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October 15, 1960
The Robbins Eagle
Robbins, Cook County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Community High School honors 1955 graduate Willie May with 'Willie May Day' assembly on September 23rd for his silver medal in the 1960 Olympic 110m high hurdles. May, a star athlete and student, speaks at assemblies across school buildings.
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"WILLIE MAY DAY" AT C.H.S.
Friday, September 23rd was "Willie May Day" at Community High School.
On that day a special assembly at the Campus Building was held to honor the 1955 graduate of the District 218 schools who recently won second place and the silver medal at the 1960 Olympic 110 meter high hurdles at Rome.
While a student at Community High Willie was not only a star athlete at football, basketball, and track, but also a good student and a credit to the school.
The pictures above show Willie addressing the teachers and students at the special assembly held in his honor. To his right are some of the CHS cheerleaders. In the second picture he is being congratulated by his former superintendent, Dr. H. L. Richards.
May also appeared at student assemblies at the other three buildings, Old Main, Northwest, and Southwest, the following week.
Friday, September 23rd was "Willie May Day" at Community High School.
On that day a special assembly at the Campus Building was held to honor the 1955 graduate of the District 218 schools who recently won second place and the silver medal at the 1960 Olympic 110 meter high hurdles at Rome.
While a student at Community High Willie was not only a star athlete at football, basketball, and track, but also a good student and a credit to the school.
The pictures above show Willie addressing the teachers and students at the special assembly held in his honor. To his right are some of the CHS cheerleaders. In the second picture he is being congratulated by his former superintendent, Dr. H. L. Richards.
May also appeared at student assemblies at the other three buildings, Old Main, Northwest, and Southwest, the following week.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Olympic Medal
High School Honor
Athlete Tribute
Track Star
Assembly Celebration
What entities or persons were involved?
Willie May
Dr. H. L. Richards
Where did it happen?
Community High School, Campus Building, Old Main, Northwest, And Southwest
Story Details
Key Persons
Willie May
Dr. H. L. Richards
Location
Community High School, Campus Building, Old Main, Northwest, And Southwest
Event Date
September 23rd
Story Details
Special assembly honors Willie May, 1955 graduate and Olympic silver medalist in hurdles, for his athletic and academic achievements; he addresses students and is congratulated by former superintendent.