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30 years ago, eighth-grader students from Champion School, Shannon Arsenault and Amanda Hereford, volunteered as office aides during lunch hours. The school offered students the chance to gain experience as teacher assistants, library assistants and office aides, alongside tutoring younger students. Meanwhile, 60 years ago, municipal work crews in Ishpeming were installing Christmas decorations throughout the city, including a 40-foot evergreen tree donated by a resident, to be set up near the statue of “Old Ish” in the city square.
Superiorland’s Flashback: Champion School’s Volunteer Work Program 30 Years Ago
Three decades ago at Champion School, eighth graders Shannon Arsenault and Amanda Hereford contributed as office aides during some lunch hours. The school provided middle school students with opportunities to work as teacher assistants, library assistants, and office aides. Additionally, they could tutor elementary school students through a volunteer work program. This initiative aimed to promote student commitment and responsibility, according to school officials. Rewarding the young volunteers, the school organized a pop and pizza party every May.
Ishpeming City’s Christmas Preparations 60 Years Ago
Half a century ago, Ishpeming city initiated its Christmas preparations. Edward Farley, the superintendent of public works, declared that crews started assembling Christmas decorations throughout the city. Around 40 wreaths with an equal number of stars were to adorn each of downtown Ishpeming’s junctions, beautifying the city. The setup would feature over 1,200 lights from stringers alone. Farley also revealed plans to procure a large evergreen tree from Mrs. William Lawer, who volunteered it from her property. The tree, approximately 40 feet high, would be stationed near the statue of “Old Ish” in the city square. The city workers aimed to complete the Christmas decorations installation by December 2.
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