The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 24, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 October 1994 — Page 1

The Independent-News

VOLUME 120; NUMBER 24

J. G. Schools Set Parent-Teacher Conferences John Glenn School Corporation will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3. Parents are urged to attend. Conferences provide an opportunity for you to discuss your child’s progress. It is an invaluable opportunity for you to gain information and also share perceptions. We welcome your visit and hope you will make yourselves at home in looking over our buildings and visiting with our teachers. Due to Parent-Teacher Confercences, students in grades 1-12 will attend school one-half day on Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4. School lunches will not be served on either day. Morning kindergarten classes will meet at Walkerton Elementary and North Liberty Elementary on Thursday, November 3. There will be no morning kindergarten glasses at Walkerton Elementary and North Liberty Elementary on Wednesday, November 2 and Friday, November 4. There will be no afternoon kindergarten glasses at Walkerton Elementary and North Liberty Elementary on Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November 4. Students will be dismissed on November 3 and 4 at 10:50 a.m. at Walkerton Elementary School, 10:50 a.m. at North Liberty Elementary School, 10:55 a.m. at Urey Middle School and 11:00 a.m. at John Glenn High School. The John Glenn School Corporation staff is looking forward to this joint adventure in contributing to the best education possible for your child and hopes to see you at Parent-Teacher Conferences. Following is additional information for individual schools. John Glenn High School Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. an 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3. Parents may call the guidance secretary. 5863195, to schedule an appointment or parents may come to the school anytime during these hours. Parents who are not able to come on November 3 may call and make an appointment for the individual teacher’s preparation time. Grade cards will be passed out before students are dismissed on Wednesday, November 2. Further questions may be answered bv calling 586-3195. Urey Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 3 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. during the evening. You may sign up to confer with vour child’s teachers at the sign-up table at the school or with Ms. Tiani or Mrs. Snell prior to November 3. Ms. Tiani, guidance counselor, will also be available for conferences. Group or individual conferences will be available. If you need information or directions. Mrs. Snell, school secretary, will be available. If you cannont meet on November 3 and would like to meet with a teacher or the counselor, please call the school. 586-3184. Grade cards will be given to students before dismissal on November 2. North liberty Elementary School Information is being sent home with students regarding conference

JOHN GLENN SPELL BOWL TEAM IS STATE BOUND! M—IM— r

Indianapolis is again the final destination for the John Glenn High School Spell Bow-1 team as they qualified for the state competition at Warren Central High School on Saturday, November 12. In Regional competition on October 18, the team earned a score of 85 our of a possible 90 to post the highest score of the 65 teams in the state in their enrollment Div. 3. That is also the team's best socre ever at a Regional. The score of 85 was also the fourth highest in the state out of the 236 teams in all four enrollment divisions. The John Glenn teams have now qualified for State competition as one of the top eight in Div. 3 the last nine years in a row in the 10 year history of Spell Bowl.

AIMEE CHRISTENSEN NAMED WALKERTON JR. MISS

scheduling. Please return requested information to the school to schedule your conference time. At North Liberty’ Elementary School there will be no morning kindergarten classes on November 2 and 4 and no afternoon classes on November 3 and 4. Report cards wil be sent home with students on Wednesday, November 2. Walkerton Elementary school Conference times are being scheduled through Open House and information from classroom teachers. If you do not have a conference time, please call the school. 586-3186. At Walkerton Elementary School there will be no morning kindergarten classes on November 3 and 4. Report cards will be sent home with students on Wednesday. November 2.

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At regional, the team posted the highest score of all 13 teams in all four enrollment divisions, and was awarded the "Overall Regional Winner’’ trophy. Os other teams in Div. 3 at the regional. Bremen and LaVille posted scores of 50 each. The overall runnerup to the John Glenn team in the regional held at Glenn was Div. 1 Penn's score of 80. Five John Glenn members. Ruth Cleveland, Kari Kissinger, Kristy Marks. Debbie Lichtenbarger and Amy Paul had individual perfect score of 9. The other five team memberrs, Elyse Clingenpeel, Krista Eastburn. Matt Church. Aimee Christensen and Jill Erdelyi, each had only one miss. "1 truthfully was surprised at how well the

