Historical March 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
New City School, an independent elementary school in the Central West End, is proud to announce the winner of the A+ Teaching Scholarship. Jack Holcomb of Parkway West High School received the $1000 scholarship and Amy Layman of Kirkwood High School received $500 as the runner-up in the competition.
The finalists were interviewed by a group of educational professionals including representatives from New City School, Maryville College and UMSL.
The following students were selected to be finalists in the competition: Tracy Stamper from John Burroughs School, Elizabeth Bartley from Crossroads School, Cynthia Bailey and Malinda Eaton from Ritenour High School, Julie Cavanaugh from Nerinx Hall, and Shonda Collison from Westminster Christian Academy. New City School recognizes the importance of fine teaching and is concerned about both the quality and quantity of teachers who will be available for tomorrow’s youth.
The school established the A+ Teaching Scholarship in an effort to encourage young people to enter the teaching profession and to help raise the visibility and status of teaching. Citicorp and Pet, Inc. have provided generous support of this project.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, March 1989.
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