Upper School students and teachers celebrated the Archway Programs’ 60th Anniversary by presenting a topic from 1965. The topics proved to be quite interesting and eye-opening. Did you know that in 1965, a stamp was only five cents, and a gallon of gas was only thirty-one cents? A doctor earned $28,960.00 a year, and a nurse only $5,200.00! The Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 prohibited racial discrimination in voting, alongside the eruption of racial tensions that led to the Watts Riots. Additionally, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” made its debut, and we were introduced to the Pillsbury Doughboy.
Despite the challenges and changes in the world at that time, Archway Programs opened its doors to provide specialized care for a population in need. We have been offering our services for 60 years and continue to grow each day.
The hard work required to research and present the level of work the students produced is a testament to the quality of service Archway Programs provides. We are Archway Proud of every one of them!