Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 12, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 March 1995 — Page 3

Win academic NLC

By Merrie Chapman Reporter This continues the series on the North Wood High School academic teams which meet as an extra-cur-ricular activity. The North Wood High School academic teams joined forces to win the NLC title, March 16. Members of the fine arts and math teams earned first place in their respective categories. The science and interdisciplinary teams placed second, and English and social studies team took third places. Members of the English team kicked off the competition season with a first place at the Warsaw Invitational, March 9. Now, after continuing their success at the Concord NLC competition, members are hard at work preparing for the next contest in April. Veteran team members still remember the victories that carried them to state last year. Although they did not place first at that level the experience was “fun” according to three-year member Abby Zell. She admits, however, that “there’s more pressure” at the state level. The success earned last year has helped promote the English team. This year over a dozen students requested a chance to compete on the five-member team. Coach Deb Julian formed a junior varsity team. Now the top five students, including three-year captain Abby Zell, compete together and their peers are also given a chance to participate. With that behind her, Abby looks forward to competing this year. While the goal for the team is still to reach state and bring home

Book discussion series continues March 27

“A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” by Mark Twain, is the fourth book featured in the Let’s Talk About It book discussion series being sponsored by the Nappanee and Wakarusa Public Libraries. This session will be held Monday, Marqh 27,. at the Wakarusa Public Library. Classes meet every, other Monday, from 79p.m., alternating between the two libraries. The final session meets April 10. The free series is funded by the Indiana Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Guest scholar Thomas Vanderven of lUSB will lead the discussion March 27. Author Mark Twain was inspired to write the book by a rereading of “Malory,” which he began on a speaking tour in 1884. In this novel, Twain seems to hold two different and unreconciled views of human nature. One view is hopeful, contending that through education humans can be their best selves. The other declares that there is no hope, that in the end our basest instincts triumph. , These views are illustrated not only by members of Arthur’s realm whom the Yankee meets, but by the Yankee himself. The brash Hartford workingman is suddenly transported from 19th century America to King Arthur’s court. Here he embarks on an ambitious plan to modernize Camelot. The Yankee’s plans for the Schrock earns GC scholarship Nappanee native Jonathan Schrock has earned as academic scholarship to attend Goshen College, according to an announcement by GC Director of Admissions Marty Lehman. Schrock has earned a Menno Simons Scholarship, good for $1,750 per year'at the school. To be eligible for the award, which is renewable for up to four years, students must either rank at the top of their high school class, achieve a grade point average of at least 3.8 on a 4.0 scale, or score at least 1200 on the SATI or 29 on the ACT. Schrock has also earned National Merit Semifinalist status, based on scores from the PSAT test taken last spring. Should he earn National Merit Finalist status, he will receive a Goshen College Merit Scholarship of an additional s7s?Ks2,ooo, depending on finanHe is the son of J. Thomas and Ruth Schrock, Nappanee, and a senior at NorthWooid High School.

a first place, Zell says the drive to make it happen comes from within each member. “It (the competition) makes you want to prove yourself,” she says. This year students have tried to prepare thoroughly. That has involved meeting weekly, traveling to Indiana University of South Bend to do research in the library there, and reading materials involved in the competition since last summer. In addition to knowing the plot of reading materials, students must also answer questions on the authors and poets and define individual words and terms used from any part of the studied material. Zell takes the challenge in stride and says the studying is worth the pleasure of taking part. Abby is a perfect example of the dedication and personal commitment it takes to be a part of the academic teams. She juggles college preparation courses in a tight class schedule and is already actively involved in drama, Dawning Generation, student council, and planning a senior trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio. Still she finds time to participate on two academic teams. This is the first year Zell has competed for social studies. During her sophomore year she also participated on the fine arts team. “I encourage anyone interested to become involved” with the academic teams, Abby says. Perhaps her own success and enthusiasm about the teams is the best recruitment available. The academic teams can be seen in area competition April 18, at Northridge.

