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Show t Page 6 Wednesday, October 23, 1996 Nephi, Utah 'Qlimea-Jefo- g NSd)ooir?ev5... Nephi Elementary School gets KUW Weathenmet 2 Station 2 Meteoroloeffects and devastation of a tor- water vapor in a demonstration gist Bill Boss was greeted by an nado. He has been fascinated about how clouds form in relaexcited and enthusiastic Nephi with weather ever since. We do tion to changes in temperature Elementary School recently. Boss have tornadoes in Utah, not a lot as the air becomes colder, the came to the school to officially but a few," he said. water vapor comes together. He KUTV-Chann- el initiate the newest Weathernet After graduating from Iowa station to be added to the State, Boss spent eight years weather monitoring system. doing television weather two Weathernet 2 maintains 30 and half years in Utah. He spoke to the students about stations in Utah and Wyoming schools. Delicate sensors are in- how weather works. Eight selectstalled on the roof of the school ed second grade students became 2 which constantly monitor temperature, wind and humidity. These readings are stored in a computer throughout the day and can be accessed at any time by students and teachers, or from KUTV or the National Weather Service. The Weathernet system originated two years ago with 10 schools in Maryland. The success of the program has increased to areas throughout the country. Weather conditions can be monitored at any time. Weather data can also aid meteorologists to make more accurate predictions. By having these weather station installed in rural schools, reports can be made from formerly unreported areas. Boss stated that the equipment is a valuable teaching and learning tool for students. Were lucky to live in Utah because Utah has a lot of different weather, said Boss. Boss, who is new to Utah, grew up in Kentucky where as a d old he witnessed the ar first-han- also explained how television is able to show what the weather is from around the world because a satellite takes pictures of the clouds and send the images to receivers. The Weathernet 2 station a Nephi Elementary School was made possible through several fund raising events put on by the PTA. The project has been ongoing. Jim Maxwell, PTA president 1995-9said that funds were also acquired from local businesses and the community as well as support for programs such as Santaa Secret Shop. The Bill Boss answered questions from, PTA president for 1996-9- 7 is Tr- STUDENT PARTICIPATION a very enthusiastic student body at NES. isha Ferguson. 6, Baker and Aagard named students of the week at Juab High School Juab High Schools Seniors of and Ann Baker. His hobbies e Week are Jonathan Baker elude: being outdoors, hunting, and Robin Aagard camping, fishing, being with Jonathan Joe Baker is being ac- - friends and oil painting, knowledged as a Senior of the Jonathans High School Achieve-WeeHe is the son of Philip ments are Honor Roll, Football, in-th- k. and Track. He likes the fact that our school is small and you can usually work with the teachers. What are Jons plans for the future? He hopes to go on an LDS mission, attend college, and become a Landscape Architect. His advice to the younger students is, WORK HARD while you are a Freshman and Sophomore, so you can play as a Junior or Senior. Robyn Tatton Aagard is being recognized as a Senior of the Week. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James and Kristine Tatton. Her favorite past times are basketball and being with her friends. Accomplishments in high school include: Spirit Team 1993-9Basketball 1993-9- 4 and 1995-9and Model UN 1995-9What does she like best at JHS? All the friends shes made. Robyn plans to go to college and raise a family. Her advice for the youngsters is, Be as involved as you can youll miss what school activitiesv and sports you dont :J attend! WEATHERNET 2 Dr. Betty Mikkelson, Principal at Nephi El2 Meteoroloementary School introduces Bill Boss, to to weather about and the learn students an gist, during assembly new Weathernet system at the school. KUTV-Chann- 4, 6, Weber State will have outreach program to learn to be a Radiology technician Weber State University, " ty faculty also travel to the local 3907 University Circle, Ogden,1 or call Ogden, conducts a Radiologic area for classes.1 Tuition is UT 84408-390- 7 Technology Outreach Program in charged at the regular conjunction with Sevier Valley rate. The program requires the stuHospital in Richfield, Mountain View Hospital in Payson and dent to complete clinical educaFillmore Hospital in Fillmore. tion hours at the local affiliated The program is designed to teach hospitals Radiology Departstudents all of the skills neces- ment. The length of the program, on patients from admission to graduation, is sary to take Robyn Tatton Jonathan Joe Baker Aagard 6. in-sta- te in clinics and hospitals. The Outreach Program is structured so that the applicant can take prerequisite course work at a local community college or by correspondence through Weber State University. While taking prerequisite courses, the student will go through the Weber State University program admission procedure. The applicant deadline for admission into the program is December 1 of each year. Once accepted into the program, the student continues to live at home while periodically traveling to Ogden for seminars. Universi- - KYKN Radio - Times News approximately 2.5 years. When the student has completed all course requirements, heshe graduates with an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is eligible to write the national certification examination. The Selection Committee is anticipating accepting a new class of students during Spring quarter who will begin course work Summer Quarter, 1997. If interested in prerequisite course listings and the admission pro- cedure, please contact Judith Joy, Admissions SpecialistCoun-selo- College of Health Professions, Weber State University, DONT MISS OUT 4D Plumbings Waipapsir 40 Ends Soon Over 5 prizes, each valued at 1 $40 winners qualify for Grand Prize Drawing Grand Prize - Trip to Players Island Mesquite, Nev. Plus Play Money! (a $200 value!) 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