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Show Page 10 - November 13. 1991 Education Uintah Basin Standard Close the school? West Jr. High parents tell what matters at meeting Between 75 and 100 parents attended the Uintah School District Board meeting held at West Jr. High last Tuesday evening, November 5. They were there to give their input about 9th graders living on the west side of Uintah County attending Union High School or Vernal Junior High instead ofWJH next year. This predicament has occurred as a result of adding ninth graders to UHS from Roosevelt Jr. High. Superintendent Drollinger presented the pros and cons if ninth grade at WJH is eliminated. He stated the following as cons: "1. WJH will lose its identity; 2. s of the Approximately ninth graders would go to Union and would go to Vernal Jr. High which is presently functioning at full capacity. We cant add more students at VJH without causing some problems of overcrowding; 3. We are expecting the enrollment at VJH to increase even without adding the WJH ninth grade population; 4. If most of the ninth graders went to Union High School this would increase the student load there which means the students would probably be less likely to receive individual encour-- . agement and success in activities such as sports, counseling and other programs; 5. There is a possibility that our teaching staff at WJH would have tobe decreased if the ninth graders moved; 6. Transportation will be another problem. Transporting students to UHS or VJH will mean that they will probably leave their homes earlier in the morning and arrive home later in the afternoon." Drollinger then addressed the pros to making the change: "1. If we were to move the 6th graders from Todd Elementary to WJH there would be more space available at Todd for enhancing our special education, JOM and other programs. 2. The ninth graders in Union High School would all start school at the same time and on an equal basis; 3. If students were to start 9th grade at UHS this would be consistent with the state recommendations that high schools be r programs; 4. If the ninth graders were to leave WJH this would still mean that WJH could receive similar funding because it would quality for the formula; 5. Moving the sixth two-third- one-thir- PREPARATIONS FOR "MUSICM-Uni- on High Schools production of "The Sound of Music" has been double-cain some major roles; leads pictured include: back gcr Hullingcr, Jeena Malnar and Charies Larsen (Captain Von Trapp and Maria); middle row-M- att Meridey (Friedrich), Laura Ingram (Licscl), Natalie Rawlings and Angie Abcgglcn (Louisa), Shane Lowe tin Olsen (Kurt), Jeanne Jorgenson (Brigitta), Lora Szaranicc (Grctcl), (Kurt); front Mindy Palmer (Brigitta), and Natalie Palmer (Marla). The production opens November 22 at Union High School. st row-Ro- row-Jus- seeks to boost A.H.S. food items, free assignment passes, special field trips, lunch privileges, discounts, priority registration, t academic achievement Student council members and tafT at Altamont High School are committing themselves to a renaissance in academic excellence. Believing that athletic achievement receives more status than academic achievement, staff members have decided to change that trend and reward excellence in the classroom as well. A number of incentive programs are planned, including teacher recognition by student council members; and special privileges for students receiving honor roll grades, honors in citizenship, 1.0 improvement in CPA, or perfect attendance. Students will receive privileges in school, as well as shirts, benefits provided by the business community as a way to encourage student achievement. The community is an important partner in this program, according to Jack Bell, Altamont Principal. These academic goals will be more easily reached with the help of local businesses. In fact, business cooperation is necessary to the success of this program. Companies will be approached for support in the school. Any business wishing to offer incentives or financial donations may contact the school at Incentives for students may include such things as free video rental, coupons for burgers or other 454-331- 4. n i A TWO- - EVENING TO TEACH WORKSHOP DESIGNED DOS, THE PROGRAM THAT bumper stickers, exam honors nights, and exemptions, others. Altamont students already achieve well, with over 13 of the student body on the honor roll. And in last years SAT testing, students scored well. But Bell and staff members believe students can do better, and need to be rewarded for that achievement as well as contin- ued improvement A special assembly is scheduled for Friday, November 15, to kick off this renaissance program. Plans will be discussed, students will be given the opportunity to offer ideas and preferences for the reward program, and businesses in the area will be asked for their support of the program. In conjunction with this kickoff assembly, students will be invited to participate in an academic logo and motto contest The logo and motto will be used in the school, on student awards, and on school handbooks and materials. d extra-curricul- four-yea- graders to WJH could provide for better maturity-leve- l grouping. Mr. Sherrill Lamb, WJH principal, indicated that he was pleased with the number of parents who came to give their input about the 9th grade situation. Lamb said, "I have mixed emotions about the ninth grade predicament I was pleased that none of the parents said anything negative about West They sounded like they were pleased with the way things have been going but they each had something different to say about the possible change. I feel good about the meeting. I am going to help in anyway I can to determine what the parents want by assisting