persons. The better educated deaf person knows better than to make anything of it, although he may have some slightly nagging doubts. Due to a lack of communication during early years, many deaf adults may never have learned to reckon for anything. If their parents cannot communicate with them, they may silently lay their deaf children's plates before them and say nothing further if the children proceed to. clean up their plates with gusto and a complete lack of table manners-or if they whack off a big hunk of expensive butter and spread it thickly on their bread. Counselors at l' e sid e n t i a I schools may be too b.usy and preoccupied, or treat the children with more sympathy than understanding. Since the counselors do not have to dip into their own pockets to support these children, many of them do not even bother to make them more conscious of wastage or excessiveness in their daily habits. Teachers and other people also often exhibit such softhearted pity that deaf children consequently develop an outlook which knowledgeable friends would call the "gimme" attitude. Because nobody has bothered to tell them differently, they grow to expect that everything would be done for them. This attitude is not helped very much be .the growing practice of having rehabilitation counselors take charge of them before they even graduate from school, and lead them into their life-time careers. Thus, all along their path of growth, many deaf children have never had an opportunity to develop a sense of responsibility and to weigh the consequences of wrong decisions. In fact, many of them have never been allowed to experience any consequences at all! Because they have nev!'r been given a chance to develop a sense of responsibility, deaf adults have chalked up a bad record of tardiness and failure to notify their bosses in cases of absence. Many of them also think nothing of playing hookey from their jobs. Expensive academic and vocational trainin.g have come to naught in many (See FACTORS page 8) I Page 6 The School Helper Vocational Dept. NEW ART TEACHER WELCOMED Through our current Title I Project, an art teacher has been employed to work with the younger children at G. S. D. She is Mrs. Beverly White from Rockmart. Mrs. White, the former Beverly Boggs, taugh"l at our school in 1967, the year after her graduation from Shorter College in Rome. Mrs. White moved to Atlanta in 1968 to teach at Woodward Academy. She has attended graduate school at Georgia State University and last year taught at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. Mrs. White will be working with primary and younger intermediate pupiJ,s. We are happy to welcome Mrs. White back to G. S. D. ART NEWS This has been a good year for the Art students. They competed in the Cedar Valley Arts Festival and walked away with three of the top four awards. They have participated in the Coosa Valley Fair, The Chiaha Fall Festival, The Rome Floyd High School Art Exhibition, all with very favorable response from the public. The students also entered the Budding Talent Art Exhibit and were very proud that some of their work was photographed for the Rome newspaper as publicity for the exhibit. There has been a very small number of high school students able to take Art class this year but they have again demonstrated that quality can be far superior to quantity. Several new media and techniques have been added to the students repertoire. Melting down aluminum cans has been one of the most successful as it produces very nice metal castings as it cleans up the environment. Three of the Intermediate classes have chosen to make a Fantasy movie as their major project. This has become very involved but promises to have very exciting results. . The Vocational Rehabilitation Center has been very kind in providing an excellent display area for the students work. Anyone wishing to view the work may do so in the Center's lobby. We are very proud of the students efforts and hope that many more people can view it. Elaine Porterfield and Steve Kitchens checking copy before placing on camera Randy Harper is auto soleing heels on shoes Randy Harper trims thin heels on the heel trimmer. The School Helper GSD FIN!SHES FINEST SEASON EVER Georgia School for the Deaf, under the direction of Coaches Zeke McDaniel, and Bryon Cantrell, finished the current basketball season with a fine 18-5 record. Three of the losses coming in tournament play. For the first time in history the GSD Tigers advanced to the finals of the Mason-Dixon Tournament at Morganton, N. C. GSD fell in that game to NCSD, but brought home the beautiful runner-up trophy. Greg Petroski, and Willie Wooten made the all-tournament team, and Mike Brown won the freethrow championship. During the regular 6B season, GSD went undefeated with a 12-0 record and tied cross-town rivals Cave Spring for first place in the subregion. Coach McDaniel won the coin toss, and GSD was top-seeded. GSD went on to win second place in the Sub-region as the Springers led by Mark Smith were too strong for the Tigers. GSD advanced to the region as the second place team, but was ousted by Trion as lack of enthusiasm plagued the Tigers throughout the contest, and cost the Tigers a trip to the State Tournament, but Coach McDaniel vows, "the Tigers will come alive in seventy-five." During the season Mike Warner, GSD's most outstandnig player, was named on one occasion as the Rome, Georgia area "Player of the Week," and ended up on the Rome area All-Star team for the 1973-74 season. Greg Petroski and Willie Wooten were honorable mention. GSD had a well-balanced team as all members of the Tigers could score in double figures. Raymond Nickelson had several good nights hitting a total of 24 points in one game and Rudolph Smith was always outstand: ing on defense. Mike Brown could always be counted on to come off the bench, and do a good job. Behind these aces were the capable backup men of Mike Watson, Randy Shaw, Earnest Jackson, Calvin Jester, Clarence Horne, and Melvn Alston. GSD'S SEASON RECORD GSD~4 Mt. Zion-50 GSD-75 Villa Rica-35 GSD-55 .. ASD-59 GSD-100 Fairmount~4 GSD-58 Adairsville-57 GSD-94 Berry-55 GSD-65 Redbud-50 GSD-107 Fairmount-50 GS~6 Berry-30 GSD-41 TSD-43 GSD-75 Temple-71 GSD~4 Villa Rica-46 GSD-70 (Mason-Dixon) SCSD-55 GSD-73 (Mason-Dixon) MSD-71 GSD-54 (Mason-Dixon) NCSD-64 GSD-74 Mt. Zion-54 GSD-76 .. Temple-52 GSD-52 .. Red Bud-50 GSD-57 ASD-56 GSD-55 Adairsville-54 GSD-76 (6B sub-region .... Temple-50 GSD-56 0(6B championship) Cave Spring-64 GSD-54 (region finals Trion-64 Page 7 SPOR TS TERRI RACKLEY CROWNED GSD SWEETHEART 1974 Miss Terri Rackley was crowned GSD Sweetheart 1974 in ceremonies in connection with the Sweetheart Ball, sponsored by the Honor Boys Dormitory. Brad Batten served as Master of Ceremonies and the name of the Sweetheart was announced by flashing a black light onto a "heart" in the center of thse backdrop prepared by Mr. Burton in the Art Department. Miss Rackley was chosen on the basis of a vote by the student body. Other members of the Sweetheart Court were: Kathy Tallent, sponsored by Ricky McBee; Patsy Cail, sponsored by David Kelly; Dale Allen, sponsored by Randy Cromer; and Wanda Baggett, sponsored by Chuck Everett. Members of the Honor Boys Dorm are: Mike ,Self, Marty Smith, Donald