Parent and Teacher Meeting

Though Mrs. Myrtle Standich's could certainly say in all pride that all her children had graduated from high school, she still found time to attend the Kalesburg Public School System Parent and Teacher Association's meeting last night. This was due to the fact that Mrs. Myrtle Standich currenty had grandchildren in school and felt it of the utmost necessity that they remain there until they received their diplomas. After that, it was up to them to do what they wanted with their lives, though Mrs. Myrtle Standich hoped at least two would become doctors.

In attendance at the Kalesburg Public School System Parent and Teacher Association's meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnston Sr., Mrs. Myrtle Standich's son in law and daughter, respectively. Also in attendance was Mrs. Robert Standich, Mrs. Myrtle Standich's daughter in law. Greetings were initiated most affectionately. Mrs. Robert Standich explained that Mr. Robert Standich was feeling tired and was unable to attend. Mrs. Myrtle Standich nodded, though it could be stated that the actual feeling was not one of understanding, but rather one of disappointment. Mrs. Myrtle Standich stated in veiled fashion that it was best to rest once all children were out of the house. Though the entire party nodded, it was most obvious in their demeanor that they were not in complete commitment to the idea. This was proved soon after by Mrs. Kenneth Johnston Sr., who stated that it was just as important in child rearing to remain physically and mentally healthy.

The thought was interrupted by the scheduled start of the meeting. Kalesburg Public School's Superintendent, Mrs. Katherine McGill stood at the podium and delivered a rousing speech about improvements that needed to be made. All clapped and then stood in ovation. It could be felt throughout the audience that the standing was more out of habit than out of reaction to the speech, as the speech itself seemed nothing out of the ordinary Parent and Teacher Association canon of speeches. It was for this reason that though Mrs. Myrtle Standich did clap, she did not stand.


The meeting ended four minutes later than scheduled, with a large part of the meeting being taken up by speeches from teachers and Kalesburg Public school officials. Mrs. Myrtle Standich expressed midway through the desire to participate, such as to vote on an issue. And though, there was a short period where questions were welcomed, there would be no voting. The late ending of the meeting could be reason as to why the preceding conversation was never re-addressed. Mrs. Myrtle Standich did, however, later surmise that all opinions expressed made some sense. Also, Mrs. Myrtle Standich decided she would like to return to a Kalesburg Public School Parent and Teacher's Association meeting when a vote was recquired and not until then. The feeling was verbalised this morning to the families of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnston Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Standich.