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Show TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1987 I CMS Principal B. Cook looks back on long career By KAREN KIRALT CLEARFIELD I have never had a bad experience in education. I am totally indebted to others in this system, declared Clearfield High principal David Lawrence Cook on officially announcing the chance to become principal. When you run a system too long, you deny others opportunities. I dont want to do that. Cooks background in education spans many years and many schools. He began in 1959 as a language arts teacher at North Davis Junior High. He later became a counselor at Kaysville Junior High and CHS, until 1966 when he assumed the position of assistant principal at Sunset Jr. High. In 1972 he became principal at North Davis Jr. High and served $ difference in education: the advent of television, and the declining role of the family in the lives of their students. Television has encouraged a passive attitude toward life, Cook claimed. Students come to school expecting to be entertained, and they do not participate-leami- ng does not result. This passive attitude shows up even in student leisure time as well. Cook commented, Used to be you could throw a bat and a baseball out on the grass at lunch and it would be picked up right away (and a game started-)...th' 'p, doesnt happen anymore. Working parents, the divorce ' ratio, and the greater independence of teenagers has also contricJw"!1?8 Layton HSh Schools new scoreboard (see page 2) are Paul Smith, principal; Ed Wells, salesmanager, Coca Cola Co. of Ogden; Joe Wood, LHS football coach buted to a decline in school inand terest, he remarked, since there is ; Bob Bennett, Layton High Boosters Club president. a lack of conversation. School is probably not even brought up (in parent-tee- n discussions). He cites less encouragement in academic participation and the loss of s true beneficial role as a factor in the increase in apathy in the student he has viewed over his career. Nevertheless, he is encouraged On Dec. 4, Mr. Bennett received By DONETA GATHERUM school, Mr. Wells commented. It by the number of excellent students he has met, the leaders of the was manufactured by Nevco in a letter informing him that the reLAYTON future, and the progress education quest had been approved. Layton High Greenville, 111. has made in such programs as conSchool footbal fans will be able to Mr. Bennett says the booster Layton High School has needed tell what the score is, how many current enrollment, CLEP tests, a new football scoreboard for many club and Layton High School athledowns are left, what quarter the years. Any local sports fan ca and the AP program. He feels tic fans are very appreciative to Clearfield is on the leading edge of game is in and much more thanks to attest to this fact. Last fall, the Coke for the contribution and the these advancements. I am very a gift from the Coca Cola Bottling school district maintenance departboard of education for the authorment told school officials they ization and acceptance of this sizeoptimistic for the future, he comCompany of Ogden. ' On May 4 Young Electric Co. mented. couldnt completely maintain the able gift. Cooks retirement plans are cenCoca Cola has installed about 22 completed installation of a new 24 existing scoreboard adequately. tered on returning to activities and foot $15,000 score board that No replacement parts were availscoreboards in schools and comby will be used for football and track able. Any repairs were pieced munity parks from Box Elder people he has had less time for since becoming CHS principal. events. The solid state, printed together from parts in the district County to Davis County, ttie area ' ' Most important, will be, getting served by the Ogden company. The 4uit electronic scorer stands 14 feet stockpile. better acquainted with my family ! ' above the ground. It is mounted on Under the direction of Bob BenLayton scoreboard is the first for a six inch square columns that are nett, president of the LHS BoosHe and his wife Cleone have eight Davis County school. Mr. Wells children ranging in age from wind resistant. ters Club, the Davis Board of Edu- said this public service program A lover of the outdoors, he will cation and Supt. Lawrence Welling started two years ago. He expects it Ed to sales Wells, According were contacted for permission to will continue at a steady pace in the spend more time fishing, hunting manager for Coca Cola Bottling Co. and hiking in the future. of Ogden, the scoreboard should accept a gift of a scoreboard from future. When asked if he would have last 20 years. It isnt as elaborate the Coca Cola Co. The gift would Mr. Bennett notes this is one of as many college scoreboards but it include the cost of the scoreboard any regrets about retiring. Cook reContinued Page 2 is very,, very nice for a high plus installation fees. plied that he would miss both the Clearfield students and the faculty. High school students are the best age population to work with. at , ' V. Whats that score? Check the new Layton High scoreboard models-heroe- DAVID LAWRENCE COOK his plans to retire this year. After 26 years in the educational system, Mr. Cook feels the time has come to move on to other things. The early retirement incentive played a big role in his decision, stated Cook. With a two percent benefit for each year as an educator and no deduction for age, Cook felt it was an offer he couldnt afford to pass up. Furthermore, since he accepted, th& position of principal in 1980, he feels, I have been totally committed to the school-t- he school has been the center of all my activities. Cook will enjoy the opportunity to return to neglected past interests, although with a son and daughter entering high school in the future, he will remain involved in CHS activities. Finally, he stated, I have strong assistant principals, and all of them deserve eight years there before coming to CHS in 1980. Preceding his teaching and administrative experience; he graduated from the University of Utah in 1959 with a bachelors degree in economics and went on to pick up an administration major and a counseling minor. He received his masters at Utah State University, and has done work at BYU. During Cooks educational years, many things about the system and the people in it changed. Cook cites two particular societal changes he believes have made a post-mast- er 1 1 12-3- 0. Mayors earmark funds for Highway 89 study Theyre optimistic, teachable, but they cooperative, can be serious. I enjoy being around them. Of the faculty, he said, I will miss working with excellent peopl-e- ; the people I work with on a daily basis here are a cut above others, I think. His message to the students he leaves behind and future classes are Never give up, and Make good decisions. Pick some goals, and dont let things