Loftin, Steve Sheppard, Ken Matthews, Darrell Shock, Pete Stevens, Brad Batten, Ernest McDaniel, and Steve Kitchens. Page 8 The School Helper Delgado Junior College Program For The Deaf Delgado Junior College Program for the Deaf, now in its sixth year of operation, has a total student enrollment of 70 students for the fall and spring semesters. Delgado is a comprehensive community junior college in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the program for the Deaf is an integral part of the overall college structure. Formerly a research and demonstration project of the federal government, the Delgado Program for the Deaf is now permanently funded by the Louisiana State Board of Education. Students enter the Program from throughout the United States, taking an initial preparatory semester and then attending regular Delgado Junior College classes throughout the campus, utilizing the services of interpreters and notetakers. Graduates of the college have gone on to productive employment in many positions not usually held by deaf persons up to the time of inception of the Program for the Deaf. Areas of training at Delgado Junior College include environmental health technology, orthotics-prosthetics technology, data processing, clerical practices training, library service, architectural technology, electrical engineering. general and fine arts, commerical art, horticulture, carpentry and cabinet making. culinary arts, plumbing, painting and decorating, machinist technology, and welding. Students now enrolled in the Program for the Deaf represent the states of Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. For further information contact Roy L. Pierce, Program for the Deaf, Delgado Junior College, 615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119. Students' News Features Current Events Five, four, three, two, one .... you're on the air," signs floor director Eugene Ziegler and Norris Johnson. Each week channel 4, G. S. Do's closedcircuit television station, features different students in "This Week at G. S. Do" The news covers the departments of the school, the nearby town of Cave Spring, and the state and world events. The show is seen every Monday morning at 8:30 a. m. Students, called "spot reporters," collect the news and write the stories. Afterwards, a tape is made and viewed. Then the tape is shown on the air. PRAYER BEFORE A HARD DAY'S WORK o Lord God, before the day's work begins I turn to Thee . . . Keep me from becoming tense and nervous, bored or absent-minded. Even though others may feel that my work is insignificant and lowly, may I at least feel that there is dignity and meaning in what I do. I thank Thee for the strength that is in my body, the skill that is in my hands, and for the knowledge that is in my brain. Help me today and every day to cooperate with my fellow workers and to earn my wages. May I come to the @t end of my day of labor Wj~ Tggl'ets. knowing that-I-hav~ GJr~rried out my duti.es:"~~C"IT From Prayers for Men by Walter . ook 1lR. ?,5 1974 I. If we happen to hear, let us first un- derstand with genuine intelligence that deafness is a very severe physical handicap. Let us deeply consider this, contemplating and asking exactly how well we would do were we deaf. Deafness is lonely. Let our dedication be to honor stout and gallant hearts who triumph over handicaps. n. In each child or adult, let our com- mitment be forever to discover a PERSON, deserving and potentially worthy of respect, Let us not patronize "deaf Johnny," let us recognize and know Johnny-who happens to be deaf. III. Give us the grace, interest, and ability to be positive in our approaches toward the deaf; let us see to it that always in us they shall find reassurance, encouragement, friendship. Let us exer- cise an unwavering consistency of atti- tude and action. Let us not be negative, nor joyfully compounded recitals of horrors of behavior by some who do not happen to hear. Whenever the deaf are in behavioral difficulties, let it make us determined to see the troubles dealt with and dispelled, ameliorated as much as possible. IV. Let us be careful with sympathy, which is often akin to pity. Who, indeed, wishes to be pitied? Rather, let us culti- vate the more beautiful garden of empathy, whose blooms are real understanding friendship, and affection. But whenever necessary, let us invoke the best or reasonable disciplines which it guarantees that we care enough to insure one mutural security of all. V. Let us serve the deaf to set meaning to their greatest yearning, which is social acceptance and let us never waver until this dream of the deaf transcribes itself into living reality everywhere. VI. Let us be forever proud of our deaf friends. Soon, in wonderful transcendence,we shall find it is they who have made us prOUd, ourselves. It is they who have shown us ways through the precious good of the heart" to make us something better than otherwise we could have been. Thus, working with the deaf comes out a two-way thank YOU.- THE OHIO CHRONICLE. CEASD Meeting Develops Definition For Total Communication One of the projects undertaken during the meeting was the development of a definition for total communication. Mter much discussion the following tentative definition was agreed upon, to be sent to all the members with the request that any suggestions regarding it be forwarded to Dr. Edgar Lowell, chairman of the committee, 806 Dest Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007. The committee hopes, with the help of many interested persons, to come up with a definition that is acceptable to all. Here is the draft: "Total Communication, in a broad sense, is a philosaphy based on the premise that every hearing impaired person should have the opportunity to communicate in a manner that will ensure complete understanding. More specifically, it can be defined as a conceptual system which incorporates the use of all methods of communication to facilitate understanding, including, but not limited to: use of residual hearing, gestures, signs, fingerspelling ,speech, speechreading, reading and writing. The appropriate modeo{s) will vary with the situation and the individuals involved. The ultimate educational goals of total communication are mastery of the (English) language and effective communication." FACTORS (Continued on page 5) oases becaUSe the deaf 'Students have never been taught desirable attitudes to supplement their excellent training. A year ago the writer headed a committee .that prepared a job preparation course in order to improve these habits and attitudes. The older deaf children are given a daily class period to go throu~h this ('ourse. It is yct too early to evalu;Jle the u!'efulness of this course. but it is hoped that thev get some help from it. although it will never be equivalent to an early and thorough training in correct habits and attitudes. In order for this to be effective, full communication must first be established between the deaf child and his parents as well as his school teachers and counselors. Ir'U ~o.. v)~( rv la~CJ2 V.1LfNO. L{- ! Elementary School CHOOL HELPER Published at theC(;eorgia Schoolfor the Deaf Cave Spring, Georgia, May, 1974 A~redited High School No. 4 CONGRATUL~ ~ 0 SENIOR CLASS MAY 291974 !Baccalaureate