4 mm 1 page 13 - T I May 23, 2000 Basin LIFE Uintah Basin Standard UINTAH RIVER HIGH Graduating seniors have diploma & more aw m, They do an incredible turn around. You really feel like you're helping." By Cheryl Mecham - Uintah River High claaained aa a charter achool givea atudenta one laat chance to graduate with a diploma. But a group o f graduating senior say it'adone more for them than provide education, it'a given them - aelf-respec-t. "I couldnt read a (text) book. I couldnt understand it. Here it was broken down into pieces that are un- derstandable. Now Im graduating and I feel good, said graduating senior Sun Duncan. Theres more teachers, more student interaction, said Cleave Cuch, (class Valedictorian) adding that he's been able to learn bet ter and get along with his teachers better, explaining It's They have time to help you out. There's not so many students at this school It's given me a chance to get my diploma. Uintah River High has approximately 45 students in grade 10 12 with five staff members a principal and four teachers. The fhcility is located in the Ute Tribe Education building on the Ute Reservation and averages about 15 students per class room. The school emphasizes applied leamingoutsideoflheclasBrDom. The students are taken on periodic field trips where they may be exposed to biology on a river trip, or musical appreciation by attending a performance of the Utah Symphony. Shane Carter, school principal said he will be working to secure further ' educational partnerships with different entities of the Ute tribe, such as wildlife and natural resources, in an effort to "encourage them and train them to work." one-on-on- e. - Emmanuel Has wood said that he became bored with education while attending a traditional high school and began to disregard school rules. "I got myself in trouble. he said. His friend Bryon Mullins, Uintah High student body president, admits he fell in the same trap. "I got myselfin t rouble, they called it inappropriate behavior. I was sick of school. I dropped out and went to Oregon, played my guitar on the streets and panhandled. I found out I needed an education, I couldn't get a job without a diploma. I found out about thia place and came back, said Muilini. The students agreed that none would have graduated without the help of Uintah River High and the dynamic people who helped them learn to respect themselves. "I want to thank Mike Royal (former teacher and principal) he started it all. I've been in the program three years, he changed my views. I h ive more respect for myself. I thank Mr. Carter too, commented Sarah Jane Duncan. Carter said Native American and Caucasian students who are failing academically in a traditional high school setting come in year round. Because they are failingscholastically is significantly ditheir minished as welL "They come in with their heads down. They don't think they're intelligent. They do an incredible turn around. You really feel like youre helping. While the students are fulfilling state required "seat time focusingon manyarecredits behind because of past failure. In order to catch up, they are required to complete packets designed by the teachers at the high achool to make up credits. When teachers feel that they have mastered the content with at self-estee- SEE UINTAH RIVER on page 22 COUGAR GRADUATION- FRIDAY JUNE -1 75 students wiUbe graduating from Union High School in Roosevelt. Friday. June 2. The ceremony w ill begin at 7:30 p.m. 2 AT?7:30 PM 175 students to graduate from Union High By Aldon Rachele seniors One Hundred Seventy-Fivwill be graduated from Union High School, Friday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. David Neil Eckels is the valedictorian and Joel Omni Gillespie is the saluta-toriaThe senior class of 2000 (tentative graduation list) is aa follows: Francises Toni Mascel Acca wanna, (His Joshua Ainsworth, Daniel Bert Allred, Sidni Lynn Allred, Cody Ray Amee, Daniel Ryan Anderaon, Jason Lee Anderson, Marvin Oliver Anderson, Daniel Reed Anderton, Stoney Bert Anderton, Jana Lea Arko. Nathan ial Joseph Ashby, Amanda Marie Auaieremea, Bobby Avila,Tonya Rose Ballou.CoryV. Bastian,Charlynn Bergquist, Brandy Berlin. Jeffrey Glen e Berlin, Andrew Karl Belts, Ava Marie Betts. Dsnnie Eugene Betts, Len Duane Boren. Bart Richard Brighton, Jessie C. Bromley, Drue