Original byline: Marcia M. Kerz. Historical April 1980 neighborhood column.
If you’ve ever yearned to travel on an all expense paid trip to Yugoslavia and Greece you can envy Sean Thomas, son of Nan and Bill Thomas of the 6100 block of McPherson. Sean, age 14, was the recipient of the 1st place “Young Columbian Award” sponsored by the Parade Magazine. The annual award is given to outstanding newspaper carriers who demonstrate responsibility in their job. Sean, who has been a carrier for the PostDispatch for some time, competed with twenty-five carriers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. Not only did our neighborhood youth win the 1st place award. but 2nd place was awarded to Anne McCarthy, daughter of Anne and Jim McCarthy of the 6100 block of Kingsbury. Anne, a sixth grader at St. Rochs, won a portable television. Sean, in eighth grade at St. Rochs, will be departing on April 15 for Yugoslavia for one of the most exciting opportunities of a lifetime. The honor for Anne and. Sean is another plus for our neighborhood. Congratulations to both of them.
Joyce Stone, 6100 Kingsbury, just returned from a trip to France. A Spanish and French instructor at Parkway School District, Joyce took eight students in advanced French language for a unique learning experience consisting of one week in Paris and three weeks in LeMans. The students had the opportunity to live with French families in LeMans and attended Lycee Montesquieu, the area high school. While the students participated in French classes, Joyce taught English at the school. In April, Joyce and the students will have an opportunity to reciprocate. Twelve students from France and their instructor will be in St. Louis for a month. The French teacher will be staying with Joyce and her family. We should polish up on our French so we can warmly welcome our visitor.
Special recognition should be given to Marlene Mestres, of the 6100 block of Kingsbury, who recently completed an Associate in Arts Degree in Business Administration at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. With seven children, it’s quite an accomplishment for Marlene . . . and Gene Hoefel, 6100 McPherson, just received tenure from the School of Fine Arts at Washington University. Completing his sixth year at the University, Gene deserves congratulations for receiving tenure which is quite an honor these days.
Elise Humphrey, who lives in the neighborhood with her husband and their five-year old twin sons, was recently appointed as Interim Minister for the Breitmayer Community Ministry on the Grace Church Staff. Elise will be responsible for direction of the Grace Clubs as well as the 1980 Summer Program. Currently, Elise is working toward her Masters Degree in Social Work at Washington University. Our congratulations to Elise on her new job.
We just learned of another expected newcomer. Pat McLafferty and Roy Bell of the 6100 block of Washington are expecting a baby in September. Our best to Pat and Roy as they await the arrival of their child.
On March 19th, in a Court of Honor ceremony, Scott Shepard, of the 6300 block of Pershing, was made Eagle Scout in Troop 17. Scott attends St. Louis University High School.
As of August, Darla Templeton of the 6000 block of Kingsbury, has been serving as Director of the Marlborough Hall in South St. Louis County. It takes a special type of person to do the job and in talking with Darla her enthusiasm and commitment prove that she has the necessary qualities. The Hall provides temporary and emergency care for multiple handicapped individuals from 18 months of age and older. The facility, supported by the United Cerebral Palsy Agency, serves in a crisis care capacity to assist handicapped children and adults on a short-term basis. Darla expressed the tremendous need for such care for cases involving abused and abandoned children or handicapped adults who have a sudden unexpected change in the care presently provided to them. For those who wish to learn more about Marlborough Hall, Darla is eager to write more about the facility for The Paper in the future.
Originally published in The Paper, April 1980.
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