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Show Page 4 DIXIE SUN September 28, 1990 Campus Life THBD, & ' " How D ' Ya'll Week: Welcome spoke to the students about Dixie spirit and the importance of participation in the Dixie experience. With a clever play on a consonant, the Dixie College Welcome Week "How D" theme, set the tone for the activities scheduled from That evening at the Bums Arena, the rock groups, The Gamma Rays and the Crazy 8's held a concert to entertain the students. post-moder- n 14-2- September The weeks events kicked off Friday, September " Oldie 14 with the nostalgic "Some of Moldies" showings Like it Hot", and "The Fuller Brush Man." morning Tuesday President Alder spoke to the students about the importance of improving your mind to evening Saturday brought upon the "First Chance Dance," and Sunday there was a fireside held at meet the challenges the United States is currently facing. That night, students Association.) Monday September 17 began the student orientation, where new Dixie students Society." "The Dead Wednesday, September 19, classes began, and that evening a "Splash Bash was held at the city pool where door prizes and snacks were given away. the Institute under the direction of the LDSSA. went to, "seize the day with movie viewing of (Latter Day Saints Student the pillow Poets were given an academic challenge by Dr. Max H Hose, Vice President of Instruction, and the importance of Dixie activities by Karen Whiting, Director of Student Activities. Holly Hurst, the wife of Bruce Hurst, who is a St. George native and pitcher for Thursday brought traditional Sand upon the Blast at the Snow Canyon sand dunes, complete with volleyball, barbecue, music, games and the San Diego Padres, also a sand castle competition. On Friday, there was an opening social for the LDSSA, followed later that evening by a dance in the Old students Gym. The also sponsored a potato bar in the Executive Council offices as well. Saturday brought an end to Welcome Week with the y Rebels playing against Scottsdale in the Hansen Stadium. Following the testing techniques detailed was transformed into information about the tests. "Since Dixie College has become an official testing Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), according to Ed Frantz, center, auto electronics instructor. Automobile mechanics who this means that traveling to other test centers will no longer be required for the mechanic from southern Utah," said Frantz. "Through this certification program the wish to become certified in an automotive specialty or to obtain certification can now do so through a series of tests automobile mechanic can sponsored by the ASE and obtain professional given at Dixie College. recognition. It's also an The Dixie College excellent way for the consumer Business and Technology to recognize that when he has Division has recognized the his work done by an ASE need for students and local mechanic, he can be assured mechanics to prepare for this the mechanic is certified to test, Frantz said, and is work on his automobile." offering refresher courses in Frantz explained that this the eight areas of testing. The voluntary program may course will be given on become a standard practice October 23, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. throughout the industry. At a in the automotive building news conference which classroom. Prospective introduced the students may register for this program, it was hailed as a class by calling ext. likely first step toward federal 354. The Automotive licensing of all automobile Department is also providing mechanics. The major automobile manufacturers a course on understanding , 673-481- ' for the annual a Cabana Club style nightclub, where the comedy act, "Mike and Me," entertained the students. Dean of Students Bill Fowler, felt that this year's Welcome Week was one of the best that Dixie has seen, and has set the tone for a wonderful social and academic year. Fowler felt that the Welcome Week committees did a wonderful job in making it a great week, and is excited about the enthusiasm that was shown students, by Dixie's both new and returning. and in Snow's Canyon football game, the Sun Room Dixie OKd for Auto Service Excellence Testing Dixie College has recently been designated as a testing center for official certification by the National Institute for Students gather Thursday afternoon Sand Blast during Welcome Week. (General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and others) have backed this testing. "The dates for the national testing will be November 8, 13, and 15, 1990," Frantz noted. "The place will be at the Dixie Heidi Haramoto, the newest member of the 1990-199- Dixie College CheerfeadingSquad New Cheerleader Chosen elected cheerleader. Heidi h the daughter of Lynn and Jill On Wednesday Haramoto of Brigham, Utali She was a cheerleader at Box September 26, 1990, tryouts were held to elect another Elder High School and was a cheerleader to help represent drill team member for two for the 1990-199cheerleading years. She has danced loves beint and fourteen years Dixie here at College. squad Twelve eager auditioners met able to show her spirit o' Health and dance by being able to make at Mega-Pr- o to show their the list of Dixie College Fitness Center enthusiasm and spirit they Cheerleaders. After Dixie she plans to attend B.Y.U. o' have for Dixie College. Heidi Haramoto, a Hawaii. She has stated thai she will try her hardest to gel returning student came out in the lead as she found her school spirit and do her best k name, as the only newly represent Dixie College. Colleen Evans Staff Writer 1 College testing center. Since Weber State is the only other testing center in Utah, Dixie should have many to serve opportunities Southern Utah and Nevada communities." Frantz is a new instructor at Dixie College this year, but is not new to Dixie. He graduated from Dixie in 1966 and went on the earn his Bachelor's Degree from Utah State University. He worked at United Technologies for 11 years in the advanced power sections and Spacecraft Electrical Systems. Frantz was then employed by General Motors for 13 years. He recently moved to St. George with his wife, Beverly. BE A PART OF DEER VALLEYS TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON We will be interviewing for winter seasonal positions for the ski season October 2nd, from 9am - noon at the Dixie College Placement Center. Positions are available in Ski Operations andFood and Beverage. -- -- -- -- -- Wages start at $5.40 per hour and up End of Season Bonus Pay Free Ski Privileges Full and Part time shifts Major MedicalHealth Insurance Drop by for an interview during the hours listed above and for information on winter employment. |