Gilbert Roundup - Friday, Sept. 3, 1971

GILBERT ROUNDUP
Gilbert, Arizona
Friday, Sept. 3, 1971

School enrolment rises by 169;

kindergarten starts with 85

 With an enrolment 169 greater than last year, Gilbert's public schools opened their 1971-72 year Monday. 

High school registration was 420, up 10 from last year.   Grades 1 through 8 enrolled 901, an increase of 74.  The newly-established kindergarten started with 85 children.

There will be no school on Monday because of Labor Day.

The football season will open Thursday, Sept. 16, with a Junior Varsity game at Powell at 4:00 p.m.   The Varsity will start its scheduled Friday, Sept. 17, meeting Phoenix Christian here at 8:00 p.m.

New teachers in the Gilbert schools include Sheila Shannon and Mrs. Carol Conrad.

Miss Shannon was born and raised in Douglas, where her mother, Margaret Shannon, resides. 

She was active during high school in National Honor Society, Y-Teens, and Student Council. 

Miss Shannon attended Arizona State University for four years.   She received her BA degree in elementary education in June.   Her minor was special education, and she was active in the Student Council for exceptional children.

Mrs. Conrad, the former Carol Fincher, teached first grade at Gilbert Elementary School.

Mrs. Conrad graduated from Gilbert High School in 1967 and from Arizona State University in June.  Her family lives in Higley.

Carol was married July 7, 1971, to Darwin Conrad of Spokane, Wash.  They are currently living in Tempe.   Conrad works as an electrician and will attend school majoring in mechanical engineering and aerospace technology.

I wrote this exactly as it was written in the newspaper.  It is interesting to see the misspellings, etc.    

And just another piece of information....I started teaching special education at Gilbert Jr. High.  At the time, Gilbert Jr. was located in what is now the District Office.  My first classroom is the superintendent's office now!