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Story September 18, 1958

Smyrna Times

Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware

What is this article about?

An exodus of Smyrna High School graduates and returning students head to colleges including University of Delaware, William and Mary, Juniata, and others, marking the start of their academic careers.

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Exodus Of Young People Depart On College Careers

There was an exodus of young people from Smyrna last weekend, as graduates of Smyrna High School in June left for college, and others returned for further studies at the colleges and universities of their choice.

Among the June graduates who will attend the University of Delaware will be Larry Ellery, Roger Kelsey, Larry Vodvarka, Carole Wickham, Jacqueline Diemicke, and Chester Stachecki. Jack Lofland, also a graduate in June will enter William and Mary College, at Williamsburg, Va. and David Comegys will return there as a sophomore.

Judith Passmore will attend Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pa. and Jacqueline Roe will enter Sullins College, Bristol, Va. Sandra Robinson will return as a sophomore to Tennessee Tech, Cookeville, Tenn. Bruce Wright and John Urian will be students at Wesley College, Dover. Janet Wickham, a senior at the University of Delaware, is doing practice teaching in Newark, and among those returning to the university are Ben Solloway, Tommy Price, G. Richard Price, Robert Reed, Karl Gebhart, William C. Pritchard III, Charlotte Pryor, and Kay Bulger. Richard Nelson, who attended the University of Delaware last year, has entered the Goldey-Beacom School of Business, Wilmington. Diana Davis will return for her second year to Dean Junior College, Franklin, Mass. Robert E. Hurd, of Clayton returns to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for his second year. Warner W. Price III has returned to St. Andrew's School, Middletown. Joan M. Niles, twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome D. Niles, Jr., is now a resident student at St. Catherine's School, Richmond, Va.

What sub-type of article is it?

Local News Education Announcement

What keywords are associated?

Smyrna Graduates College Departures University Of Delaware William And Mary Juniata College Student Returns Academic Careers

What entities or persons were involved?

Larry Ellery Roger Kelsey Larry Vodvarka Carole Wickham Jacqueline Diemicke Chester Stachecki Jack Lofland David Comegys Judith Passmore Jacqueline Roe Sandra Robinson Bruce Wright John Urian Janet Wickham Ben Solloway Tommy Price G. Richard Price Robert Reed Karl Gebhart William C. Pritchard Iii Charlotte Pryor Kay Bulger Richard Nelson Diana Davis Robert E. Hurd Warner W. Price Iii Joan M. Niles Jerome D. Niles, Jr.

Where did it happen?

Smyrna, Delaware; Various Colleges In Us

Story Details

Key Persons

Larry Ellery Roger Kelsey Larry Vodvarka Carole Wickham Jacqueline Diemicke Chester Stachecki Jack Lofland David Comegys Judith Passmore Jacqueline Roe Sandra Robinson Bruce Wright John Urian Janet Wickham Ben Solloway Tommy Price G. Richard Price Robert Reed Karl Gebhart William C. Pritchard Iii Charlotte Pryor Kay Bulger Richard Nelson Diana Davis Robert E. Hurd Warner W. Price Iii Joan M. Niles Jerome D. Niles, Jr.

Location

Smyrna, Delaware; Various Colleges In Us

Event Date

Last Weekend, June Graduates

Story Details

Smyrna High School June graduates and returning students depart for colleges such as University of Delaware, William and Mary College, Juniata College, and others, including a 12-year-old entering boarding school.

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