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Show THE WEST MOUNTAIN TIMES, DECEMBER 24, 1981, PAGE SIX Four students to go to Washington for week of learning and activities said Larry Hatch. Hatch said the four Kearns students would not be going if not for By REGINA COATS Times SmtJ ." KEARNS Four Kearns High School students and their teacher will be among 17$ Utah students going to Washington D.C., on Jan. 31 for a week. Students Elaine Monson, Trace Thomas, Donna Colby and Marsha Park will be accompanied by teacher Larry Hatch to participate in Close-ua nationwide educational-foundatio- n program. The program provides both students and teachers from secondary schools throughout America with the opportunity to spend a week of intensive. Firsthand study of government in our nation's capital, said Fran Peek, spokesman for the Utah State Board of Education. Students from 21 high schools will participate in the program after earning the programs $758 cost and applying. Any good high school junior or senior with a good gradepoint average can go. p, Officials at Kennecott Minerals Company have contributed $600 for each student with a parent working at Ken-neco- tt. All four of the Kearns students fathers are employed by Kennecott, said Hatch. Deb Jung, Washington coordinator for the Utah program who spent several days recently in Salt Lake City orienting said parents and teachers to Close-uthe response has been phenomenal. 1 am thrilled at the enthusiasm of and what it Utah schools for Close-u- p has to offer, she said. This is hopefully the beginning of annual programs which will provide even more Utah students with a firsthand look at their federal government in operation. Before the trip there will be some homework for the students to do. p, Teachers returned from their meeting e with Jung Perspectives, a book containing more than 70 articles that offer a spectrum of vital information on American government today, said Peek. Between now and their departure. Close-u- p delegates will study articles of the presidency, the federal bureaucracy. 300-pag- Congress, the Supreme Court, the judiciary, the press, lobbying, foreign police, defense and domestic policy, federalism, the political process, and new directions for the third century. Peck said these readings would make theii as Washington experience meaningful as possible. Boone Colegrove, a social studies at the Utah State OfFice of Education, is excited about the Close-u- p program. He said it has stimulated an interest in how government works at both the national and state level among Utah high school students. A state program modeled after Close-U- p is being developed in conjunction with the state school office. specialist Would-b- e disaster was averted last week by Diane Muglestoas Whittier Elementary third grade when Santa solved a reindeer crisis. Rudolph, left, played by Heather Kendall; Santa, Ezra Arevala; and Mrs. Claus, Brooke Dahl, were att part of the class' play entitled The Runaway Reindeer. Santa had a mutiny on his hands when bis reindeer refused to carry his sleigh because the large number of toys made H loo heavy to pull. Santa fortunately was able to recruit the services of a helicopter to help with his Christmas deliveries. Kennedy has full schedule during Christmas season Tunes Correspondent On Monday, Dec. 14, there was a basketball game between the girls basketball team and some faculty women. The official score was 26-2faculty, but they decided to call it a tie because the storekeepers failed to mark two points that the girls team received. Playing on the faculty team were Bonnie Christensen, Penny Tyree, Virginia Copper, Linda James, Karen 4, Heading for Washington, D.C., for a full week of activities beginning Jan. 31 are these Keanu High School students and their teacher, Larry Hatch. Studenu are, front, Donna Colby and Marsha Park; back, Elaine Monson and Tracey Thomas. and JACKIE VIGIL KEARNS The Kearns girls varsity basketball team is having a great year. On Dec. II Kearns beat a tough to take first place Murray squad, 46-3in the Granite School District tournament held that week. In the same tournament, Kearns girls defeated Cottonwood and Cyprus. The girls stacked up yet another win to their total Dec. 13 by trouncing at Clearfield. Clearfield, The boys varsity team also participated in the Granite School District Tournament, taking sixth place after losing a close one in triple overtime to for the consolation Granger, By CATHIE COLE Times Correspondent U championship Dec. 12. The team played Gearfleld Dec. 18. Tents Correspondents WEST VALLEY CITY- -A busy season at Granger High is winding down Teacher-of-the-mont- Beverly Olsen was chosen Teacher-of-the-Mont- due to Christmas vacation. The annual Senior Citizens Day was held Dec. 16 and was a great success. Senior citizens from area rest homes were treated to a day at high school. 'They were able to attend special performances by the Concert Choir and Madrigals. Afterward, they ate lunch and visited with student government h for November at Kearns High School. She has attended various colleges in the U.S. and abroad. She has been teaching school in the Granite District for 21 years. We congratulate her on receiving her second award and wish her the best of luck with her advanced placement Teacher-of-the-Mon- th leaders. The choral and music departments performed at the annual Christmas Concert Dec. 16. Groups which performed include Mens and Womens Choirs, Junior and Concert Choirs, Madrigals, String Orchestra, Stage and Concert Bands, and classes. 