Summary
Darlene Schmidt returned to school after Christmas 1959, made up her work, and passed her exams, according to the February 1960 Beaver Beacon. The issue identifies her as salutatorian with a 2.21 average out of 3 and names her as a beneficiary of a January 16 Chicago benefit party.
Evidence and limits
The newspaper does not give a diagnosis, treatment record, family information, or explanation of the benefit’s purpose. The wheelchair reference is retained only as the source’s wording.
Open questions
- What school, medical, and family records document Schmidt’s identity and return to school?
See also
- Beaver Island school honor roll and senior honors (February 1960)
- Chicago benefit party for Ann Gatliff and Darlene Schmidt (1960)
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, February 1960, “Honor Roll” and “Benefit Party.”Says Darlene Schmidt returned to school after Christmas in a wheelchair, made up her work, passed all exams, and was salutatorian with a 2.21 average out of 3. It also names her as a beneficiary of a January 16 Chicago party. It gives no diagnosis, hospital record, or complete identity.
- Beaver Beacon, May 1960, “Graduates Celebrate.”Lists Darlene Schmidt among the graduates in the April 28 banquet and planned May 24 graduation notice. It does not add a civil or school record.