dervce clunday 011orninfl' 011ay twenly-sixtJr at eleven 0 aock ,, and {)raduatt'on 0xer;lses r~nJay afternoon, 011ay twenly-slxth (y'~'neteell hundred and W}enly-!our at two 0 ;Iock [ffenry 81. cltewart f7f.udz'torium Page 2 1 he S.:hoo: IIei;>cr --------------------------- SUPERINTENDENT/S COLUMN By J. H. Whitworth Congratulations to our seniors. You have completed a long course of study that helped prepare you for the life you will face when you leave us. Your's is a good class. You had eight people qualify for Gallaudet College. Yet, part of these do not plan to attend Gallaudet. They plan to go to regular college programs. A few years ago this would not have been possible. With the help of Vocational Rehabilitation, however, any college in America is open to deaf students. Interpreters and note takers help the able deaf student to compete on an equal basis with his non-deaf counterpart. Several members of the class are considering further technical training or directly going into the career of their choice. Here again the opportunities are much more open than they have ever been. Employers are more ready to accept deaf persons who are adequately trained. Training facilities are adapting to the needs of deaf people in this area. Of course. the way is still not easynothing of value is-but you will be limited only by your own goals and efforts. You can go as high and as far as you want. God Bless You! NOTICE Word has just reached us that Mr. Seaborn A. Newton, Superintendent of GSD from 19581961, passed awa'f early in April. Mr. Newton was employed in Rehabilitation work before coming to the school. After leaving GSD in 1961 Mr. and Mrs. Newton retired to their home in Millen, Georgia. THE SCHOOL HELPER Published by Georgia School for the Deaf Divison of Compensatory Education Office of Instructional Services Georgia Department of Education Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Jack P. Nix, State Superintendent of Schools J. H. Whitworth Superintendent Edward Nagy Principal Eugene Perdue Principal W. H. Crider _. . . . . . . Managing Katharine Casey . _.. Associate Editor Emmalee Highnote .... Associate Editor Ed Steele Associate Editor W. H. Crider _. Printing Instructor Billy McDonald Printing Instructor Alton Holman .. Photographer Published four times a year in Novem- ber. January, March, and May. No sub- scription price. All communication should be address- ed to The School Helper, Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. . Entered at the post office at Cave Spring, Georgia, as second class matter, November. 1889. Second Class Postage paid at Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Vol. 74 May, 1974 No.4 PR1NCIPAL/S COLUMN By Ed Nagy As we near the end of another school year, there are several things that need our constant attention, so that we may improve the next school year. The amount of time a student misses from school and the- quality of communication with his parents are important issues. When talking about the time that studen!s miss from school, it is important to realIze that, for the deaf child missing a day of school is a greater loss'than for a normal hearing child. Because education takes such a long and difficult route for our deaf children one day out of s~hool is the same as missing four or five days for the normally hearing child. In a residential school, we have the p!'oblem of having parents living some dIstance from the school. Often times this is a matter of a four to six hour drive. This can mean parents wanting to remove children early on Friday and returning late Monday morning to ease the transportation problem. In these cases, it is difficult for thz teacher or supervising teacher 01' toe principal to tell the parents that they should not make the effort to drive to school and pick up their child early on loriday. It is also difficult not to have parents want to return the child on Monnay morning, because we know that the time at home is cherished so much by both the child and the 1est of the fa mily . Both the family and the deaf child need this precious time together. But it must be remembeled that taking tne child home before the end of school on Friday and bringing him back after SChOOL starts on Jvfonday can start a habit which is not good for deaf children. If th"" practice IS followed of leaving early and ,'etUl ning late, it is not too long before this habit can become more of a routine. As time goes on this habit can reinforce the feeling that school is not five days a weeK, but three or three and one-half days a week. As the deaf child gets older it oecomes mOle difficult for the teacher to insist that Friday is a school day. .luere is also a pattern taat can start that Monday mornings do not mean the uegmrung ot' the school week. Studies of employment problems of deaf adults point to the problems of absenteeism and lack of awareness of a full day's work. This awareness of time should start and be properly reinforced dUI ing the school year. How can we improve this situation? That is difficult to say, but I think realizing how important time in school is can be the first step in cutting down the time missed from school, and establishing a good respect for school hours. The other item that I mentioned was the quality of communication between the deaf child and his parents. Beginning in the primary years, when the deaf child has such a limited vocabulary, it is often very difficult and frustrating for both the parents and the deaf child in all matters of communication. This is when all modes of communication, child-made gestures, formal sign language, fingerspelling, the use of residual hearing, lipreading and speech. must be used and encouraged if the child is to develop a natural feeling for using PRfNCIPAL/S COLUMN By Eugene Perdue This school year is rapidly coming to an end. It has been an interesting and enlightening year for our school. From where I sit, it has been one of our best years at the school. When a principal has the best students and staff in our state, the school year is most productive. This has been toe case this year. The parents of our children have bee.l cooperative and expressed a sincere interest in their child's progress. I would like to take t.1is opportunity to say "Thanks To All.'