Show fS m "4y f'N' im ro Page 10 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Monday ' " May 4 't 7W W N il A: From LeAnne John Heather Johnna Jill and Karen South High School in Pueblo The College of Natural Resources at Utah State University has named Mark Ritchie Professor of the Year Ilclga Van Miegroet Advisor of the Year and Bridget McCann Scholar of the Year The honors were announced at the recent College of Natural Resources Awards Banquet Ritchie teaches upper division courses in fisheries and wildlife and says he wants to develop logic ideas and writing skills in his students lie seeks more than memorization and tries to structure clauses to reach the lop students and motivate the average students to meet the challenge Ritchie has been at USU since 1991 He has a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and a masters and PhD from University of Michigan Van Miegroet was honored for encouraging students to be independent and take control of their own destiny She believes everyone is responsible for his or her own life and says she strives to give students honest evaluations even if it means advising them that the program of their choice is perhaps Students should not let their student status deter them "If they have a little training behind them and some excitement and passion there's no reason they cant break into the fields they want” he said By becoming certified in something such as cabinetry or welding for instance teens booster their skills and give themselves an edge he said ”If you plan ahead there are opportunities for better jobs” Park said teens also should not limit their job search to established businesses To a lot of kids that is the only employer they see — the commercial one Stacy Kreps Associate Director of the Metropolian Organization to Counter Sexual Assault in Kansas City Mo says research shows one effective way to bring harassment to an end is to have the victim and school counselor work together The victim writes a letter to the student doing the harassing stating what has happened how it makes her feels rod that the harassment has to stop The counselor then hands the letter to the student doing the harassing talks about what's happening and the possible consequences If such an approach doesn't stop the harassment says Ms Kreps “The school has to be r:ady to step in There have been courts cases where the school has been held responsible when they have ignored sexual harassment" Talk Back To Jim From Daniel: You aren't a wimp for wanting to slop having sex If your girlfriend thinks that you're crazy that should tell vou she only wants you so SHE can feel good You deserve someone who will respect YOUP feelings Frrji Ken In Lubbock Texas who sent a recent newspaper story as followup to the column on unwed fathers A maternity home placed a newborn baby with adoptive parents after the biological mother gave the baby up for adoption but without the father's agreement to terminate his paternal rights The court gave the baby back to her father co Universal Press 4900 Main Kansas Citv Mo 64112 dog-walki- J Ovrrslo vehicles suburbans extra cab trucks vans wagons etc Extra S300 fn L Vi c-- — w 3 1 rrif Vs V V 'T- r — JM J 1 flf f "7 tr- p—t a i m — jt j - - ' t t 14 v r V- el - freh 1 — 2SS3NLI4ainLegv7tS33 J AST 0neJ'fhe I 00 a m to 4 JO COMPUTER Processor Based 166 133 120 100 MIIx Systems DESKTOPS: Advantage! 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'’fir- M t v’dUrs c MD Office Location: Regional Medical Arts Building 1300 North 500 East Suite 120 Logan IT 84341 d 4 9U-1Q- G v Don't feel like you have to answer personal questions Be polite but say T don't talk about dial very much” If job is offered be sure work hours pay and expectations are ones you want to live up to ”If you don't get the job you've lost nothing but you've gained interview experience” Park said Or "If somebody really needs to get a job and this is possible offer yourself as a volunteer on a trial basis” Hanover said This shows the employer you’re serious” Another job strategy is to have what Hanover calls 'active references” "If you really need a job then have the reference call the employer (after the interview)" he said "People are really impressed that somebody an adult is willing to call and sky that you're a kid that has a lot to offer "But of course you need hi be that type of kid” iL 'V W H LJ1 tions Dr Abbott attended Southwestern Medical School in Dallas Texas graduating in 1987 She completed hrr internship and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee She is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine She was a member of the faculty at Vanderbilt until December 1994 when she moved to Cache Valley with her husband a member if the (acuity at LSU She looks forward to serving the people of Cache Valley through the practice or medicine FRIDAY IVIAY 31 03 1L jDthcr trash package s available Describe experience or skills positively Instead of saying T really haven't done much of that” say Tve done a little of that and I'd be interested in learning more" Don't forget to ask your ques- The Auction: tin KhVs mpn oh 4ua Camauha car wh and to help present fadtnf ctf paint Whrrt rll prated out drmr fame dried Flrsh air trscranrr (in’ shined vtnvl rundftlwrd windows firmed J J r-- IIAVD VAX C3 interview be yourself be relaxed and enthusiastic and truthful Greet employer pleasantly by full name and with a firm hand Mini-Towe- containers emptied ci I ask the employer During the MINI-TOWER- S: 0g)05 SHINE & SHIELD BEST WASH 10-1- before speaking GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE in association with T Scott Cunningham DO Syndicate Extertar hand washed and dried vacuumed window washed ash trays and waste $nOC lONLY Park offered other guidelines to follow before the interview: Get full name of prospective employer correct Get accurate directions so you 5 can arrive on time Arriving minutes early can give you a chance to relax Bring s list of references Prepare questions you want to Answer questions briefly but honestly