The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 February 1972 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Feb. 23, 1972

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A Salute To The FFA

By MR. ED This is National Future Farmers of America week when all of us should salute our students in the blue and gold jackets of the FFA. Our own local FFA Chapter at Wawasee high school is indicative of the quality we can find in most of our young people of today. In today's world of headlines, news articles, television and radio stories concerning the youth of today and their "misadventures.” it is to easy to forget that the larger percentage of our yoUng people have had no part in making these headlines This larger group of young people will inherent what we have developed. improved and sometimes muddled for them This larger group will be our future clergymen, statesmen, doctors, lawyers, teachers, farmers and general populace of tomorrow. As a teacher of these young people, I have worked with them, attempted to guide their and help them develope their attitudes towards building a better future for themselves and those who will depend upon them 1 think I can say, without reservation, that the Future Farmers of America Organization is an organization with the best interests of America in mind and that the aims and purposes it has set forth are those which will build the better tomorrows which we all seek,; The following articles were written by members of the Wawasee high school FFA chapter and are the boys own salute to their week: 1 BELIEVE By Kip Tom 1 believe, when it comes to talking about vo-ag you are talking about a unique course This course I believe is unique because of some of the features and futures vo-ag holds in its self To talk about the features of voag. one of the top priorities would be the development of assumption of responsibility, which is very important for the future of today's youth One other factor is the development of the leadership in one's self, which is needed by every individual in some x extent or another This course sen,ds students out with these factors to some extent, into many different fields in agribusiness. ag and non agriculture fields. Several students have left this course and entered into farming and have done very well, such as others have entered agribusiness and have used the talents of leadership and development to develope a standing in the community. To sum it all up vocational agriculture will help in development of tomorrow's citizens and leaders. A LQT TO OFFER By Dan Hahn The FFA has a lot to offer A chance to compete in contests such as judging, speech, parlamentary procedure and others gives the members a chance to associate with other kids with similar background The FFA helps us put what we learn in vocational agriculture into practice It gives the members a chance to work as a team on different improvements and production projects. We help community relations by sponsoring tractor pulls, hog shows and other projects the community can participate in. Over all the FFA is a very worthwhile organization and desenes all the backing the community can give. THE VALVES OF FFA By Brian Mikel The Future Farmers of America is one of the best organizations you could be in because it creates competition, developes leaders and creats more enthusiasm for the in* dividual to be a farmer if he wishes. People often think that when they say FFA it means a bunch of farmers. But when you say or hear FFA it means leadership, not only in agriculture but in other fields of life too. To me when somebody hears “farmer” they shy away more because they think we are un- _ derclassed compared to other people But. you take a farming ™- AP .- VTI takes hist as much if

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not more management to fun a farm as it does any other business. Some of the best managers in the United States have to be the farmers. When you know how much you have invested m every of land you have to be an efficient manager. That’s why 1 believe in the Future Farmers of America that teaches through experience, leadership and opportunities. I have been glad to be a FFA member BEST THING FOR YOUNG MAN By John Fisher I think that FFA and vocational agriculture is one of the best things a young man can get into. Most people think that FFA and vocational agriculture are for guys who live on a farm but it is not. In vocational agriculture you don't learn aboutliogs and cows, you learn how to keep records so they can handle money better You also learn, in the shop, about carpentry, soil judging and working on engines In the classroom we talk about parlimentary procedure, learn about the different kinds of corn and other crops We learn how to raise livestock and keep records on them to see how much profit or loss we made. We take field trips to farm shows twice a year, which everyone looks forward to. The main reason for vo ag is that we can learn how to keep our natural resources clean and pure FFA (Future Farmers of America) is an organization which vo ag students participate in. When a person first joins FFA he is put through an initiation which is lots of fun The first ydar a guy is in FFA he is called a Greenhand. In FFA we have meetings which we use parlimentary procedure We discuss things that the chapter plans to do and after the meetings we have refreshments and use the school's gym and swimming pool We sponsor community services, help develope a woods for the students of the Lakeland area to use. There are many more things we do in vocational agriculture and FFA and I believe that any boy or girl will enjoy it throughly. THE SCIENCE AND THE TECHNIQUE OF FARMING By Terry Vanlaningham As a student enrolls in vocational agriculture he expects to learn the science and technique of farming. Along this line he will probably want to be taught about management, record keeping. efficient production of livestock and crops, financial management and many more phases of agriculture. More than likely this student sees a future ahead of him in agriculture and as a result wants to know all he can so that someday he can make a living byfarming. It is an understandable fact that a student who is studying something in which he is verymuch interested is a better student and who could be more interested than one who is planning to make this subject his life's work. This is the main reason a student in vo ag is much more enthusiastic about his subject than other students are about theirs. Yes, a young man enrolling in vocational agriculture has a lot to expect out of his course. And for the most part this young man’s expectations are fulfulled to their fullest. But, there is something that goes along with this vo ag class that is far more beneficial than anything forseen by the student. This bonus that the vo ag student receives is something that will probably stick with him far longer than anything else he has been taught in his school career This bonus I speak of is the club that goes along with vo ag — the Future Farmers of America. Through this very active club the member is taught the basics of parlimentarv procedure, the

