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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. February 23. CAP Cadets get to try ly the pilot in command (PIC). Its also a welcome break from their studies. After all, the CAP is on auxiliary of the US Air Foret and it is eerioua business' While some cadets were flying others were getting the real feeling of military flight head gear including the funny looking hose called the oxygen mask. At the high altitudes of military flights (and some civilian) extra oxygen is required to keep the brain working well. All eiyoyed the feeling of wearing the real thing; even if it was only pretend for a while, said DiBartoIa. But the real question is.... how many oftheoe young men will someday wear this flight helmet for real. The Ice Man Cometh ed REAL Farley. left and Craig Farley, right, arc treated to some Real StufT by using military flight gear under the direction of the Roosevelt based Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue Aircraft of the Uintah Basin Squadron. THING-Jar- A proposed policy change for the Duchesne County School District would allow teachers who successfully complete three year of classroom instruction to bo eligible to leave and obtain additional education while retaining their insurance benefits and half the salary of a first-yeteacher. The catch is the teachers must agree to return to the district for another three years after they obtain their masters or doctorate. Graduate programs take anywhere from one to three yean to complete. Previously the policy had allowed full sabbatical benefits for teachen w ho had successfully completed six say school board members. ar A week of sharing culture and traditions will highlight the 1999 . Native American Week March 6 event at Union High. The week-lon- g is sponsored by the Native American students and will feature dances, talent show, wildlife display, the Mm Native American Union High School pageant and a two-da- y pow 1-- An assembly for the student body on Much 1 will kickoff the week's activities. The assembly will feature Native Americiui'dahee Jn-- o nitrations. The March 2 schedule includes dance demonstrations during the lunch hour in the commons. The candidates for the Miss Native American Union High will perform their modern talent during the evening1! program in the high school auditorium. An added feature this ye is an alumni talent show which trill be held in conjunction with the modern talent performances. Maxine Natcheee will tell legends to the English classes on March S. At 6 p.m. the Queen's Tea will be held in the commons. The current royalty will entertain the audience during the tea. The March 4 schedule includes a wildlife display in the commons. v The Miss Native American Union High School Pageant Will begin St 9 a m., March 5 in the auditorium. The program will feature the traditional talent competition by the con- tea tan ts. Guest speaker, presentation of awards and entertainment are also scheduled. The Mr. Union competition will sleo be held during the morning's program. School in Fort Duchesne, began accepting students a few weeks into the beginning of the 1998-9- 9 school year. The school operates under the direction of the Lte Tribe as a private, nonprofit school. The school's primary focus is on educating at risk Ute Tribe members in grades 9 - 12. There are specific guidelines for the school which parents and guardians must follow to ensure a place in the classroom. Students must be referred to the alternative school by administrators from the public school where they are enrolled. Mike Roy all is the school principal. Roy all formerly headed the alternative high school at Union High. The k das had to be abandoned when funding for the program ran out and the district was unable to secure new funds. The tribe's alternative school operate on the tame day schedule as required by state law, but adjourns for all recognised state and federal holidays (with the exception of Columbus Day) as well as Ute Tribe holidays. The Uintah River Alternative High School is one of four charter schools to hare been granted ao far. environmental studies. The schools receive $62,000 apiece in state startup funds and il will receive funding from the state and a portion of district funds after school starts. per-pup- Altamont High 2nd quarter honor roll Altamont High School announces the following students receiving honor roll status with a grade point average of 3.75 4.0 for High Honor and 3.5 - 5.75 for Honor for the 2nd quarter are aa fallows: High Honors 9th Grade: Kobe Sorensen, Sharissa Carta, Jennie Iarg, Vanessa Miles; Honors 9th Grads: Kassey Frandsen, Zack Mower, Ronald Wood, Shaylene Haslem, Grant Wilcox. High Honor 10th Grade Garrett Dsstnip. Devin Tew, Sharley Thayne, Darrin Button. Jake Oman, Curtis Carta, Rachel Mitchell, Joey Meeks, Melissa Fausett, Brandon Jessup; Honors 10th Grade. Amba Gilbert. Kenns Fisher, Elisabeth McConkie. Sarah Bird, Shay Farnsworth. Rachels Oman, Tate Sorensen, Gina Larsen. High Honor 11th Grade: Merri Tew, Amber Henry, Jessica Mitchell, Jerilee Jensen, Anika Carlson, Deborah Myrin, Glena Winkla, Jentri Sorensen, Shari at-ris- to obtain his masters degree. The teacher is committed to the area and pledged to return. The concept of allowing good teachers with less than six years of service under their belt to receive additional education with the districts support will ultimately benefit the students they an teaching, By Lezltt E. Whiting Native American Culture highlighted at Indian Week 180-scho- ol Thayne, Colton Goodrich. Alexia Jeesen. Amanda Jenkins, Amanda Gardner, WyAnn Weidman, Steflani Jensen, Amis Reinhardt, Teah Kemp; Honor 11th Grade: Cynthia Jimenet, Trad Burdick, Rjuxh Bristol. Curtis Watkins. Cade Taylor, Joe Smiley, Randi Smith. yean with the district. If teachen take a sabbatical after three yean and don't five up to their end ofthe arrangement, they will have to pay the district back, explained Superintendent John Aland. Duchesne County School District teachen an eligible for full benefits after three yean, with the exception of