- ACUPUNCTURE SUCCESS ON DEAF IITEMPORARYII Acupuncture provides temporary relief in treat ionnglynesrcvaettedreeafd~ ness, Dr. Samuel Rosen, a New York otologist, stated recently. Rosen, speaking at the annual scienti- fic meeting of the American Laryngolo- gical, Rhinological and Otological So- ciety in Palm Beach, Florida, said he found no dramatic and sustained im- proyemen~ in the hearing of 40 patients durmg a six-month test period. But Rosen said the temporary im- provements indicated that acupuncture can have some effect. "We are encouraged by the findings of increased variability in hearing test val- ues," Rose said. "It suggests that nerve deafness may perhaps be ameliorated." Employing acupuncture methods learn- ed in China, Rosen studied 40 children (Continued on page -~ I these modes of communication. tloth motners and fathers, along with all members of the home, should make an effort to communicate with the deaf child. at his o~n level and toen attempt to bnng up tillS level of communication to that of the other members of tne family-. The frustrations can be tremend~us beca.use of the ~ow 9uantity and qualIty of thiS commuOlcatlon, but communication must be constantly encouraged if it is going to develop naturally. Make it a point to talk to the child when he comes home on weekends surrounding him with reading materiai and picture books. Writing to the deaf child at least one letter a week will aid in i~provin~ bi~ communication during the tIme he IS m school. When the child comes home, it would be good if you would talk about thmgs he has written in his letters and ask him about events in . school. These things will be gooj pomts to develop communication around. The issue is not whether the child will learn the sign language, fingerspelling. and develop speech but rather what will be the quality of the communication that does develop. In this area, we cannot encourage children too much or have enough patience. We must accept the deaf child with the communication he has and then raise that level of communication. In doing this, we will help the deaf child to accept himseU. mature and develop into the type of individual he wants to be. The School Helper PTHO IMPROVES PLAY GROUNDS FOR PRIMARY CHILDREN Page 3 Primary Dept. NEWS OF THE P. T. H. O. The Parent-Teacher-Houseparent Organization has contributed in many ways to the school this year. One of the latest contributions is the construction of playground equipment at the primary building on the Georgia Avenue campus. This consists of two walking rails, two sets of stepping stones, and three tire swings. The apparatus is designed, not only to provide entertainment, but also serves a functional part in developing coordination and other movement necessary for adequate learning in the classroom. Parents involved in this latest PTHO project were; Joe Stringfield, Horace Waters, and Glenn Garrison. We would also like to thank Reverend Bailey for his assistance and the GSD maintenance department for the use of some of their equipment. Other projects the PTHO hopes to work on include preparation of some old school buses as recreational apparatus for the primary children and the construction of more playground equipment. Your interest and help in these and other PTHO projects will be gratefully accepted. Please contact Mrs. Barbara Garrison in Cave Spring for further information. TRIP TO LAKE W'NNEPES AUKAH On May 3, Miss Camp, Miss Bryant, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Allgood, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Scott took their classes to Lake Winnepesaukah amusement park near Chattanooga, Tennessee, a very delightful place to be. The kitchen staff was very helpful in preparing the picnic baskets. At 8'30 a. m. we were on our way for a drive of about two hours with skillful bus drivers, to whom we left the driving, and gladly. As we approached Lake Winnepesaukah, many of the children recognized the area and excitement was at a high peak. This attitude prevailed d,uring the many rides - the boat chute, the paratroopers, the Ferris wheel, the castle. the antique cars. the Italian bumper cars, and, especially. the scenic train. which carried us back to nature as it rolled along. There were other features of the Lake we enjoyed, too, such as the sheltered picnic tables. And guess what? It did not rain!!!!! ! Field Trip Coordinator Miss C. A. Mitchell AN EASTER EGG HUNT The primary girls and boys enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 11. There were four groups of excited children racing to find the most eggs. Mike Tillery, Daniel Neal, Eric Lewis and Chris Ayers were the winners in their groups, while Darrell Harper, Roger Stroud, Earl Strozier and Teresa Davenport found the golden eggs. After the hunt the children enjoyed cold Cokes with their eggs and some groups played games. A TRIP TO THE ZOO The annual spring trip to the zoo in Atlanta is a red-letter day in the primary calendar. The trip this year was planned for May 7th. The three buses leave the primary building about eight-thirty and return in the afternoon. Mrs. Couey and the lunch room staff always preJ;lare a delicious sack lunch for each pupil, and each teacher goes with her class. The tour of the zoo includes the cat house with its sleek leopards, lions, and tigers. The ,snake house has turtles and alligators, also. Other attractions are the little farm with horses, ducks, donkeys and other farm animals and feeding peanuts to bears and elephants. It is always fascinating to watch the water acrobatics of the sea lions. Strutting peacocks,stately llamas, and black and white zebras are part of the scenery. The monkeys and Willie B, the gorilla, are the most interesting of all of the animals at the zoo. No trip is complete unless it includes a ride on the little train and the pretty merry-go-round. These trips are not only fun, but are an important part of our school work. They stimulate vocabulary development, and provide a background for reading. The field trips are a basis of extensive language work. ACUPUNCTURE success (Continued from page 2) . under carefully controlled conditions. All the patients in the study, held in conjunction with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and the New York League for the Hard of Hearing, were 9 to 15years-old and suffered from severe hearing loss. The specific objective of the preliminary research was to determine whether acupuncture could improve hearing. The aC}lpuncture points were used mostly around the ear and on the upper extremities. Rosen said. The needles were quickly inserted and twirled until the subject felt a sensation of swelling or warmth. Two children showed significant improvement. he said. In both cases the hearing ability of one ear was raised to the level of the better ear. While those two children showed a temporary gain, none of the patients in the test showed lasting improvement, Rosen said. Rosen, advising against "fremature and illadvised application" 0 acupuncture. said he saw no basis for recommending the treatment for children with profound nerve deafness. Page 4 The School Helper Intermediate Dept. TRIP TO THE HOSIERY MILL During the third quarter, two of Mrs. Waits' social studies classes studied a unit entitled, "How We Get Clothing." The students in these classes learned how cloth was made from different plants and animals. They studied about cotton, wool, linen, silk, rayon, nylon, dacron and orIon. They learned how these materials were made into different types of clothing such as dresses,pants, shirts, scarves, and socks. This unit inspired a visit to the hosiery mill in Cave Spring. Those who went were Yvonne Taylor, Donald Stringfield, Glenn Smith, William Hollis, Bobby Gattis, Nathan Evans, David Edwards, Melvin Augustus, Clifford McClarin, Peter Pughsley, Tommy Pullian, Randy Smith, Ronnie' Tomberlin, and Ronnie Welborn. Miss Keefer interpreted for the group of students, while Mrs. Waits taped the visit on video tape to be shown at a later date. Through the use of the video tape, the classes were able to review their visit and discuss what they had seen during another class period. This tape was shown on the 8:30 o'clock news program on April 22, 1974, for all students to see. All the students seemed to enjoy their