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Show Educ atton News and information from local schools and colleges Page 5 Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, January 16, 1991 City grant will develop budding artists at Bonneville Elementary By Jeanne Thayne A little paint, a pallet, some brushes and paper, lots of instruction, in-struction, some imagina-tion...voila...ART! imagina-tion...voila...ART! About 160 4th grade students ,at Bonneville Elementary will be learning about color, blending oil paints, perspective and form this winter. The six-week activity is possible pos-sible through the Orem City Teaching Excellence Project Award presented to 20 winning applications in conjunction with Orem's Strategic Plan to enhance education in the community. Penny Weatherly, 4th grade teacher at Bonneville, outlined the winning project. "We will start with simple landscapes and still life subjects," said Mrs. Weatherly. "Through the paintings the students will be able to practice the principles of art that we study." Weatherly chose oils for the project because "it is hard to talk about blending colors with crayons, and oil paints are so much more forgiving than water-colors." water-colors." She says 4th grade is perfect per-fect for teaching students art because be-cause they are old enough to have some basic skills but are not so old they have already decided they cannot be successful. The Errant totaled $650 for basic supplies that should last several years. "Realistically, the Jerry Elison is named Utah Outstanding Teacher Shown with the inscribed presenting bowl he was awarded as Utah Teacher of the Year is Gerald "Jerry" Elison where he feels most at home, at the piano, on the stage at OremHigh School. He is equally at home before or behind the lights, directing, acting, script writing or just generally making a "somebody" out of someone. By Clyde E. Weeks State-wide recognition came to one of Orem's prominent high school teachers last Friday evening eve-ning when Gerald H. Elison was presented the Utah School Boards Association Outstanding Teacher Award at a special banquet ban-quet in Salt Lake City. Representing Repre-senting an urban secondary school, Elison was nominated for the award by Dr. John Childs, Orem High School Principal. Along-time teacher in Drama and Musical Theatre, Elison received with the award a silver Paul Revere presentation bowl filled with one hundred crisp $1 bills. A true professional with an extensive background in education educa-tion and community service, Elison started his teaching career as a teacher and principal of Declo Elementary School in Declo, Idaho in 1954. He taught ! sixth grade at Sharon Elemen-1 Elemen-1 tary School from 1958 to 1963. From 1963 to 1982, he was a music and drama teacher at Orem Junior High School, and he has been a drama teacher at Orem High School since 1982. He received his B.A. from Brigham Young University in Dramatic Arts and Play Production Produc-tion in 1952, and his M.A. from BYU in 1963 with an emphasis on Children's Theatre. AN INSTITUTION Jerry Elison has become virtually vir-tually an institution in this com II I I II lllliiliillll mi ill I IiiIIIIiiiIIIi mil ijlilllll'IIIIHWIHJjMIHIIMMHIIHIIIMjllHW i PENNY WEATHERLY grant could impact about 500 students," stu-dents," said Weatherly. During the instruction period the teacher will involve knowledgeable parent volunteers to work with individual students and the teacher will contribute approximately 10 or more hours a week to the project (at least 80 hours by the time the project is over). Student work will be displayed dis-played at the Alpine Education Fair to be held in the spring of 1991. A video will be used to record the students at work as they learn and practice their newfound new-found skills. TEACHER PROFILE NAME: Penny Weatherly munity, as he has given his support sup-port and direction to a variety of activities which have influenced many people for good. He has been a Director and Associate Director for the Sundance Summer Sum-mer Theatre for 15 years, producing produc-ing such musicals as "Fiddler on the Roof," "Brigadoon," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," "Damn Yankees," and "Pippin." He has been the Artistic Director of the SCERA Shell, directing such successes as "Brigadoon," "South Pacific," "Music Man," "Once Upon a Mattress," Mat-tress," and "Oklahoma." Jerry Elison has touched in some way nearly every musical theatrical production done in this community for the past 30 years. Whether it