childlike residents of Camelot include a patent office, a school system, and a newspaper—the essentials of his civilization. In this dark comic work. Twain satirizes romantic medievalism, the English, Americans, and humankind in general. For more information, please contact the Nappanee Public Library, 773-7919, or the Wakarusa Public Library, 8622465. Rotarians raise funds for public television Genie Tobias, principal at the Nappanee Elementary School, was the speaker at last week’s meeting of the Nappanee Rotary Club. She talked about the new facility, and conducted a tour of the building. She was introduced by the program chairman, Rick Jenkins. Guests included Susie Kiefer, with Carole Fendt, and Deb Teal, with her husband, Paul. Rotary welcomed a new member, Scott Ervin. Tuesday, March 14, John Leavitt and Gale Gerber took 12 North Wood students and two faculty members to the Rotary District World Affairs Conference, at Elkhart Memorial High School. The WNIT night on Tuesday evening was a success, with the Nappanee Rotary Club reaching its goal of $4,000.

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PROUD CAPTAIN—Abby Zell proudly displays the plaque recognizing the English academic team for earning third place at state competition last year. This year's team has visions of again traveling to state and perhaps bringing home a state title! Zell has been the captain of the team for three years. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman) Library offers dial-a-story A wily fox gets the best of a coyote who is about to have the little fox for supper, in “The Coyote and the Fox,” this week’s featured dial-a-story on the Nappanee Public Library Information Line, 773-7920. The free storytelling service is available on a 24-hour basis, and is just one of the options on the line. The story ’ changes each Monday, to give a maximum number of children the chance to hear a tale. Court news... YtajgcQed through the Nappanee GttyCouiT.lJavid Widmoyer is the judge. Nelson R. Stats 11, charged with unreasonable speed, paid total fine and tosts of $69.50. Kendrick D. Jordon, charged with having a false and fictitious registration, paid total fine and costs of $59.50. Vernon A. Kaehr, charged with speeding 70mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $69.50. Nathan G. Yoder, charged with speed too fast to avoid collision, paid total fine and costs of $59.50. Sharon K. Hall, charged with speeding 71mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and cots of $70.50. Jason T. Kuhn, charged with having an expired license plate, paid total fine and costs of $59.50. Dharmesh B. Patel, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, paid total fine and costsX)f $413.50. Michael W. Leeper, charged with speeding too fast to avoid a collision, paid total fine and costs of $59,50. Nancy ITT Hochstetler, charged with having a false and fictitious registration, paid total fine and costs of $59.50.

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GIRLS' STATE/HOBY REPRESENTATIVES—JiII Esenwein and Valerie Weldy will represent the Nappanee American Legion Auxiliary at the annual Girls' State Conference, June 1824, at the Indiana State University. Laura Woody will serve as an alternate. The Nappanee Noon Kiwanis has selected Sara Stickley to be their representative at the 1995 Hoby Conference. Hoby is a foundation started by Hugh O'Brian. The Foundation's

Four juveniles arrested for possession

The Nappanee Police Department received a phone call, March 18, who suspected that a juvenile was a possible runaway. The mother had called local motels and found that a boy her daughter was with had registered at the Shamrock Inn. She then contacted the police. Officers arrived to find four juveniles in the room. According tot he police report on the case, an alcoholic beverage was found in the room with the group. All four juveniles were arrest for illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage. They were released to the custody of their parents. There was also an adult found in the room. He was identified as Steven Edward Brisco, 18, 186 Meadows Trailer Park, Nappanee. Brisco was also arrested for possession of an alcoholic beverage with added charges of contributing to the delinquency of minors. He was then transported to the Elkhart County Jail. DOMESTIC BATTERY March 14, Nappanee Police Officers were called to 157 Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee, in reference to a domestic problem. Police report that after a brief investigation, it was determined that battery had taken place and an arrest would be necessary under domestic violence policies. The accused, Eugene Randall Farmer, Sr., 38, who resides at the location of the call, was taken tot he police station and released on a promise to appear in court. The victims, both of which were minors, were taken into protective custody. Officers involved with the case included Ptl. Bruce Balasa, Cpl.

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goal is to seek out, recognize and reward potential leaders among high school sophomores. Bobbie Wilson serves as the Nappanee Girls' State Representative and Kiwanis Youth Service Chairperson. Pictured from left: Jill Esenwein, Laura Woody, Valerie Weldy and Sara Stickley. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

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