a sabbatical with pay. The proposal to change the current teaching requirement before a sabbatical would be granted was the result of a request by a Union High teacher who, having been with the district far three yean, inquired about going back to school High Honor Deedra Tew, Melissa Tew, Daisy Fieldsted. Michelle Coombs. Natalia Carta,LynlyWilcox.SethThacka, Manda Whitt, Destin Thayne. Stephanie Helms, Jason Bywater, Toby Monsen, Tars Bateman. Craig Burton, Sherlynn Burton. Kenny Stanafidd. Nikki Jeeaea, Kirsten six-ye- The pow wow will begin with the Grand Entry at 7 p.m. on Friday. Saturday's pow wow schedule is a Grand Entry at 1 p.m. and at 7 p.m. The drawings for the fund raising project will be held during the evening session. Memben of the Native American Student Council extend an invitation to the general public to attend any of the week's activities. two-da- y 12th Grade: Mac Burton, Michelle Brotherson, . rnvr student in Mrs. A lyse Arthur, s WEATHER WOM AN-M- iry artificial weather an class East at Elementary, designed Ebrights satellite, complete with solar panels, antennae, camera and bus. as a .special science projects Ist-gra- - Brinkerhoff, Kyle Ashby; Honors 12th Grade; Ashley Farnsworth. Tanya Vlaha, Justin CarroU. Adam Liddell- ,- Amba Thacker, David Shupe. As a math teacher, I know when things just dont add up. - Diane Crim, 1999 Utah Teacher of the Year Utah 'tear Teacher of the pop Qolxs inv schools Utah's 1. OtahrenW PIW in in the nation voirth younger). the nation ys'Oth in Union Native American Club and supporters present Hiawatha COMES A COURTIN-Hia- w atha, played by Drue Brothcnon visits the Minnehaha of wigwam (Laughing Water), played by Tavia Natchees and ha father the arrow maker. Hiawatha asks Minnehaha to many him. tax credits By Mary WtrU A special preview performance of Hiawatha was given Wednesday morning, Feb. S, in the Union High auditorium. Notive American Club members from the high school, os well as community member, performed the clastic tale of Hiawatha, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Performers wore colorful traditional Native American drees and the stage was art with a painted ' forest backdrop, a tepee and a waterfall with live plants. Leading east memben included Drue Brotherson as Hiawatha; Tavia Natchees as Minnehaha and Susan Welsh as Nokomis. The song ofHiawatha was read by Maxine Natchees and the performance directed by Gloria Thompson. Ute senior citirens invited to the show were given gifts of colorful scarves after the performance and caet memben handed out oranges and apples to all who came. . Public performances wen given in the evening on Wednesday and Thursday. Proceeds foam the pageant will be used to benefit Native American Week activt lies on Marrh 6 at Union High. 13 Others include the Tuachan High School fivtho Performing Arts, tho Jaan Maaaieu School specialising in American Sign Language and the Sundance Mountain School, an elementary school that spscisliaee in pei funning and visual arts and The Utah Board of Education has given the nod to a recommended charter school application submitted by the L'te Indian Tribe. Uintah River Alternative High Teachers with 3 years service may be eligible for sabbatical JUST LIKE PROS-To- ny Panek, left and Ben Henderson, right, check out direction of the local Civil Air Patrol group. the under military flight gear Pace Board of Education approves tribes charter school plan out the real stuff During Air Cadet Orientation Flight Day Iaat month, the cadeta wen treated to some 'Real StuT military flight gear by John Manning, Civil Air Patrol aenior member. Once a month or more the Air Cadeta are given orientation flighta in the Roosevelt baaed Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue Aircraft of the Uintah Basin Squadron. This is a good opportunity for the cadets to get a real feeling of flying. It helps them to become at home in the air explained CAP member Phil DiBartoIa. The cadeta take turns and actually get a chance to fly a little themselves. 'It's a great feeling to actually steer the airplane a little. Even though Squadron Commander Mqjor Joe Shelton is usual 1999- - SJSSS.- Native American Culture J01 nothin s Tter A week of sharing culture and traditions will highlight the 1999 Native American Week March 1 6 at Union High. The week-lon- g event is eponaond by Native American students and features dance, a talent show, wildlife display, the Miss Native American Union I ligh School pagrant and a two-dapaw wow. , - ean do about It. - There js something you can do. National Nutrition Month Family values get a big boost from parents and guardians as they go bark to school to have breakfast at East Elementary from 7.45 8 30 a m. on Friday, March 5. (One parent or guardian per family counts toward the contest). Ketkqags is celebrating National Nutrition Month by serving its Kelloggs Breakfast Mates to youngsters and their parents to erjoy breakfast together at school. In addition, every child is being given a nutrition activity book. Also each school among the fifty schools that have the large! parent turnout will be awarded $5,000 by Kellogg Company. State legislators are deciding budget priorities now. Ymi can hotel Ask them and not make cuts through tax by 5 gimmicks. Ask them to imest so we can prepare Utah's children for the future. Let's make it add up for our kids. to Increase public education funding Call today toll fire! Utah State Senate Utah House of Representatives DanceDrill Clinic The Union High School Drill Team will be sponaonng their annual on Monday.Marrhl, Oougaretle Dane Drill Clinic starting with etgn-up- e in (h Union High School Common are from 5.15-- 5 p m. This year the clinic will be held on the following dates: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. March 2,5,4, and Monday, and Tuesday. Marrh 5.9. with the performance at the CoMgarette Spring Revue on Wednesday. March 10 sr - (Please make can between 8 a.nv and 5 pin. Mondty through Governor Michael n v.--v !b Sf tbs Wh (OUCKW t' XimmKWO 0. Leavitt (801) Friday.) 538-100- 0 (not a toll free nunber) |