WGLH TV - April 10, 1988 - Goshen Lane Elementary

A lively visit to Goshen Lane Elementary showcasing Artists-in-Schools drama, early computer learning, a book-rich library, 4th-grade “presidential elections,” Right to Read Week with author Gail Haley, music/art/PE specials (including roller skating!), a 5th-grade History Jeopardy review, playground moments, Fire Safety Week with Mifflin Township firefighters, and a scarlet-and-gray finale with Ohio State legend Archie Griffin. Segment Highlights (with start times) 0:23 — Show intro & previews Series overview; what’s ahead at Goshen Lane: artist residency, computers, library, elections, author visit, specials (music/art/PE), Jeopardy review, Fire Safety, and Archie Griffin. 2:46 — Artists-in-Schools: Story Drama with Candace Mazur Founder of Expressions Theater Company guides first-graders through acting stories (mice, birds, berries); every child participates; quick student reactions from Scott & Danielle. 7:02 — Computers in the Classroom Class rotations to the lab; partner work at machines; kids practice telling time and share why computers are fun and useful. 8:22 — Library Spotlight Librarian Mrs. Perie grows a wide, leveled collection; library skills, vocabulary, and good-behavior passes encourage reading throughout the day. 9:47 — 4th-Grade “Presidential Elections” Mrs. Lewis’s class writes speeches, posters, and researches with encyclopedias and a computer database; parents/students vote; “President” General U.S. Grant speech excerpt. 12:25 — Right to Read Week: Author Gail Haley The writer/illustrator of Jack and the Bean Tree and The Post Office Cat visits with hand-made puppets/marionettes and a live drawing demo; students prepared by reading her books. 13:22 — Music Class Singing (“Noah’s Ark”), instruments, scales, and game-based learning keep music lively and memorable. 15:23 — Art Class From drawing to 3-D: students plan, cut, paste, and build expressive masks—creativity and individuality on display. 16:25 — PE on Wheels: Roller-Skating Gym Balance, coordination, and fitness meet pure fun; PE also features hula hoops, jump ropes, and field hockey. 18:09 — History Review: Jeopardy in 5th Grade Mr. Cooper’s class plays by categories (Travel, Indian Homes, Columbus, Hudson); Final clue leads to “running the gauntlet”—engaged learning through gameplay. 19:45 — Recess & Playground Poetry Robert Louis Stevenson verses (“The Swing,” “Good and Bad Children”) set to scenes of outdoor play. 21:38 — Why Kids Love Goshen Lane Short student vox pops on favorite parts of the day. 22:01 — Fire Safety Week (Kindergarten) Fireman Dave Breezius (Mifflin Township) demos gear and safety tips; Fireman Ed appears in full turnout to reduce fear and teach 911 basics. 24:21 — Archie Griffin Reads for Right to Read Two-time Heisman winner (OSU, later Bengals) reads If You Give a Mouse a Cookie; Q&A underscores why he reads to kids; school proudly dons scarlet & gray. 26:18 — Wrap & Easter sign-off Closing reflections on reading, artists in schools, and specials enriching the core. People Index (grouped, with first on-camera time) Student Hosts/Reporters Tracy Star — 2:46 (artist residency), 8:22 (library), 15:23 (art), 16:25 (PE), 18:09 (Jeopardy), 24:21 (Archie interview setup) BJ Washburn — 7:02 (computers) Stephanie White — 9:47 (elections), 22:01 (fire safety segment close) Trisha Stansen — 12:25 (Gail Haley) Gwen Barker — 24:21 (Archie Griffin segment close) Faculty/Staff & Guests Candace Mazur (Expressions Theater Company) — 2:46 Mrs. Perie (Librarian) — 8:22 Mrs. Lewis (4th grade) — 9:47 Mr. Cooper (5th grade) — 18:09 Fireman Dave Breezius (Mifflin Township Fire Dept.) — 22:01 Fireman Ed (Mifflin Township Fire Dept.) — 22:43 Gail Haley (author/illustrator) — 12:25 Archie Griffin (OSU/Bengals) — 24:21 Students Named on Camera Scott — 5:36 (artist residency interview) Danielle — 5:36 (artist residency interview) Katie — 22:42 (fire safety dress-up) Programs & Events Artists-in-Schools — 2:46 Right to Read Week — 12:25; 24:21 Fire Safety Week — 22:01