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Show DECEMBER 22, 1987 Sego Lily camp meets Sego Lily Camp Daughters of Utah Pioneers held their December meeting in conjunction with a Christmas party Dec. 14 at the home of Capt. Delaine Hansen in Clinton. An interesting history was read by Lila Burnett, about her great grandfather, John England, Sr. Capt. Hansen gave the lesson on Christmas Stories. Christmas Carols were sung and gifts exchanged. Luncheon was served to seven members and one visitor by Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Ila Mae Gerber, assistant hostess. Becky-bor- In Brigham City, n was raised In Nevada and California. Becky, a former school teacher likes to ski, play tennis, playB piano, speaks French and likes die slots. She Is marwhos favorite ried to Larry phrase Is Oh Becky Becky, on this medal day we send our condolences and will mourn with you. A Layton High School sociology class was invaded" by Soviet army officers, recently. Actually, it was part of an educational exercise put on by U.S. Army personnel Sgt. McCallun and Cpt. Anderson, stationed in Ogden. Soviet5 soldiers invade5 By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON It started out like any other day in John Klines Layton High School sociology class. The students entered slowly, talking as they walked into the room very casually and comfortably but the mood changed quickly when two soldiers dressed in Soviet uniforms entered the room. They introduced themselves as Captain Vladimir Andreyovich, a political officer and Pvt. Anton Chomov with the 3rd MTR Rifle Division of Guards. Both spoke Russian but agreed to speak English while in the classroom because, It is unlikely Americans would take time to learn Russian. In Russia, we take great pains to learn English, Captain Andreyovich explained. After giving the students a brief history of the Soviet Union that included facts that any Soviet child would learn in school but few Americans, adult or students know, the Captain turned the time over to Private Chomov. The Private explained he had completed two years active duty just after high school the same as every Soviet citizen. The fact everyone serves in the army means the Soviet army is five times larger than the United States armed forces. Private Chomov told about the industrious nature of the Soviet people. We work from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., seven days a week. Students quietly resisted when the two men made statements like The Soviet army saved the people and the United States has invaded our country but we have never invaded yours. One interesting historic point that was made is that 10 percent of the Russian population was killed during World War II. The soldiers claimed the Nazi invasion wasnt successful because the Russian army was strong enough to liberate Eastern Europe from facism. As a political officer, Captain Andreyovich is assigned to the schools. He teaches young Russians about the heroic deeds done by Soviet soldiers to make the world safe. He also tells what life is like in America. The students saw three posters that are typical of those used in Soviet classrooms. One showed children cowering in fear of large MX missiles. Another pictured Lenin. The third showed an American elementary school playground. Black students were on one side of the poster and white students were segregated on the opposite side. An armed guard helped keep the playground Sgt. McCallun and Captain Neil Andersen, members of the U.S. regular Army stationed in Ogden with the recruiting office. Sgt. McCallun said both had studied the history of the Soviet Union extensively. They both could Russian. speak some As the men talked one day, they expressed the opinion that Amerfirst-quart- er ican students never have the opportunity to hear the other side, or the Russian side, of the story. American students are exposed to our propaganda system but they know nothing of the propaganda strategy used in Russia especially through the school system. Another premise for their interesting presentation is that kids arent well read especially in the area of current affairs and world history. The two members of the American army decided to give their Russian history lesson and their propaganda message to high school students. Their presentation has been well received and the army recruiters have been invited into many schools in Utah, Nevada and Wyoming. Army recruiters receive help from the high schools and this is one way we have of paying the school system back, Sgt. McCallun said. He said the biggest misconception students have about Russians is that they are poor. He is proud that the students are willing to defend their country and that they are surprisingly patriotic. The sergeant says he feels bad that the students arent well informed. At the conclusion of the class period the pretend Soviet soldiers challenged the students to read the daily newspapers and to go beyond the sports section and the front page into the body of the paper where many world news stories are found and where the editorials can help people know both sides of many issues. Sgt. McCallun said students arent surprised when they are told that the two professional American Army officers visit the schools because we want to. Most students dont realize this is one big difference in the two countries. Few things are done in the Soviet Union just because the people want to do them. , n.COT iQTiKTdinrD; carma mmsmmmi gib aiiiHaniiaBiri gib si Gingher QUILTING FRAMES Adjustable Baby to King Size 8 IN. cirrmw SCISSORS BOARDS Suggested retail to $29.95 pr. Suggested retail to $75.00 set Falcon Forum: Visitor By BRADY NIXON Clearfield High was visited by an unusual visitor. This person stood out of the crowd, and caused quite a stir. We were visited by a Russian soldier. This Russian visited various classes at CHS and talked to them about American and Russian government. He was very influential in his speech and made you feel very uninformed about the world, and specifically American government. I had inside information about his visit to Clearfield High. I knew the purpose of his mission. His job is to pose as a Russian and find out what people know about their own government. He is not only fluent in defending communism, he knows more about American foreign policy than most Americans. He came complete with uniform, escort, and accent. He made several students very mad, especially the ROTC and debaters. This made everyone want to research all he had said. They wanted to become informed. His mission was very successful. The Christmas spirit is here in the halls of CHS. The Christmas trees are up and have been judged. First place went to the French Club. Second place went to the cheerleaders and third place was tied between the senior and sopho- - safe. After the formal presentation, students were given the opportunity to ask questions. The comments were very defensive. Students who lacked knowledge of Russian history and had limited background information about their own American history defended their country and their democratic system very emotionally and sometimes ration- more tree. Too bad juniors. Another Christmas concert that was held was the window decorating contest. There were four windows, and each class got a window. The studentbody officers finished the fourth window. First place went to the studentbody officers with a Mountain Dew Christmas. Second place went to the sophomores with just a cute window filled with teddy bears and presents. Third place went to the senior class with Twas the Night Before Christmas theme. Sorry Juniors, no fourth place was awarded. Let me briefly tell about their window. They had the Falcon bird sitting in the comer holding a stuffed Santa' poked with several VooDoo pins, smashed presents, and a big Bah Humbug painted on the wall.'It was funny, however, done in very poor taste. The Christmas dance was well attended by the studentbody. Many hours of preparation went into this dance. Congratulations fellow studentbody officers on a fine dance. You are a great bunch of friends to work with. During this busy time of year, dont forget to take time out and feel the spirit of Christmas. Its the neatest feeling in the world. Share it with family and friends and Full Size ea. Off 40 x 72 R00PS (Give 3 to 12 in. as available. Suggested retail STICKS a Suggested retail to 19 ea. Gift to 98 ea. 115 Certificate to omeone who sew or who would like to ea. LACE TEMPLE PANEL Salt Lake Temple (Fits 16 in. hoop) re- 8U County offices to close in. GLUE EMBROIDERY member... No matter how bad it seems, thats when you need to realize that things can only get better. 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