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Show School Communications in History: The key to understanding SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS TUESDAY JANUARY 26. 1993 Communication has been de-as a giving or exchange of information. As social beings, communication is absolutely es- sential to our survival and has fundamental to our cul- tural evolution. Early humans to fulfill basic needs food, clothing, and shelter and for mutual defense. Looks, ges- and utterances served as the means of exchanging infor- mation. Time went by and it became necessary to communi- - i ;r'; have replaced tribal groups, stone tools have given way to computers, and instant communication has made the world a global village The ability to exchange ideas and to store them for future retrievalhas, in large part, driven quired increasingly sophisti-o- f this massive transition. Indeed, cated means of communication, communication, or the lack Today, we still rely on commu-ture- s, thereof, has done much to direct nication to help us achieve our the course of histoiy. The theme, Communication basic needs and mutual defense, but the world in which we operate in History: The Key to Underis vastly different. Nation-state- s standing opened this years Fourth Grade History Fair at cate ideas of increased complex-fine- d ity. Utterances evolved into words and words into speech. A process had begun; advances in communication facilitated vention and the acquisition of knowledge which, in turn, in-be- en I! M . A'!: ? o the Elementary School, introducing the entrants to a broad range of research possibilities. There are many methods by which people communicate. Speech, the written word, sign language, and braille have histories of their own and have greatly affected individual lives. Technology has been applied to the exchange of information. Printing, the telegraph, the telephone, radio, television and the fax machine have all enhanced the ability to communicate farther, faster, and to more people. Communicating has also been an important part of politics and diplomacy. Through negotiation, people and nations resolve conflict and agree on courses of action. The failure to effectively communicate has often led to violent confrontation. Many governments have sought to control populations through censorship and the creation of propaganda; " David Jackson's history project was about Communication in Law Enforceideas is ment in Kane County". He also won a blue ribbon and is eligible to advance an open marketplace of to the regional competition. David is the son of Maxwell and Janet Jackson. essential to the maintenance of a Angie Brinkerhoff proudly shows off the blue ribbon she won at the Fourth Grade History Fair held last Thursday night at Kanab Elementary School. Angies project was about the Pony Express. Angie is the daughter of Kent and Julie Brinkerhoff. free society. In the United State s, molding public opinion through artful communication is a large part of the political process. The arts are a powerful form of communication. They include music, dance, painting, sculpture, literature, drama, and architecture. Art conveys a sense of form and beauty and is at times a vehicle for social commentary. The plays of Vaclav Havel helped to inspire Czechoslovakias Velvet Revolution, and, closer to home, the controversial Maplethorpe photographic exhibit almost brought down the National Endowment for the Arts. In any application of the theme, students were to show how their topic has changed peoples lives. Entries were meant to stress historical significance. Local stories related to regional and national issues. Avery won 92 Regional History Fair With all the excitement and talk about the 1993 Utah History Fair, one local student can feel pretty smug. I won the regional Utah History Fair for my report about the bon in last years local fair. But that wasnt the end of Averys accomplishments. A trip to the regional fair in Cedar City proved that Averys project was indeed first rate. He beat out said of Kyle over 300 entries to win the event, history anesthetics," Avery. earning him a trip to the State Kyle Avery, an eighth grader History Fair in Salt Lake City. . at Kanab Middle School, par- Kyle is the son of Brian and ticipated in and won a blue rib Kathy Avery. Mrs. Byers fifth grade class honored Martin Luther King's birthday by making memorizing the poem "Brotherhood". Photo by Barbara Pyles. "I have a dream" and by Martin Luther King I have a dreamhis dad. a mortician like dreamed of white and By Barbara Pyles Martin Luther King, famous American civil rights leader, was bom on January 15, 1929. On April4,1968, Kingwas shotand killed by a hidden rifleman. Mrs. Byerss 5th grade class honored Kings birthday by designing and wearing I have a dream They also memorized the poem Brotherhood." ts. King black children living and working side by side in harmony. And like King, Byerss class all have dreams. Under the words I have a dream" the students created pictures of what they dream about. Forrest Grosz dreams of peace on earth. Torry Jones dreams of being a lawyer and Spencer Mosdell dreams of be ing Tysen Ellis dreams of being a pilot. Cammie Johansen dreams of being a cheerleader, and Brittany Bulloch dreams of kittens. Its important to honor Martin Luther King. Its important the students know about Civil Rights Day in Kanab, Utah and that they honor many colors and many different cultures, says Byers. Kyle Avery won the Regional History Fair last year and qualified for the state finals in Salt Lake City. |