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Show rr I Thursday, June THE GREEN SHEET 16, 1988 llATrni " iiuicvvumnT Carol D. Barnes won second category of prize in the the Utah Arts Council original writing competition. Her work was titled "A Gift Of Love." She is a resident of West non-fictio- n Valley City. Five teachers from Green Sheet area schools are among recipients of excellence in teaching awards given by the Brigham Young University Alumni Association and Student Alumni Board. Recipients include Marian G. Martin and Donald E. Ward, Alta high; Jacquelyn S. Chavis, Leland E. Flinders and Helen Ward, of Murray high. Patrick A. Fitzgerald has been selected from among 135 applicants as one of 18 interns for the Radio Liberty FTee Europe, Radio summer internship program. Fitzgerald, a resident of Murray is completing his senior year in electrical engineering at the University of Utah, specializing in communications and thinner and traditional funding sources continue to dry up, the Granite School District is exploring new ways to gain support for educational progress. Superintendent Loren Burton is spearheading creation of a district education foundation with a committee of interested citizens to guide the new groups activities being formed. About 15 representatives of the business community met with district and PTA officials late last week to receive an introduction into what such a foundation might entail while also hearing of the need for new revenue sources. "We're excited about very establishing this foundation for the furtherance and advancement of education," Burton said. "We are having increasing difficulty in obtaining necessary revenues" to carry on district activities, he explained. The district is the nations 30th largest in terms of enrollment but ranked 49th of the nations 50 largest districts when its budget was compared with others in a recent survey. Covering 300 square miles, it is one of the states largest with nearly 5,000 employers as teachers, people working secretaries, administrators and other the across positions g district, Burton continued. He stressed that the foundation would be forming as a separate entity from the district but linked to the Board of Education through liaison membership. It is hoped that such a foundation could help obtain funds "to provide those we the cant," programs superintendent said. Foundation committee chairman Scott Whipple, a district staff associate, emphasized that the business community contributes $85 billion annually to charity in this country. While much of that financial backing has traditionally gone to colleges and universities, more is being channeled into the public education system in grades kindergarten through 12th grade in an effort to have an influence for good earlier in the lives of children, he explained. Some area businesses are in already heavily involved assisting the school district such as Inkles, with installation of computer labs in some schools, and American Express, with its backing of a new program, noted assistant superintendent Bryant Farnsworth. of He cited the Academy Finance program being instituted by American Express at Kearns high school this fall as a way to "teach kids the skills related to financial institutions, acquaint them with all of the financial services available nationally." He said "students can get instruction in financial services management and work with employers who wish to participate as high school juniors and, as the University of Utah. from graduated Palmquist Murray high 41 years ago. He and his wife, Shirley have three children and 13 grandchildren. in awarded a BS degree held at ceremonies graduation Madison James University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, He is a resident of Murray. f !n " , i 'Y Gerald Davis has completed Tulsa. Oklahoma. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn Davis of Murray. more . sources," Mrs. Walker emphasized. A list of foundation board members and other details will be announced as they are finalized. Further information is available by calling Helen Metos at KEARNS. Parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church sponsored a pctluck dinner to bid farewell and good luck to Sister Rose Frances Gilmore and Sister both of whom are Marilyn, leaving the parish at the end of June. Sister Rose has served the past eight years as director of religious education for the parish, overseeing all religious classes for through high school plus adult religious education. Bom in Butte, Mont., she is a member of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters. "I have tremendously enjoyed my stay in Utah. The people in this parish are very warm and friendly and my association with Father Louis Fischer and Father Mayo has been very worthwhile," she said. ; Her aim is to find a similar position in San Diego so she can be close to her mother, she added. "Its difficult to get unsolicited monies, but we feel weve been very successful. We quickly learned that trips to New York were of no avail. All our donations have come from in-sta- te v, requests than there are funds, she said. Parishioners Bid Farewell To Pair pre-scho- the aviation maintenance technician program at the National Education Center, Spartan School of Aeronautics, Foundation Formed To Raise Funds For Granite District GRANITE PARK. As wallets get Robert Palmquist will receive a PhD in Political Science from Aaron Andrews will spent four weeks this summer with a French family, under the auspices of Nacel Cultural Exchanges, a organization. He is a resident of West Valley non-prof- it City. Anyone wishing to in the student participate exchange program may call Carol for Peterson, 943-698- 3, 268-852- Sister Marilyn is a member of the Mountain Benedict Priory of Utah. A native Utahn, she hopes to find a position in the state. She has served the past six years at St. Francis Xavier as a pastoral ministry with emphasis on liturgy and music and taught music in the school for three of those years. "This has been a real learning for me. experience Many experiences have presented new challenges and opportunities for CHOOSING HYMNS ... Rose Frances, of the month. me, she said. OLVM, will Sister Marilyn Mark, OSB, and Sister be leaving St. Francis Xavier parish by the end far-flun- finance-oriente- tra Low Price x. d seniors, concentrate on specialty areas, gaining academic finance certification." "Ive seen that in action in New York City and have been amazed at what students have achieved. They (the students) could be hired immediately out of high school function as and valuable : employees but American Express doesnt push that," Farnsworth continued. He said the firm has helped develop the programs curriculum ' to reflect such factors as the stock .market and exchange rates role in the changing world financial ; picture. Salt Lake City School Districts 'Olene Walker detailed activities of that districts foundation since i jta formation four and a half years I ; : ; ago. 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