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Show Volume 106 MT. PLEASANT, UTAH 84647 - September 30, 1998 at Art Center EPHRAIM How does a student from the small country of Togo in western Africa learn 0 about a college that is over miles away in Utah? Coon, international Kathy student advisor, stated that most 'students learn about Snow simply Currently, by there are 68 international students from all regions of the world, including Asia and Africa. According to international student advisor, Dan Adams, there are three main reasons students choose to come to Snow: value, safety, and friendliness. It costs international students approximately $2600 per semester. This aspect alone places an extraordinary amount of value on the students education. Student, Emi Ouchida, Fukuoka Japan, has the utmost respect for her mother, who works fulltime at a Japanese orphanage to cover her pecuniary needs. Expenses are trying, but the scholastic value of Snow College the monetary far figures. In relation to other educational institutions. Snow exceeds the standard program and still manages to maintain low tuition costs. 17,-00- word-of-mout- h. Auxiliary holds rally Members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars are conducting a special event Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Terrels. Black Hawk War documentary achieves prestigious film citation MT PLEASAN- T- "The Black I' Hawk" War: Cultures in Con- flict, a documentary produced by die Sanpete County Heritage Council and KBYU, has won a prestigious "Cindy Award" from the International Association of Communicators. The documentary received a BrQnze Award in the Domestic Broadcast category. International Association of Visual Communi- ; cators honors work ranging from feature films and multimedia to television commercials. There are 70 different catego-- ; ; ; ries and more than 2,300 entries. Judging is done by people work-- ; ing in that specific field. A gold, silver and bronze, plus two hon- orable mentions, are awarded in each category. The bronze for "The Black - Hawk War. Cultures in Conflict" marks the first time KBYU has won a "Cindy Award", which -- 1 enters the competition regularly. "It is gratifying to get recog- - nition from your peers," says KBYUs Rob Sibley, who directed and helped produce the film. "This tells us that people out there who make television films look at our documentary and say This is a superior product." The Black Hawk War documentary aired on KBYU in April, was shot in Sanpete County and included battle reenactments and interviews with descendants of those who fought in the war. . 1 . .: : Thirty-Nin- e international students EPHRAIM Cowboy Poetry, featuring Sam DeLeeuw and friends, will be presented on Oct. 3, at 7 p.m., at the Central Utah Art Center, 86 North Main. Sam is well known throughout the area for her wonderful stories and talented way of telling them. The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions "Barn Again! Celebrating an American Icon" will be on display at the Art Center. In addition to the national exhibit, there are photographs and art work featuring Sanpete bams. "Bam Again! Celebrating an American Icon" exhibit is made possible with funding from Utah Humanities Council and Smithsonian Institution, coordinated by Sanpete Heritage Council. T- Number Snow College draws Cowboy poets headline MT. PLEASAN- Price 500 It explored the wars origins in Manti, the skirmishes, the construction of forts and eventual resolution. It also detailed the life of the American Indian leader. Black Hawk. Competition judges said they were impressed with the documentarys writing, music and use of descendants rather than relying on historians. Hawks agenda designated for Homecoming Week MT PLEASAN- T- Homecoming week started by letting school out at 1:45 on Monday so students could show school spirit by painting 700 South. Wednesday, powder puff football will start at 6 p.m., followed by a bonfire and pep rally at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the alumni assembly will be held at 10:15 a.m. At 4 p.m., on Friday, the parade will begin. It will be followed by a tailgate party. Orson Cook will be flying his plane at the game at 6:40 p.m.He will be dropping styrofoam balls, donated by the Craft Coop, from his plane. The balls can be redeemed fro prizes. Kick off against Lehi is at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a dance presented ' by the homecoming royalty. The aspect "That is a tribute to the people of Sanpete . County because most of the people we interviewed were from there," Sibley says. Having descendants tell the story brought a sense of realism to the film, he adds. "We wanted to get across that these were just common, every day people trying to survive as best they could in a hostile environment. That is the way it was for both Indians and settlers. "The Black Hawk War: Cultures in Conflict" is available for purchase on video cassette. It can be purchased at the Sanpete Sampler in the Ephraim Co-oPleasantries in Mt. Pleasant, the Fairview Museum, and Sanpete County Auditors office, Mt. Pleasant City Hall, Moroni City offices and the gift shop of the Utah State Historical Society. For additional information call the heritage council at of safety is indeed important to student, Mizue Hayashi, Kocki Japan, who comments "At first I was afraid of guns in America, but Ephraim is very safe. I am thankful." With a growing amount of violence across the world, especially in schools, parents of international students value the peace of mind that Snow College offers. The final aspect that attracts international students to Snow is the friendliness of the people here. Warmth of the students and the faculty easily make up for the cold winter months. o Bemando Vanggas and Gonzalez, both from Cabo-rc- a Mexico, agree that the best thing about Snow is the friendly people. Masumi Shirayoshi, Hyogo Japan, states, "The people here are very friendly. When I am walking down the street people say hello and this makes me very happy." The opportunity to be educated in America is extremely valuable to international students, resulting in a somewhat uncanny dedication to their studies. Adjete Isaac Wilson is currently studying at Snow away from his native land of Togo. Wilson feels it a great privilege to study in America. An example of his dedication is evident in his planned major, as well as his knowlthree of edge languages: English, French, and his native tongue, Alu-ard- pre-me- d, Mina! Diane Ogden, international student advisor and teacher, works closely with Wilson and is astounded by his internal scholastic focus. Wilson is thankful for the educational opportunities Snow offers him as a foreign student. Ouchida, Hayashi, and Shirayoshi also have deeply rooted value for the United States. Coming from a land of economic rwJi , XV 4 - V turmoil, where job opportunities, especially for women, are difficult to find, these students are continually striving to gain all they can. Shirayoshi remarks that she wants to change her "Japanese brain, or ideas, into a more American and modern approach to the world." International student advisors at Snow College continually strive to help students adjust to the different American e. Students are very thankful for the attention and respect that is given to them by advisors. life-styl- Vanggas comments about how "teachers make classes fun, and joke around with us, " but it is a lot of hard work too. International students all have high expectations of themselves, evident in the hard work and dedication they present. As Snow College is united with the cultures of the world, students strive for unforeseen heights along with the honor, respect, and value education can bring. Crib Corner MON- A- Julie ant Travis Pay announce the birth of their daughter, Kamree, on Sept. 9, 1998, in the Utah Valley Hospital. Grandparents are Mike and Lois Pay, Mona, Garth and Becky Kendall, Moroni. are Mark and Myri, tle Vest, Mona, Joyce Pay, and Hannah Kendall, Moroni. ts Ne-ph- Vim1 Tv IT c! 4 p, 462-250- 2. Stake presents Brother Brigham IS 4 J $ ' FAIRVIE- W- "Brother Brigham," will be presented for the Mt. Pleasant Utah North Stake on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m., at the Mt. Pleasant Utah North Stake Center, Fairview, 122 S State. All stake members eight and older are encouraged to come. n "Brother Brigham" is a one-ma- play, about Brigham Young. Spring City Elementary third grade students learn about the responsibility of individuals and families as they epjoy the outdoors. Sandra Beck, third grade teacher from Spring City Elementary, taught over 220 students and adults the importance of . "Leave No Trace" during the hands-o-n science field trip. |