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Show c THE PARK RECORD www.newschoice.com Education, A-9 SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1998 EDUCATION EDITOR: Stephanie Howell 649-9014 ext. 1 18 Briefs Colby School to hold launch Saturday, June 6 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Main Street Mall, the Colby School will have an open house. Uniforms will be on display, staff will be available for questions, and the site will be set up fori inspection. Tuition is $8,325 per year with a 10 percent discount dis-count for each sibling (other options available). Local dancer will head to NYC Kenna Draxton, a student at the Winter Sports School will travel to New York on June 20 to attend the School of American Ballet's summer program as a scholarship student. SAB is the official offi-cial school of the New York City Ballet. Local student receives exchange scholarship Sara Lee Corporation has awarded Park City High School sophomore Charlotte Lanvers a scholarship for a summer experience in Italy through Youth for Understanding International Exchange, one of the oldest and largest programs for high school students. stu-dents. Lanvers will spend the summer living with a host family in Italy, immersed in that country's culture. Sara Lee Corporation is one of over 50 multinational corporations that offer YFU scholarships. For more information informa-tion about scholarships, exchange programs, pro-grams, hosting an . international stu-, dent,' or volunteer 'opportunities, call 1-, 800-TEENAGE (800833-6243). Valedictorian looks toward future Jon Othmer plans to double-major in math and music at Williams by Stephanie Howell OF THE RECORD STAFF Maybe it was the discipline involved in eight years of trumpet lessons, or violin lessons at age three, or parents in the field of education that led Jonathon Othmer to the top of his class. Or perhaps it can be chalked up to a bit of perfectionism, which occasionally shows through his shy demeanor. Whatever the case, as the Park City High School senior with the highest GPA, Othmer will be delivering the valedictorian valedictori-an speech at the school's graduation ceremonies cere-monies on June 12. Othmer is quick to describe how trumpet trum-pet playing is really "all physics." He excels at both math and music, and opens up when talking about either one. He points out the connection between the two. "Like our band teacher says, music like math has to be exact and precise," he says. But music offers Othmer something that math and science don't. "For me it's a great relaxation thing," he explains, "When I'm totally stressed, I just sit down and play the guitar for a long time." With a schedule including seven advanced placement classes senior year (and four junior year), a GPA of 3.96, and a healthy dose of academic club activity, it is no wonder Othmer seeks out the occasional jam session. Othmer says he enjoys jazz, rock and classical styles, and plays with the band "The George Phillips Band," which will be performing at the school-sponsored "Graduation Celebration" party. In addition to math and music, Othmer enjoys skiing and biking, activities he may have an opportunity to engage in next year while attending Williams College, in Western Massachusetts near the. Vermont border. Othmer relied on research and instinct when making his college selection. "Part of it was their reputation, and part of it was just a gut feeling," he explains. He plans to double major in math and music and, though he has not yet chosen a career path, is considering following in the footsteps foot-steps of his educator parents as a' high school teacher, or possibly pursuing a career as a professional musician. In the meantime, Othmer will devote his energies to his college career, and see where life leads him. v t j ' SCOTT SINEPARK RECORD Park City High School valedictorian Jon Othmer plans to head east to Williams College in the fall. Teacher offers su to.; 'i pport to soldiers, students iui IU N it II i Q U:: i W i i ir ji .mvrHf iimmi 3 ytr COURTESY OF OSMOND CROSBY Third-graders share the excitement with award-winning teacher Jill Cramer. Pictured above, back row: Blake Barcus, Alex Lyman, Mathilde Williams, Sarah Jo Belfort, Kathryn Schiefer, and Shannon Lund; middle row: Hayley Doran, Kelsey Raymond,, teacher Jill Cramer, Kaleigh Nelson, and Abby Wall; front row: Cherie Hood, Alicia Chen, Jessica Walden, Bryce Sacks, and Robert Booth-Dunbar. ' ' J' ! Carden teacher Cramer receives $1 ,000 by Stephanie Howell OF THE RECORD STAFF "You put so much into it, but there is no other job that is as rewarding as teaching," teach-ing," said Jill Cramer, a third-grade teacher at Carden Christian Academy. Cramer recently received recognition in addition to the emotional rewards of teaching when she was selected by the Carden faculty as the recipient of the first annual $1,000 teacher's award. Area builders Mike Doilney, Mike Barnes, and Jim Doilney donated the money for the award. Before teaching at Carden, where she has been for three years, Cramer spent 15 years in Saudi Arabia with her husband. "I went over for a year and stayed for Please see Teacher, A-10 Fair benefits environment Activities include camel rides, book sale, group demonstrations by Stephanie Howell OF THE RECORD STAFF You may have to travel to Egypt to see the Nile, the sphinx, or the pyramids but if it's a camel ride you are after look no further. You need only go as far as City Park. Camel rides will be just one of the many activities offered at the Soaring Wings Montessori School's fifth annual Children's Fair, which will take place on Sunday, June 7at City Park. The event, proceeds from which will benefit youth- and environment-oriented causes, grew out of the "Feed the Children Garage Sale," which began 10 years ago. "Our goal is usually to raise about $5,000," explained school co-director Bruce King. This year's causes include Adopt a Whale, the Gorilla Foundation, Hawkwatch International, Tracy Aviary, Norwegian School of Nature Life, Adopt-a-Native Elder, Summit County Friends of the Animals, Park City Friends of the Library, EarthSave, the Nature Conservancy, and Plan International (a group that supports children throughout the world). There will be demonstrations and displays dis-plays set .up, complete with Hansen Planetarium science experiments, live birds from Hawkwatch International, and a Park City Library book sale. The Kimball Art Center will have a booth for the first time this year. King said donation checks will be presented pre-sented to the local organizations at the event, and global organizations will be supported through the year. Approximately 1,000 to 2,000 people are expected to attend, according to king, who said the school has chosen not to advertise outside the area. "Our objective is to keep this kind of a local thing," King said. 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