visit to the hosiery mill. They saw many interesting things and asked several qestions. Many of the students showed an interest in working at the hosiery mill upon completion of high school. MATHEMATICS CAN BE FUN "How many ways can you have 25?" This question is listed under "Ideas" in the March issue of the Arithmetic Teach er. The answer given is 8. The class became curious and decided to draw up its own list, which was as follows: (1) 1 dime and 3 nickels, (2) 1 dime and 15 pennies, (3) 1 dime 2 nickels and 5 pennies, (4) 2 dimes and 1 nickel, (5) 2 dimes and 5 pennies, (6) 5 nickels, (7) 4 nickels and 5 pennies, (8) 3 nickels and 10 pennies. The class extended the list to 12 different ways. This led to drawing up a list of ways in which one could have 50 cents. Why don't you draw up your own list? It's fun. Charles W. Glenn's Class NEWS The students in the Social Studic!; area in the intermediate department at Route 1 Campus have been studying the source and methods of manufacturing the various fibers from which their clothing is made. We have learned that the clothing industry provides jobs for many people. Our teacher is showing us that people depend on each other for all the products that we use. Although many of our garments are made at home, we depend on stores for much of our clothing. It has been fun learning to fill our order blanks from some of our catalog stores. We are learning to appreciate the work done by many people who help our lives to run smoothly by the services they perform. Social Studies Department Mrs. Rodgers, teacher NEWS Years come and go so swiftly-a few long cold days, the bursting of green from plants and trees, a blaze of heat from a blue sky, a fluttering of autumn leaves then the snow again, and the year has gone. The departing footsteps of this school year will soon be echoing down the halls of the past, and another interesting and important chapter will be added to the glorious history of the Georgia School for the Deaf. Through the year, we have all enjoyed a spirit of friendship and cooperation which has made itself felt in academic progress, in victories on the athletic field, in happy campus activities and in joyous living and learning situations. These accomplishments and victories shall serve as stepping stones to a happier vacation. . We are wishing for each of you a very pleasant summer. Miss McCain's Class NEWS Our class is studying about the lives of other Americans in various parts of the country. We located the United States on the globe. We are learning about people who have come here from other countries such as American Chinese, American Indians and others. We have learned that these people have brought good ideas and customs to our country. Larry Senior drew a picture-story map of the United States. We located two or three large cities on the map and sketched in some buildings. Some of the other students drew pictures of Indians, Chinese and other people who are Americans. We hope to learn more about other children of America. Callie Montgomery's Class INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT READING PROJECT During this semester the students in the intermediate reading classes have concentrated their efforts on skills improvement. The chief materials used were basal readers. supplementary readers, workbooks, library books, teacher-made materials, films, filmstrips, slides,maps. dictionaries. a globe, and Controlled Reader materials. Our objectives, in part, were: 1. To develop and enlarge our vocabulary through (a) word relationship (b) context clues (c) use of the dictionary 2. To improve comprehension 3. To instill confidence through selfhelp methods. 4. To develop skills in(a) finding the main idea (b) answering questions (c) dra wing conlusions 5. To provide experiences in recognizing sequential events. 6. To encourage utilization of the library to broaden one's knowledge through the use of available materials. The children chose a unit from several in the Ginn Basal Reader. The stories and poems portray the lives of childern in different lands. They show how climate and other geographical conditions affect people's lives, and should lead to the understanding that people everywhere are alike in many ways. The "Story Children" bring out character traits of kindness, friendliness, responsibility, and ambition which should be helpful in developing attitudes of good-will and respect. for other people as an appreciation of nature. At the end of this particular unit, pupil interest was high. The students look forward to their reading periods, their vocabulary has increased and they take pride in their comprehensive ability. In an effort to maintain and nurture this interest we immediately branched off into "sports and games." We have a Sports News Bulletin Board that has taken on a new dimension for the students. This fosters reading the sports section of the newspaper and watching TV for such things as: (a) Keeping up with Hank Aaron's home run record. (b) The NBA play offs and Kareem Abdul Jabbar of the Milwaukee Bucks. (c) Lee Elder's golf success. (d) And last. but not least, our own success in track-field events as publicized in the Rome News Tribune, etc. Hopefully. we will end this school term with a great sense of accomplishment as far as our reading improvement is concerned. Intermediate Reading Classes Louise B. Chubb, Teacher SCOUTS PREPARING A MEAL WHILE ON FIELD TRIP The School Helper Page 5 . Advanced Dept. JR. NAD OFFICERS ATTEND CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON, D. C. THE JUNIOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF CONVENTION By Mrs. Janie Steele, advisor to the GSD Chapter The Fourth Biennial Convention of the Jr. NAD held at Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C., April 20-28, was rewarding and stimulating for the following students and advisors who attended: AmyQuintrell, Theresa Byars, Maxine Buehl, Sandra Pollard, Patsy Cail, Marvin Head, Charlene Mattox, Miss Joy Gibson, and Mrs. Janie Steele. The timely convention theme was "To Change is to Grow." Upon our arrival at Gallaudet Saturday afternoon, there was registration, a campus tour, supper, and a "Break the ice" party. There were games and skits presented by delegates and observers. The convention started Sunday afternoon with an opening session from several people; and afterwards, there was a tour of the Gallaudet house, which is about 110 years old. Sunday night Cadillac Eddie and his Rebel Rousers presented Rock 'n Roll songs from the 1950's in sign language. We were given balloons, so that we could feel the songs. Before the program, the advisors attended a lecture, "Responsibilities of Jr. NAD Advisors" presented by Ms. Gertrude Elkins of the North Carolina School for the Deaf, Morganton. Monday, the students left for a tour of Washington and the advisors attended a lecture and discussion on "Problems of Administrator-Advisor Relationships," presented by Mr. Dallas Barker. Michigan School for the Deaf, and "Typical Student-Advisor Problems," presented by Ms. Grace Moline, Hinsdale South High School Program for the Deaf, Illinois. During the evening there was a panel discussion. "Secondary Education-Then What?" It was rather difficult for students to absorb all of the discussion. Tuesday. Students