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Show Education News and information from local schools and colleges Page 3 Orem-Geneva Times Wednesday, October 21, 1992 ' ri Lakri.dSe Shakespeare Acting Team, Back left to right: Greg Duckwitz, David Ray, Burke Olsen, Eric Taylor, Adam Jackman, Brett Monson, Richard Kolopeaua. Front row: Danielle Skoy, Angela Clark, Melia Erdmann, Sarah Johnson, Laura Bell, Pam Becraft, and Marissa Pingel. Lakeridge Junior High strikes again It isn't often that you hear about ninth graders beating juniors and seniors in a head-to-head competition. com-petition. This is especially true when it comes to acting; but at Lakeridge Junior High School, beating beat-ing upperclassmen in the Cedar City Shakespeare Acting Competition is becoming a yearly event. This year the Lakeridge Shakespeare Acting Team took the second place sweepstakes trophy home-its fourth such trophy in as many years. Competing in the Westminster Division (small high schools), Lakeridge placed behind Hurricane which took first; Juab and Parowan tied for third. There are eight schools in the Westminster division. Other divisions include the Cambridge division (medium-sized (medium-sized schools), and the Oxford division (large schools). Lakeridge is the only junior high they allow to compete because of its tradition of excellence excel-lence in the performing arts. Normally, junior highs are not allowed to compete. Competing at Southern Utah University on October Oc-tober 2 and 3, Lakeridge placed first in duotrio acting with a scene from The Tempest. Acting in the scene were Adam Jackman and Caliban, Burke Olsen as Trinculo, and Eric Taylor as Stephano. Fred Adams, creator of the Shakespeare Festival, said that "for a team made up solely of ninth graders-and for them to win is truly remarkable." Placing fourth in duotrio acting was a scene from Othello with Sarah Johnson and David Ray as Desdimona and Othello. The Lakeridge Ensemble Scene Acting Team placed second with a scene from Romeo and Juliet. The actors were Melia Erdmann as Juliet, Pamela Becraft a Lady Capulet, Danielle Skoy as the Nurse, and Brett Monson as Lord Capulet. The team also competed in mono acting. Placing fourth was Melia Erdmann as Anne from Richard III, and Angela Clark and Greg Duckwitz tied for fifth with mono acts from Hamlet and King Lear respectively. "As Mr. Adams said, this is truly remarkable," commented Mr. Nathan J. Criman, director of the team and Lakeridge drama instructor. "What is truly impressive is that we got started late because of an early production we did as the Scera Shell. I knew that this group was gifted, indeed the most talented team our school has ever seen." Mr. Criman also added that "I could never have done this well without my assistant directors, Richard Kolopeaua (duotrio acting), Marissa Pingel (Ensemble), Laura Bell (Mono acting), Peter Johnson (special assistant), assis-tant), and Michelle Bunnell (video). But then again, we never could have done it if it weren't for the support of the whole student body and faculty." Lakeridge's drama department is the largest junior high drama department in the state, and is recognized for its excellence. Under the direction of Mr. Glen M. Smith and Nathan J. Criman, Lakeridge produces two school plays-one of which is always a renaissance play. The advanced drama class also produces two plays yearly. This year Mr. Smith is directing Brigadoon which will be performed per-formed in November and has a cast of over one-hundred one-hundred students, and Mr. Criman will produce a Moliere play. What a school. Helping your child Succeed in school by Lily Eskelsen, president Utah Education Association It's the foundation of our democracy. It's the essence of our republic. And yet, it's something more and more Americans regard with suspicion and even distaste. It's politics. But no matter what we may think of individual candidates, we owe it to ourselves and to our children not to pass up a most important learning opportunity. It's a chance to plant a seed. To form an impression. To build a foundation upon which our children will learn what it means to be a citizen. First talk. Talk about the campaign signs you pass as you drive down the highway with your kids. Talk about the differences dif-ferences between the responsibilities respon-sibilities of the president, the governor and legislators. Talk about the differences between parties. Talk about the positions of candidates. Then listen. Watch the candidates can-didates on television with your children. Attend an event and meet the candidates. Let your children hear you ask questions. Let them know what you think of the answers. And participate. There are so many races. From the President of the United States to your local school board. There are issues on the ballot like pari-mutuel racing and light rail. Find a candidate. Find an issue that you feel strongly strong-ly about and then offer your help. Show your children that a good citizen is willing to take the time to learn and to get involved. I should admit that when my husband and I put material on doorsteps or volunteer for a phone bank or even put a candidate's sign on our lawn, our kids think we're a little strange. (Then again, I should admit that they think we're a little strange even when it isn't election season.) But I like to think that deep inside, they're learning that the right to choose our leaders, the right to vote is something we should never take for granted. It's something some-thing