has been serving as producerdirector of an entire production, or just giving advice or lending costumes or scenery to other directors for their productions, produc-tions, his influence has been felt in a myriad of ways. TEACHES VALUES Responsibility and trust-two qualities taught by Jerry Elison-have Elison-have profoundly influenced the lives of many students. He trusts students to be responsible, involves invol-ves them in the decision-making process, and thus encourages their ownership in the total experience. ex-perience. His students learn commitment commit-ment by example. Jerry is a ' S POSITION: 4th Grade teacher at Bonneville Elementary EDUCATION: BS from BYU. "I dropped into and out of BYU four times, but I finally managed to graduate when I had several children. They were as glad as I was to finally have me finish." GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: ACHIEVE-MENT: Being a positive influence in the lives of my own six children and in the lives of about 35 foster children. HOMETOWN: Raised in San Francisco area. Has lived in Orem longer than any other place. I ALWAYS WANTED TO BE: An archeologist and find a new kind of dinosaur. FAVORITE BOOK: Summer of the Monkeys. "I can identify so well with Jay Berry and all the unusual messes he gets into." HOBBIES: All homemaking skills as well as painting and writing. "I am currently writing a book for children." FAVORITE FOOD: Anything chocolate and all fresh fruits. PERSON I WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET: Jesus Christ. "I feel like He is my best friend beside be-side my husband. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ME: Time, so that I can paint, write, or just sit and enjoy the sunshine. WORDS TO LIVE BY: Seize the Day. magician of involvement. From resource and at-risk students to gifted and talented students, from members of faculty and staff to parents and professionals, Jerry involves people and gives them a feeling of self-worth and importance. Jerry Elison teaches people to rely on other people and to pull together. He provides experiences experien-ces that help others become better bet-ter prepared to meet life's challenges, chal-lenges, as well as providing a network net-work of friendships to carry them through the rough spots. A creative and innovative producer, director, publicity chairman, lighting designer, costume cos-tume designer, set designer, artist, art-ist, musician, teacher: Jerry does it all. Yet, because he has taught others and shared his expertise, he has created a community of artists whose talents enrich lives, as well as a community which enjoys and appreciates this commitment. com-mitment. STUDENTS ACHIEVE The students of Gerald Elison have, themselves, gone on to achieve many awards and are quick to give credit to Mr. Elison for what he gave to them. Many have been State Sterling Scholars, or have performed at well-recognized theatres around the country, or have earned roles in national TV productions. Some of his students now own theatres. Some teach drama, themselves, and are influencing yet another generation. Rosanna Ungerman, former drama teacher and now Intern Principal at Provo High School, says, "As a teacher and a friend, Jerry has been a great influence on my life. As an educator myself, I try to carry on his sense of commitment com-mitment and involvement." Cascade presents "Wizard of Oz" Lions and tigers and bears, oh my, will come to life along with Dorothy, the munchkins and witches in the stage presentation "Wizard of Oz" at the Cascade Elementary School in their new auditorium nightly this week. The show will end Thursday night. The curtain goes up at 6:30 p.m. The school is located at 160 N. 800 E. The show is free to the public. The Operetta is performed by fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. stu-dents. The 150 students involved comprise two full casts. One cast will perform Monday and Wednesday, Wed-nesday, the other on Tuesday and Thursday. In addition to the casts, students are involved with ushering, publicity, scenery, and stage crews. "' lyj, r1'ri U"l ...I I I f Ill 4l " -S ' f), 'fssH tsiteP' Sk II;- f vrv ffA ilT , p Curt Seipert, left and Steve Allen, right, present life-like tigers to Ray Cordner, vice principal at Orem High. The tigers will be placed in the school's trophy cases. 