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Show Pace 12 -- April 14. 1998 ! Education Uintah Basin Standard District Fair Science is found alive and well in Duchesne Earth Submitted by Bob Hoopet TOP WINNERS DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR-H- eld Thursday, April 2. ip Duchesne are pictured in front of Lance Frandsens Best of Fair winners, a collection of insects from his backyard". Students were judged in 5 categories: scientific method science projects in Physical, Earth, Life and Behavioral Science, plus Scientific Collections. First place winners were as follows: Back row, left to right, Melissa Johnson, Myton Elementary; Lance Frandsen, Altamont Elementary; Kassie Luck, Neola Elementary. Front row left to right, Kevin Moon, Duchesne Elementary; Aaron Rowley, Duchesne Elementary; Hobie Willis, Roosevelt Middle Schixil. Duchesne County recently held their annual Science Fair. Elementary and middle schools throughout the county sent 42 young scientists to display projects. It was impressive to see die level of projects brought to the District Fair that strongly represented all the areas of scientific pursuit. The Best of Fair plaque was awarded to Lance Frandsen of Altamont Elementary for an insect collection that he has been working on for the past five years. First place in Collections went to Kevin Moon from Duchesne Elementary. First place in Behavioral Science was received by Kassie Luck from Neola Elementary. Hobie Willis from Roosevelt Middle School took 1st place in the Life Science division and Melissa Johnson from Myton Elementary earned 1st place in english program by USU On-li- ne Time, family and other constraints sometime make it difficult to return to school to obtain a masters degree and progress in your field of study. This fall, the Utah State University graduate bulletin will offer a fully program for a master's degree in technical writing. This virtual environment can be accessed from anywhere all you need is the equipment and a little knowledge of die Internet Administered nationally through USU Extensions Continuing Education, this program offers a way for professionals working full time to take graduate level courses from sites around the world. By offering the classes through continuing education, the English Department can provide them at instate tuition rates, says Dave Hailey, an assistant professor of English and one ofthe driving forces in the development of the program. He says keeping the cost of tuition down was part of the focus in developing the program, and that its a cooperative effort with the distance learning program and the English Department A prospective graduate student wishing to take some classes does not have to apply to the graduate college, yet, according to Hailey. But students are limited to 18 hours that can be taken - over - and transferred, so he suggests they are matriculated by that point in order to obtain a degree from USU. The courses are also officially listed in the Western Governor's University catalogue. WGU is a virtual university that involves 17 states and six foreign countries, says Hailey. Ours is one ofthe first completely on-ligraduate programs available. The virtual environment allows chatroom discussion among the students and with their teachers. Hailey says the classes are run as seminars and he monitors students progress and advises them through the Internet as they develop their Science. Aaron Rowely of Duchesne Elementary took 1st place in Physical Science. Judges from the Fair requested that an honorable mention be extended to the following students: Rebecca Pratt and Eric Park from Tabiona Elementary. Chris Eckels, Garrett Cloward and Dustin Fitzgerald from Roosevelt Middle School. Hay lee Toland ofAltamont Elementary and Lance Olsen from Neola Elementary. Also Derek Legion sponsors students for state Bruton, Tyrel Ivie and Ben Farnsworth from Duchesne Elementary. In order to qualify for the District Fair a students project must be selected as exemplary in their own classroom, and then be chosen among the very best from their entire school. These outstanding scientists are: Geoffrey Lemon, Haylee Toland, Kevin Moon, Lance Frandsen, Margo Farnsworth, Aaron Rowley, Ashley Crozier, Shaun Allred, Rebecca Pratt, Kassie Luck, Dustin Fitzgerald, Brayden Oman, Megan Ashby, Ben Farnsworth, Garrett Cloward, Melissa Johnson, Clarissa Herring, The American Legion Basin Post 64 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64 are sending five Union High students to Boys State and Girls State in June. Katrina Mustoe, Kadee Riser, Sarah Sprouse, Thomas Winterton and Michael Fox will travel to Cedar City, Utah where they will study political science and learn more about government processes. Whitney Jenkins, Angeline Winterton, Lil Poulson, Emily Lytle, Lindsay Burke, Jackie Hicken, Calista Strawn, Jay VanTassell, Jobi Oman, Garrett Jensen, Tyrel Ivie, Lance Olsen, Chris Eckles, Derek Bruton, Hobie Willis, Abilene Coleman, Eric Park, Kari Asay, Paige Fields ted, Skylar Oakes, Cory Uresk, Dayna Wilkerson, Sydnee Morris, Owen Hullinger and Amanda Price. s, er JUDGES CHECK PROJECTS-Garr- elt Cloward, Roosevelt Middle School, 4th, breathes a sigh of relief while Earth Science judge Tom Bruton interviews Dustin Fitzgerald, Roosevelt Middle School 5th, about his project. Bruton is a geologist with the Water Conservancy District in Duchesne, which hosted the fair. U of U pharmacy college ranks 2 The University of Utah College of Pharmacy has, for the fourth consecutive year, been ranked second nationally, among the 79 colleges of pharmacy in this country, based on the amount of research money awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A total of $12.5 million in new extramural research awards was received in 1997-9compared to $10.8 million the previous year. According to Arthur D. Broom, 8, Ph.D., professor of medicinal chemistry and