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Show The Summit County Bee Coalville, UT 84017 Friday, December 4, 1987 7A Education Effort Cuts Youth Substance Abuse A substance abuse curriculum used in Utah public schools seems to be reducing use of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana among junior high school students. That finding has emerged from the first two years' results of a four-yeevaluative study by the University of Utah Division of state-develop- ed Win is on Our Mind and Win is What We Do ar Social Science by Corey Moaer y, 78-5- 9 Statistics showed the Cats hitting 42 percent from the field and & percent free throw line. The Wildcats kept themselves out of foul trouble and did an astounding job on defense. Between the two games, the Cats stole the ball 25 times from opponents. Along with the championship trophy, Wildcats captured three other trophies. Dusty Hatch and Nathan Leithead were recognized as players and Most Valuable Player in the tournament was Mark Rydalch. All the long hours in practice paid off. Congratulations Coach Frazier and team, and good luck m home with the championship i trophy! The four teams involved in the tournament were: Lehi Pioneers; North Sevier Hawks; Uintah Utes; and the South Summit Wildcats. On the first night the Cats played Lehi and came out on top with a score of Offensively, the Wildcats shot 44 percent from the field and 71 percent from the line. The second night was just as productive. The opponent this time was Uintah, the score 78-5- 1. You Dr. director. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the South Summit basket ball team traveled to Lehi High School for a two-datournament The Wildcats came four-tea- Research. Leonard J. Haas, adjunct associate professor of psychology, is study throughout the season. The 1987 Deseret News football team class members from South Summit were Mark Rydalch, Iquarter-bacDane Louder, def. back; John Angel, line; and Wes Frazier, specialist. In the selections were Todd Beer, Troy Crittenden, Dusty Hatch, Nathan Leithead, Jordan Louder and Jay Thomas. A All-Sta- te k; all-regi- school program at a conference sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. "I came away with the impression Utah was on the fore- Along with expected topics such as the physical and psychological effects of drugs, analyzing alcohol advertising, drunk driving laws and fetal alcohol syndrome, the lessons cover expressing feelings and handling peer pressure. self-estee- "The curriculum develops a foundation of attitudes, personal prevenskills and information," says Haas, tion," he says. Die curriculum, officially titled "so the youngster can make a good Utah Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco decision when confronted with Prevention Education Program, is pressure to use substances." considered progressive because it The University of Utah team does not use scare tactics and goes agreed not to identify the six districts cooperating with the study, beyond merely providing information about drugs. which is being funded by the Division of Alcoholism and Drugs. So far more than 100 lessons However, says Haas, the study have been created pitched to the sample is demographically typical kindergarten through 12th grade of Utah as a whole. Two of the levels. Preparing them has been a districts are urban, two have a mix mutual effort of the state Departof urban development and small ment of Education, Department of towns, while two are predominantly Health and Division of Alcoholism rural and consist of small towns, front of substance abuse and Drugs. farms and ranches. All-Tea- m Gioe YociRself: A Bneak fnom Cooking dating the Holiday Season and Your Child: SPRING CHICKEN Success in School by JIM CAMPBELL Utah Education Association President Often perhaps too often we adults talk about what we expect from children without giving much consideration to the things children expect from us. Sometimes pollsters bother to survey young people, and the results probably should be heeded by parents and educators. When Learning Magazine writers asked eighth graders at Highland (Michigan) Junior High School advice to teachers, they received some surprising answers. "Be mean," one student suggested, probably echoing student replies in other polls. Many students actually ask for teachers and parents to be more demanding. Some even say they want more homework assignments. fa-thei- r Other recommendations from the Highland Junior High School students were: Don't be too intelligent. (Possible translation: "Don't talk over our heads.") Don't yelL Don't give up on students. Be patient. Be and supportive reassuring. Youths confined in a coneuioi; Pennsylvania institution gave some advice in parents, too. Here's some of it: "Light a candle. Show us the way. Tell us God is not dead, or sleeping, or on vacation. We need to believe in something bigger and Monday and Thursday Take Out Special is 2 Whole Chickensl stronger than ourselves. "Call our bluff. Make it clear that you mean what you say. Don't wishy-washbe compromise. Don't" y. And don't be intimidated by our threats to drop out of school or leave home. Stand firm. If you collapse, we will know we beat you down mid we will not be happy about the Victory.' Kids don't want everything they ask for. "Bug us a little. Be strict and consistent in dishing out discipline. Show us who's boss. It gives us a feeling of security to know we've got some strong supports under us." INVITATION TO BID Bag Salad choice of dressing is 6 Orders Fries v 6 Rolls 1 South Summit School District will accept bids for the purchase of the Elementary School building and property, 4.27 acres. Located at 20 North Main, Kama$, Utah. to be accepted: $147,000. 1 Minimum bid Contact person: Val Edrington, Superintendent, 425 East 300 South, Kamas, Utah 8403$, Phone: 801-783-430- The study also has shown that a significant number of students have experimented with substances by the seventh grade. Of about 5,300 seventh graders surveyed in six school districts, 48 percent said they had tried alcohol, 35 percent tobacco and 12 percent marijuana. Most reported one-tim- e or infrequent use. Though below national rates, the figures reinforce the need for prevention education, says Haas. Several months ago, Haas presented findings on the Utah public 1. Bids will be received at the District Office until December 9, 1987, 5:00 p.m. 1 Time is running out to get into the phone book. 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