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Show T Pane 14 - June 6. 3HW EDUCATION Uintah Basin Standard Altamont High Chall & Sally Allred Scholarship Winners Bring Germany to Roosevelt Somewhere in Germany, there i teenager dreaming about America. That teenager dreams of perfecting his or her English, sharing stories i life in Germany that a Roosevelt family won't ace or hear on television or the internet, and learning everything he or she can about American culture. But most importantly, that teenager dreams ofbeco mi ngpart ofan American family, your family. By bringing a German student into your home for 5 or 10 months, you can experience another culture without ever leevingyour home. You can also develop a close tie to some-one who genuinely wants to expert- enee your way of life. Eric Via, ahost father from Texas, recently hosted a Gens an exchange student, Christina. He said, I know I was orjy her host father but I felt like I was her real father sometimes. We'll never forget her, and Ill cherish her sty with us." For more t han lSyears, Academic Year in America LAY A), a organization sponsored by the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation, has brought international students between the ages of 15 to 181 1' to the U.S. These bright young ambassadors of Germany will arrive in August with full medical insurance, their own spending money, solid endemic records and English skills-a- s well as great kntri Sorensen Anika Carlson r rh-- Jerilee Jenson Jessica Mitchell Amber Henry hopes. In addition to the tremendously rewarding experience of helping make someones dream come true, you can earn up to $1,000 toward any number of travel abroad programs sponsored by AIFS. For more information on hostingsGerman exchange student, please call Danielle Carpino at ext 5164 or dcarp ino aifs.com. You can also 8, at e AYA visit www.academicyear.org. on-lin- Glcna Winkler is also the recipient of the Zack Peck Memorial 5 1 000 Scholarship Award. Sherri Thayne Todd Christensen V 0 h V A 1 ' . 1 II t The following local students made the Dean's List at Snow College during the 2000 Spring Semester. In older to qualify for the honor roll students were required to take a minimum of 15 credit hours and maintain a GPA of at least 3.5 aver C it - age- - Bluebell, David J. Fausett; Duchesne. Anna D. Hooper; Lapoint, Kathy Merrell; Roosevelt, Teresa Fish; Tabiona, Sherma Jean Burt; Venial, Sasha L. Batty, Michelle Feltch, Tory Dayne Mathis, April D. May, Shaylene Sullivan, Auidri J. - ,u. COAl!ViiiRGIVkDfciiValtt(iri,Jcrcmi3hLcmonlDustinlJresk,kft Weeks. to right, were awarded certificates laM week by UBATC. must Ksmsmn Spring Semester Dean's List for Snow College c3'2Z22ZiL22!iL hi W- A mmmm V OUTSTANDING STUDENT RECIPIENTS Pictured are students from Altamont High School who have been selected by teachers as outsl riding students. These students were selected from a very wide criteria of positive behaviors ranging from eaceptionJ sffort fn the classroom tr outstanding sportsmanship. Stevensons Lodge and Convenience Store has adopted this program and prewide fine luncheon experience for the students, their parents, and the teacher who most influenced the student. This program is exceptional in bringing students, parents, and teachers together in a very positive environment Altamont High thanks the Stevenson for their commitment to excellence at Altamont High. Front row? left to right; Kara Watkins, Corey Allred, Julie Seeley. Glena Winkler, and Aaron Alyssa Bess. Back row. left to right Dixie Watkins, David Nelson, Lewaina Nelson, CraigTew, Beverly Saflcy, Dick Bess. and RaDonna Janet Oman. Bess, Martin Hacker, Hacker. Ruth Winkler, Eklon Wallins. Udell Winkler. tech students sweep honors in fairs UBATC By Cheryl Mecham miased out Those who came were couldn't believe these amazed, Students ofUintah Basin Applied students they can do this, Reaiy comout won Center three pf mented. Technology five top honors while competing in " said the young men put over two separate technology fairs and 500Reary hours and as much aa $1,500 took two of three places in construe- tion competition. UBATC cabinetry instructor Aaron Reary said the students built two dressers which were raflled off in April to raise funds for travel ex- penses to attend the technology fairs at Southern Utah University and Brigham Young University this spring. During the SUU Technology Fair held April 25, Cody Ames, a first-yea- r carpentry student, earned a Superior rating for a gun cabinet he displayed. Second-yea- r student Cory Bastian also earned the Superior