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Show THE SENTINEL Valley High's Ivan Condose Page 7 Thursday, May 20, 1982 ... His goal: To provide an option for traditional school An ; era is ending at Valley High. provides an option to day school." Cendese, originator, I "What we find is that by the time, organizer and principal of the some kids are 14 or 15 years old, school since its inception six years they are on their own streetwise. ago, is moving on. They can't restructure themselves Cendese has always had a to a structured school," Cendese feeling for kids who are troubled, said. "I've said several times that who can't work in the traditionlearning has much to do with al school structure, who have jobs school structure, ' not the or have family problems. motivation of each student." While an assistant principal at Valley High is a regular Hillcrest High eight years ago, he accredited high school, Cendese began a program of alternative explained. Classes are held in the Ulvan afternoon and evening hours, mainly for those students who we find Is ihot by the kids are 14 or 15 some time years old, they are on their own streetwse. They can't restructure themselves to a "Who structured school. work. According to Cendese, when given the opportunity, students want to learn. His philosophy is to create an environment conducive to learning. "We have created a whole series of environments," he added. "We're trying to change the Cendese said. image of drop-out,-" He noted that attendance is " schooling, developing his own night classes and a program of individual instruction in a family environment. traditional school doesn't mean there's less learning." 22 ' went on to higher education; now that number averages 45 percent. "Valley High is aimed at those students who need a more flexible mean there's many lasting 4-- H 4-- H EKGLAKD PIUMSIHG IN? EAST JIM offer a independence PlURt'XG m p .fv. c. i conductor, composer and arranger. Wolking is a composer, arranger and head of the jazz program at the U of U. McCann has composed popular songs for Kenny Rogers, Anne Murray and others. Sessions will begin at 10 V a.m. For reservations contact the Compsers or Guild at 278-174- 5. 581-99- The guild will present its annual composers showcase concert on Saturday, at 8 p.m. at St Marks Cathedral, 231 E. 1st S. Admission is free. The program is made up of works which won awards in the guild's 1981 composition contest Composers represented include John Allen, Valley High Principal Ivan Cendese Initiated Valley High and made it Into the successful program it is today. He is leaving to take a position In Salt Lake City. conservation. 4-- H Murphy says learning new skills and new social experiencing situations can have a lasting effect on a youth's life. For horso W., and south of 7800 S. Awards will be given in show sot the following classes: May 22 equitation, bareback specific halter, An open horse show information on will be held Saturday, summer camps in your May 22 at West Jordan area, contact your local Arena. 4-- H ponies, 4-- and juniors, and adults. For more information call Harry Ledbetter, or Errol, All proceeds will be used clubs. by the 533-775- 2200 4-- Stimvi: tifomgo is AREA SENIOR STUDENTS year-efterye- Scarlett Hepworth, Dan Walden, Richard Wunder and Sharon Nielson. DIAL 262-268- 5 or FOR APPOINTMENT Deadlines Monday, 5 p.m. News, Display Ads, Wedding Announcements xxxxx Tuesday, 4 p.m. All Classified Ads Sowetliung oMcu; 8, at the arena located 1700 W. equitation, poles, barrels, and ring race. Age .groups include CAPTURE jtHQSI We're proud that our ttudlo It the choke of mo$t eroo students, whether seniors or underclassmen. When you moke your choke, go whore most others go for a Master portrait. We furnish drapes, tuxedo's or caps end gowns. If you like, end graduation specials are now in effect. So make your appointment right away I Carlyle Baker, Steve Jones, Henry Wolking, Mary Jane Powell, intermediates, seniors, benefit show The with will begin registration at 8:30 a.m. between western BLAIR'S CAMERAS CERTIFIED I PROFESSIONAL 4905 So. PHOTOGRAPHER Dial 262-268- State 5 Cdthmrrs 667 E. Center St. Midvale 561 2420 -- 'Mtittr t wmoypHy it n ckttivt fiwt niH fivM fcy Pr. htiMMl Photofrcltart wt Amtrlca growing with our experienced without the immediate influence of parents. Decisions must be made about use of free 4-- H suunimso. 