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Show EDUCATION Pape 14 - Mav 18.J999 Uintah Basin Standard Roosevelt Junior High Native American Pageant 57 Percent Over half of Duchesne County grads to pursue higher education for May 18 at 7 p.m. All community members are invited. Some students have also received other prestigious scholarships, like By Stacy Mecham It ia that time of year again. School ia coming to an end for another year, and for some, graduation meana a brief respite from books before heading to college or a trade tech; for others, high school graduation signals the end of homework and research papers. Approxi- Sunny Smith and Sara Faust, Duchesne High seniors. These girls have received the T.H. Bell scholaraward ship, a four-yeato any school in the state. This scholarship is given to a few students in the state of Utah who wish to become educators. Presidential scholarships have also been a warded to some Duchesne County seniors. These four-yea- r, scholarships are given by individual colleges and universities based on grade-poiaverage, ACT test scores and other factors. Students who have received presidential scholarships are: Lindsay Brown, Union High, to Whittman College; Bryson Hunt, Union High, to Utah Sute University; Jacob seniors atmately 360 high-schoschools Duchesne County tending will graduate from high school this month. About 57 percent of graduating seniors plan to contine their education after graduation. About 53 percent of these students will receive financial aid and scholarships to help with the cost of their education. Thirty-thre- full-tuiti- nt e Uintah Basin students will receive The Chall and Sally Allred scholarship. This is a 11,000 to $2,000 scholarship, depending on schools and students. The Allreds are donating a total of $50,000 in scholarships this year alone. The Allred Scholarship has been offered for a total of seven years. Chall Allred is a Duchesne County native. He "was born and raised in Roosevelt, says his wife Sally, and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He graduated in 1938 and has lived in Burley, Idaho for about fifty years. Chall and Sally are now retired from the cattle business. He is very fond of this area, and wants to help students with their education, explains Sally. Students from Altamont, Tabiona. Duchesne and Union High schools will receive Allred scholarships. Altamont recipients are: Natalia Carter; Dustin Thayne; Daisy Fields tead; and Sherllin Burton. Tabiona recipients are: Jed Roberts and Rusty Harris. Duchesne recipients are: Kayleen Taylor; Suzanne Johanson; John Foster, and Andrew Spencer. Twenty-thre- e Union High students will be presented with the Allred scholarship at a Seniors award night scheduled full-tuiti- r, Hackford, Union High, to Westminster College; and Levi Gines, Tabiona High, to Westminster College where he will also play basketball. Local scholarships also help stutuition tabs dents afford that can range anywhere from $1,200 to $4,000. On top of tuition, students also need money for living, housing, books and student fees. Scholarships that are given specifically to students in the Uintah Basin are donated by : Moon Lake Elecin-sta- te . American Indian GIFT Conference will be held Saturday, May 22 from 9:45 a m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Lakeridge Junior High School, 951 South 400 West in Orem. The conference theme is The Gift of Love. Governor Mike Leavitt will honor American Indian youth for excellence in academics, sports and leadership. Also, graduating seniors will be honored. The featured speakers are Jim Bilagody, member of Navajo Na- tion Tribal Council, Roberta Windchief-Ridley- , community health director for Indian Health Service and Dr. Dan Edwards director of the American Indian studies and professor of social work at the University of Utah. Governor Leavitt will speak and present the awards to the youth. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people and their parents to come together and reaffirm the value of human relationships, said Forrest Cuch, director of Indian Drummers and singers to obtain some higher education; 40 percent of those plan to procure financial aid or scholarships. Twelve seniors will graduate from Tabiona, with eight planning on college or trade school. Union Highs 1999 graduating class totals 241. Forty percent plan to continue their education and about 65 students will receive financial aid or scholarships. Eight out of the 241 graduating from Union are juniors. Valedictorians are students who have maintained the highest grade-poiaverage among their classmates. Usually these