honor for a full bedroom set, and third-yea- r student Dan Anderton was honored in the Superior category as well for a china hutch he constructed. On May 8 - 9 officials at the BYU Technology Fairawarded J.D. Wood, UBATC student, the a second-yea- r Young Craftsman Award for his bedroom set project. As well, Cody Ames (gun cabinctland DanAnderton (china hutch) received the Young Craftsman Award for their projects. At the UBATC Fair, J.D. Wood (bedroom set) took the top Sweep- -' stakes Award for his project. Aooordingto Reary, the young $2,500 in materials in the projects. In the state VICA Construction Competition, construction students student, Bryon Getchell, a first-yetook 2nd place, and Kelly Keel, a second-yea- r student, took 3rd place. Students were required to construct a (low, build two walls and a set of stairs, and frame in a door and a window. Each student was given a ar blue print and raw materials. UBATC 's construction instructor is Rick Harrison. ing put their cabinetry project up against 200 or mors projects from technology students around the state during the technology fairs. This has been our best year. W lost so many seniors last year we were realty starting over. People who didn't get to gee the pieces at our open house A : TOP PRIZE WINNER-- A china hutch constructed by UBATC student Dan Anderton is one example of the wood crafting skills demonstrated by tech students who look slop awards at stale technology fain this spring, vc'L inwMwwhmw& GED Testing STEVE: COLLINSI Uintah School District will ba offering the GED Teat June 9 10 at the Uintah School District Office, 635 West 200 South. The test will begin et 6 p.m. Friday, June 9. Those interested in taking the test need to fill out an application by 5 p.m. Friday. There is a $35 fee to take the test. If you have any question cell Elaine at 781-310- 0. A Mechanical Genus Lots of Enthusiasm 9 Caring GL Committed Steve Collins' fascination for motors began with an old lawn mower that Steve found when he was about nine years old. He spent hours starting it, taking it apart, then putting it back Master Technician Excellence Service Training course and does all Ford warranty work at L&L Motor. Steve's just like other fellahs when it comes to enjoying his time off, he's got projects of his own. One of his off-tihobbies is spent with horses. He just loves the four legged critters! But, Steve is a dedicated mechanic at L&L, hell stay late and go to work early to get a job finished. That kind of together again to watch it run. Not only did he (earn how a simple motor worked, he wanted to know how everything worked. Today Steve's enthusiasm for working motors hasn't ebbed. In fact its grown. He just completed the Ford Uintah Even Start The Uintah Even Start Program is now enrolling families for the summer and fall session. The Uintah Even Start helps families to teach their children, so that they will be successful in school. Ifyou know a family who lives on the west aide of Uintah County, has a child younger than 8, and a parent that wants to further their education, the Even Start Family Literacy Program may be right for them. For more information,call Kathy or leave a message for Reel, Lapoint Even Start Crater, Suzanne Prevede! it Todd School, 247-263- 7, 722-224- lOl commitment goes wefl beyond Steve's automotive degree, because he cares about people L&L's Tumbling customers and his fellow employees. Shirley Hooper DEA recognizes Shirley Hooper Shirley Hooper is being spotlighted this week by the Duchesne Education Association. She teaches 3 grade at Duchesne Elementary. She taught special education before moving to 3" grade. Shirley ia a long time resident of Duchesne County. She end her husband have raised their children in Duchesne, and she cal Is this area her home. Shirley has always loved school since she was a child attending el ementary. She used to play school when she wasn't in school Sheerjoys teaching students new things and watching children grow in learning and understanding. Life ia never boring during achiioL Kids are great fun. Shirley enjoys helping with an after school art dub where students K-- 6 can come and express themselves through the art media. JEEP WRANGLES w:-H I' AVS1 V :fc1 r kit Reputation Built on Service t i' , ",1, W! . ! . x. AswqMH f A&A'Mttet Cc. '""'ll Ac HM Ml if iiKiklui i $ ' Kristy Jaramillo at 392 722-- 1 Classes begin June 13 th 4 wji.ruwaiMi a For more information contact: r I nailMM rl hY Ml PIeasant VaIIev . .. CUys Year Round 20 Shooting Stations Events Happening All Summer For More Information Catl; 6463194 - Poor |