essentials needed to execute a "first place” speech, and composure in the face of competition. Through various activities such as speech contests, demonstrations, parlimentary procedure contests, judging contests and many others the FFA members get a much quicker start on leadership than his counterpart in other various sections of the school. As a result of this advantage of leadership the FFA student often is found taking over functions of the school and community. Yes. the young man enrolling in vo ag is receiving much more than the name of the course implies. He is receiving FFA and that means that he is going to get one of the best leadership educations possible. Whitko Students Place In District Music Contest Whitko School Corporation was well represented at the district instrumental solo and ensemble contest held at Portage junior high school, Fort Wayne, Saturday, Feb. 5, by students from the Pierceton middle school, South Whitley middle school and Whitko high school. The results of the contest follow: Ken Wright, Pierceton middle school, Clarinet II; Beth Butz. Pierceton middle school, Flute II; Cindy Coble, South Whitley middle school. Clarinet I; Lynette Doenges. South Whitley middle school. Flute I; PennyPerkins, South Whitley middle school, Clarinet II; Cheryl Kissinger, South Whitley middle school, Alto sax II; Bret Anderson. Pierceton middle school, Alto sax II; Bill Kissinger, South Whitley middle school. Cornet II; Bruce Hively, Whitko high school. Drum 11. Clarinet Trio, Whitko II: Cathy Metzger. Virginia Lahrman and Julie Fry. Saxophone Quartet. Whitko I: Debbie Shoemaker. Marlene Mishler, Jerilyn Slater and Debbie Trump. Clarinet Quartet, Whitko I: Rhonda Harter, Cynthia Rusher, Susan Engleberth and' Gail Germa im. Cornet Trio, Whitko II: James Mowrey, Karen Caudill and Connie Engleberth Mixed Brass Quartet, Whitko II: Connie Engleberth. Linda Baker. Kay Brandenburg and Janet Armstrong Flute Duet, Whitko I: Rosanne Barker and Belinda Bryant. Sax Duet. Pierceton middle school I: Angie Harter and Marsha Collier. Sax Duet, Whitko II: Lets

Adult Physical Education Classes’ Slated At Wawasee High School

Physical education classes for adults will begin next week at Wawasee high school. The tentative schedule has the men's classes starting on Thursday, March 2, with the-class meeting each Thursday at 7 p.m. and another night during the week as the gym becomes available. The women's class will start on Tuesday, March 7, and meet each Tuesday night for 10 weeks Activities will include exercises. group activities (basketball, volleyball, etc.) and individual activities (badminton, table tennis, one-wall handball, etc). The women's class will include

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MILFORD SPELLING BEE WINNERS — Tammy Truex, left, eighth grade daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wales Cory of Milford, won the spelling bee contest. Sylvia Hernandez, right, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Hernandez also oh Milford, was the runner-up. The spelling bee was held last week at the Milford elementary building as a part of the PTO program. Tammy will be representing Milford at the county spelling bee which will be held in Warsaw on April Bth, starting at 8:30 a.m..

Science Fair Set At Syracuse Schools

The Syracuse science fair will be held on Saturday, March 4. in the cafeteria at the elementary and junior high schools. The science fair is sponsored by the Syracuse Parent-Teacher Organization and is Jimi ted to students in grades 3-8. The participants will set up their projects in the cafeteria on Friday morning. March 3 and judging will be done on Saturday Stickler and Twyla Mort. Flute Trio. Whitko 111. Nancy Dome, Cheryl Knarr and Londa Ellen wood. Flute Trio, Whitko II: Belinda Bryant, Rosanne Barker and Christine Reed. Speech Contest Held At Webster The North Webster seventh and eighth grade language arts classes held a speech contest on Monday during a school assembly. The contest was the climax of a four-week speech unit presented in the English classes of Mrs. Phil Mock and Mrs. Gary Bergmeier. First place honors went to Jane Fawley, and eighth grader, who spoke on “Drugs: Make Your Decision.” Second place went to eighth graders Mitzi Watson for "Should We Give Amnesty to Draft Dodgers?” and Kelly Buis for “Karen Killelea.” Third place was awarded to Liz Mahorney, an eighth grader who talked on "Woman s Liberation Movement,” and Brenda Rhodes, a seventh grader who talked on “P.0.W.” Judges were Phil Dick, Robert Ahms, Mrs. Pat Weeks. Mrs. Betty Barrett and Miss Debbie Ahm Mr. and Mrs. H. D. McClintic and Mrs. Jean Luegge of Portage. Mich., spent the week end at the home of Miss Ida De ardor ff in Syracuse.

