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Show 8 The West Valley News, Thursday, April 13, 2000 EB I Three Utah leaders CEOs for a 'ay: Kids get a taste for what to receive SLCC like at the iop its Honorary Degrees studew; from Magna Elementary School helped em loyees run the mam branch of Cyprus Credit Union on Wednesday. 'dow, The students took turns helping members at the drive-u- p of .J and about debt collection (best itting answering phones, teaming behind Cyprus CEO Dale Cattens desk and preparing a report oi le credit unions asset growth. Teachers selected students who had shown the most improvement in their schoolwork over the past semester to visit the credit union for CEO for the day" program. keep studying, Catten told Students. I got where I am now because worked hard in school. If you keep it up youll go far. were Todd Bradley, Lacie Hoopes, The Cyprus executives-in-trainin- g T.J. Moneyhun, Michelle, Dasha Sargent and Josh Vargas. So what was their favorite thing about the credit union? Most said the drive-u- p window was the neatest thing they saw, but the girls also liked the hands-fre- e earpieces that information center clerks use while talking to members on the phone. The CEO for the Day event is part of the partnership between Cyprus Credit Union and Magna Elementary School. Sixth-grad- e Three distinguished Utah leaders, Norman H. Bangerter, John Hart and Dallin 11. Oaks, will Ballet Wests artistic director for receive honorary doctorates of began 62 years ago when he joined Ballet, He Londons received the first Royal Academy of Dancing Adeline Genee Gold Medal and by age 21, had danced in all the pnncipal roles of classic ballets. He also toured throughout Europe and North America. he was named ballet master at the Royal Ballet in 1955 and became its assistant director seven years later. In 1970, Hart was honored with the queen Elizabeth Award for Outstanding Achievement in Ballet and In 1971, he received the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Hart later served as artistic director of South Africas PACT Ballet and was the dance director for the USIU School of performing Arts in San Diego. He joined Ballet West in 1985 and received the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Award and the Governors Award. The final recipient is Dallin H. Oaks, a member of the quorum of the 12 apostles of The Church of Saints Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y who served as Brigham Young Universitys president and a Utah Supreme Couit justice. After earning his law degree form the University of Chicago Law School, he served for one year as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren before practicing law in Chicago for three years and teaching law as a professor at the University of Chicago for 10 years. He also was the American Bar 12 years. Hart's distinguished career humane letters degrees during Salt Lake Community Colleges com- Vic-Wel- exercises. mencement Commencement will begin at 5 p m.. Wed., May 10 in SLCC's Lifetime Activities Center on the northwest corner of Redwood Campus, 4600 S. Redwood Rd. About 2,vCX) students are expected to graduate this year. These individuals were selected for their outstanding, long-tercontributions to the community and to Salt Lake community College, said SLCC President m Frank W. Bud. The first of the recipients is Norman H. Bangerter, who served as Utahs governor form 1985 to 1993. lie also recently served as a mission president for The Church Saints of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y in Johnnesburg, South Africa for three years. Bangerter has been active in the building construction and estate professions since the 1960s, serving m positions for several real estate and development boards as well as receiving the Distinguished Service Award form the Homebuilding Industry as well as the Outstanding Businessman Award form the Valley West Chamber of Commerce. Prior to becoming governor, Bangerter served as a state representative for 10 years and received the Outstanding Legislator Award in 1981. He also was the assistant majority whip, majority leader and speaker of the house while serving in the House. As governor, is he was the vice Foundation executive director chairman of the Western Governors Association in 1985 before moving back to his native home Provo to become Brigham Young Universitys president in and chair in 1986. He also served on an executive committee of the 1971. He served as president form this National Governors Association. Bangerter attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University and has served his community through many business, education and community organi- undergraduate alma mater until 1980, when he accepted the position as a Utah Supreme Court justice. He resigned in 1984. Oaks has served on numerous community, education and business organizations, including the Polynesian Culture Center, PBS zations. The second recipient is John Hart, a world renown dancer and ld adopt-a-scho- ol and the American Association of Presidents of Independent colleges and Universities. He also has 10 book. authored or Salt Lake Community College serves more than 53,000 students through credit and noncredit courses. The College is an open-doo- r, student-focuse- d urban college, which responds to the challenging needs of the local multi-camp- i Recipients of Salt Lake Community College honorary degrees to be presented this spring as part of the 2000 commencement exercises are Elder Dallin H. Oaks (top right), member of the LDS Churches Quorum of Apostles; Norm H.. Bangerter (bottom right), former gov ernor of the beehive state, and John Hart (Left), Internationally renowned Ballet Dancer and instructor. - Photo provided by SLCC Ccors rzz:z IT D!tt n hMi. 