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Show 'i 4 I Page 10 - November 17. 1992 Education Uintah Basin Standard Center has big impact on area, top University officials. USU By Mike Rose rent enrollment results. "We have the largest concurrent enrollment When PremdentEmert and Vice program in the state," said Dr. President Gilliland (the newly ap- Hartman, Director of the USU Edupointed leaders of Utah State Uni- cation Center. versity) visited the Uintah Basin "A high school student taking two weeks ago, local officials helped of concurrent enrollment advantage them become very aware of the $10.00 per credit hour, only pays impact that the USU Education continued Dr. Hartm an . The school Center has on the people and districts and USU supplements the economy of the Uintah Basin. of remainder each students fees. Making stops in Duchesne, Ver"The hidden benefit of concunal and Roose velt, the two Univerrrent enrollment is the many hours inand officials were updated sity formed of the worth and value each ofcollege credit gained in high school which the students then apply to community places on the centers their degree requirements when significance. do to saves them Many local people, especially they go college. It Dra and added time both money," know and present students, past EXCELLENT STUDENTS-Studc- nts of the month at Roosevelt Jr. High were recently selected. Pictured left to right, front: Sharalee Larsen, 7th grade, daughter of Norman C. and Wanda H. Larsen; Melissa Yack, 8 th grade, daughter of Lane and Penne Yack; Makcle Fausctt, 8th grade, daughter of Bill and Louise Fausctt; Becky White, 7th grade, daughter of Gary and Carol White. Back: Trevcr Elder, 8th grade, son of Rod and Trudy Elder, Jacob Gamer, 8th grade, son of Dennis and Anelia Gamer; Beau Hancock, 7th grade, son of Brad and Pat Hancock; Austin Sherman, 7th grade, son of Marlon and Vclva Sherman. in the beginning, the percentage of high school graduates from our area was less than 25 percent compared to 80 percent or more in other rural areas of Dixie, Snow, and SUSC." Dan Dennis, promoter of USU Center the importance of the possibilities of obtaining a higher education through USU;butthe recent call by PASSENGERS-Duchcs- ne THE Elementary teachers prepare to be airborne in a hot air balloon ride that culminated a unit on hot air transportation, taught to sixth grade students by Mr. Hoopcs. Students made their own hot air balloons, and everyone enjoyed a short ride in a real one. DES photo. READYING V Afl Jennings prepares his hot air check, prior to taking passengers at Duchesne Elementary aloft. Students made tissue hot air balloons e to help understand the concept, prior to rides on a balloon. DES photo. READYING THE balloon with a BALLOON--Re- x pre-flig- ht full-siz- ft University officials proved to be most beneficial because the campus and its directors are now well informed of the Centers effect in rural Eastern Utah. In a brief history detailing the Centers history, Dan Dennis, an original promoter of the Center 25 years ago, explained to the leaders how the University has influenced our communities. In the beginning," said Dennis, "the percentage of high school graduates from our area was less than 25 percent compared to 80 percent or more in other rural areas of Dixie, Snow, and SUSC Dennis said that .it hurt our The Dancer of the Month at as well as our economy. "Our youth for Duchesne High School young people were losing out and November is Wendy Swasey. needed education to compete in the She is the daughter of John world around them. and Bonnie Swasey. She is a "For those that did go away to we could see a financial school, is She sophomore at DHS. drain in the area in the form of involved in many activities,. ) housing, transportation, andrecre-atio- n induding drill team, on which costs that somebody else was she is drill mistress. collecting, said Dennis. To combat these forces, miracle- like legislative action was taken in 1967. The Governor asked USU to conduct an educational program through their extension service. A transfer ofmoney was made to Utah State, and the Center was on its way. ' The one room, one director, and one secretary humble beginnings were just a start to what has developed in the near past. In 1989, the headquarters ofUSU extension was built in Roosevelt, and then in 199 1, the acquisition of the large facility in Vernal enlarged the Centers capabilities. Acting on the premise of serving the communities needs, the Center began to ofTer basic college requirements. "The recertification of our public school teachers, and the void they filled for the superintendents in recruiting, led to a dramatic change. This resulted in greatly MAYOCLINICGETS UNION improved and stabilized public HIGH GRADUATE-Rebec- ca school systems in the Basin." Williams Orr, daughter of Owen To try and build confidence and Blair Williams and Margaret get local high school graduates to, continue their education, the conWilliams of Roosevelt, has recurrent enrollment program was of the Department cently joined implemented. Dr. Hartman, DirecAudiology at Mayo Clinic in