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Show School SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 1996 High School juniors attend engineering program at USU Five students excelling in math and science at Big Water, Kanab and Valley High Schools are amongthe 387 who attended Utah State Universitys seventh annual engineering state pro- gram in Logan from June The intensive five-da- y program introduces high school juniors to the engineering profession and is sponsored by USU engineering alumni, school district foundations, engineering firms and businesses. Delegates receive $350 scholarships to attend the university-credi- t program. Students participate in 12 of the more than 232 challenge sessions taught during the week. Each student also completes projects within biological, irri9-1- 4. gation, civil, environmental, electrical, computer, mechanical, and aerospace engineering, and industrial technology. In the hands-on- , competitive exercises called Challenge Sessions, students construct a steel suspension bridge; design, build, and fire rockets; make electro30-fo- ot magnetic cannons; eliminate vortices in pumping pits; estimate water flows on the Logan Canal; draft and manipulate water delivery systems using a computer aided design program; and evaluate engineering projects throughout Utah. Engineering professors at USU donate their time to introduce students to their profession and 10 Girls State was great! Hayley Grover, Lindy Linton and Michelle Brown of Kanab High School, along with DeDe Sorenson, Stacy Heaton and Aurelia Johnson of Valley High School recently returned from Girls State held in Cedar City. leadGirls State is a week-lon- g 400 over conference where ership from school around high juniors about the state learn first-han- d how our state government operates. These girl staters had the opportunity to hear several county workers explain their jobs. Then, each of the girls had the opportunity to run for offices in a mock government on city, county, state and even national levels. Each of the girls were assigned to one of two political parties. Jan Graham and Scott Burns, candidates for Utah Attorney General were featured speakers. The most exciting thing at Girls State was making friends in the individual cities. Each city had 30 girls in it. It was exciting to campaign and actually run for offices. Hayley Grover was elected city councilman and was appointed state sergeant at arms. Lindy school students receive little exposure to engineering in the high school setting. There are biologists, journalists, psychologists, and chemists teaching in our local high schools, but seldom do you find an engineer. The delegate from Big Water High School is Mathew Lozano, sonofBruce and Vicky Tombom. He is the student body president and a member of the Honor Society. Delegates from Kanab High School include: Timothy Clarkson, son of Dale and Patsy Clarkson. He is active in wrestling, baseball, football, show choir, National Honor Society, math team and the Spanish Club. Kurtis Ence, son of Darryl and Kathy Ence, is an Eagle Scout, belongs to the National Honor Society and plays football. He was in the cast of the community musical, The King & I. Lindy Linton, daughter of LoRal and Charlyn Linton, plays in the Kanab Civic Orchestra, belongs to the National Honor Society and plays basketball and softball. The delegate from Valley High School is David Biggs, son of Niel and Marie Biggs. He is an Eagle Scout, is involved in FFA and the National Honor Society and plays basketball. Linton was voted as a finalist for state senate and a finalist for county commissioner. She was appointed city chairman and city postal worker. Michelle Brown was elected city councilman and appointed as a county delegate. DeDe Sorenson was appointed sergeant at arms for the state, Stacy Heaton state sergeant at arms and city athletic director, Aurelia Johnson was appointed a state delegate and elected county secretary. She was also voted a finalist for girls nation senator and appointed to lead the state choir at graduation. All of the girls participated in the state choir. Graduation was held on Saturday, the final day of Girls State. All 400 girls were in formals. Michelle Salisbury was welcomed as the new Girls State governor. Girls State creates unforgettable memories, lasting friendships and an awesome sense of patriotism. We appreciate the American Legion Auxiliary for their support and thank both the Legion and the Auxiliary for all they have done and continue to do for Americas youth. challenge them in exercises which use math and science to solve physical problems. The Engineering State program at USU has been a catalyst for attracting top students to engineering departments in universities across the state. A. Bruce Bishop, dean of the College of Engineering notes, High Girls State delegates pose on graduation night, Stacey Heaton, DeDe Sorensen, Hayley Grover, Michelle Brown and Aurelia Johnson. Missing from picture: Lindy Linton. (l-r- ): Gsm&cnamito OMhm-- (itaao;Ki Home school meeting Tim Clarkson and activity notes The local home schoolers met for their June activity on June 19 at the city park in Alton. The 15 children enjoyed playing together while the 1 1 parents held their monthly meeting and chat For the Finest in Real Estate Marketing -Call Warren Sharkey Century 21 Frontier Realty 648-255- David Biggs Flowers Say I Love You 5 ' 7 i Kanab Floral & Ceramics session.Those who attended the Utah Home Education Association workshop on June 15 reported on what they learned. Those interested, contact Colette Jourdain. The group will be holding an at the Kanab evening cook-oCity Park on July 17 at 6 p.m. There will be potluck salads and each family is responsible to bring their own meat to grill' ut (e.g. hamburgers, hot dogs), drinks, etc. Please be prepared to give a short demonstration to share some methods you have found successful in teachingchil-dre- n to read. It would be nice to see all local home schooling families there! Questions? Call Lori Jacobs at 644-341- 6 or Sylvia at Young We are trying to compile a list of all Kane County home schooling families for the Utah Home Education Association. We would also like to have the birthdays of all the children and parents. To be added to the list, please call the above. . 648-216- 4. |