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Show Page 9—THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah Quest Program Stimulates School Children LDS Stakes Students Pick Subjects, Become Excited About SchoolStudies about the Quest Program in several schools.) ayy elementary “Because they have made the Mr. to what they are learning, "and students with an opportunity to Smith gets careful patient instructions from Mrs. Kathy Staff Phetes by Phil Shurtleff) mysteries of the world.” Provoans Gain Honors As professionals in the field have The Snow College “legitimate necessity in the the and American Fork LDS Stakes. A luncheon and program are planned beginning at 12:30 p.m. Mirla Greenwood Thayne, well known Utah author, composer and lecturer, will be the guest speaker. Singers will Present some of her musical compasitions. Jordan An invitationis e.. ended to all Golden Gleaners of the two stakes or wh. received the award while residing as members of the stakes. Hostesses for the luncheon partyare Golden Gleanersof the First and Eleventh Wards. Marilyn Hansen and Betty Spencer are the co-chairmen, Music Students hira, andhetoo has pr st To Present things we've come Other Allimpressed educators and been equally as impressed. Dr. Max Berzyessa, chairmanof the Elementery Education Department at BYU commented that the content isn’t the significant part of the Quest coming year. David Dredge of courses. The skills and attitudes BYU is oneof the national ad- they acquire are far more imvisors of the group. portant, Next year the national con- Dr. Berryessa, whois also a vention will be held in Seattle. consultant for the Provo School $___— guillotine,” the Quest Program gained in Quest will carry over is an important exercise in to the moreformal learning that decision making that raises the takes place in school.” level of excitement and inDr. Wing added that oneof the volvementin the classroom. most important aspects of the Mr. Hardy also feels that program is that “rm leisuretimeis going to become a eliminates discipline a ae ad greater problem in the future, andlearning howto use it wisely is an importantaspect of Quest. Uses Talents “Kids don’t come into the classroom asblankslates,” he says. “They bring interests and talents with them.”This makes Quest an excellent therapy too! for youngsters who have not had positive learning experiences in te with Kenneth Kannegaard “of HeberCity as duke, reczived the Most Impraved Award. in classroom.” Rather than an ” he said. “We feel good opportunity “to make a choice about the program andfeel sure Children are children betweca the gallows and the that the motivations and desires regardless of the 1Q’s. Kids are inquisitive, and this program tats them go in quest of the Local boys helped their chapter of Intercollegiate Knights fro College achieve special “honors at the 46th National Convention held at Salt Lake City rece! make such decisions is a McAffee pointed school... Intercollegiate Knights taught This chapter had inereased its membership from three to 16 during the past year along with other accomplishments. Steve Robins, Provo, chancellor of the chapter, received a medalfor the scholarship award for having the highest grade point average in his chapter. Chuck Call, Provo, reporter for the chapter, received the Royal Guard medal for being the outstanding Knight in the chapter. A special award by the Royal King was presented to Mr. Use Expe: Manyofthe QuestPaid have invited in speakers and experts from the fields they have studied,whichhelpsto “weld the school and the community,” Dr, Wing feels. “We have appreciated beingableto call upon the broad resources of specialists in the communityto participate with us in the program.” Bis THIS YOUNG SPORTSMAN, Lindsay Parker, will be ready for the hing season at Strawberry Reservoir this year— ing how to tie fliesfor the occasion, His Quest group he's teacher, Mrs. Maureen Luck, learned the art of fly tying from her husband, an avid sportsman. Ahout a dozen students at Maeser School participate in the course. BYU Journalism Student Namedto National Group Lynn J. Packham, senior student in journalism at BrighamYoung University, has been appointed a memberof the national advisory committee of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic society. November. convention, Twenty-four chapters from various states were in attendance at this convention where annual elections and presentation of awards took place. IN A DIM BASEMENT room of Maeser School, speech and hearing therapist LeGrande Smith is teaching a group of students the basics of auto mechanics. Kim Strong, at left, James Olsen and Gordon Royal King and Queen for the Strong are dissecting a lawnmower motor to learn the basic principles, and later the parts of a disassembled automobile motor will be reassembled.Forall the inherent guod of the Quest Program, a few disadvantages result, such as grimy clothes for Momsto launder. But then,it’s only two days a week! Nova price reduction Fry it up with eggs. Serveit for sandwiches Broil it. Cube it for appetizers. Everybodylikes Treet becauseit's all sugar-cured good Armour meat GM NOW 4159 LESS. ray. ‘Man OF EXCELLENCE ontcan of Armour TREET SL-4/70 EASY-OPEN CAN Now you can order the new Nova— Chevrolet's popular economyfamily car—at a Rear windows thatroll up and down. Available with Four, Six or V8 engine with up to 350 hp. ind eight-cylinder Nova models. equipped with the conyenmirror. The day-night mirror, bias rette