tor of the USU Center was pleased Rochester Minnesota. with the visit of the two high ranking leaders and with the concur- . , - ms. Another need that the Center served was the lack of cultural uplift. "The Center has provided opportunities in the theatre arts, ceramics, art, and music classes," stated Dennis. In a recent article in the Standard, Dr. Hartman said that "over 150 high school graduates from the at Duchesne Elementary By Dona Haneen, Ducheane mentary School Ele- Included in the list of over 200 books available at the Duchesne Elementary annual Book Week Book Fair coming soon are the Newberry and Caldecott books for this year. Chosen for these top honors by the American Library Association are Shiloh, by Phyllis Reynold Naylor, and Tar Beach, by Faith Ringold. The fair will be at the school November 17 through 20, with Tuesday, the 17th, being set aside as "looking day," and Wednesday and Thursday as "buying days." Friday until 10:80 a.m. the fair will be open for those who need more buying time. Hours will be from 8:30 till 4:30 each day except Friday, and the fair will be held at the music room in the school. to Dona Hansen, media teacher, the annual library event helps to raise money for materials for the library media center. The Book Fair list includes an exciting collection of the newest books from over 70 publishers, as well as work books, dictionaries, and posters. Parents and friends of the school, as well as children, are encouraged to attend. According . Honor roll students named at Duchesne High School Students from Duchesne High School who were named on the. schools first term honor roll are as follows: Seventh through 12th grade4.0 GPA, straight A) Jeff Redmon, Ave Neria, Meg Poulson, Wade Poulson, Linzie Wight, Jeremy Wilkerson, Shelly Argyle, Adam Bowers, Jacob Hamilton, Carrie Bleazard, Amber Lott, Amy Moon, Peter Tanner, Valerie Johansen, Amanda Poulson, Cris Durian, Amy Hargis, Craig Poul-ao- n, Cindy Tanner, Terra Taylor and Lori Tolleftan. (3.75 GPA, high honors) Andrea Jo. hanson, Nikkie Heaps, Albert Foster, Dustin Grant, David Linda Greenwood, Carolyn Moon, ' Brian , Redmon, Rebecca Hamilton, Vickie Sima, Veronica Garner, Holly Hamilton, Jared Taylor, Jflean Stansfield, Heather Johanson, Melody Moon, Fawn Burgess, Craig Moon, Deana Van wagoner, John Spencer, Julie De-mill- e, Foster, Wes Young, Spencer Neria, Marilee Moon, Karen Hanberg, Gerrad Mutton, Ramona Hamilton, Brandon Moat, Adam Swasey, Josh Bertola and Jarad Van wagoner. honors) Susan Argyle, Tiflani Peatroas, Katy Skewes, Rebecca Swasey, Michelle Bird, Natasha Wright, Sheila Nielsen, Kari Roberta, Michele Sweat, Will Taylor, Edith Bpencer, Randy Ivie, Echo Stokes, Dana Thomas, Bonnie Davies, Richard Fitzgerald, Stephan Potter, Amy Nielsen, Jessica Tanner, Stephen Wilson, Jeff Plant, Jeme Bertola, Shelley Heed, Steven Sweat, Crystal McCrary, Trent Ellingsford, Sina Neria, Corona Hackett, Michelle Bistiyski, Lorenzo Mecham, BJ Clark, Tammy Wilson, Kyle Grant, Trea-ve- n Grant, Zack Bowers, Amanda Jensen, Sondra Peatrosa, Ryon Lott, Tammi Bailey, Vanessa Killian, Shantel Bancroft, April Jones, Sherry Argyle. (3.5-3.74- Open fo-- ? Weekdays HERFECjFORJHISiHOUDAY, Closed Sundays for Home Decorating IN THEST0RE BH INPjAcO-TlffiE- - SPROUSE! PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that Duchesne County Hospital has declared surplus the following: Baseball Card 1985 Ford 350 Chassis Crafts A Hobbiec (Crest realioic scenes ft landscaping) V post-seconda- ry Book Week Book Fair held tl Ideal Uintah Basin stayed to attend USU Education Center. Dennis indicated in his histoiy that around 50 percent of the high school graduates in the Uintah Basin were pureducation. suing "Fifty percent is good, said Dr. Hartman, "but not good enough." A factor that might hinder the Center in the future is the enrollment cap. Each university has a set limit of students they are allowed to enroll. But both Dan Dennis and Dr. Hartman feel that a limit to the Centers enrollment, among other things, should be appraised concerning factors such as class size, class space, and professors available. "Our classes are sm all and a few more students dont add much if anything to the costs, said Dennis. Dr. Hartman agreed saying that it hindered some of the filings they wanted to do. Economically speaking; the Center "has allowed more students the opportunity to stay in the area, working and studying to better themselves and their community, noted Dennis. Dennis noted that many people in the community can help the Center through planning their tax forms and fiiture of their financial estates. He said that contributions can be written offon tax forms and thatfinancial estates withoutheirs might donate their money to the Center so that the money stays in the area and doesnt go to the state. Perfect for: Updating & restoring old items with a contemporary look Making inexpensive A unique gifts A dramatic alternative to traditional finishes. Large selection of Colors. Create a diffcrcnt moodwilh each color. The SPROUSE! I Entire Stock RABF.BATT. 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