4.. i new-foun- places an says summer on emphasis because they camps provide the following MANmIU '(i choral experiences. Decision making: A d feeling of summer camp. Murphy GIOVEX KUSSEXY 7H EAST MM 10. time, what classes to take, when to wash and of Part change clothes. For perience: to is learning many children this is the growing up learning experiences: KUSXAY ex- Away-from-ho- stu.mn ' will county SO. f GRADUATION PORTRAITS . . . well-know- different personalities USU County Extension because the comfort of office. one's home and parents is not just down the street. As they learn to accept Sentinel want personality differences, ads work they find out working as a team usually produces better, more enjoyable impressions. Last year 5,151 Utah youth took part in summer camps and even more opportunities are available this summer, says assistant state leader John Paul Murphy at Utah State University. He says every Utah ALLWOODS sir so. state or. v ; FOR OUTSTANDING a seminar and concert May 22. The seminar will take place at Snowbird and will feature workshops by Vladimir Ussachevsky, Jay Welch, Henry Wolking and Peter McCaim. Ussachevsky is a member of the University of Utah faculty and one of the foremost authorities on electronic music. Welch local is a ' strict Some of the most peers: Although they exciting and memorable experience this every childhood experiences day, the camp setting revolve around summer puts a little more camp. The many stories, pressure on the kids to films, poems, songs and handle these situations. jokes written about The child must learn to summer camp reflect its get along with many CHOOSE DON BLAIR The Composers Guild will present He noted that Valley High 'is not the easy way out. "We adhere to three main principles: elementary sominar announcod less offers summer camps MtwhH S.l. Stem n or intermediate education. It will give me a chance to work with kids at a younger age. I work with 16 or now; think what you can do when a student is 13 or 14. Intermediate, elementary, they're all exciting concepts." "It will be a challenge to work with a traditional staff with a traditional school structure," he added. Although Cendese will be gone, he leaves behind a Jordan District tradition with his unique programs at Valley High. Concort, r 4-- H H-Mam new nwenaem mi is very community Aside from the extra hours he will be able to spend with his family who lives in Salt Lake City, Cendese is looking forward to working with a different age of students. "I've always thought that when I left Valley I would get into attendance, the students must do the work, and no hurtful behavior is allowed." And, he added, "(The schedule," Cendese said. "It FCUBTAIN "The fortunate to have such a good school," Cendese said. "Valley High is established. It has a good foundation." Cendese's work has been a long, slow process to give Valley High that strong foundation and he is anxious to make sure that the leadership of Valley High is put into the right hands. He has taken a position as the Glendale of principal Intermediate, a middle school in Salt Lake City. This new experience will be another addition to his list of positions, which, besides his work at Valley and Hillcrest, also includes his work as assistant principals at Midvale Junior High and Judge Memorial High School. learning." "We deal with each student on an individual basis. If a student improves from a sixth to a ninth grade reading level, that's what is important, not that he's not reading Shakespeare," Cendese 'Just because It's not like a CUTCSCX CSiKXING existent." students do not attend school. "The perception people have is one of my main concerns, thinking that what we do is coddle kids and are too permissive. Just because it's not like a traditional school doesn't CAMCO is non- ut he's not reading students and averages 200 graduates a year with the help of staff members, Cendese said. : He added that in the school's early years, 7 percent of its graduates' drop-o- "We deal with each student on an Individual basis. H a student Improves from a sixth to a ninth grade reading level, that what's Important, not that school," Cendese explained. He began his alternative high school with 120 students and five staff members in the old district offices in front of Jordan High School. The program became so large that the school moved to its present home in the old Crescent Elementary building. ' Today Valley High nouses over 600 and that voluntary "The classes got quite large, so Jordan District asked me if I'd be interested in opening a high need for) discipline cope with life away from home. Many youngsters have stayed with grandparents or overnight with friends, but most have not spent time away from their parents in a group situation. Getting . along , with PAYNFAC state miWISTso.MM SO. IN KESTCSIKC. rtsiso.mn OiifrihrM kr . first time they have to make decisions without their parents. 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