D. Brothenon.Lynisse Ann Chapoose. Brack Lynn Chapooee, Brandon Bud Christensen, Jessie Ruth Clegg. Nelson Christopher Cotorow. Cameron B. Cook, Nicole Marie Coughlan, Preston Eric Cox, Nathan Crapo. Sherry Rose Cross, Blake Dale Crozier, Mindie Jo Daniels, Rebecca Mary Dean, Amanda Kaye Dennis, Trscie Lynn Dawn Dimick.Callie Joan Duncan, Jennifer Rae Duncan. Kyle J. Duncan, Larry E. Duncan. Whitney An n Duncan, Tsmaran Kae Dye. David Neil Eckels, Sommer Jeanette EllingfortL Brandon James Ercanbrack.StevenTodd Farley, Douglas James Feller, Cory Blaine Fenn, Deana Mane Fena.Tyrell Brent Fenn, Katie Jo Fields ted, Richard Cody Fisher. Duane Foote, Danyiel Katherine Gcnereaux. Jared Don Gentile. Bryon Jon Getchell, Joel Omni Gillespie, Adolph Samuel Greyeyes, Charlynn Marie Hamaker, Benjamin G. Hansen, Quid Mitchel Hansen, Lenny Lee Hardman. Morant A. Harrison. Thomas Randolph Haseth, Tyler Doyle Haslem, Tyron Gavin Henrie, Douglas Wesley Heward. Christopher Duane Huber, Martha Hulhnger, Andrea Hurley, Jason Juan Ibarra. David Michael Ingram, Carl James Ivie, Teresina Kay Ivie, Jenny Lou Jarvis, Reginald Lopez Jenka. Ronnie Lee Jensen. Jason Alexander Jorgensen, Rhctt D. Karron. Kelly Shane Keel, Ravus Nile Keel, Thomas Workman Kelsey, Alfred Adelmer Kettle, David Karl Lamb, Edward Rex Lamb, Phillip Daniel Laris, Lacy Jean Larsen. Misty Lynn Lanen. Jeremiah T. Lemon. Kenneth Myron Locke. Johnathon George Loflis, Krista Dawn Lucero, Rick D. Mair.Jarom Joseph Manning. Crystal Denise Martinez. Sterling Allen Marx, Knsla Jean Mathison. Michael Patrick McBride, Shiloh Melendex, Aaron W. Metre U, Clay Earl Mteure. Draden Rosa MitchelLHal Douglas Mitchell, Jackie Lee Morrill, Jacqueline MomlL Lacey Lanee Mum II, Kevin Ginton Moore. James Frank Moss 111. Mandy Kay Nickle, Austin Creel Nolden Mary Numan, Qua Arthur Oakes, Shanna Oaks. Debbie OBrien, Kasandra Olsen. Rodney Durrell Olsen Jr., Katrina Ray Osborn, Shirley Sue Page. Elbert Parrish, Juliann SEE UNION HIGH on page 22 THEY FIND LIFES JOYS IN GIVING For the Parks serving their community is a family affair By Cheryl Mecham Working with and mingling with people as community volunteers brinp Clint and Helen Park such an up-h- il they say they wouldn't live life any other way. Clint ownsand ope rales Clint Park Repair, an automobile repair shop, and serve as a Duchesne City councilman. Helen works at Duchesne Elementary as a teacher's aid. Duchesne residents since 1971, they hare worked as members of the Lion's Club to organize and direct various annual community events. Tire GRADUATING CLASS Seniors ofl'muh River High School graduating class say they've done more than cam a diploma, they 'regained xlf respect in the proms Pictured are. back row, left to nghk Fjranamid I lam ood IL Biy on MuIIhu, Sun Duncan and John Amillalcgui. Front row, left to right: Rebecca Jack. Sarah Jane Duncan and Oscar Andrcanoff. Seniors not pictured: Travis Cook. Clint Maiuanares. Ian Reed. Jesse Scarer, Kv lc Farnsworth and Raymond Limon. JBvasiuoLJBodieSsu Duchesne Rodeo Queen Pageant The 2000 Duchesne County Rodeo Jr. Princess, Princess, and Queen The entry deadline is Thundiy.May 25. Pageant will be held on June For more information call Kerri Lee I verson, orJana Clyde, Parks had their first tsste of volunteerism longbcfora they arrived in the Basin, when they joined the Lion's Club years before in Idaho. "I love cooking and helping people, r ftwas important for the Parks to teach theirchildren that they expected celebrations in their community they learn to help provide that service. Clint said, recalling how he and Helen became involved in volunteer projecta. Their five children were taken along and learned how it felt to give of oneself as they served. Clint said it was important to him that he raise his children with the understandingthat if they wanted to have celebrations and ev ents in their communities that they learn to sene their community. Jamie Park, deputy treasurer for Duchesne County said that her parents have never needed a reason to help others, they took for ways every GRADUATION OUTSIDE WEATHER PERMITTING 6--7. 