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Show r-r - s- . Citizen - Wednesday, Oct 12, 1988 - Page 6 AFHS Citizen of the Week: Mindy Bradshaw IP Roberts designated as Commended Student Since the "Citizen of the WppP Program began just over two years ago to recognize good students and citizens at American Fork High School only a relatively few stu- Jf have received the honor. This week's recipient, Mindy Bradshaw, is following in the footsteps foot-steps of her older brother, Mike, who has also been named Citizen of the Week. Mindy is the 17-year-old daughter daugh-ter ofWarren and Sandy Bradshaw of Alpine. She is a senior with an approximate 3.6 cumulative grade point average. "Its cool," was her reaction when she was told. "I can't wait to write a letter to my brother who is in the Missionary Training Center." Cen-ter." He is scheduled to leave for Portugal Oct. 25. "We are close," Mindy said. "He is really neat." Laurel Shelley said in nominating nominat-ing Mindy, "I have taught Mindy in both English and Latin and she is a conscientious student. She works hard and is excited to learn. "She is also a conscientious human being who concerns herself with the feelings and well-being of others. She is always willing to help someone else." Mindy displays some of that helpfulness by teaching piano lessons les-sons to nine students. She has taught for a year and a half and her students range from five to 11 years old. "It's fun. They are good," she said. "I have learned a lot from it, like how to get along with younger kids." Favorite classes are Latin from Miss Shelley and English from Mrs. Peterson. "It's really interesting interest-ing to get into the language (of Latin). Ithas so much to do with our language." "I also love English. I love to read and analyze,' understand more theories and discuss them. It is really fun," she said. A member of the school band in seventh and eighth grade, Mindy plays clarinet, violin, guitar and banjo in addition to the piano. She also enjoys singing and was a member of the A Cappella Choir during her junior year. Travel is one of her favorite pastimes. Trips back East, to Canada, Can-ada, Hawaii, and two Caribbean cruises make many fond memories for her. Future travel plans include the Heritage Tours to LDS Church history sites after graduation and a semester abroad in Jerusalem after af-ter one semester at BYU. Mindy has been a cheerleader and junior class vice president. m i A.J. Roberts, the son of Larry and Becky Roberts of American Fork, has been designated a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 1989 Principal Vera Henshaw said that Roberts placed in the top 50,000 of more than one million participants in the 34th annual Merit Program and will receive a Letter of Commendation in recognition recog-nition of outstanding academic promise. An official of NMSC stated, "Being named a Commended Stu dent in the extremely competitive Merit Program is a credit to 'these young men and women and the schools which play a key role in the development of academically-talented youth. We hope the recognition recogni-tion these students have earned will increase their motivation to use their abilities to the fullest, for they represent an important intellectual intel-lectual resource which our nation needs." The over-one million participants partici-pants in the current Merit Program entered the competition by taking the PSATNMSQTin October 1967 at high school juniors. . Although their qualifying test scores are very high, the 35,000 young people throughout the nation na-tion who are Commended Students scored slightly below the level required re-quired for Semifinalist standing in their respective states. Only the 15,000 Seminnabsts, whose names, were announced on Sept. 15, will continue in the competition com-petition for some 6,000 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in the spring of 1989. Mindy Bradshaw She works part-time for her dad and uncle at Economy Builders Supply, doing inventory, clerical work, and serving as a cashier when her schedule allows. "I love being involved in school," she said. Highlights of her school days will include cheerleading. "My parents are a big influence on me," she continued. "It they weren't here, I wouldn't be much." Special thanks also go to her teachers for being a good influence on her and helping her be the best she can be. Cheerleading adviser Pam Beckstrand was especially noted for helping. AFHS Class of '38 holds 50th reunion Senior Citizen News Flu shots to be given Wed., Oct. 12 Survivors of American Fork High School Class of '38 gathered for their 50th reunion recently. They celebrated with an informal infor-mal visiting session, a delicious roast beef dinner, and short program. pro-gram. The memorable 50th reunion, reun-ion, was held at the Elks Lodge in Provo. Frank Parker and William Dee Jones were co-chairmen of the reunion, aided by Max and Edith Searle, Marvin and Ruby Harrington Harring-ton Brown, David and Jean Okey Teague, Ernest and Ruth Gaisford Rothe, Owen and Marion Chris-tensen, Chris-tensen, Myrle Miner Shields and Betty Ann Laursen