with a parent survey." School Board Representative for the west side, Candace Lamb, was also contacted Mrs. Lamb said that Superintendent Drollinger asked her to conduct a survey to determine how parents feel about eliminating ninth grade at WJH. She was undecided how the survey would be conducted but intends to get started on it in the near fiiture. One idea she had was to have one parent in each community responsible for distributing and collecting the surveys. The Superintendent feels the students at WJH also need to be surveyed and have input towards the decision. Once the community needs have been determined, the Uintah School Board will make a final decision. It is anticipated that the board will not be deciding until around February 1992. Gordon E. Harmston Harmston gets degree Gordon E. Harmston III (Bui!), Roosevelt, recently graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science Degree in He served as Biology. chairman of the Student Advisory Committee for the Department of Biology his last two years. Gordon received tire J.W. Marriott Award for scholarship and leadership his senior year. Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, he was an active member of the Theta fraternity and served as vice Phi-Del- ta Hadden has promotion Neal K. Hadden has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank of staff sergeant The soldier is a nutrition care specialist at Hawley president At the present time Gordon is a first year medical student at the University of Utah Medical School. The past two years he has eqjoyed working as a scrub tech at the Duchesne County Hospital in the surgery department He is the son of Kay and Gordie Harmston, Roosevelt Army Hospital at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Law- rence, Ind. Hadden is the son of Virginia M. Wamsely, Rural Route 2, Roosevelt. He graduated from Uintah High School, Vernal, in 1975. Poetry contest open to all A $1,000 grand prize is being offered in World of Poetrys Free Poetry Contest open to everyone. There are 200 prizes in all, totaling over $15,000! The deadline for entering is November 15. Winners will be notified January 31, 1992, and a winners list will be sent to all A COMPUTER MUST HAVE IN ORDER TO DO ANYTHING! entrants. Says editor and publisher John Dates: Nov. 21 & 22 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Location: Roosevelt UBATC Instructor: Weatherston Cost: $35.00 I lURRY Call ( Campbell, "Even if you have written have never only one poem-- or entered a contest before this is your big chance. I want this contest to help me discover new poets!" Send one poem (21 lines or less) to: Free Poetry Contest Dept. PR, 701 Dixieanne, Sacramento, CA 95815. MYTON VOTERS continued from page 9 WHILE THERE IS STILL STACE AVAILABLE 722-45- 23 or 789-194- AIIS STUDpiT COUNCILThc Student Council organization at Altamont High, pictured here, will join principal Jack Bell and teachers at the school in establishing a new "Renaissance" program to highlight and reward academic achievement by students at the school. TODAY 2 STEEL BUILDINGS FOR SALE - Agricultural Industrial Commercial (? 'v V, ) ' (Free Estimates) Modified Arch Straight Wall Starting 20x40, up to 200 ft. clear span FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER I $7.95hr, plus Full Benefit Package Half-Ti- Position of Human Services, Roosevelt Office, Is seeking candidates to Interview clients, assess clients needs and goals and to determine eligibility for various public assistance programs; provides support to clients to assist them in becoming Bachelor degree or four years experience in human services or business related or equivalent combination of education related experience. Submit a Stats of Utah Application (form DHRM-7- ) plus a copy of transcripts by November 20, 1991 to: Department of Human Services, HRMOD, 120 North 200 West, P.O. Box 45500, SLC, Utah 84145-050Application forms are available at Job Services or Human Services Office. Please Indicate Job Number: East-32- 1 when applying for this Position Department nt fSQOCOjLPAjlELaa Michael Crozier 0. 353-446- 3, 823-635- 8, after 6 p.m. Tf n . W7 x- WHY DOES THE MODIFIED ARCH OFFER YOU SO MUCH MORE FOR YOUR MONEY THAN OTHER BUILDING SYSTEMS? Cellular i y ! if qi . j m An Equal Opportunity Employer HM people on both sides." The first second and third positions were separated by seven votes. Mieure, top vote getter, said, "It was a pretty low key campaign. I put a few flyers out Myton is a small town where everyone knows everyone. The election was so close because there was no big controversy and no mqjor issues plus no arguments. Everyone wants to see what they can do for the city of Myton." Mieure commented that he is concerned about having a better water supply for Myton City. "We need to double our storage ability in case of a break in the main line. Recently, there was break on a Friday, but by Sunday most of Myton had run out of water." The second leading vote getter in the election was Lloyd Calvert, and when asked what was the key to winning a council seat he said. Just keeping quiet and a low profile. Calvert did little campaigning or attend any caucuses. He also said, "I never came in for a picture or story to run in the newspaper." Heavy campaigning isnt a necessary item in smallusually town election when everyone is well known in the community. Calvert operates a backhoe service in the Myton City area. He l)as worked on water and sewer ( lines in the community for a number of years. When asked for a comment on his plans as a councilman, Calvert Baid, "I'm not real Bure. I have to feel things out as they come along." Conetah, Mieure and Calvert will join Herald Crapo and Joan Potter on the Myton City Council. The mayor is Larry Dye. |