Aimee Christensen was named Walkerton Area Junior Miss for 1994. The 23rd annual scholarship contest was held at the John Glenn High School Auditorium Saturday. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Christensen. Walkerton, Aimee is a senior at John Glenn. Aimee received a SI,OOO scholarship. plaque, one dozen red roses and SIOO for evening dress for state competition. The SI,OOO scholarship is a donation by the Charles O Hiler Memorial. Aimee also was the Scholastic Achievement winner and received a plaque and U.S. Savings Bond. First runner-up and winner of the Creative and Performing Arts category is Mary Pat Kindt. Mary Pat received a SSOO scholarship ship and plaque for being runner-

team did,’’ said coach Paul Hernandez, "only because five of them were new speelers, and I had no idea how they would do in a pressure situation. I was very impressed with both their knowledge and their mental toughness, and that is all I am asking from them at State," he added. Pictured is the John Glenn Spell Bowl team, front, left to right: Gail Ferency, Season Hendricks, AmyPaul, Aimee Christensen, Debbie Lichtenbarger and Melissa Lung. Back: Ruth Cleveland, KristyMarks. Kari Kissinger, Krista Eastburn, Jill Erdelyi. coach Paul Hernandez, Matt Church, Elyse Gingenpeel, Sarah Martin, Stephanie Holderread and Mary Pflugshaupt.

up and a plaque and U.S. Savings Bond for the creative and performing arts winner. Other finalists who each received a plaque and a U.S. Savings Bond were: Jennifer Dittmar, Fitness Award and Presence and Composure Award winner; Krista Eastburn. Spirit of Junior Miss award; Kelly Melton was runnerup in the Creative and Performing Arts. Pictured left to right are: Jennifer Dittmar. Man Pay Kindt, Aimee Christensen, Kelly Melton and Krista Eastburn NOTICE Chuck's Barber Shop will be closed November 1 through November 7.

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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES October 18, 1994 Regular Session CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The Board of School Trustees of the John Glenn School Corporation met in regular session on October 18, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the John Glenn High School. All members were present. The School Board and approximately 15 observers began the meeting with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF MINUTES The School Board minutes for the regular session on October 4, 1994 were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS — 1,886 through 2,001 A motion was made by Ben Smith, seconded by Robert Schaeffer. to approve claims numbered 1,886 through 2,001. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. PATRON RESPONSE None. RECOGNITIONS Mrs. Lightfoot, principal of Walkerton Elementary School, reported that Miller's Merry Manor recognized the following students for their entries in the "Decorate the Goblin" contest: first place. Justma Fraschetti, 4th grade. $25.00; second place, Ashley Heiman, 3rd grade, $15.00; and third place. Dvlan Moms. kindergarten. SIO.OO. ' Mr. Reese, principal of Urey Middle School, reported on the School's expected performance results from ISTEP for the 1993-94 school year Out of the 50 schools in Urey's league", Urey placed fourth in math, fourth in total ISTEP scores, fourth in language arts and seventh in attendance Visitors at Urey are welcomed by 16 banners which were prepared be seventh and eighth grade Explore classes. The seventh grade theme was "Out of this World" and the eighth grade theme was "Reach for the Stars". The purpose of the project was to create team unity and you are welcome to visit and view their work. 1. Approve Resolution Congratulating John Glenn High School Boys Tennis Team A motion was made by Tom McCormick and seconded by Shirley Anderson to approve a resolution congratulating the John Glenn High School Boys Tennis Team on winning the Bremen Tennis Sectional and for a very successful season. The motion was approved by a seven to zero vote. A copy of the resolution is on file with the Board minutes. 2. Present Plaque to Kenny Chapman for "Education Advantage Program" A plaque was presented to Kenny Chapman from Ray Kenny's Super Valu in recognition of the Education Advantage Program m which the schools partici pate. During the 1993-94 school year, Walkerton Elementary received $3,815.9 7 ; John Glenn High School. $314.95; North Liberty Elementary School. SBBB 98; and Urey Middle School, $‘’86.59, for a total of $5,806.49. For the past three years the schools have received a total of $18,233.02 through Ray & Kenny’s Education Advantage Program