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Show r V I Page 10 - November 2. 1993 Education iCIintah Basin Standard Cougar Day at Union parents attend class thought By Cheryl Mecham "Cougar Day" at Union High School sponsored by the Parent UNION FRESHMAN Andre CLASS-Freshm- Wall-V- ice Class Officers at Union High School: Maigen Nelson-PresidCherie and Jamie President, an Palmer--Secretar- y, Wood-Histor- ent, ian. (Photo by Nancy Feicival.) Teacher and Student Asaodatian gave parents an open invitation to pend the entire school day with their children at Union High. "Its a great idea to see whats going on," DraDonna Mitchell a parent attending class with her daughter said. "Parents arent aware of what goes on in the classroom. If we go to class we can get a better idea of whats expected of our kids, and how to help them," DraDonna added. Lloyd Burton, Principal of Union High explained that many of the parents that have students at Union attended Union High themselves when they were younger. He number of parents who were in attendance during Cougar Day. Twelve parents registered with the high schools office throughout the day. "I think its cod, a student of Union said when asked her opinion about parents attending classes with their kids. "But Tm glad mins didnt come," She added. The PTSA expected nervousness from students as well as parents whep they planned the day, so they organized a prize drawing to encourage parents and students to participate. The service organization asked local businesses to support the effort by contributing prizes. Union High, as well, contributed day planners and school spirit In all, 16 prises wen awarded to parent and student participants. Cougar Day is an activity, each schod quarter a Cougar Day is scheduled. It is the hope of PTSA and Union High administration that the number of parents attending Cougar Day will increase, and that all parents will feel welcome at Union High. it would be a good experi- ence for parents to come for the day, visit classrooms and see teachers at work. See what their children are learning. "Parents can walk the halls to see for themselves what problems exist at Union High and become part of the solution," Principal Burton said. Mr. Stagg had a parent attend his second hour science class. "I think its a great idea. It gives the parents the opportunity to remember what theyve forgotten," Mr. Stagg commented. "We have eight students on our PTSA board. They were very positive about the parents coming to the school," Terry Wentworth PTSA President said. Terry was pleased with the g V UNION SOPHOMORE Class Officers at Union High School: Terrell Natalie Nielsen-Vi-ce and Headier Haidinger-HistoriPresident, Marianne Johnson-Secreta- ry, (Photo by Nancy Fercival.) CLASS--Sophomo- re Student of the month Submitted by Heather Henry Kim LeeAnn Brotherson, daughter ofBrent and Don ns Brother son, has been chosen as the Duchesne County Farm Bureau Student of Draney--Preside- the month for September. Kim is a sen ior at Altamont High School, where she has been involved in volleyball for six years, basketball for five years, and yearbook ' staff for one year. She was her junior class secretary and a member of the Junior Prom Committee last year. Kim grew up on a ranch where hard work gave her the opportunity to become dependable. She has de- -' nt, an. veloped leadership skills by attending BYUs Especially forYouth conference, HOBYs leadership pro--, gram, and being a Hugh OBrien Youth Foundation Representative. She ii currently LPA President in the LDS church and Seminary coun cil Vice President. Some of Kims interests are ports, horses, reading, traveling; talking on the phone, and just en- joying the great outdoors. Achieving good grades in school, has always been important to Kim and she has maintained a GPA of 3.99. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. . Kims future plans are to travel to the South Pacific this summer and attend BYU next falL She would like to get married in the LDS temple and raise a family. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS-Altam- ont High School Student 1993-94 are: Stephanee Fausett, President; Body Officers for Chet Hansen, Heather Oime, Secretary; and Natalie Hartman, Historian. Vice-Preside- nt; by Lily Eskelson, VEA President "Hes a fourth grader. Hes a good kid. Andhe brought hisfathers gun to school She was describing one ofher students during a discussion on school safety. Teachers were talking about violent instances. Still uncommon instances. But certainly increasing instances. She hadnt had any violent in her claaa, but she had had a gun. Brought to school. By a nine year old from a nice family. He didnt have any plans to hurt anyone. He put it carefully in his lunchbox and took it out at recess to how off to his friends. Some other child told mi him, the way other children will. And the parents were very angry at him and very embarrassed when they had to come to school to reclaim the gun. They were good parents who had carefiilly hidden the gun and felt it was safe from their children. Well, anyway, they wouldfind a newhidingplaoe. Sony. It would naver happen again. NIELSENS situ-atio- W "to, jfayA fm G&wttfrMf ns But it does happen again, And again. In classrooms in Utah and in very other state. And the children who find their parents guns are not always nice. And when they bring their parents gun to school, its not always just to harmlessly show off to their friends. My Dad taught us how to respect firearms. He proudly displayed his collection in a glass case. That was well-hidd- locked. My hu sband takes my boys duck hunting and target shooting. And he keeps the key to the metal gun box with him at all times. Taka my word for it. You cannot hide something in your home that your children will not find. They are natural little snoopers. Chances are they already know if theres a gun under the bed or in the back of the drawer. But there are three things every parent can do to keep kids away from home guns. l.Lock em up. 2. Lock em up. 3. Lock em up. Paige Natalie Asay has been selected for Publication in Whos Who Among American High School Students. Paige is a Junior at Union and also an honor student She has been a drill team member for two years. She is the daughter of the late Kim and Nila Asay and the granddaughter of Nile and Ranae Chapman. . Matt Seeley has been accepted and featured in Who's Who Among American High School Students for the third year in a row. This recognition is given to outstanding xtsipin who have contributed to their schools and communities. Only 3 of our nation's high school students are honored each year with this selection. Matt is a senior at Union High School and has been involved in many student activities while attending school. He is the son of Kirk and Jennifer Seeley. 11 , ... - J' 1 wjsrs:,-ii1: jj. 11,1,1 1 . -. WMUS8 . |