""Bridging the Generations" The History of Old Randolph 1855 - 1960
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About this Project The Web Site Our goal with this project was to create an historical website for the "old town" of Randolph. We felt it was important to create such a website because this history may soon be lost. Randolph has a memorable history and we wanted to preserve this history so it may be passed down to future generations. Research for this project at times has been tough, but other times it has been overwhelming. The "old town" of Randolph no longer exists, so it is impossible for us to go there for a visit, and some former residents have moved from the area or passed away. In gathering information we have interviewed citizens still in the area who had connections with "old" Randolph, visited the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers office in Manhattan, and talked to the people at the Riley County Historical Society. Area residents have been very generous is sharing photos and a willingness to talk about life in "old" Randolph. As word of this project has spread we have received countless bits of information from people who in one way or another had an association with the "old town". What's Next We have used this project to learn about historical research, interviewing techniques, gathering primary and secondary sources, collecting and sorting materials, web page design, scanning, digital movie making, and more. We consider this a "work in progress", a never ending project. Some things did not always turn out as well as we hoped. We plan to continue to update this site as we gather and receive new material, find and correct our mistakes, and get better at the "tools" we use to build this site. If you have information you would like to share with us, find inconsistencies or mistakes, or just have a comment please let us know by sending us an email. An email link along with a link to the lastest version of this site can be found at the bottom of each page. The Class At Randolph Middle School, the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) was developed for students from the 7th and 8th grade classes who were interested in technology and communication. Twelve students are in the class. They were selected from an application process at the beginning of the year. The class meets for 30 minutes a day. Students are trained in the use of technology and communication. Students create and work on many projects during this time for teachers and the community. Some students are teamed up with a teacher to help with technology integration. Also, students learn e-mail communication, netiquette, presentation programs, and communication skills. They also help teachers and students in designing and creating projects for classrooms. STLP students are role models as technology leaders in our school and community. We want to thank everyone who has helped out in any way with the development of this site! The STLP Class Randolph Middle School USD #384 Blue Valley-Randolph
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