worth a bit of effort. It's something good citizens just do. Having Trouble Paying Your Phone Bill? Residents that receive phone service from U S WEST Communications or GTE may be eligible for more savings through the H.E. A.T. program. If you meet the requirements for H.E.A.T., you automatically qualify for the Utah Low-Income Telephone Assistance Program (UTAP). As outlined by the Public Service Commission's Lifeline Rule, you are eligible for the UTAP discount on monthly phone bills' and hook-up fees if you participate in the H.E. A.T program. To obtain your discounted rates, simply complete a self-certification form when you apply for H.E.A.T. H.E.A.T. is not the only way to get involved with UPAP. Other assistance assis-tance programs and monthly incomes also satisfy the conditions for UTAP. Refer to the UTAP application for complete details. For UTAP applications, call your local telephone business office, or stop by your local Department of Human Services. UJJiWESr COMMUNICATIONS P.O. Box 26935 Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0001 237-5511 (Toll Free) 180 North 9th St. Show Low, AZ 85901 800635-6471 Bonneville Elementary marks 15th anniversary This week marked the 15th anniversary of Bonneville Elementary, in commemoration of the school and explorer week, there were many activities. Monday Mon-day started off with the PTA President Jodie Olsen presenting a clock to Principal Bruce "M" Wathen. This was followed by two special assemblies by Christopher Chris-topher Columbus, alias Alan Knight. He had spent hours researching re-searching the life of Columbus and came attired in the appropriate ap-propriate costume. The fifth grade classes, taught by Mr. Holyoak, Mr. Bezzant, and Mrs. Watson, made life size replicas of the Pinta, the Nina and the Santa Maria on the school grounds. There was also a newspaper (the "Columbus Encounter" En-counter" 1492-1992 Quincentenary Quincenten-ary Special edition) written by high school students as if written 500 years ago. Tuesday there was a book give-away to the students. Two or three students in every class had their name randomly called to receive a free book on a famous explorer. Wednesday each class was given a map to a "hidden treasure." Every half-hour half-hour the classes were given another clue. Mrs. Laypath's first Principal Bruce "M" Wathen receives a clock for the school's 15th anniversary from PTA President Jodie Olsen. Mrs. Laypath's class located the hidden treasure, Jensen and Brian Woods show it off. Jacob grade class found the treasure and divided the loot among it's class members. The week was culminated by a special birthday cake for the school's fifteenth birthday with each student receiving a piece. School elections were announced an-nounced with a president for each of the five tracks. Track A President Presi-dent is Ryan Whitaker, Track B President is Brian Rowley, Track C President is Jacob Astle, Track D. President is Lindsay Abbott and Track E President is Brennen Thorne. Next week is "Red Ribbon Week" and the book fair is coming up November 2-5. Chevrolet donates car Chevrolet Motor Division recently donated a 1990 Chevrolet Chev-rolet Corsica to Utah Valley Community Com-munity College (UVCC) for the automotive technology program. The car will only be used for classroom instruction and cannot be licensed, titled or driven on public or private roads. The car will be used to enhance the College's automotive program and afford the students an opportunity oppor-tunity to become familiar with the latest in automotive technology. technol-ogy. "Technology is changing so rapidly that gifts like this enable students to stay up with state-of-the-art technology," said Paul Hardman, UVCC department chair of automotive technology. "It is donations from companies like General Motors that help keep UVCC's automotive program pro-gram current in high technology training. The students are able to be trained on new vehicles to be better prepared to enter into the workforce." The donation program was started in 1972 when Chevrolet started diverting cars and trucks (previously scrapped) to schools for training purposes. So far, nearly 10,000 new Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks damaged in transit or by flood have been donated to schools for in-classroom instructional instruc-tional purposes. Growing HI H conom Jobs and economic growth are two of the most important concerns in our community. They are important to businesses also. Our free market system functions effectively when government, businesses and individuals pull together their resources and provide opportunities for economic growth in the community. By creating a full department for economic development in county government, Gary Herbert's leadership brought to the county the ability to coordinate the important task of job growth in the communities. While in office, Commissioner Herbert's efforts helped Utah County to a 5.9 job growth rate for 1 991 THE HIGHEST IN THE NATION! Gary is continuing to lead the fight for Utah County in making this area the best place to live in America. We urge your support and vote to reelect Gary Herbert for Utah County Commissioner. Alan Ashton Ed Pinegar Joyce Johnson Richard Bradford Ron Hawkins Orville Gunthor Earl Cook SOI Joe Cannon Brent Cook John Valentine Bill Anderson Hal Clyde C.E. "Chuck" Peterson Sherm Cloward Stan Collins Russ Parks Max Eggertson Beth Tolbert Homer Chandler Steve Shallenberger W. Richards Woodbury ITU WW WW iV WW WW Wl vf Yp3f Mfcf 4 |