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Show 8 The SunNews. Tuesday. December 24. 1991 Questions Answers & Continued from Page 2 are in the infant stage but these will be looked at and compared to what is working in other schools in the near future. The important thing is that we work together in creating the best school we can. 8) What is a strategic plan? Answer: Strategic means long range and far reaching scope of a battle. Tactical plans are those concerned with the daily and hourly happenings that will make the strategic plan successful. Both kinds of plans are important but you can see that the daily and hourly plans are not effective if they are not part of the overall strategic plan. They become directionless. toos light. 6) Are our children going to be treated as Guinea Pigs in these new proposed changes? Answer All changes will be supported by research. There are many schools making these same changes as the times demand change and restructuring in schools. You could look at this question from a different angle by thinking that kids in schools that are not changing are at risk. 7) What is management? Answer: There is an effort to create schoolcommunity partnerships in running schools. These people, representing the community and the school, then become responsible for making decisions concerning the school in areas of curriculum, staff, direction, finances and other things. The exact how site-bas- In the Strategic planning ses- sion set for January 2, 3, and 4, we, the School Community Council, the Associates, board members, and the Restructuring Steering Committee, will define what we want at our school. These same people will be responsible to see that the school does in fact become what we want it to be. Most people accept the fact that our school should change, without a strategic plan the school basically staggers from one move or change to another. This strategic plan will give us direction. The plan will be based on trends in society. It will examine the strengths, weaknesses and needs of our school, fundamental beliefs, describe what it is we want our school to be in the future (vision) and then develop the tactics (goals) to fulfill these beliefs and visions. 9) With curriculum integration you are spending less time teaching specific subjects. Will our children still learn what they need to know? Answer: When you teach any subject in a practical setting these skills become important to those doing the learning. When we speak, write or listen to things that are not meaningful there is no innovation to be better. Subject matter needs to be presented in ways that are made meaningful and practical and this offers many avenues for sub- - Lady Wolves have strong win over Hurricane, 58-4- 7 North Sevier Girls basketball is progressing this year with a strong win over Hurricane last week, 58-4This puts them at three wins and two losses for the season. The Wolves started the season in a very cold game with Millard. North Sevier lost by three points, 39-4They turned around and then defeated Beaver 69-6- 1 and then repeated the win against Gunnison 67-1- 9 in Gunnison. Their next loss came against Kanab by a score of 47-5- 6 in Kanab. In this game Kanab shot 42 free throws compared to only 14 by North Sevier. The officials took us out of this game, said coach David Gray. T Then came their last win against Hurricane in Salina by a score of 7. 58-4- 7. We were in the drivers seat the whole game, said Gray. He talked of the aspect of playing a man to man defense and the problem of fouls. The Wolves are getting a 2 to 1 ratio of fouls called against them and most nf them romp, from nlav- - ing an aggressive style of defense that frustrates offenses and wins games. The Wolves do not have much height and so they have to play a quick run and gun style of ball game. Against Hurricane were the following scores: First quarter 15-1- 0, 2nd quarter 3 1 -- 22, Third quarter,4 33, and fourth quarter;58-4Courtney Christensen was high scorer for the Wolves with 24 and Joyce Mason had 18 in forward position. They have been the two high scorers all year. Under the direction of coach Gray the Wolves are running a rotating motion offense with a lot of screening. It seems to work well allowing for a lot of the players to score. They also play a style of defense that allows for the fast break with about 80 percent of our points coming this way. Gray talked of the strength of the team as a positive attitude. Their weaknesses come with six seniors and no real leader that has stepped 1 -- 7. forward. Grey explained that because there are so many seniors and previous years of inconsistency the team hasnt developed a personality. Every team, just like every class, has a personality. We need a leader on the court... someone needs to lead rather than always looking to the coach for all the answers, he continued. Its coming. It will take a little time but it is coming. Grey stated that they are in a tough region, evenly balanced. There are some teams smuggling but most are in there. We are slowing climbing and I see some good things coming off our bench that show great promise said Grey. The Wolves will play on January 4th in Richfield, a Saturday night. The next practice will be on January 30. Randy Andreasen is the assistant coach and the JV is doing well. They are 2 also. Scrappy and good hustlers is how Grey described this team. 3-- NSHS Wolves ject mixing because that is usually the way it is in real life. It is interesting to note that when we test the knowledge of facts, whether with young or old people, we find that we do not know a lot of facts. These tests lead us to believe that we dont remember facts unless they are taught in context and through experiences. We have to recognize that everything around us has moved to a higher level of productivity with new ways of in- defeat Kanab formation assessability. The idea that we can teach students everything they need to know by the time they reach the age of 18 is a fallacy. We want to prepare them to work with knowledge and information and communication skills by teaching them good habits of study. By allowing them to have a desire to continue their learning throughout their life. This will take the efforts of all as we develop into a community for continued learning. 