students have a 4.0, or straight A record. Uintah Basinvaledictoriansare: Beau Garner, Union; Mac Burton, Altamont; and Sara Faust, Duchesne. Saluta-toria- - - ALLRED RECIPIENT Suzanne Johanson of Duchesne High. nt er ns have the grade-poiaverage among their classmates. Uintah Basin Saluta-toriaare: Bryson Hunt, Union; Michelle Brotherson, Altamont; and Tara Hamilton, Duchesne. Uintah Basin graduates are excited to gain further education and test their dreams out in the real world. They are also very appreciative of the communities who have helped them be successful and will support them in their new advensecond-highe- per- formed on the Roosevelt Junior High School stage as Nativa American veterans carried flags, and other tribal members including royalty dressed in regalia, marched in procession down the auditorium aisles and onto the stage. All in the audience stood during the traditionMiss al flag song, before 1999-200- 0 Indian at Roosevelt Junior High was crowned. The principal, student council Miss members, and the 1998-9- 9 Indian Roosevelt Junior High, Christina Fool bear, welcomed the crowd and the contestants were introduced. Sixth-gradAllie Denny was escorted onto the stage. She wore a pink and purple jingle dress mads of satin and carried feathers. The next contestant, Jolice Reed, dressed in a yellow and black dreee trimmed with many shells, introduced hermember of the self as a White River, Uncompaghre, and Uinta tribe. The third contestant, Noreen Duncan, 13, carrying feathers, introduced herself as a member of the Ute Tribe and Nex Perce Tribe. All the contestants took turns walking across the stage and waving, then were escorted back off the stage. After thejudgeo were introduced. Miss Native American Club Princess 1998-9Christina Fool bear, performed a final talent and walk st nt ns 7th-gra- ALLRED RECIPIENT Andrew Spencer of Duchesne High. tures. de 9, punctuated by applauae and cheers. She first sang a swig by Jewel and then gave an emotional speech. 1 have had fim representing all of you at Pow Wows, pageants and other functions, she said, adding that there have been lots of smiles. Leaving these moments and memories behind ie the hardest part of alt. She tearfully encouraged others in the room to find and live their dreams and the other Natives to protect their people and culture. The entire auditorium showed their appreciation of Christina by giving a standing ovation. Then Native American Student liaison, Sabra Barton, explained that the girls had all done their modern and traditional talents the night before and that tho judges had made their decisions. She opened the envelope and called the name of Misa Congeniality and second attendant John Reed. She said this was the giri who was friendliest, sweetest and kindest throughout the pageant The first attendant, Allie Denny, was named, and Noreen Duncan, the new Miss Indian Princess at Roosevelt Junior High School was crowned by Christina Foolbear. After the new Miss Indian Roosevelt Junior High performed a traditional talent, all tho contestants were presented with flower as they stood in a receiving line and were congratulated by supporters. tric, Uintah Basin Telephone, Uintah Basin Applied Technology, Utah State University Uintah Basin branch campus; Uintah Basin Medical Center; McDonalds; and Zions Bank. Only a little over half of Uintah Basin graduates plan to further seniors their education. Fifty-onwill graduate from Altamont High School this month, with 70 percent planning to attend a college, university or trade school. Wal-Mar- t; e Fifty-eig- ht seniors will graduate from Duchesne High, with 60-7- 0 percent planning Governors Native American GIFT conference to be held The first Governors Native By Mary Wtrti ican Indian Elders have always taught that each individual has a purpose for coming to this world and that each person is therefore valuable. It is up to each individual to seek out that purpose, develop their inherent gifts and talents and share them with all. The mission of the Governor's Initiative on families Today (GIFT) is to foster a climate that nurtures and enhances healthy, positive, caring, family interaction. GIFT was created by a grant from the Legislature in 1994 with the goal to reach and help as many Utah families as possible with parenting and marital skills. It is by First Lady Jacalyn S. Leavitt and Governor Michael 0. Leavitt Check-i- n begins at 9 a.m. on the day of the conference. is required. Register with your local Title IX Coordinator or by calling the GIFT office at Affairs. More value needs to be placed on the individual and their contribution to the world. The Amer