'We had these tigers as a promotional at our Allen's Super Save store (1950 N. State) and thought it would be great to donate them to our alma mater," said Allen. Seipert is a 1980 graduate and Allen graduated m 1965. Lakeridge Ledger Last week was an exciting week for the Lakeridge basketball basket-ball teams. On Tuesday, the boys team played the American Fork boys team in a very exciting game. The boys team was victorious vic-torious with a winning score of 73 to 61. The girls team clobbered the American Fork girls team with an impressive score of 68 to 24. The MVP's for the game were: Shaanta Kamar and Karlene Kal-las. Kal-las. Wednesday was the 9th grade night dance, "The Snowball Express." Ex-press." The gym looked fantastic!! The dance committee and student council decorated the gym and did a super job. Blue and white crepe paper completely covered the ceiling ceil-ing with a big mirrored disco ball in the center. The walls were covered with huge snowflakes. The gym was packed with happy, laughing, dancing 9th grade students. stu-dents. Every 9th grader at Lakeridge must have been there. Everyone came in their best dress and what a hot looking bunch they were. It was the greatest!! We all danced to the music of MJS (including yours truly) and had a totally radical, awesome time. On Thursday, the boys basketball bas-ketball team had another hot game with Lehi. It was a great game and the Leopards won with a score of 83 to 79. The JYLVr: The Team! The girls basketball team completely annihilated the Lehi girls team with a score of 60 to 14. the MVP's were: Michelle Riffle with 16 pts and Karlene Kallas with 18 pts. Keep up the good work teams. That's some pretty hot basketball! 'You gotta love it baby"! We're proud of vou! The Citizens of the Week were: 7th Grade - Heather Park; 8th Grade - John Emang; 9th Grade - Sandi Clegg. Remember to keep bringingin your Fred Meyer receipts and Campbells Soup labels. Ryan Cowan The windiest city in the US is Great Falls, Montana, where the average Wind speed is 13.1 mph. Chicago, the notorious "windy city," actually ranks only 1 6th among the windiest cities in the US. srH ,vy x . jpSfi 1;;.'') y Bringing to life the wonderful story, 'Wizard of Oz" are cast members Amber Davidson (Bad Witch), Brandon Jones (Scarecrow), Natalie Hill (Dorothy); Taylor Pullins (Lion), Angela De St Jeor (Toto), Gregg Crockett (Tin Man), Angela Boyle (Good Witch). The show will be presented nightly this week through Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the new auditorium at Cascade Elementary School, 160 N. 800 E. The show is double cast and is free to the public. 1 : I 1 'Mifciiliw' lis: : 1 1 ,fc.....,..,ym . , mmnmnpir-Ki--" T'-nrwrifi Tm-''ifini8lii hli n iiinifiTirr-rrmMimiMiiiiiiiiwiiiiiinrtiiiMiiriiniliriii1r(f7 TERI RICHARDSON AND ANGELA DIXON Two seniors attend leaders conference Angela Dixon and Teri Richardson, seniors at Orem High School, were selected to attend at-tend the 1991 National Young Leaders conference from Jan. 15 to Jan. 20 in Washington D.C. Having demonstrated outstanding outstand-ing academic achievement, leadership and citizenship, Angela An-gela and Teri will be among 350 high school students from across the nation at the conference sponsored spon-sored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council. The theme of the conference is "The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting Meet-ing the Leaders of Today." Throughout the six-day conference, con-ference, the scholars will meet with key leaders and newsmakers news-makers from the three branches of government, the media and the diplomatic corps. Highlights of the program will include welcoming remarks from a member of Congress on the Floor of the United States House of Representatives and meeting their elected Representatives and Senators. Culminating the conference will be "The Mock Congress on National Service" during which scholars assume the roles of United States representatives by debating, lobbying, and voting on proposed volunteer service legislation. legis-lation. Angela was a winner in the recent "Young Woman of the Year" contest; won 2nd place in the 1989 National Federated Music Club's Honor Recital (piano performance); is a National Nation-al Merit Commended Student; vocal soloist in A Capella Choir. Teri won the Kiwanis Hope of America award; History Student of the Year; was runner-up in the Shell Century II Scholarship Competition. Both girls won the Presidential Presiden-tial Academic Fitness Award, are in the National Honor Society, and in Who's Who of American High School Students. Angela is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Dixon and Teri's parents are Mr. and Mrs. LaDell Richardson, all of Orem. i |