Margaret Travis

Mel, a high school student who thrives on gossip and stirring conflict, pushes his luck when he targets the school’s star quarterback. Faced with the backlash of loyal classmates, he may finally be forced to reckon with the harm his words cause.

A family reflects on what they are grateful for, even though they cannot afford a turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner.

Judy, a pretty young high-school student, is being constantly teased and tormented by Jack, a class-mate.

Two sisters are trying to decide which classes to take next semester. When one wants to take home economics, the other is stunned. Why should anyone need to study home economics?

Margie Blake, a young bride just back from her honeymoon, wants to impress her husband Tim by baking a delicious chocolate cake for his lunch. But she assumes the recipe direction to "cream" the butter means adding dairy cream to the recipe, which ruins the cake. This educational short film explains the meaning of the cooking term "cream" along with other unusual terms such as "fold", "soft ball stage", "knead", "braise", "dredge", "marinate", "scallop", "white sauce", "scald", and "sheet from spoon test". Margie learns that all good cookbooks have a glossary in the back, defining cooking terms for the new cook. Meanwhile, she has time to bake another cake for her husband.

Larry, a rude and disruptive student, is given detention and told to clean the chalkboard. Instead, he doodles a cartoon character that magically comes to life and points out that Larry’s problems stem from his poor manners and behavior. Realizing the truth, Larry decides to improve himself and become a better student.

Pretty, bright high school student Jean is in no hurry to start her homework - not when she has comic books and the radio to keep her occupied. Her mother is tired of Jean's procrastination.

Susan, a pretty high school student, has everything going for her—except popularity. She can't figure out why she is so "out of step" with the rest of the crowd. She finally comes to realize that her habit of "hanging back" and "not trying to fit in" is making her unpopular. She vows to change her ways and go along with the crowd, which means that people will like her.

Emphasizes the role of a citizen in a democracy and explains that, before making decisions, all citizens should get the facts, weigh the facts for all possible solutions, and decide on an answer that is for the greatest good of all.

At a school social, Jim, a student at Lawrence High, proudly tells his cousin Sally about his school’s spirit. He recalls how enthusiasm once spiraled out of control—until Bob, the senior class president, stepped in to guide it in a more positive direction.

Cindy, a 12-year-old tomboy, is devastated when she learns that she hasn't been invited to a neighborhood birthday party. That night in bed, her fairy godmother visits her, tells her enough with this tomboy baloney, gives her a frilly new party dress and some rules on how proper young girls are to behave at parties.

A classroom training film that promotes a career in distributive management, a branch of retail sales. Through engaging instruction, it highlights the skills, responsibilities, and opportunities in the field, presenting the profession as both rewarding and dynamic.

A careless family learns the hard way that neglecting home safety leads to constant accidents. By changing their habits and using proper precautions, they transform their household into a safer, happier place.

In a student council election deadlock, the principal holds the deciding vote between Lloyd, the model of responsibility, and Hank, a reckless troublemaker. Turning to the audience, he asks which candidate they would choose—reminding them that true leadership requires being capable, educated, and responsible.

In a classroom discussion on alcoholism, students debate its causes and consequences—dismissing alcoholics as wasteful or weak, yet struggling to agree on how they might return to responsible citizenship.

An educational short film about correct speaking methods.

Jean, a popular high schooler running for Pep Club president, suddenly finds her best friend Laura turning against her. The rift stems from Frieda, a classmate spreading malicious gossip that threatens Jean’s reputation and friendships.

At a teenage party, news breaks that a friend driving with alcohol in the car has struck a pedestrian. The incident sparks a heated debate among the group, with views ranging from total rejection of drinking to peer pressure to join in for the sake of fitting in.

Don and Nicky head into the city, where a reckless night with two fast girls leaves Don with more than he bargained for. Pressuring his girlfriend Betty into sex, he unknowingly passes along a venereal disease. When the school doctor diagnoses him with syphilis, Don must face the shame of his actions and warn Betty—before it’s too late.

This public health drama follows a small town’s struggle as syphilis spreads among its young people. When local officials turn to the state health department for help, a field investigator steps in to trace the infection, interview those at risk, and ensure testing and treatment. Directed by Herk Harvey (later of Carnival of Souls), the film mixes education with stark warnings: after all, one bad date can change everything.