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Show Tho Salind S unWwJM ay 6, 1987 EDUCATION 3 Apologies By parental participation m homen child's fan greatly year, girls took the top prizes in the annual Wrstinghouse Science Talent Search, the first time ever in the contests 44 year history. Louise Chang, a 17 year old form Chicago, won a 120,000 scholarship for research in the field of genetics. The runner up Elizabeth W timer, a 18 year old from New York was cited for her exemplary work in math. Stay tuned; five winners of the Wrstinghouse search have gone on to win Nobel pnzes. Almost half the teens polled by ur work academic achievement, according la University of Illinois education prufraaor Herb Walberg Walberg collated more than 1500 studies on factors that contribute lo student achievement "W hen you consider that children spend only ) percent of their lime in school and 17 percent of their time in the home, you begin lo see the importance of parental input, on hat I call the curriculum of the home." Walberg said. But other expert and parents arent so sure parental involvement always helps, Stanley Saletl, of the National Citizens Committee on Education Seventeen And 82 percent of those suneyed backed the actions of a 13 year old California girt who turned her parents in for cocaine possession. The teens werent exactly models of consistency. Only 30 pen notes that "from our own e know that there are relatitimes in the parent-chilonship when a parent wanting to help and a child resisting him can result in poor performance." A first, at last Ctrl no longer le to science to fish lo land. Thu exp-enenc- e, d cent thought parents should inform the police of their childrens drug use. Interested in Job Corps? The Job Corps alumni and others desiring Information are asked to call, toll free, Honor roll A total of 257 students earned honor roll status during winter quarter at Southern Utah State. Thirty seven of the 257 students were named to the Deans List earning straight A averages. To be named to the SUSC honor roll a student must be enrolled full time taking 15 or more credit hopre.and earn a quarterly grade point average of 3.6 or above. Students named from our area (elemen-ar- USA! Mini graduation ceremonies mini graduation ceremony held at North Sevier High School for five seniors who will be going into the National Guard and who will not be able to attend the regularly scheduled graduation A will be ceremonies. Mark Martin. Rob Shepherd. Cody Merchant, Robert Smith and Matt Wilson will all be leaving for Guard duty. Ceremonies will be held May 30. at 5 p m. in the high school auditorium. The public is invited to attend. I have really enjoyed my stay in Utah, and all the things I here . have been learning. I didn't know when 1 left Denmark how much it would mean to me. I have been learning so many things - about food, about the school system and, the American people. Debbie has been teaching me everything about cleaning, making food and American style clothes which is all different from the Danish manner. All these things I will take home with me when I go in July, and tell my friends and family about the most wonderful year in my life, the year I stayed in Utah. I would like to thank everyone who has been so kind to me, especially Mel, Debbie, Jaren, Jason and Justin. They took in a complete stranger and made me 529-769- A available As part of its mission of providing all Utahns with increased educational opportunities, Kl'ED 7 2 or 529-390- at 4. - is instructor Snow names Honor Roll Telecourses ity of Utah NSHS took 5th place competition overall. Team members include, from left: Sheila Rabmussen, Nichole Mickelsen, Stanp Anderson, Debra Bennett. Roger Nml.sen is their -- offering a series of a.m. and Saturdays at 7:30 am. beginning May 4; Project Universe, Astronomy, airing Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 a.m. beginning May 5; and Teaching W riting, airing Fridays at 6:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 7 :00 a.m. beginning May 8. Eight local students are listed in the Snow College honor roll for winter quarter. In order to qualify a student must complete a minimum of 15 quarter hours with a grade point average cf 3 5 or higher. Included on the list were: Jerald Blain Johnson, Salma: Debra Reynolds, Salina; Sandi Reynolds, Salina; Annmarie Jensen, Redmond; Brent Nelson, Redmond; Nancy Boore, Axtell. I.yn-ettMincks, Centerfield; and Patti Southerland, of Centerfield. e CET THE LATEST! Subscribe To THE SALINA SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH (A Uniting Church Presbyterian, Untied of Christ. American ftapttst, Mfihodist, Ovt.pJ eito UnJed Church of Christ) 34 651 200 South. 