Fowler. Wayne C. Booth did a commendable commend-able job as emcee with Jones and Parker welcoming the class members. mem-bers. Short talks were given by LaRee Whitby Whitmer and Keith Miller, representative boy and girl of the graduating class. A medley of appropriate songs was sung by Gordon Miner. The group also enjoyed impromptu selections se-lections from musicals put on by the class way back in the thirties. Mack Cunningham, who'd trav- eled from California for the reunion, reun-ion, joined with Wayne C. for this duet. Also joining in with arousing rendition of "Stout Hearted Men" was Warren Wimmer. One of the impromptu songs was from "Pirates "Pi-rates Of Penzance." Wayne helped Mack Cunningham Cunning-ham by singingthe falsetto notes of the soprano. The dynamite, duo could remember all the words to the musical which had been staged by AFHS in 1937 with KJ. Bird directing. The group also observed a minute min-ute of silence in honor of the deceased de-ceased members of the class. One class member who'd made reservations reserva-tions to attend the reunion was Dr. James (Jimmy) or "Dr. Mac" McAllister McAl-lister who passed away recently. The surviving member of the 1938 basketball team who were present at the reunion were asked to stand and they received ahearty ovation from their classmates. They were Grant Hicks, who'd traveled from St. George for the occasion, Max Hoggard and. Paul Allen. .; , .J The tables were decorated in red and white, the school colors, and handprinted ceramic plaques designated des-ignated the place of each class member attending. An original poem printed on laminated book markers also marked each place at the table. Welcome signs made by Parker and Jones were hung throughout the hall to help create the memorable memo-rable atmosphere of the event . The group voted Ruby and Marvin Brown as chairmen of the next reunion which will be held in 1993. Wednesday, Oct. 12 - Grilled ham steak with pineapple ring, au grating potatoes, cauliflower, tossed salad with French dressing, lemon bar cookie, whole wheat roll and margarine, milk or coffee. Thursday, Oct. 13 - Sirloin tips over noodles, whole kernel corn, coleslaw, cherry cheesecake, white roll and margarine, milk or coffee. Friday, Oct. 14 - Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries, mixed vegetables, lettuce and tomato salad, bundt cake, corn bread and margarine, milk or coffee. Monday, Oct. 17 - Breaded veal with gravy, scalloped potatoes, spinach, pear and cottage cheese salad, lemon meringue pie, white roll and margarine, milk or coffee. Tuesday, Oct. 18 - Swedish meat balls with rice, green beans, cooked vegetable salad, jelly roll, whole wheat roll and margarine, milk or coffee. Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Tunanoodle casserole, Italian green beans, tossed Italian salad, tapioca pudding, pud-ding, roll and margarine, milk or coffee. Flu shots Wednesday Flu shots will be given Wednesday, Wed-nesday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost of the shot will be $4 instead of the $3 which was published in last week's paper. Nurses from the county will be on hand to give the shots. Card and Game Day Because the flu shots will be given Wednesday afternoon, the Card and Game Day will have to be cancelled for this week only. It will resume Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. Aerobics The aerobics class will be held every Tuesday at 11 a.m. It's a super fun program. All the exercises exer-cises are geared for people over 60, but are effective. If you get tired during the program, just quit and go at your own speed. Task Force on Child Sexual Abuse receives grant The Utah County Interagency Task Force on Child Sexual Abuse and Assault has received a $4,000 grant from the Children's Trust Fund (CTF). The grant, however, is contingent upon the Task Force's raising matching funds from local businesses and individuals by Nov. 15. ' -' ",: Laura Blanchard, chairman of the Task Force, said the funding will help the Task Force accomplish its major goal: prevention of child abuse. "Ultimately, prevention of child abuse is the only cost-effective solution - in- both financial and human terms - to this problem," she said. "The dollars which we invest in prevention now are the best investment we can ever make as a community concerned about the future." To match the funds from the CTF, Blanchard said the Task Force needs contributions from Utah County businesses, civic groups and individuals. Tax-deductible donations may be mailed to: Utah County Interagency Task Force on Sexual Abuse and Assault, P.O. Box 2096, Provo, Utah 84603. Established by Utah State legislation in 1986, the mission of the Children's Trust Fund is to prevent physical, sexual and emotional abuse of children. CTF is adV ministered by the State Department of Social services under direction of. the Board of Family Services. CfeyH Tfeir IA M (aft ta nitrto'ddig off including Comedy - Mystery - Actions - Adventure Western - Musical - Cartoons - Disney Just Ml iy of the week pen uedu'dD Qj00 rjD.o. 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