a one-hour session of swimming instruction for those who are interested. The enrollment fee is $lO for the two-hour class and $5 for the one hour swimming class. Adults may enroll for the classes by mailing the enrollment fee to Wawasee high school, adult education, box 276, Syracuse. Ind., 46567. Vice principal Donn D. Kesler asked that persons include their name, address and telephone number with the forms. Those wanting additional information should phone the high school and inquire about adult education.

morning from 8:30 to 11 by science teachers from North Webster and Milford. Participants are to be [resent during the judging to answer questions the judges may have about their projects. Only the participants and judges should be in the cafeteria during the judging. The cafeteria will be open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. to allow viewing of the exhibits. Everyone is invited to attend and see what the students are doing in science. There will be an awards program at 4 in the old gym in the junior high school building. All participants will receive a certificate for their participation. First, second, and third place and honorable mention ribbons will be presented by grade level for grades 3-5 and by science category for grades 6-8.

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Senior Happy Bachelors Meet In Weisser Home The Senior Happy Bachelors 4H club met February 15 in the home of Doug Weisser. President Barb Vanator called the meeting to order. Kevin Tom and Doug Weisser led the club in the 4-H and American pledges. New and old business was brought up and discussed. Dues are to be paid at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served by the Weissers. The next meeting will be held in the home of Barb Vanator on March 21. NEXT WEEK IN THE LAKELAND SCHOOLS • Today 3:30 p.m. — North Webster girls basketball 7:30 p.m. - WHS girls swimming at LaSalle Thursday Basketball sectional Adult education — machine shop in room 303, WHS Friday Basketball sectional Saturday Basketball sectional MondayNorth Webster fun night — Dads vs Lads 4:30 p.m. — WHS girls swimming vs Elkhart at Wawasee 7:30 p.m. — WHS Future Homemakers of America in room 103 TuesdayWinter sports recognition night in the WHS auditorium 7- 9 p.m. — Open swimming Adult education classes Milford eighth grade language class trip to North Manchester

Whitko To Host Speech Tourney

Whitko high school will host its first annual speech tournament on Saturday, Feb. 19. Nine schools have been invited and will be participating in the meet. This will be the first conference meet held at Whitko, the requirement being ten schools in order to be eligible for state ratings. Participating schools are Whitko, Manchester, Columbia City, Wawasee. Wawasee Prep, Northfield, Southwood, Warsaw, Huntington North and Madison Grant. The event is open to the public and speaking rounds being at 8:30 a.m. Awards will be presented in the auditorium at approximately 4 p.m. Students from Whitko high school who are participating are the following: Mary Gross, Linda Critser, Beth Kessie, Sharity Kreider, and Chris Reed, Poetry;

Local Seniors Are Student Teachers Two local students enrolled at Goshen college are among 26 seniors in a student teaching assignment in a Northern Indiana junior or senior high school during the winter trimester, which began January- 5. They are: Thomas Dee Gunden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cleland Gunden, of r 1 Milford. Gunden is student teaching physical education courses at North Wood high school of Nappanee under the direction of Dr. John Ingold. He is a 1968 graduate of Milford high school. Miss Jane Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Murray of r 1 Syracuse. She is student teaching biology courses at Wawasee high school under the direction of Prof. J. F. Swartzendruber. Miss Murray is a 1968 graduate of Bethany Christian high school, Goshen.

Linda Critser, Dramatic; Scott Darley and Mark Glassley, Radio; Lori Hicks, Impromptu; Karen Greulach, Discussion; Frances Townsend, Pam Weaver, and Yoland Lugo, Girls’ Extemp. The coach is Mrs. Virginia Glist. Whitko high school speech department is an affiliate of the National Forensics League, a speech honor society, and a member of Indiana High School Forensics Association. The association compiles the ratings. At the present time, Manchester high school holds a first place rating among the top ten in the state of Indiana. Beth Kessie, Linda Critser, and Karen Greulach are members of the N.F.L. Linda Critser holds the highest rating with 150 points and the degree of honor.

The college senior must have completed prescribed education courses and studies in his major area, and introductory field work assignments before he is eligible 4 for full-day student teaching. Following a successful student teaching assignment and completion of required courses, he is eligible for teacher certification in many states. J Goshen college offers bachelors' degrees in the arts, education, and nursing. It offers majors in 28 fields, and prepares its graduates for a wide variety of careers plus further study for degrees in medicine, law, theology, research, engineering, and other fields. Owned and controlled by the Mennonite church, it is a fully-accredited four-year liberal arts college,* now in its 78th year. Gary Eyer. Bud Slabaugh and S. Mollenhour, all of the Syracuse area, returned last week end from a week of golfing at Thomasville, Ga.