stand in the way of accomplishing what needs to be accomplished. Young people are making some of the most important decisions in their lives, about school, work and marriage and they need to make careful and good decisions. Its the difference in the best of times and the worst of times. Above all, he stated, stufun-lovin- g, Kaysville council nixes annexation By ERNIE J. SHANNON Go west young man, or at least west of Fairfield Road if you want a chance at annexation into Kaysville. That seems the message from Kaysville City, Council which voted against annexation east of Fairfield Road last week. Scores of residents from the Mutton Hollow area, seeking Kaysvile citizenship, also found the council generally reluctant to consider annexation of any area around Mutton Hollow. More than 500 acres and nearly 400 people are included in the proposed annexation, but council mem- - In the tradition of the movies The Great Race and Ben Hur, spectators to this years July 4th parade in Kaysville will behold a sight never before seen and not soon forgotten; the sight of beds careening down the streets of Kasyville racing for fun, a moment of glory, and possibly a cash prize. Yes! The "great bed race is coming, to the cheers and delight of thousands as racers dressed in skill nightshirt and cap show their and prowess at nigh speed bed maneuvering. The Kaysville Jaycees are proud to sponsor this cultural event and challenge everyone to enter. The race will be along the normal parade route. The racers will be divided into two groups, each racing on a different half of the parade route so that everyone will see the contest. One group will race from Davis High School to the judging stand between 1st and 2nd North. The second group will begin at the KAYSVILLE bers said lack of petitions east of Fairfield Road make it an unlikely inclusion. It looks like its an east and west issue, Council woman Carol We have no desire to Page said. force anyone into anything, so I dont see how we can consider the east side. Mayor Gerald Purdy also pointed out other obstacles to The economics are annexation. tough at best, he said. From our perception, the water system in Mutton Hollow is insufficient. The water district has indicated an un- - Continued Page 2 two-fol- d: dents should remember that theyre in this (school) for them. People like myself are just here to help them. By CHERIE HUBER The Davis County Council of Government (COG) has agreed to ask the cities affected to finance a study that could change highway 89 into a limited access highway with traffic lights. Now the major parties will take the plan to their councils for approval. The COG members voted at their monthly meeting to take part in a $100,000 planning study to be done by a consulting firm. At the same time a presentation will be made to the Utah Department of Transportation by the COG committee to heighten interest in Highway 89. Rick Mayfield, Davis County Planning Director, will develop a strategy plan that will implement the intent of the council. Commissioner Harold Tippett said that doing the study would in- - judging stand and finish at the end of the parade route. The teams of racers will be limited to no more than five persons, one of whom must ride at all times. Bed construction is left to the imagination but must be big enough to support a standard size single mattress. There will be a $100 first prize, $50 second prize and $50 for the most unusual bed. The race will take place just prior to the parade at 12:45 p.m. on July 4. There is an entry fee per person of $10 which covers the cost of the nightshirt and cap. The registration deadline is June 15 which allows time to letter the nightshirts. You must be registered to enter. The Jaycees are seeking funds from anyone who would be interested in donating towards the prizes or would like to advertise their name on a bed. For registration details and rules contact Steve 8 or Brad CaldHumphrey well To Tony Curtis and Charlton Heston we say, "Eat your hearts out! 544-212- 546-187- 2. dicate that it is a priority item for Davis County and that when the state faces the problem of what to do with Highway 89, the COG input will have a priority position. road system. The major parties are also concerned that it will soon be impossible to set aside land to complete the frontage road unless some definite plan is created. however, pointed out that it may be four or five years before the state is in a position to make a major expenditure on the road. He said he felt that the Trappers Loop concept had taken support away from Highway 89. He indicated that he felt that funds were taken away from needs and put on desires instead. However, he agreed that the study was necessary just to get on the list of road projects. Under a proposed funding formula for the study, UDOT and a federal grant would cover 60 percent of the cost of the study, Davis County cities would put up about 30 percent and Weber County about 10 percent. Commissioner Glen Saunders indicated that part of the problem with the project is that the project has to compete with Salt Lake for money and that competition for Salt Lake money is so much greater than for Ogden money. The highway issue has been an important one in recent months. A e plan was reproposed leased by the Wasatch Front Regional Council that calls for traffic signals at six locations, widening of e the highway to six lanes and the completion of a frontage Musical revue Mayor Richard McKenzie, long-rang- four-lan- slated tonight CLEARFIELD Students at the Clearfield Job Corps Center are preparing a special musical revue, titled A Talent Encounter, which will be performed this evening (Tuesday) at 7:30 p.m. in the Clearfield High School au- ditorium. Members of the recreation-avocatio- n department, along with student government adviser Howard Halverson, have been working with 30 students on the show. The production is coordinated with the centers 20th anniversary. The show is free to the public, and will feature students in a variety of musical and dramatic numbers. Assisting is Penny Dudles-toa graduate of Viewmont High School who has trained and performed in Ballet West, the Julliard School of Dance in New York City. n, Further information about the show is available by calling the Job or by Corps Center at contacting Clearfield High School. KSL sportscaster Craig Boletjack will be Master of Ceremonies. 773-143- 3, Retiring CHS educators will be feted Thursday A open house for 10 retiring Clearfield High School faculty members is set for Thursday from 5 p.m. in the Commons area of the school. The list of retirees includes Principal David Lawrence Cook, two counselors, Bob Dunford and John Carter; and seven teachers, Clayton Holt, Bud Allison, Dave Taylor, Jim Williams, Jay Cook, Dick Taylor and Dave Potter. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. 3-- |