Sort your thoughts announces the opening of her practice of not the most appropriate path for them An assistant professor of forest resources she joined the USU faculty in 1993 She has a bachelor's degree from State University of Ghent Belgium and a master's and PhD from University of Washington McCann began life as a student in fisheries and wildlife after six yean as a computer maintenance and repair technician in the US Navy She continues to serve in the Naval Reserve One of her professors said “She is the best undergraduate student I have encountered” She worked on a research project in Baja Mexico and has an interest in natural resource policy in Alaska where she spent time while in the Navy She is active in the Wildlife Society and the Society for Range Management She worked with the Wyoming Department of Wildlife on an antelope roundup and has done volunteer work w ith the Bear River Bird Refuge and the Student Conservation Association She received the Vice President's Graduate Fellowship and is now in graduate school ''super I I you're going on your terms instead of their terms” use facial expressions JULIE L ABBOTT you make Protect that Investment with service from Shine & Shield Well take care of your car inside and out Stop in and try our services Yen'll feci better and your car will fed better too (WASH AND DRY You may be a great kid and a great worker but they want you to impress them” he said ”If you didn't take time to dress up that's the first message that ng C UniwMl frMS Syndicate WASH T-sh-irt They overlook the individual Send comments and questions to Pat Schudy “Let's Talk " see students going into even McDonald's in shorts and a employers and there are many like you and me” Whether this be mowing a neighbor’s lawn or service creating a the opportunities are out there An age-ol-d obstacle to getting a job is having experience a conflict that both Hanover and Park said often discourages kids who may wonder: How can you get a job without experience and how can you get experience without a job? Your car is norma Uy Uie second biggest investment IeotewTrIIand" than just structured jobs he said And employers know this too The selling tactics used on an application should be amplified in an interview The interview is 90 percent if not more of the process” he said ”Ccrtainly have the very best grooming habits possible Be excited be animated realize this is your shot” he said A common mistake Hanover says students make is underdressing for an interview ”1 routinely laces set their sights 6 anoverteens said school counselor has the advantage of being confidential Generally speaking the counselor will work to make sure that the situation gets stopped as quickly and quietly as possible “We start solving the problem with the offending student in the office behind closed doors If that doesn't work it's possible to go all the way up to having the student expelled" Mr Godinez who’s a member of the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association says “I can't imagine a school setting where these guidelines are not in place” Maintain good eye contact should list academic interests volunteer work they've done groups of which they're members Experience comes from more fast-foo- USU college to honor three By USU Information Services self-promoti- Networking — - that is how many many jobs are won” While d businesses are often a standby for young workers those need not be the only nobody cues except others like me? And why do people stereotype people like me? shake Sit when offered sit comfortably and fairly erect but not stiff The answer again is Hanover said when fillout ing job applications students Continned from Page 9 Q: From SuslelS: Why Ls it that when a person like me (a freak) gets sexually harassed many people that have not been in the same situation will not understand the pain it can cause No one should be able to get away with this kind of behavior but unfortunately they often do You should talk with an adult you feel comfortable with who will help with the situation People who have been through the same situation might be more understanding and would be able to help with your feelings of isolation There will always be those who are against you but there are just as many who will support you You need to find those who care You arc not the only one to be stereotyped in today’s society Everyone needs to overcome stereotypes and with maturity stereotyping becomes less apparent Pat Schudy: Let’s start with your second question It hurts not to be accepted by others and it’s maddening to be stereotyped You don’t say what you mean by “people like me” My guess is that means people who like to express their individuality in the way they dress or who may be interested in and like to do things that seem oflbeat to others In high school people like this are not in the majority They get stereotyped as “freaks" by those who like the feeling of security that comes from being “normal" that is by being more like the majority It isn't easy to stand apart from the crowd to be original in your thinking or to express yourself in a creative way But if that’s what’s inside you to be and do and you like yourself when you're that wav you need to be true to yourself Find friends who are like you and will accept you as you are — and ignore the labels But don't ignore sexual harassment People do care about w hat is happening to you The American School Counselor Association says if you are being threatened at school or anywhere tell a school counselor They can find out what the laws are in your stale and in your school district and can help you get this stopped School counselors everywhere are trained in the principle that everybody has the right to exist and feel comfortable and safe in a school Robert Godinez a school counselor at Oiaffey High School in Ontario Calif says talking to your rmlfW vfy' 20 1996 Harassment troubles teen Jobs Cola: When a person gets sexually harassed ug CIOBAl DIIPOIITIOV IUMCIS 1241 Eat Hillsdale IVxilevard Foster City California 94404 4155717400 Hi |