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Show WClAL LrcriG.'jr; DIVlUlO'i Y VI.1!', LI TRRIOTT SERIAL ORDER SALT LAST ttti Davis ex tjj ouima Ccw'ti ioue u S Potioge RATI PAJO 6 no tomtit I avion Utori 64041 Pffcf-- ftUUC WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1986 NUMBER FORTY-NIN- E Kaysville People Watkins; Leader of the Darts By JOYCE WINTERS - KAYSVILLE Wow! How does he do it all? Thats the reaction you too may have as you follow the activities of Chris Watkins, a leader, debater, actor, athlete, scholar, musician, eagle scout and big brother. Not only is he involved, but with each involvement, he managed to excel. CHRIS IS currently serving as studentbody president of Davis High School. Under his leadership some new, first time ever events occured this year. A new activity called "State Fever Night was held during football season, where a dance in the gym was held along with a video, ice cream eating contest . and a dart game with the opponents being the target was played. A new dance called "The Beach Bust ended up being an all time favorite. A very significant change took place in voting procedures when the seniors were eliminated from the election assembly and barred from voting for next year's student body officers, but current freshmen at Farmington Jr. High and Kaysville Jr. High were allowed to vote. The voting took place in voting booths rather than the classroom. A new ruling was made concerning write-i- n candidates. Chris was glad for write-in- s last year, for thats how he became president. Alan Winters entered Chris name as a write-i- candidate at the last minute. It was a spontaneous move, that took Chris by surprise, along with Alan and everyone else but immediately seemed right. If you go by the record, it certainly has proven to be n right. CHRIS HAS still found time to letter in tennis and golf. In golf he ended up being the only Dart to qualify for state tournament where he shot a 78 to place seventh. s tennis he and Shawn took third in the state junior doubles tournament. He also loves In White-side- playing with his father. Chris has numerous awards that hes collected since he started playing tennis at age eight. CHRIS UNDERTOOK debate for the first time last yearand under Coach Scott Pullan took second in the region in extemp and received a superior at state. This year he placed first in Portia Douglas at Ogden in national extemp, was a finalist at Arizona State for debate where he was in impromptu against students from all over the U.S. He received a superior rating at region and is a state finalist for national extemp. But thats not all, hes studied piano for seven years with Madeline Taylor from Layton, and has competed in piano region festivals. Chris is this years student leader for Orrin Hatchs youth advisory committee, and served as Davis High's representative to the United States Youth Conference at the State Capitol. He is a high honor student with a 3.8 average and member of the National Honor Society. He is a state finalist in All American Academics Excellence. black. You can imagine how that went over with the kids at kindergarten! THE NEXT production he re- members was one Margaret Brough directed Melvin the Magnificent." However the real love and turning point came when at age 2, he played Oliver in Happy Ho- llows production of "Oliver." From there performances at Pioneer Theatre, Lagoon Opera House and high school have fol- lowed in rapid succession. At this writing he is a lead in Tea House of the August Moon, Davis High Schools play. Chris plays the part of Sakini. He recently played Joc-c- o in the school's production of Carnival." The professionalism that he brings to the stage comes in part from his association with outstanding directors from all over the country who work at PMT. Also from a stage mananger at Pioneer Memorial Theatre, Brad Buffum whos had a great influence on Chris theatre work. Chris has managed to make time to serve in his church as an Aaronic priesthood leader, plus earn his eagle scout award. For his eagle project, he initiated the park north ol the Kaysville Cemetery. The ground was leveled, top soil broght in and sod laid under Chris' direction. He received city recognition for his service to the community. WHATS IN the future for this giving, intelligent young man? First a leadership scholarship to the University of Utah for one year, then two years of service for his church as a missionary, back to the then 'U' to get a degree in business and finance and then hopefully to Harvard for an MBA. He admires his father, W. Mack Watkins, a former stockbroker who's just started his own business, WMW Management Inc., plus a grandfather, Roy Simmons, who's successful in business and finance. Chris is second in a family of nine children, eight of whom are living; Katie 20, Chris 17, Sarah 15, Joshua 12, Elizabeth 10, Peter 8, Maria 5 and 4 month old baby. His brother Joshua and he have grown close through participating in many productions together. They've all grown up putting on plays, writing, directing and producing their own. DAVIS HIGH STUDENTBODY president Chris Watkins finds keeping busy a great way to go. Mother Julie, says they've tried to give the children as many opportunities as possible to see live theatre. This experience has certainly helped to not only bind the family bonds, but give desires to develop talents. Certainly Chris and Joshua could not have performed so extensively without a makes a Chris Watkins what a kid! -- - again-...wo- - literally. The fact that Kaysville's city cemetery is expanding, coupled with the knowledge that sev- eral surrounding communities have no cemeteries, has resulted in increased costs for building and maintenance. LESLIE BATES, A student at Kaysville Junior High, tells the Davis School Board that its dress code should be amended. - 7 ON APRIL 29 at Viewmont High School a public hearing will start at 7 p.m. for parents and concerned citizens the south end of the county. The same format will be used at a public hearing on April 30 at Layton High School for people living in Northern Davis County. This will also start at 7 p.m. in THE BOARD of Education to discuss possible ways to save money within the school district and still provide a quality education for over 30,000 children, dmg School services cut - Because of a $600,000 shortfall in the area it will be necessome the of on back support staff used in drastically sary to cut of special education services in Davis County, the school system. Dress code amended by school board 7 NOW THOSE costs will be passed on. The city council has adopted a resolution raising fees for those wishing space in the cemetery. Costs for an adult space are now $250 for residents, and $900 for Similar pricing structures have been implemented for infant and urn spaces ($50 for residents, $100 for and certificate