30-4- 4, 77-8- 0, great success! The program was a First success this place went year. great to Penny Tyrees and John Mackay! classes; second place to Mary Swindler's class; third place to Bonnie Christensens class; fourth place to George Anthonys class; and fifth place, Stan Thomas ta class. Money donated and to canned the goods were program, and Kennedy students have made it possible for two unfortunate families to have Christmas. Elderly go back to school Girls' team takes first By TERRY BOGUCK1 and Leslie Decker. The referees were George Anthony and Mike Vaughn. A vocal-musi- c assembly was held on Thursday, Dec. 17, featuring the ninth grade mixed chorus, girls' chorus, boys chorus, and the general musical chorus. The choruses sang many fun and beautiful Christmas songs. The choruses and Wil Whitaker, the director of the choruses, worked very hard on this program and their efforts paid off, because the program was a Munson, Ann Adams By TRUDY SKOGERBOE Wrestling The Kearns wrestling team defeated on Dec. 14. The team Jordan, also competed in the Granite School District tournament Dec. 18. 36-1- 4, v the Jazz Ensemble. The highlight of the evening was the combined bands and choirs, joined by alumni, performing Oh Holy Night and The Hallelujah Chorus. The basketball team, after a strong showing at the Granite School District tournament, has continued its winning streak with victories over West Jordan and Bingham. Tuesday, they faced Taylorsville, their last game before Christmas vacation. Over the holidays, they will meet Alta, Dec. 30. The swimming team has been busy during the peak of its season. Dec. 17, the Cottonwood Colts stroked against the Lancers. Roy High School was the foe Wednesday. Skyline and Alta faced the Granger wrestlers. The team is doing a terrific job this year. Skyline hosted the two-da- y Granite District tournament Dec. 18 and 19 which Granger participated in. Granite 'overcrowded says UEA spokesman MURRAY In Granite School District 2,307 of 3,112 junior high and high school classes have more than 30 students, a Utah Education Association survey shows. Some of those classes are too big, said Don Ulmer, UEA research director. He acknowledged some subjects may be more suited to large class loads, but some "certainly are not. A stroll dowa Christmas tree lane has been available to students this week. Each of the dubs and classes were decorate a tree for the competition. 34 inners were, for the schools TV production group; original, the Class, and third place. Debate Club. Ulmer observed that across the state, 1,636 English classes have more than 30 students, and that 79 of these classes have more than 40 students. Its murder for English teachers with large class loads to give their students Kearns High School given the chance to first place and most second place. Junior writing Ulmer said. assignments, perhaps ten minutes to need They evaluate each paper, and make suggestions and assign a grade. A teacher with six classes may have 180 to 200 papers to evaluate, and thats just for one writing assignment. Ulmer said the statewide figures show 1,230 junior high and high school math classes have more than 30 students, as do 1,341 social studies classes and 899 science classes. The average size of junior high and high school classes in Granite School District by subject are: English. 28.6 students; foreign language, 27.0; math, 28.8; science, 28.6; social studies, 30.6; art, 26.1; business, 29.7; crafts and vocational, 19.6; health, 30.2; home economics, 24.8; physical education, 37.8; and music, 37.3. during the day, in the evening and on Each student will consult Saturday. with instructors to set up his schedule, There are 30 major and minor parts which will consist of 20 credit hours per By VICKY ADAMS quarter. available. Tima Correspondent According to Brugger, students All students who want to are enin the program should have a enrolling couraged to sign up for the tryouts. MAGNA Hunter Haight is this basic understanding of AC and DC years winner in the Brockbank Junior theory. A refrigeration and air conHigh School yearbook cover contest. He certificate is available by taking ditioning will receive $23 for his winning entry. an additional 20 credit hours in basic The BJHS reflections contest is starelectrical theory. ting. This years theme is What makes For additional information, contact A refrigeration and air conditioning me smile." the registration office at 6, The BJHS vocal music department, program is being offered at Utah Brugger at 967-40or Beebe at Technical orchestra and bands presented a comCollege at Salt Lake during bined Christmas program to the public winter and spring quarters on a flexible basis so that technicians in industry can Dec. 18. They also performed for the enroll. BJHS student body Dec. 22. RIF (Reading is Fundamental) returGeoffrey R. B rugger, associate dean ned to BJHS Dec. 23 for another of construction trades and apprenticeCONTINUED I ROM PAGE 1 distribution. ship, said that scheduling will be geared to the needs of each student and that robbery, down from 203 cases to 130, Oliver Twist Just a reminder, tryouts will be held Jan. 6, 7 and 8. classes will be offered at various times residential burglaries, from 2,893 to 2,663, and business burglaries from 821 cases to 81 1 reported. DECEMBER The number of larcenies dropped from 9,216 in 1980 to 9,033 in 1981, and auto thefts were down nearly 14 percent with 738 cases reported in 1980 compared to 637 in 1981. Reports of arson dropped to 39 this Monday Night Special year as opposed to last years 39, and kidnappings were up to 28 cases over Brockbank students are active Attention Housewives! -- RefrigerationAC class offered at UTC 967-429- 967-417- 8. 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