'k i H hekm bk .1 ' a A v.c:: fc . 4 J f v.QC ui a iLej. Fcrrr.!cr.d rrrrun Eimr-.-t 1 i jrve QO: LJd. 1 - frozci rsa:..""': ! mm , Country i 4 ' 46 r I - f x . m 4 s v " ? P" ! n 9 fr r oemuv9 Vi- t wx, 4 Hr cwstagy '' e v CjqK vf" i r-f V r whs, s 4 V t v. r if V ii r LJ t X m t i j sf' 'V 3 ? - r X m Hm ' ti T: jr ... ) (e V V bome-wor- k and turn of the television once in a while. She. stated that "before reaching kindergarten, a child has seen 5,000 hours of television. Thats more time than it takes to earn a college degree. Scientistcomedian Bill Nye discussed the importance of science in education. His humor made you understand how he can turn kidsand big kids too, onto the event learning about education reform and seeking ideas on how to make our great district better. I will try to summarize some of the speakers marvelous remarks and share their expertise with you. The highlight of die conference was Retired General Colin L. Powell as he shared his vision of how communities can show support of youth by participating with Americas Promise the Alliance for Youth. He explained that growing up in Harlem with its share of crime and drugs, he had many aunts who watched over him and made sure he succeeded even though the surrounding conditions made accomplishment almost impossible. He said these watchful women were an annoyance, but later in life he realized that they expected him to be a success in life. He now wants Americas children to have the same opportunity of having responsible, loving, caring adults who will provide supervision and serve as role models. He encouraged us to promote community service in our schools. Tom Brokaw, NBC nightly news anchor compared the challenges that faced America at the beginning of the last century with those of this new millennium. One Taylorsville simi- advancement, but we also have our share of problems. He stated No software will make us more racially tolerant, more sensitive to the disenfranchised. It,s not enough to wire the it world if we our souls, spiritually and in a secular short-circu- sense. Barbara Bush stated that education is the obvious answer to many problems in society today. Parents and community members need to be equal partners with school board members in the education of children. Encouraging parents to read and talk to children, she remarked . Ii their wonders of science. lar. promise of technological 1 that everyone has a responsibility to help children with guest speakers at the National School Boards Associations conference. Granite School Board members attended the four-da- y beginning this century with a .ti, mm formed a cooperative organization called the Hunter Network. On April 25 everyone within the boundaries is invited to take part in the third annual Heart of Hunter celebration. All activities will be held at Hunter High. Festivities begin at5:30 with a hot dog supper and at 6:30 enteriunment will be pro ided by the local schools. Its a wonderful chance to see the talent of our area and have a few hours of fun witl our neighbors and friends. Retired General Colin Powell, Tom Brokaw, Bill Nye, the Science Guy and Barbara Bush were the flight, bqt found the Greatest Generation fighting to preserve our country from the evils of fascism. He remarked that we are lUf- - i feed into Hunter High School ment of such inventions as electricity, the automobile and the first attempts of uJ VO Several years ago the elementary and junior high schools that hundred years ago, America entered the century with excite- (32J33LD GJ ZZiaZHWU? f ufitAju(Cy Wkify Bryce Catten a senior from Granger High was chosen as this years outstanding student by the Exchange Club. Renee Sorensen, president of the club officiated at an early morning breakfast that recognized Bryce for his many talents and his academic standing. Bryce is one of the vale- - dictorians from this graduating Granger class. Robert Frost Elementary has a Stop and Go activity planned for their students on April 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. They had a special Dads & Donuts breakfast on April 9th. Whittier Elementary will have a talent show on April 20, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. for all parents. Students will see the talent show at 9:15 on the same day. AlliWhittier kindergarten students will get to go on a field trip in the morning of April 26th. The state drama competition will be held at Taylorsville High School on April 14 & 15. Contact your local high school to Hn3 oui the time each school will be competing. Cheers to the many young people who participated in West Lakes production of The Music Man. As always the talent was undescribable! According to Miss Rounds, the cast came up with costumes from the period on their own. Miss Hagen, Miss Strassburgj Miss Rounds and the students continue to surpass each years performance with something better even when you think it can,t get any better! The Cyprus Learning Network wants more citizen participation from community members. Contact principal Paul Sagers at Cyprus for more information. Thanks to all who attended the recent groundbreaking of the new junior high. For those who were not able to attend, building plans will be on display at Brockbank Junior High on April 1 1th and a presentation will be made at the board meeting. Education Highlight: The Granite School Board will hold their meeting on April 11, 2000 at the new building at Brockbank Junior High at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. A working meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. to hear the block schedule proposal from the Brockbank community. We hope to see a room full of Magna residents. See you there! s |