lighter and seat belt belied plytire retractors, formerly standard, are still available And as your Chevrolet dealer cantell you, $159 price reduction is an indication of how anxious heis to deal these days. Nova—thecarthat’s already priced smaller than its size—is lower priced than before. So comein and place your orde? now. Putting youfirst, keeps usfirst. $159 price tional reduction, The reduction applies to rearvie as options. And, you get much more than youget on one of those sraller cars, A loager Wheelbase and better ride. Inner fenlers to help prevent rust. Widertread for greaterstability. Roomfor fiveor six big people. Highresale value. *Price reduction suggested retail based on manufacturer's prices, including federas excisefax and suggested dealer new vehicle preparation charges. Right Car. Right Price. Right Now. Revue Friday Students of Herger Music will be presented in their annua! “Herger Happening,” to be held atthe Maeser School Auditorium Friday at 8 p.m. Guitar and accordion solos, guitar duets and combos will be featured. The following students will participate: Alan Anderson, Sonya Barney, Tom Bassett, Dale Blackett, Jim Byrd, Bart Chynoweth, Bill Chynoweth, Ken Cunningham, Ricky Cun- Mr. Packham is a graduate of ningham, Bart Davis, Janette Camas County High School, Duke, Kent Gleed, Chris Han- Fairfield, Idaho, and has been an honors student at BYU for four years. He served in the LDS French East Mission, 1964-67, He also pointed out several and was a Hinckley Scholar at indirect results of the Quest The conunittee, which in- BYU, 196889. He also was Program which help children cludes representatives from assistant news editor on the receive a well-rounded Northwestern University and BYU Daily Universe asa junior. education. Courses such as University of North Carolina, cooking, for example, “help will meet with the society’s youngsters become wise con- national board of directors at WILLING TO COACH sumers in this very complex Oklahoma Cixy on Friday and STILLWATER, Oxia. (UPI)— society.” Saturday. The three students Henry P.Iba,retiring coach for Since each Quest program is also will participate in the SDX Oklahoma State University, tailor-made bythefacultyto suit Distinguished Service Awards said Tuesday he will be willing each school environment, ceremonies there this weekend, to coach the U.S. Olympic nothing is chosen that doesn’t and in the 1970 national SDX basketball team for an unprececonvention in Chicago in dented third time in 1972. have educational value. Kannegaard for being an outstanding knight of the entire Elected as Royal Baron to serve during the 1970-71 school year was D. Michael Buehler of Pullman, Wash. Jeff Krumperman and Vickie Davis, both of the Gold Y Chapter from BYU, were elected to serve as of the Golden Gleaners of the Alpine Though he was only an observerof the Quest Program, he Hardy get-together Golden Gleaners and Honorary ‘Nobody gets kicked out, nobody is kept after HOW TO TIE A KNOT ona sewing machine is aa important Hickmanat this Maeser School Quest group session, (Herald annual School District for several be, But what’s wrong with it? Is automatic result is it really erfectas it appears forcement of basic skills. For years. example, a Quest Program to be? Time Well Spent Boyd McAffee, director of course in creative dramatics “Some people might object to . Elementary Instruction for the involvesthe students in creating taking two hours a week out of Provo School District com- their own dramaticactivities. To school time for a programlike mented, “I personally think it’s dothis, verbal as well as written this,” he added, “But some great because children of expressions arr needed to teachers could waste those two therefore, hours various ages and grades are communicate id week just handing out working, laughing and playing the students have these basic paper: together. There must be skills reinforce Provo School District y He instructor at Superintendent Sherman Wing something wrong with the program, but I haven't foundit BYU who has observed the readily admits that some of the Quest Program in action, feels enthusiasm of the principals in yet,” Oneof the most vital aspects that providing such young the district has rubbed off on of the program is that it is entirely positive. ‘No grades are thing to know when you're just a beginner, Student Pam AMERICAN FORK — April 25 is the scheduled date for the choice, the students have a + commitment to the subject said, “I think I saw it as a By PAM WILLIAMS university instructor and as a Suspicions are aroused when matter.”” Automatic Result teacher... I think it’s a neat something comes alongthat is as Whei students are committed program. I'd rateit A-pius.”’ Mr. successful and well nigh perfect as the Quest Program seems to & Slate Meet District, feels that the fact that school, Changing roles within the students make their own the group often means the difselections of courses is the ference between having self essential good in the program. esteem and lackingit (Editor’s Note—This is the final in a series of articles Thursday, April 28, 1970 Gleaners Of cock, Kregg Holdaway, Kris Holdaway, Brad Horton, Brian a Ta David Lee, David Long, Rileen Memory, Gary Memory, Russell Miller, Greg Nimer, Steve Painter, Greg Pay, Greg Peay, K. C. Powell, John Stapleton, Jeff Smith, Debbie Stott, Greg Thomas, Craig Thorn, , Duane Tuft, Ronnie Tuttle, Lewis Warren and Roger Warren. There will be no admission ae The public is cordially invited, |