attended workshops on "Post-Secondary Education," "Signs of the of the Times," and "What's New in Careers for the Deaf?", and listened to two stimulating speeches by Ms. Gertrude Galloway. Chairman of the World Federation of the Deaf Volunteers Committee, and Mr. Don Pettingill, NAD president. Tuesday night, we witnessed the Awards Ceremony for Gallaudet students and afterwards we participated in an interesting "game" called "Group Dynamics," conducted by Dr. Allen Sus- sman, a psychologist at Gallaudet Col- lege. Fifteen of the students and advisors were involved. At first, there was a feeling of "coldness"; but as time progressed, everyone became "warmer" in their upinions on several topics, mainly about adults' relationships with students. Wednesday, each delegate and observ- or accompanied a Gallaudet College stu- dent to classes all morning. The advisors attended lectures and discussions on "Student Attitudes Today-How Should We Deal with Them in the Jr. NAD?" (Mr. Russell Stecker, Los Alamitos High School Program for the Deaf, California) and "Typical Problems' in a Post- Secondary School Pogram" (Mr. James Jones, St. Paul Technical Vocational In- stitute, Minnesota). During the afternoon we attended a workshop, "Residential School for the Deaf or Public School for the Deaf?" After that, we had a business meeting. We approved proposals on Constitution and By-Laws. There were some "hot" arguments about the site for the 1976 Convention (tabled until Friday). . One night we enjoyed the annual Kappa Gamma Vaudeville program. Amy Quintrell had an interesting experience. One of the male singers kissed her on the cheek as he sang' a love song to the audience. "Project Exchange" and "After Jr. NAD-What?" were the topics for Thursday workshops. During the afternoon the students participated in different sports in a program Field Day. Some of the advisors took the opportunity to visit the Halex Building where the NAD is housed, and listened to two lectures, "Motivation and Retention of Membership" and "School and Community Projects." my Ms. Sharon McKinney, South Carolina School for the Deaf, and Mr. Robert Kovatch, Indiana School for the Deaf, respectively. The Preparatory Department presented a variety show in the auditorium during the evening. On Friday we attended workshops on "Involvement of Parents" and "How to Influence People Politically, Emotionally and Personally." That afternoon we attended the previously postponed business meeting. (Still hot.) The !'{orth Carolina School for the Deaf won the convention bid for the 1976 convention. NTID fought hard. but lost. That night we attended the Jr. NAD pageant and we enjoyed it. although none of the Georgians won a place. Our Theresa Byars was a contestant. During the entertainment, the same male singer who had kissed Amy Quintrell on th cheek Wednesday night asked Amy to come forward, and he kissed her on the cheek again and gave her his scarf. Amy blushed to the roots of her hair! A girl from Maine won the "Miss Jr. NAD Title." Saturday, Mr. Gary Olsen showed us a movie about the youth leadership camp for students, and told us many interesting stories about the camp. Several of our students evidenced an interest in goin!! to this Minnesota camp to be held July 10-August 4. (I recommend this camp for students.) The advisors had to present skits to delegates and observers. They seemed to enjoy the skits very much. Later I attended two meetings. The final banquet was held Saturday night. There was a large crowd in attendance at the banquet, and it was good to see old friends there. After the banquet, there was a Bon Voyage dance for everyone. Sunday we boarded an early plane and arrived in Atlanta around 9:30 a. m. We arrived in Cave Spring at noon, and all delegates and observers, except one, hurriedly changed clothes, and Mr. Steele took us to Rome to take part in the Walk for Mankind program. As a whole, I feel that the delegates and obervors benefited a lot from the convention and became aware of what the Jr. NAD really means to deaf youth. As for me, I became more sure of my role as an advisor, and I hope to see some changes and improvements in the NAD chapter at the Georgia School for the Deaf. List of Graduating Seniors Roy Keith Abercrombie Sandra Elizabeth Alexander Jesse Lee Alsobrook Bradford Antonio Batton,Jr. Mike William Blalock Darrell Dean Bray Evelina Josephine Byrd Paul Owen Everitt Cathy Ann Friedman Bernice Howard Golphin Carrie. Mae Gresham Randall Anthony Holcomb Delores Laverne Hudson Kathy Anne Mosby Wilburn Andrew Poole Clara Elaine Porterfield Angela Yvonne Pritchett Brenda Louise Pritchett Darrell Allen Schock Dale Ester Smith Philip Guerin Smith Pinkie Evangeline Smith Lillie Mae Stallings John Charles Stephens Mary Jean Whatley Mary Ann White Sharon Diane White r JR. NAD MEMBERS Page 6 The School Helper OPPORTUNITY OR TRAGEDY By Rodney Franks Assistant Superintendent Reprinted from CONTACT, Central North Carolina School for the Deaf Many of the schools and programs for the deaf throughout the country seem to be infatuated with the most recent educational innovation-Total Communication. There are those who would contest the use of the word "innovation" in describing Total Communication(T. C.). This faction of people would undoubtedly feel that T. C. is nothing new and in fact, has been "on the scene" for many years. The fact that sign language has been present at most residential schools in one form or another, proper or improper, does not necessarily mean that T. C. has been ever present. The proper use of T.C. is certainly something more than the sign language that is "boot-legged" into the classroom of an oral Rochester atmosphere or used openly in an all manual environment as is the sign language that is used during the after-school hours or residential life of a deaf student. Total Communication properly used is not merely me ability to move one's hands skillfully or artistically in the air bllt an attitude. This attitude should permeate the entire structure of any school system that purports to educate deaf children. Total Communication goes much beyond the mechanics of teaching the proper use of the pL'oper sign at the proper time along with proper verbalization/speech encouragement, auditory training/ amplification, finger spelling, gestures and pantomine. It goes much beyond teachers signing in complete, visually discriminable sentences, using tneir voices and auditory training equipment or individual hearing aids at the same time. It goes much beyond the pantomine, gesture and finger spelling systems of communication. It goes much beyond speech encouragement, group and individualized speech development/correction/therapy. It descends to the very roots of interpersonal relations and interactions between and among people. Can you really communicate with any person if you do _not accept that person and everything involved with that person-all of his/her past experiences that have indeed molded that being into the person you presently confront? If we separated ourselves from our "picky hang-ups" about our profession - really, just completely separated our physical and emotional beings from the arena of education and then ask ourselves what should the two words Total Communication mean