transfers, set at $25 for both residents and nonresidents. Of those burial fees, the resolution calls for of the money to be deposited in the Perpetual Care Fund for upkeep of the cemetery. s. By DONETA GATHERUM - FARMINGTON By a vote of three to one, the Davis County Board of Education amended the District's policy on grooming and appearance by deleting the phrase shorts and other similar attire" and insertingthe words immodest attire. The concept of modest dress for school was stressed in the next paragraph by inserting it into another sentence which now reads, Emphasis should be placed on neatness, cleanliness, safety and modesty in personal appearance of students." This action which means that students can now wear modest shorts" to school was taken Tuesday evening at the regular meeting of the Board of Education. ASSOCIATE Supt. Gayle Stevenson announced at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Board of Education that this reducschool year tion will be effective at the beginning of the 1986-8and will involve 75 percent of the support staff. All 17 social workers will be cut. Five psychologists will be released and four will be retained to administer testing programs will be eleven on a limited basis. Also effected by the communication disorder specialists (speech and hearing). This of the present staff in this area. Four is about workers will be released. Thirteen of the 33 school bus aides will be eliminated. one-ha- lf IT IS this kind of example of love, service and support that KAYSVILLE People are come to to Kaysville dying In order to help the public understand the FARMINGTON school with school finance for the 1986-8associated problems what about cuts from citizens in to order and input get year should be made and what programs are considered most valuable, the Davis County Board of Education will hold two public hearings. cut-bac- a time. Cemetery fees raised by vote of city council CHRIS WAS chosen as Davis High School's Sterling Scholar nominee in speech and drama, and ended up as a state finalist. Drama is one of Chris favorite hobbies, but one that also provides him with spending money. His love affair with the stage started when his grandmother, Mrs, Roy (Tibby) Simmons took him at age five to audition for a part in The King and I at Pioneer Memorial Theatre. Chris remembers humming "My Country Tis of Thee." He ended up in the production and had to dye his blonde hair Public hearing set FARMINGTON mother who was w illing to sacrifice her time, by driving children to a rehearsal every night for months at BOARD MEMBER, Dee Forbes from Layton cast the only nay" vote. He felt the policy should be more specific so that immodes was better defined. Mr. Forbes recommended tabling the action for two weeks to allow more citizen input. Just prior to the Board action, ty two citizens gave presentations favoring the change in grooming and appearance policy. Mrs. Linda Newman, a past PTA president, represented the parents and students at Bountiful Junior High School. She asked for an amendment to the school dress policy for three main reaons: 1. Neighboring schools are not adhering to the district policy; 2. The policy is not receiving parental support; 3. Shorts are more comfortable and possibly more modest than some other fashions. Mrs. Newman told of a survey conducted at Bountiful Junior High School in which 84 percent of the parents responding indicated they felt shorts should be allowed in schools. THE SECOND citizen to address the Board of Education about the dress standard was Leslie Bates, a student at Kaysville Junior High School. Wearing a modest pale blue dress, this and very poised teenager first assured the Board of Education that she and her friends were not troublewell-groom- makers but they were respectful students with a sincere belief that modest shorts should be allowed in school during the first two months and the last two months of the school year when the school rooms are quite warm. Leslie countered the arguments that shorts hinder the learning process. are immodest and detract from learning by stating shorts were more comfortable and more modest than some other clothing that can presently be worn to school. LESLIE pointed out to Board members that the British army Continued on page 2 s) two-thir- OTHER increases came in interment fees of $150 for adult residents, $300for adult $50 and $75 respectively for infants and urns, plus an additional fee ranging from $50 to $150 for Saturday burials. Disinterment fees are now $350 and $500 respectively for adults. $300 and $450 for youths, and $200 and $300 for infants and urns. Those wishing to move headstones will also be assessed $25 for a monument and $10 for a marker. Fees for headstones apply to both residents and k home-hospit- al MR. STEVENSON mentioned some of these people have worked for the school district twenty years. Attempts will be made to use the displaced people in other areas of the school program. This wont always be possible because some do not hold teaching certificates. BEA opposes reductions Citizens of Davis County do not fully understand the impact of laying off 39 professional employees in the Special Education program here, according to members of the Davis County Educational Association (DEA). The school board of education announced the layoffs last Tuesday at the regular- meeting. The layoffs will take effect next school year. - APPROXIMATELY 2.250 identified special education students will be affected by the layoffs. Of these about 346 received psychological evaluations and counseling, 1136 received social work services and 700 speech therapy. In addition to those identified, regular students often benefit from the services, when requested by the school district. District officials cited financial cutbacks in the Act and legislative cuts as the reason for the layoffs. "Approximately a $600,000 deficit now exists in the Special Education program, and cuts will be necessary." A BREAKDOWN of those being laid off includes 17 out of 17 Graham-Rudmu- n school social workers, II of 24 speech therapists, 7 of 15 psychologists, and four instructors of the home bound. Proposed cuts will reduce the communicative disorder's staff by 50 percent, and there will be no social win,, staff," stated one of the professionals affected by the reductions. THE REMAINING eight psychologists will be required to provide all of the psychological evaluation and qualification services for the special education department as well as counseling services to the district's elementary and secondary schools and special day schools, which is an impossible task," he added. Of special concern to social w orkers and psychologists being laid off are those students among the 2,250 who have serious learning problems and emotional problems, even some who may be suicidal. Continued on page 2 """ I |