10) You have talked of community input at the school. What does this really mean? Answer Site based management of a school calls for people from the community working along side of school employees to determine the direction of the school. We are a nation trying to meet the needs of the people. We dont always agree with all of the things going on but we need to recognize that opinions of all are valuable in this school setting. We need to reach a point of trust as community works with schools and schools work with community. 5-- In conclusion, there will be the strategic planning session to be held From these sessions January 2-will come the foundation for the Plan at the high school. The associates that have been named will start their trek of preparing themselves with ideas from all over as they contemplate the whats and hows of next year. There is funding available for seminars and opportunities to visit other schools who are in the midst of change. There will be time allowed for these associates to mingle with others across the United States for discussion. 4. j news J ' I 8. I We want your tips on I & J I I Tips , : in happenings our area. I I Call our office: I 529-783- 9 The North Sevier Wolves played a successful game against Kanab on Friday coming home with the 57-5- 0 win. It was a physical and demanding game on the Wolves but coach Craig Gladwell was pleased with the team. Gladwell described Kanab as being physical with two bigplayers at 6 4" and 230 pounds each. He explained that they tried to use them a lot, posting them up and going inside to them. Kanab was effective with these two big kids in the end of the game when Kanab made a comeback. We had a lot in foul trouble and we had to be a little passive defensively but our lead was enough to keep the win, explained Gladwell. Kanab started off to a quick lead of 2 but North Sevier come back strong and pulled ahead at 6-- 5 and lead the rest of the ball game. The Wolves built up a 15 point lead in the second quarter but this lead was narrowed to 29-1- 8 at half. Kanab came out using a box and one defense but Gladwell explained that they have worked very hard on this during the practice week and it paid off. The rest of the team were aggressive rather than being passive as they have been in the past. And they attacked the basket. For example Lance Mickelsen had 18 points at half shooting very well as Nathan Hallows was singled out. The rest of the team also did well attacking the basket and this frustrated Kanab all night. Fouls were a factor all night with everyone having two or three called on them before half. Then in the opening seconds of the second half the officials called another foul on Rhett Hallows giving him four fouls and a three point swing in the score, cutting the lead to 8. He had to be brought out of the game and S cott Anderson took over and played well in his place but they called a lot of fouls on him and he soon had four fouls. We played well but the fouls kept them in the game, said Gladwell. Rhet and Scott ultimately fouled out while Ryan Roberts finished with four fouls. Scoring came from the hot hand of Lance who finished with 26. Nathan had 13. Nathan Hallows has been playing a bit frustrated in mJmm the fact that he cant get the ball. He had one point at half. But he made some key baskets in the second half, a three pointer and a one and one foul shot in the end leaving the game at 7 points that both came at very key points in the game. Usually when a team can adjust to a defense and score using other people they will change. Kanab couldnt seem to get the box and one working so they did change and played a triangle and 2 with man to man defense on Nathan and Lance and then zoned the rest. This was not a surprise defense to Gladwell, but it is a defense where the other players had to step forward and take command. Jeremy Ivie and Ryan Roberts each stepped forward and scored eight points each for the game. The Wolves now have the season off until January 3rd when Hurricane will come to Salina. Hurricane are one of the top teams in the league. They have a 69" kid that presents a lot of problems and a couple of quick guards that are also good shooters. They will be a team to reckon with and are now 0 in 3-- league play. That night will be a varsity game only at 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Sevier County Commission shall hold its regular, meetings during 1 992 on a basis on the 5th day of each month and the third Monday of each month from 9 oclock a.m. until 1 2 oclock noon and from 1 o'clock p.m. until 4 oclock p.m., or until the business of the day has been concluded. In the event the 5th day of the month falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the meeting shall beheld on the following Monday. In the event any meeting falls on a holiday it shall be held in the Commission Chambers at the Sevier County Courthouse, Richfield, Utah and all general business of the County shall be the subject thereof. Dated this 1 8th day of December, 1991, by .the order of the Sevier County Commission. sSteven C. Wall Sevier County Published in the SAUNA SUN December 24, 1991. Clerk-Audit- I We're extending our very best wishes to you and yours for a holiday filled with good friends and cheer. Were proud to be a part of this fine community and are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Merry Christmas! MuyiyiMM aumKra,(!lSi We wish you Merry Christmas oniy once a year ; But the opportunity to know and serve you is something we give thanks for every day. Laws Heating & Sheet Metal 131 East Main - Salina |