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Show w jT i ;a MiiitwH ' US B!1- r& -" I . 15. 1997 ril Education Heading To Nationals Success of Duchesne High FHA Chapter is due to dedicated leader By Dixit Broum . For the second lime in three yean Duchesne High School will send representatives from their FHA-Her- o Chapter io the national convention. According to President. Linzie Wight, it is a direct reflection on the dedication of their advisor Ellen Hill. "She is always encouraging us to do new things and always reminding us to do our best. Hill and her husband, Don, have been teachers at Duchesne for the pqst seven yean. The first year that Hill taught and was FHA advisor her membership totalled five girls. This year there are 32 kids in the chapter, 22 of whom pmtidpaled in the stale meet in Salt Lake City. Six of those students have bean invited to compete at the FHA National Conference in San Diego. "I think the key to building a chapter is getting kids involved when theyre in junior high -before they get too involved in other activities, said Hill. If you talk to students in the chapter theyll tell you that the reason they are involved is because of their advisor. According to Wight, Hill is also making sure that they are exposed to opportunities that will help them in the future. "Ive been able to get scholarship money to attend college and I know that some of it is a direct reflection on my involvement with FHA. When you have had to make presentations to the city council, it makes it a lot easier to go into an interview with a college recruiter. The Duchesne Chapter is also unique because its membership includes six guys in what has been typically been considered a club for girls. "When I went to high school it was a dub for Suzy Homemakers, but now die focus is more on teaching kids leadership dulls. Some stales have dropped the FHA name and are organized as FCLA - Leaders of Three other students. Erica Future Community America," said HilL Skewes, Maria Farnsworth and One Duchesne chapter member, Laura Wight received a medal for sophomore Cody Flint, will be "their efforts in the "Focus on will spending six weeks this summer in Children" category and represent Duchesne at Nationals. Japan on a scholarship. Hill received information on the Their project, entitled, "Alligators in program for several years, bra had the Peanut Butter Swamp, taught never encouraged her students to Sth and 6th grade students team become involved until she saw a budding skills. "When we first went to Mrs. presentation in Washington, D.C. Hill with the idea, she encouraged two years ago. "The girls who made the us to run with it She is always presentation talked about what a encouraging us to be open to positive influence it had on their different ideas and look at what ife and since then Ive encouraged other people have to offer," said students to apply, said HilL "When I first got started I didn't think that I would stay involved mare than one year. But Mrs. Hill In has made sure that I have had so many opportunities. I know that if it wasnt for her assistance and persistence, I wouldnt be going to Japan this year" said Flint. His thoughts are echoed by the students that will be attending the FHA National Conference in July. Anna Dee Homer, Johanna Wight i and Carrie Hill have been chosen to exhibit' their Community Service Duchesne High sophomore, Cody Program as a "Spotlight on Excellent Programs." They will be Flint, will spend six weeks in Japan one of SO programs, one from each .this summer. state, that will be on exhibit during that week. "She was the backbone of our group. She got us organized and made sure that we stayed an track," said Hooper. Because these students were not Gold Medal Winners they are not eligible to receive any financial assistance from the School District or the State FHA Chapter. So guess who is organizing the fund raisers? Thats right - Ellen Hill. Students are currently selling from suckers to everything carnations to frozen pizzas in an effort to raise the $3,000 necessary to attend. "Well be having an elementary school basketball tournament next week, said Johanna Wight, "and we hope to raise a couple of dollars then." SUCCESS-Uni- on High School students in Stagelfght won accolades from judges in Las Vegas during a recent competition. The performing group is sponsored by USU. Music Competition Stagelight takes first place trophy from Vegas by Helen BerretL Three judges and the Desert Local singing sensation nMir Competition rewarded the "Stagelight" recently attended a group for their efforts with 1st Show Choir Competition held in dace honors in the Show Choir Xvision. After the competition' one Las Vegas. The group is directed udge commented that he was very mpressed with how good the group was. He has adjudicated many High School Choral Competitions through the Western United States and stated that he quite impressed with the groups costuming, choreography and sound. He has extensive experience directing show choirs on the junior college level and stated that "Stagelight" was comparable and was especially impressed when he learned of the size of the community from which By Melitta Yack cltlm-tw- "Stagelight" draws its members. But what impressed the judges the most, Berrett says, was how much Utah State University contributes towards Stagelight's "USU offers members the opportunity to receive college credit for the Stagelight class at no cost through their concurrent enrollment program with Union High School," she explained. The university also sponsors the group and funds their costuming, sound equipment, practices and performances. Danika Sixteen Members: Winn, Catherine Bradshaw, Mandy Thacker, Tessa Henderson, Pam Ryan, Meagin Olsen, Nichole Ames, Tony Fisco, Dusty Reidhead, Clint Curtis, Ben Malnar, Craig Marx, Jon Farnsworth, Scott Winterton, Dusty Olsen, Cameron McQuivey, and. four chaperons: Jerry and Helen Berrett, and Brooks and Nikki Snow enjoyed die competition and trip. The group was sue to take in and enjoy the sights of Vegas. ON THEIR WAY TO NATIONALS Duchesne High School students. Arms Dee Hooper, Johanna Wight and Carrie Hill have been invited to exhibit their presentation on Con Amore Fishing Day at the National FHA-Hek- o Convention in San Diego. - District Piano Competition The Duchesne School District will sponsor piano competition for The competition will be held Wednesday, April students in grades 16 at the Duchesne High School auditorium, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. For more information contact Ruth Poulson in Duchesne at 2. 738-572- 9. UHS HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION Roosevelt Junior High 8lh grader Coryne Taylor talks with a Union High counselor as she plans her 9th grade class schedule. Parent Day . Join your students at Union High School for a day of classes Thursday, April 17. Check in at the office and attend any classes you wish with your student Incentives given for tardies etc. Automotive Airconditioning Clinic RJHS STUDENTS (X7 THE MONTH Students of the Month for Match at Roosevelt Jr. High School were: Front row 1 to Stewart, Austin Harrison, Shantel Phillips, Milton Eschler. Back row 1 to Conetah, Kara Taylor; Amy Colton, and Andy Babcock. The Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center and V&S Auto Value are an "Automotive Airconditioning Systems Recovery Clinic" which will cover refrigeration, recovery and recycling. It will be held at the UBATC in Roosevelt Thursday, April 17 from 8 p.m. There is a 3 fee. For more information or to reserve your spot call or 7-- Altamont Elementary names science fair winners 722-452- GED Test Uintah School District will be offering the GED Test April 25 & 26 at the Uintah School District Office, 635 West 200 South. The test will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25. 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