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In addition to using UEHs Speakers Bureau and the Resource Centers Sampler, the SCHC plans events that highlight the experiences or expertise of individuals in the community. For instance, the April program focussed on naturalist and writer John Muir and the restoration of his home in Martinez, California, presented by a couple who had lived in Martinez Richfield 896-905- 0 Offer valid now through May 30, 1987. Compton, one of the Chapters founders, predicts that they may become monthly as more people want to participate and as more ideas for exciting programs are discussed. Being relatively isolated from cultural events, Compton says, increases their need for activities that "uplift their spirits, and the Sevier County Humanities Chapter is helping to answer that need. If you are interested in forming a similar group in your city or county, or if you would like to attend the SCHC meetings, contact Thelma Compton by writing 20 W est 100 North, Monroe, UT. 84754, or calling her at 527-406- DRUG SALINA - 65 North State wmpi mWStmTi Salina - 529-740- 1 31 9 45 Si boo1 Set vices s Association 3rdTcesdar Learning A jrch Church Women Lifelong DOUBLE YOUR SAVINGS IF YOU BUY BOTH A DAY & NIGHT AIR CONDITIONER AND A DAY & NIGHT FURNACE FROM US NOW! 167 North Main 2-- -- telecourses this summer. The courses are Intermediate Mathematics, airing Mondays at 6 Jerry and Connie Hansen, These School Bookkeeping Class participated in the Regional Commercial Meet held at Snow College, April 28, 1987. schools in There were 10 1 A and want to thank my friends and teachers, and all those who I have become acquainted with while here in America. 1 America, I love ya!H Especially you, Jason! To host a student like Bette, call TWIN REBATE iiM COMPETITION: members of the North Sevier High also feel like a family member. $300 ni REGION the Public broadcasting service station licensed with the Univers- Your best energy L L I if I would be. Natural Gas value. D 1 was really concerned understand my friends and teachers, but it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would Ladies Water Aerobics Swimming Lessons All ages and Levels Private or Semi Private Classes limited! SIGN UP NOW! CALL DEBBIE AT 529-756- 5 D teacher. . life ila Torgersen, Aurora, took me with her to Richfield for the fist time. She was driving her own car, and she was only 17! First SWIMMING CLASSES LONG-LIVE- Nil" Mickelsen. Ci.f When I got my first letter from Debbie and Mel Yardlcy, I was really excited. They wrote everything about themselves and Utah. So when I arrived in August, I was ready to live in a new culture and take on a lot of challenges both at home and in school. I can still remember when She- about education), and Elizabeth LONG-LIVE- Ivie Nut The team took 4th place over all. and n hpllu Phricfnttfn !nrk Later Debbie took me to my new high school. School here is really different from school in Denmark. But it didn't take long for me to love it. y Mason (elementary education), both from Aurora. Centerfield - Sandra H. Jones (elementary education). Kathy B. Davis, Fayette, (Home economics). Gunnison - Wilford G. McArthur, (Industrial Arts), and Julie M. Warren (business administration). note." best year of my My name is Bette Klitgaard Andersen. Im 17 years old, and from Copenhagen, Denmark. I can still remember the day I came home from school. My mom was standing at the door crying. At first I thought that I wasn't accepted to stay in the US for a high school year, I thought my interview with Education Foundation hadn't turned out very well. But it had, and I was going to the hn Doublas, regional director. "Two weeks ago in my " principal's Column' I was listing some of the events oceunng at MHS of which we were very proud tn my baste, neglected la mention the fad that our Wrestlers won the state championship'! Tins was the first lime in the history of the School that NS ItS has taken the championship in wrestling 1 apologue for omitting this important Graduation exercises for the remainder of the Seniors will be held June 5, at 8 p.m. SAYS BETTE June 1 5, 1987 has been declared by Governor Bangerter as Job Corps Awareness Week. During this week there will be open houses at both centers and an awareness breakfast featuring Jo- include: Carolyn M. Jacobsen, magazine say they would not hesitate to have their parents arrested for drug use. Piincipal Timothy Sindh of a m 1100am Meeting Each Month 10 00 11 30am |