ALLRED RECIPIENT John Foster dents and watchingthem reach their goals and graduating. Thera are so many darn good kids I get to work with every day Orton said. Orton is the single mother to Spike; her cat In her leisure time she likes to dance, work on Powerschool and read student papers. Orton named topteacher Joyce Ortod,'a teacher itTInibn High School, has been selected as the Duchesne Education Associations teacher of the month. Orton was born and raised in Richland, Washington, and is the fourth child, a twin, ofsix. She graduated from Ricks College and Brigham Young University in Dance Education and taught dance privately in studios in Washington for Free summer lunches for children of all ages four years before moving to Roosevelt. Orton has taught dance and English at Union High School for 11 years. She ia the Cougarette Drill Team coach, and guided her team to region championships in 1994, 1995, 1998 and 1999. She loves associating with stu- - Shop the Cfassifieds TOP TEACHER-Joy- ce Orton. 1 Free lunches will be offered weekdays to children at tho following five locations: Myton Elementary, - Duchesne Elementary, Tabiona School, Roosevelt City Park and Uintah Basin ATC Day Care Center, from June 1, through July 30. The meals will be served from U3Q a.m. 12:30 p.m at the UBATC Day Care, Duchesne, Myton, and1 Tabiona schools and at the Roosevelt City Park. The program, sponsored by -- Chicken Nuggeta, Macaroni ft Cheese, Fresh fruit and Vegetable, Milk, Dessert. . For a copy of the summer lunch menus or program rules please contact one of the schools above that is nearest you. Children will receive services without regard to rare, color, national origin, disability or age. Any person who believes that they have been discriminated against should write immediately to tho Secretary of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250. percent of tho toUd population, according to the US Census data. Every child is invited to participate 18 years old or younger. Adults may also eat for $2.25 per meal. No paperwork or applications are required. A sample menu includes: Hoagie sandwich. Pixza, Hot sandwich. JLo't'i jO o cj y nl no ojft Developmental Screening Free Developmental Screening will be at the Duchesne County School District, 50 E 100 S on Wednesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Ages birth 3 call Ages 3 - 5 call 722-300- 8; 722-462- 5. GED Test Uintah School District will be offering the GED Test on Friday, and Saturday, May 21, 22 at the Uintah School District Office, 635 West 200 SouDl The test will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 21. Those interested in taking the test need to fill out an application by 5 p.m. Friday. There is 00 fee to take the test. If you have apy questions call Elaine st 781- $J5 S 0, the Utah State Office of Education, and the United States Department of Agriculture, ie available to all children 18 years of age and younger. The program ia offered in areas where the poverty rate exreeds 50 m KeSandwictieTGr TRADITIONAL TALENT-Mis- s Indian Princess Roosevelt Junior High School 1999-200Noreen Duncan recited a traditional legend of the gifts of the eagle, bear, buffalo and the butterfly after being crowned Wednesday, May 12. Duchesne County School District, 538-351- 7. CELEBRATION ALLRED RECIPIENT Kayleen Taylor of Duchesne High. of Duchesne High. ClaSS of 49 Reunion 6. UBATC Completion Exercises Completion Exercises for the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center will be held in the Union High School Auditorium in Roosevelt on Wednesday, May 26 from 8 p.m. All friends and family of Completers are invited to attend. 7-- o o o o o o o 0 The Roosevelt High School class of 1949 will hold their 50 year class reunion on July 3 1. We are in need ofaddrreies for the following classmates: Bryan Gentry, Robert Hatch, Genele Smith and Betty Lioonbee. If any classmates have not received your invitation, please contact Kathryn Scovell, or Orienne Wilson, 7 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH-Uni- on High School Students of the month are. Back Row, left to right: Bo Chapoose. 1 1 grade, son of Vodnc and Robert Chapoose; Krystie N. Gram, 9th grade, daughter of Minnie C. Grant; Jeremy Conctah, 10th grade, son of Byron and Crystal Gonctah; and Cherie Lowe, 12th grade, daughter of Dallas and Suana Lowe. o (ZJ(it USaitn cljyjiCuA UtclinoCocj : (Unit t txitnd. congratulations to & ComftUxs o o o o o a o a 7:00-8:0- 0 a a domjiCtiion SxtrcUts: Wednesday, May 26, o o o o o o o aC pi Union High School Auditoriui 135 N. Union, Roosevc Congratulations to aC iggg fraJuatcs! : : : 19S i |