longtime member of the colleges executive committee, the U pharmacy college has been among the top five pharmacy schools in research funding for a number of years. The faculty is a good measure of the research quality, given the stringent competition in place for NIH funding. Virtually all faculty in the College of Pharmacy are funded - it speaks well of the school. In addition to his executive committee work. Broom chaired the medicinal chemistry department for 17 years. projects Most universities gear their mason-lin- e. ters programs toward the date applying for a PhD, according to Hailey. Not so with this one. This program was developed for the working professional technical writer who is actually in the trenches, he says. We wanted to attract the population of working techwriters who want to progress so we designed a program that brings it to them. -- Western Wyoming Community College has awarded an honor scho- larship to Thiess Lindsay of Duchesne. Lindsay is a senior at Duchesne High School where he maintains a 3.6 grade point average. He is a member of the high school football, basketball, and track teams. He is also an active member of the German Club, F.B.L.A, and Seminary Council. The Western Wyoming Community College Honor Scholarship is designed for students who have a 3.35 grade point average and a composite of 23 on the ACT test or 1030 on the SAT test. The scholarship e tuition provides and a $200 book stipend for four consecutive semesters. Lindsay is the son of Tony and Janet Panaa of Duchesne and Bart and Donna Lindsay of California. 44 te I s ft. GIRL STATERS--Katrin- a Mustoe, Kadee Riser and Sarah Sprouse will abe attending girls state in June to study political science. Kindergarten Screening V ; The Annual Kindergarten Screening and Registration for all parents and legal guardians of children who will be 5 years of age before Sept. 1, will be at the following dates and locations. Altamont Elementary, Monday, April 20; Duchesne Elementary, Friday, April 17; East Elementary, Thursday & Friday, April 23, 24; Myton Elementary, Wednesday, April 22; Neola Elementary, Monday, April 20; and Tabiona School, Wednesday, April 22. Community Education At DHS A Community Education Class sponsored by Duchesne High School will be Thursday, April 17, 23, 30, May 7, 14, from 7- - 10 p.m. at the Duchesne High School Auditorium. This course is designed for people who would like an experience with shakespeare. Instructor will be Steve 1 for more information. Pointer. Call five-eveni- 738-221- Duchesne Senior Yard Sale BOY The Duchesne Senior Lock In Yard Sale will be the first two weekends of 9 3 and or Nancy Wager at May. Call Beverly Nielsen at in the Fruitland area Cindy Roberts 738-237- GED Tests Uintah School District will be offering the GED Test Friday & Saturday, April 24, 25 at 6 p.m. at the Uintah School District Office, 635 West 200 South. Those interested need to fill out an application by 5 p.m. Friday. There is a fee. For more information call Elaine at 781-310- 0. Home Education Association The Home Education Association ia sponsoring a field trip to the Dinosaur Museum in Vernal and to the Quarry on Thursday, April 16. Also on Friday, April 1 7, we can join an assembly as the East Elementary featuring a family who traveled on the Pioneer Trek last summer. RSVP required, call ASAP. 722-39- Tabiona Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Tabiona School on Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16from3:30to7:30 each afternoon. There will also be a PTA meeting held at 7:30 that same night. ExtnaExtra Photo Sauings! if: 2nd Set! Kodak Prints lEueru Tuesdap 6 saiurdavl OthramSMtOnr 4 AL(Cbi 7 DnBy: 9am.-lp.i- n. 1 . . Entrepreneurial finalists chosen Ten high school students have been selected as finalists for the 1998 Utah Governors Young Entrepreneurial Award. Sponsored by the governor office, the Utah State Office ofEducation and the Department of Community and Economic Development, the award recognizes high school students who operate their own businesses. Hie 10 Utah finalists include: Kurt J. Avarell, Intermountain Termite & Pest Control, Salt Lake City; Ryan Bateman, World of Wings, Hooper; Jeffrey Alma Hansen, WEBIT!, Murray; Brian Johnson, AMRAD Mats and Matting, Inc., : Murray; Michelle Leonhardt, Michelle's Quilts N Accessories, Ferron; Trevor Paskett, Blue Ice Computer Services, Roy; Matthew Rogers, Cowboy Carving, Glendale; Jed D. Weller, Jeds Edges & Stuff, Pleasant View; Allen Whitaker, Als Nursery, Kaysville; and David Wright, SUNRITE, Sandy. According to Julie Felshaw, Economic Education Specialist at the Utah State Office of Education, These finalists are some of Utahs elite youngentrepreneurs. ha a successful, thriving business created by their Students entering the competition had to submit a business play documenting all claims of sales, income, expenses, start-u- p capital and product design. All entries were reviewed by a screening committee. The finalists will give an oral presentation on April 16 to a panel comprised of community and business leaders. The three winning bumness prqjects will be announced that evening at an awards.dinner. Winners will receive cash awards with first place receiving $5,000, second place $3,000 and third place n. HTl 4" ' h ALC$b6f Prints 3" Fbx STATER-Mich- ael 738-557- 548-262- 9. r candi- Scholarship awarded to Duchesne Youth full-tim- on-li- ANXIOUS MOMENTS-Roosev- elt Middle School students await judgement at the District Science Fair held April 2 in Duchesne. Pictured, left to right, are Physical Science entrants Jackie Hicken. Christopher Eckels, Garrett Jenson, and Angeline Winterton, all and fourth-gradMegan Ashby in Earth Science. Thiess Lindsay total Bw tae L - Sunday: 1 2:00 Noon -- 5:00 p.m. 30 West Hwy. 40, Roosevelt Ak MantaaP Tpt into and StaS EaS pm IZS ankt 1 Pwcaai ana. Wot aw ad Photo tytam. taioinaacoc IS naSims $2,000. POOR |