to people found within any organization or institution (used in the sociological sense) what new lease on life would we have concerning the very simple processes of communications and human relations? Are we open/free and acceptant enough and do we take enough time in our communications to really understana/know the people we communicate with and what they say? Are we willing to really take a chance and share/extend our~elves, lower our pr~ fessional and socral mask/defenses, m order to create an atmosphere of growth with other people? Growth at any stage with any organism can be a painful ex- perience. Are we willing to totally experience the growth process in order to share the frults of maturity? Are we too afraid that people might not accept us and therefore, our communications? If this is indeed true, we must ask ourselves at what meaningful level do we communicate with people? Do we demand honesty of communication on our own grounds or do/can we agree to "meet people" on mutually acceptable "middle ground'. For communication to be worthwhile, it must be meaningful and precipitated on f~rtile ground that can nourish commensurate growth for both parties. Do we individually house enough honesty/acceptance / love to accept people where we find them (in their different stages of developmental maturity) and go on, together, from that point? These questions represent some of the basic underlying problems in communication that occur in the most optimal situations. Just how optimal are the communication systems of our organizational structures in institutions/school? What should it mean to be a hearing administrator totally committed to T.C. versus a deaf administrator totally committed to T. C., in terms of the communication process throughout the organization? Should there be any difference? Past history would certainly verify that the adult deaf consumer has not been adeouately communicated with in order to strengthen the "gene pool" for decision making and control so inbred by the hearing population. Am I willing as an administrator to accept honest forthright communication from my second level management without becoming threatened and/or offended? Here, it would be assumed that first and second level management have adequate representation of the adult deaf consumer. Am I willing to actually permit the "work horse" level of the organization (teachers) to stand up and label what they see as a spade? Should I structure and train people to help me structure an atmosphere of freedom (learning environment - education, II way of life-an attitude) in which all employees can actually sense a freedom to learn by making mistakes and therefore, truly self-actualize themselves and their goals? Can we all be honest and genuinely sensitive enough to actually share our mistakes with one another? Can traditional administrators maintain adequate amounts of ego strength to actually permit such open/free systems of communication. The old premise that authority, without query, automatically deserves "x" amount of respect has seriously been questioned by the generations of today. Teachers that "jump to the rule of the iron hand" without questioning would appear to be actions of bygone days. People should react and work in an atmosphere of love, trust and mutual respect. not fear. Have we also forgotten that all respect cannot be demanded, but must be earned? If we really expect to implement an educational philosophy with Total Communication as the spearhead, should we not thoughtfully consider and plan for the development of the processes and commitments underlying the first surface glance at T. C. (learning sign language). If our total commitment occurs only at the surface level,what is the distance down the educational road we will traverse versus the distance traveled if Total Communication is used? It would seem to me easy enough to make the surface commitment if one is totally acceptant of deaf people and especially the children we teach but acceptance of the total package (both levels) is a much broader and more personally taxing commitment to the basic growth processes found in life. Are we not all charged with the responsibility of growing until growth is no longer possible? - If Total Com munication is to really function, it should also mean Total Commitment. Will Total Communication become an other "band wagon" for us to "toot our horns and shout about" for a short while? Will we fall in to the trap of thinking it is the latest marketable product from Educational Panacea, Incorporated, or will we honestly and personally make the effort to make Total Communication the same as Total Commitment. "Life's Journey" "Life is like a journey on a train with a fellow traveler at each window pane I may sit beside you all the journey through Or I may sit elsewhere, never knowing you But should fate mark me to sit by your side Let's be pleasant travelers: 'tis so short a ride." -Author Unknown Are we not all by each other's side? It has truly been said that one of God's (whatever you consider Him to be) greatest gifts is wisdom; yet even greater is the ability of use and perceptiveness of application. One does not take his talent and put it away for safe keeping, protected to admire, but uses it to nour ish the seed of goodness within others. The choice, as always, is ours cpportunity or tragedy. SCOUT ACTIVITIES Byron D. Cantrell Tim Dimitri, Marc Brewton, Gerry Garrison, Mark Murphy, Tony Holcomb, Tommy Highsmith, Carlton Stephenson, Charles Ingram, Dylan Davis, David Kelly, Steve Sheppard, Mr. Nagy, Mr. Ice, and Mr. Cantrell had a rough time on their backpacking hike from the Amicalola Falls State Park tu Springer Mountain and back again. They camped out Friday night at AmicaIola Falls State Park. The special dried foods for backpackers gave them some trouble as it was a new experience for everyone. Saturday morning they began their hike from Amicalola to Springer Mountain over the "Approach Trail" which covers a distance of six miles that is mainly uphill. The trip up took them seven hours. That night they camped on Springer Mountain and enjoyed the beau tiful sunset. Sunday morning they returned to Amicalola Falls State Park. The trip back took them only three hours. Even though everyone had a rough time on this trip, they are all, needless to say, looking forward to the next one. The School Helper SPORTS AT THE GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Looking ahead from a history of competition and accomplishment in interscholastic athletics there is an even brighter era on the horizon. With a range of athletic cpportunities and improved facilities, the greatest pride is probably in student involvement in the program and the persons it produces. Although GSD's sports past is rich in tradition and individual accomplishment, you can't fault the coacbes if they keep their total attention focused on the future. To borrow a phrase from the involved younger generation, "that's where it's at." The 1973-74 school year is a fine example of what's in store for the future. In the fall, football was in the spotlight. One impressive thing about football was a 40-man squad this past season which had a fine 6-3-0 record. Two members of the '73 team were named Deaf AllAmericans and two other members