Clinton Christian School - Echo Yearbook (Goshen, IN)

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1 . The display in the Salem Bank window attracts cus— tonners to the Benefit Sale. 2. Lloyd royer auctions off sale items. 3. Elmer Beachy, P.T.O. chair- man, ushers the hungry crowd at the fish fry. 4. Glen Gingerich serves fish to many community people. 5. The handmade crafts at the Benefit Sale generate inter- est.

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RT.O. Organizes Community Events Clinton became involved with the comnnunity people through three nnain events this year: the chicken barbeque, the benefit sale, and the fish fry. These eventsnotonly raised money, but they also gave the public a chance to see Clinton and become aware of how it operates. In turn, stu- dents became more aware of the comnnunity through selling tick- ets. Behind everything the P.T.O. committee and the spe- cial fish fry committee were using their time and talents to organize each event. The P.T.O. committee was also responsible for organizing parent-teacher conferences, the school picnic, andP.T„0. nneet- ings. They made needed school improvements, including new tables, chairs, a stage curtain for the elementary gynn, and several small paint jobs. Through the dedicated efforts of the P.T.O. committee, not only did the community become better acquainted with Clinton, but Clin- ton itself was improved.

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Parents ' Service Enriches Education Parents became involved with the school through custodial work, bus— driving, substitute teaching, being teacher ' s aides, and in many other ways. Their inconspicuous work made school operation more efficient, and student education more effective. At the elementary, eight mothers volunteered their serv- ices as teacher ' s aides for Miss Schrock while Mary Troyer con- ducted an art class for the older students once a week. Having mothers involved enriched each student ' s learning experience. The bus-driver, substitute teacher, and custodians were all involved parents. Students and faculty appreciated the time they spent cheerfully fulfilling their duties. They made possible the im- proved teacher ' s lounge. An elected committee planned and supervised the annual fish fry. Parents donated food and other items for fund-raising projects and served on work shifts, be- sides paying tuition, which made them an indispensible partof the school structure.