7 Preservation Mini - Class will be a Preservation Mini-Claon Tuesday, May 23 at the Duchesne County Library from 7 - 9 p.m. For more information contact a member of the library staff at (435) Thera ss 722-444- Duchesne High to graduate 45 seniors in cermonies June 2 4. Bv Aldon Rachele Main Street Clean-u- p Annual Duchesne CilymainStreetrlean-u- p wiUbe held Saturday.Mgy 27 with the morning sign-up- s starting at 8 a.m. and Clean-u- p starting at 9 a.m. Call the city office to and get clean-u- p assignments, or contact a member of your Duchesne City Council. Come help the community come together and make Duchesne a better place to live! 1 pre-regist- 738-246- 4 Child Find 2000 45 students will graduate from Duchesne High School Friday. June 2 in ceremonies that will he held on the football field if weather is good or inside in the gymnasium at 6 p. m. The valedictorian is Enn Allen and the salutatorian is Beth Poulsoo Special speaker will be Steve Aycock, business teacher. Duchesne graduates areas follow: Erin Allen. Zita Bartlett. Jamie Bird. Amy Bleazard. Preston Boyd. Devlon Brown. Josh Burgin. Dwayne Dunes, Tyrol Davies, Adale Dehart. Leslee Draper, Edwin Evans. Mary Faust, Randy Fitzgerald, Wesly Goimski. Kirk Grant, Quint Grant, Wesley Grant, Roland Hamilton. Emily Helms, Karalee lloopes. Shandon Jenkins, Ben Keller, Casey Kielbasa. if Melina Killian, Casey Lance, Edith Daisy McKee Courtney Mhm.KrlW Mon. Matthew Nena. Melanie Park. Valerie Peterson. Beth Fouleon. Angela Reinhardt, Stephanie Rowley. Cory Scott. Kam Jo Skewea. Luke Smith. Richard SsnitKCameStencer. Shawn T ay lor. Welby Weimrr , Galen W ilmn. Ping Yingyoncumpilalom. Amber Brannigan. day. "I don't know how many people he's helped out who have been stranded on the side of the road," Jamie said, adding that her parents taught her unconditional love and kindness toothers while they included their children in a variety of service projects each year. "They made volunteer time, family time. They believe family is number one. Were a very dose knit. We still do service together. On holidays my brothers and sister who live out on the Wasatch Front bring tbeir families and help hide Easter eggs ifor community children to find), it's a family tradition for us." Qint said he can count on his chil dren and grandchildren coming home every Easter and Fourth of July to help with Duchesne Through the Lion sCIub the Parks oversee the Easter Egg Hunt, sell class C fireworks as well as cook at a breakfast the morning of the Fourth to fund the city firework display. Set off the fireworks (which requires special training) and help organize the Clubs ChristSub-for mas Santa program Their (laughter Christine Smith, also of Duchesne, is put to work inputting names for the Angel Trees at Christinas tune and making out the slips to go in East repp for the hunt. "You just rant imagine the up-lilSEE PARKS on page 22 fund-raisin- g fire-safe- ty DDI Vantage and Duchesne County Preschool presents Child Find 2000 with free Developmental screenings furchildran birth to five on Tuesday. Msy23,Altsmont Medical Clinic, from9a m. -- 2.30 pm.; Wednesday, Msy 24, Duchesne School District Building, 8 30 a.m.- - 11:30 p m.; and Myton Duchesne County Preschool building tCon Amort). 12.30 2 30 pan.; Thursday. May 25. Roosevelt Crossroads Senior Center. 9 a.m. 2.30 p m. Call for appointments. Birth 3 yrs, DDI V anlagr, 3 5yrs, -- -- Duchesne County Preschool, Defensive Driving Course AARP 55 Alive, a defensive driving course for cititens 55 and elder will give you discounts on Auto insurance. Class will be held 2 days. Friday, June 2 from p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from 8 a m. 12 p.m. at Crossroads Center in RoosrvelL You must attend both days. Sign up by 1- -5 calling Cross roods Center, 722-429- Ceramics Class Everyone over 50 years ran corns to a ceramics class at 10 a m. at the Crossroads Center. Come and inert new people and visit with oM friends. 6. If you need a ride, please call Judie at 722-429- Lifeguard Training from 7 a.m. Lifeguard T rainingwill be held Monday - Saturday, June session you must pass noon at the Roosevelt City Pool The before taking the course will be held June I at 5 p.m. The pool opens May 27 so you may ant In test. early to prrjvire for the 5-- pre-cours- e K-gi- n Copy : pre-cours- e F AGl C OR ADU A T (OV-Se- unlev there graduating from I Victioftr H ph $t Hod. Friday . June 2, and w it! have their ceremony outviJc on the football field t inAvry stormy then the gradual mo event iwr w il he w ill be n? boJ wealher. If it i ki