named honorable mention. Football '74 looks promising. A feeder system program has been developed. The younger boys will begin play on the junior varsity team, gaining experience before moving up to the varsity. The varsity team will playa region 6-B schedule, which means it will be eligible for region and state championships. A great deal of planning is being done to acquire lighting for the football field and additional seating and fencing. In the fall a Cross Country Team was entered in competition with other local teams and participated in a 2y.) mile run at Berry College. The boys enjoyed it and are looking forward to the event next year. Winter was a busy time with basketball going strong. GSD had teams participating, both boys and girls, in 12-under, 14-under, junior-varsity, and varsity age groups. A great deal of enthusiasm was developed by the boys' varsity when they completed a fine 18-5 record. The team won 2nd place in the Mason-Dixon tournament held at the North Carolina School for he Deaf. The team also threatened local region teams by finishing 2nd in the sub-region. During basketball season, the maintenance department and the athletic association doubled the seating capacity of the gymnasium by constructing additional seats in the gym. Also. glass backboards were installed in both gyms. Spring time arrived and the sports moved outside. The girls were involved in 12-under. 13-under, and varsity softhall. Both boys and girls had track for the 14-under, junior varsity, and varsity age groups. The girls' varsity track team won third in the state last year and are expected to be right UP there again this year. The boys' varsity track team has compiled one of the finest showings of any team in the area. They won 1st place as the Region 6-B champion. 1st place in the Rome News Tribune Relays. 1st place in the Armuchee Relays, and ?nd place in the Gordon Lee Relays. The team has a large number of boys going to state and expect to do well in state competition. Page 7 SPOR TS GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAM GIRLS' JR. VARSITY TRACK TEAM GIRLS' VARSITY TRACK TEAM BOYS' TRACK TEAM Page 8 i ~, The School Helper MEET V. R. While you are in school, you are learn- ing many things abo~t the world you live in. You are learnIng how to make friends and how to associate and co- operate with people. Also, this is a time of planning for your future and set- ting up goals for yourself. What will you do after graduation? Do you plan to find a job? What kind of work do you want to do? These decisions are hard, but important. Some jobs are much the same. Many jobs are very different. To know better which job you want, it will help if you know which things you do better than oth~r pe~ple. It will help for you to know WhICh things you most like to do. It will help for you to know how to get skills. The Rehabilitation Center in Cave Spring offers evaluation and counseling to you as a high school student. of G.~.D. Evaluation helps you learn WhICh thIngs you do best. Evaluation. helps show which are your areas of Interest. Then with your counselor you will talk about which things you like to do. Together with your counseior you will talk about what people do in jops out in the world. In counseling, you will think about what other people do out in the world, and plan what you will do you~self. . Talking about these things may gI~e you ideas about what you want to do In your future. Then you can plan your school activity to help you grow toward that goal. You can choose which voca- tional training is right for you. You may prefer training in a class of the voca- tional department of G.S.D. Or you may choose a class at the V.R. Center. Maybe, you will want to continue training in an- other vocation after graduation. Life will be much different for you when you finish school. You need to plan for yourself now. V.R. want to help. COUNSELING SESSION Dale Gibson and Dick Poole WORK EVALUATION Steve Sligar and Brad Ewing Randall Wood, Steve Pruitt, and Dav't'~~----.l~~~s.....;~~~.ntq; hand on their Hood of Cave Spring Consolidated Scho I ose a good sub- are shown behind their entry in the l' cent Social Science Fair at their scho . MISS NEAL RETIRES School for the Deaf, w!1ere her friends Fred..mrdH:gglene Sparfs were. Georgia "Guess I'm like the Virginia Slim~s.-.QecamE~.MiilSss.s...lN~eeaa.:JL:.'sUllQlQrnein 1963, and here she has remained, teaching in the cigarettes," she remarked with a twinkle Intermedi;lte Department under Super- in her eye, "You've come a long way, vising Teachers Katharine Casey and baby!" And she has come a long way. After Emmalee Highnote. nearly half a century in the classroom, Ermine Neal will retire at the end of the current school term. Her career reads like an issue of the Annals directory. Dr. E. McK. Goodwin, then superin- Miss Neal has endeared herself to all, and her dry wit and sense of humor will long be legend at the Georgia School for the Deaf. You're not getting older, Miss Neal _ you're just getting better! tendent of the North Carolina School for the Deaf at Morganton, North Carolina, and Miss Enfield Joiner, Supervising Teacher, presented Miss Neal her diploma to teach the deaf in 1932, and she remained at the North Carolina School to do her practice teaching and then become a member of the teaching staff until 1938. From 1938 until 1940 she taught at the Indiana School; Mr. Raney was Superintendent and Miss Florence Sundstrom was the Supervising Teacher. After teaching at the Northern New York School from 1940-41, Miss Neal returned to North Carolina (Dr. Carl Rankin, Superintendent), taught the deaf a few years, and then diversified, spending two years in the public schools in North Caro lina. Then she crossed the Great Divide and taught in the deaf and blind depart ments at the Colorado School at Colorado Springs, under Superintendent Alfred Brown. who is remembered by Miss Neal as loving to teach square dancing. Then back to Tennessee, with Mrs. Poore and Dr. McClure on the staff. WALK FOR MANKiND The students who participated in the Walk for Mankind on April 28 completed the 16-mile walk in the following order: Dylan Davis, Maxine Buehl, Priscilla FIewallen, Sandra Pollard, Debbie Gonterman, Phil Scott, argaret Rudd, Patsy Cail, Mary Ann White, Dale Allen, Char lene Mattox, Marvin Head, Theresa Byars, and Julie Quintrell (14 miles). What really amazed everyone was that the group who attended the Junior NAD Convention (Maxine, Sandra, Patsy, Charlene, Marvin,and Theresa) had enough energy left to complete the walk. The group enjoyed the walk very much, even though there were sunburns, blisters, itches, and aches. Proceeds earned by the Jr. NAD members, according to the number of miles they walked, will go towards helping pay medical expenses for people in the For some reason known only to her. Miss Ermine took a business course, and for six years was out of the teaching profession. Appalachian region. The Jr. NAD will also get 20% of the total procedes earned by the qroup for Jr. NAD community and national projects. But the chalk dust was in her veins. Sponsoring the Walk for Mankind on and our teacher re-entered the field of the GSD campus has become an annual deaf education at the Rome, New York Jr. NAD community project since 1971.