The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 December 1982 — Page 12

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed.. December 8.1882

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School news

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< Photo by Sharon Stuckman > . ' I ' < . .< *«&■■ JHMk fl” a -*? F \k4l& 1| m^bhif / qfljHflfl Ale *t **'^ : ''' * ■- pF k'' V-< 1 ~ ~ g CONCERT TIME — Hie sixth, seventh and eighth grade choir, bands and orchestra at Milford Junior High School have spent the last several weeks practicing for their annual Christmas music concert to be held on Monday. Dec. 13. at 7 p.m. in the junior high school gym. No admission will be charged for the concert where the choir and band is directed by David Sand and Douglas Kranti conducts the orchestra. Pictured above are the sixth and seventh grade members of the orchestra: Sharon Gerencser, Tina Doss and Kara Zimmerman. In row two are Jennifer Wolferman. Melinda Moilette and Jason Miller.

Important meeting for college bound students

Juniors &nd seniors planning to attend college are requested to attend the financial aid meeting, along with their parents, at 14fawasee High School, Tuesday, Dec 14, at 7:30 p.m in the school auditorium For seniors and parents, this is a.required meeting if the student is planning on requesting any form of financial aid for the college year 1983-84 Steven Minnick, director of

Syracuse girl is finalist

Kristi Rockenbaugh. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Butt. Syracuse, who was selected as Miss Wawasee Teen and spon sored by Doug Pilcher Shoe Store in the Indiana State finals of the ”Miss Indiana Teen USA” contest was selected for one of the top 12 finalists in that contest on Sunday, Dec. 5. Miss Rockenbaugh received a certificate of special recognition Christian school holds pageant On Monday. Dec 13, at 7 p m the Milford Christian School will hold its Christmas pageant involving students from the prekinder class through third grade. Group and solo singing will compose the program and the story of the birth of Christ with a live Nativity will be presented. The theme this year is The Wonders of Christmas and all families, relatives and friends are invited to join the children's celebration of Christmas Name left off Syracuse honor roll The name of Josh Lantx was inadvertently left off of the Syracuse Junior High Distinguished Honor Roll Josh is in grade seven at Syracuse. V *

financial aids, Indiana Univer- * sity. South Bend, will be presenting the program For answers to any questions, before the meeting, students should contact Mrs Curtis in the guidance office at the high school The FAF forms will be available in January. The deadline for returning the FAF is March 1 There will be an evening workshop in early February to assist parents and students in completing this form.

for being an outstanding entrant and was chosen as "Miss Effervenscence " Winning the "Miss Indiana Teen USA" contest, which was held at Hellenic Cultural Center. Merrillville, was Julie James. “Miss Warsaw." Financial aid representative at Ivy Tech Ivy Tech at Warsaw director. Lowell Landis, has announced that a Spu’h Bend Ivy Tech financial aid representative will be available on Wednesday. Dec 8.1-7 pm. to aid anyone needing assistance. Anyone other than veterans seeking financial aid and contemplating registration for the spring quarter should make application early. Appointments must be made by Tuesday noon, December 7, at the Ivy Tech office at 206 N Scott Street. Property damage A landlord is not required to give advance notice for eviction of a tenant when the said tenant has willfully and severely damaged the property beyond normal wear and tear. The landlord can further sue the tenant, forcing him to pay for such damages X

\\ Lakeland ./ School Lunch z 3 k Menu December 13-17 MONDAY — Hamburgers, french fries, fruit salad, cookie and milk TUESDAY — Ravioli, lettuce salad, fruit, cornbread with honey butter, or bread and butter and milk WEDNESDAY — Turkey and noodles, mashed potatoes, fruit, peanut butter sandwich and milk THURSDAY - Pizza, buttered com. coleslaw, bread and butter, pudding and milk FRIDAY - Fish N-Chips. fruit, hot rolls, red and green jello cubes and milk Turkey talk Buy a large turkey when it's on sale and have it cut in half Each part still has white and dark meat and a cavity for stuffing

School Calendar Week Os December 8 To December 15 THURSDAY Milford Elementary Christmas program MONDAY Wawasee Key Clab meeting 5:30 p.m., Case annex Milford Junior High musk program k J~7 2 7 p.m. Syracuse Elementary musk program 7 p.m. TUESDAY Syracuse Junior High musk program 7:30 p.m. Financial .Aide meeting 7:30 p.m., Wawasee auditorium A

School By DAN MANGES Why is school so stupid? In ways it is. And in ways it isn’t. It is a big hastle To get up early on Mondays. You have to come to school At eight o'clock, When you could sleep in bed. School is not stupid because — You can learn in school And if you were at home In bed You wouldn't learn a thing At school. You can make friends at school — But you can't make friends In bed: So don’t be dead Come on into school And straighten out your head. Students study Japanese Students in the resource room at Milford Elementary School have been studying the Japanese culture. The unit began as students made a book about Japanese customs, schools, food, work, clothing, money, language and writing. On Friday. Dec. 3, the school room was transformed into a Japanese room. W'hile sitting on the floor, the students ate rice with chopsticks and drank tea from tea cups Japanese lanterns were hung with string while Japanese music was played in the background. Students' costumes were long shirts with sashes while Mrs Skaggs and Miss Krenrick. student teacher, wore Japanese gowns made from silk. This week the class will make kites that resemble fish, weaving mats and practice origami Japanese paper folding while also seeing filmstrips on Japanese lifestyles Students participating are Brian Wilson. Lisa Morehead. John Miller. Ramiro Castro. Nick Hernandez. Don Barley, Curtis Shepherd and Jeff Zimmerman

<1 m I j fl DARRELL AND DIANA DOSS DECEMBER MUSIC STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Doss twins named December music students

Darrell and Diana Doss, twin children of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Doss of Milford, have been chosen by the Milford Elementary School music teacher. Donna Pollen, as the December Music Students of the Month Darrell and Diana are fourth grade students at the elementary school Darrell and Diana are members of a family singing group that travels many places to sing gospel music at nursing homes, retirement homes and various

L--JK7r< STUDENTS EXPOSED TO FOREIGN ART PIECES — Exposure to actual art pieces from foreign countries is a unique way in which the study of cultures by fourth grade students in Syracuse Elementary School Art Department are being enhanced by Sallie Ringler, art. teacher. "I have found that the children have found a new respect for their own art experience after discussions and films which show the natives of other countries creating beautiful and unusual pieces of art using very few tools.'* remarked the teacher. She added that the children are interested in finding out what type'of arts and crafts are symbolic of other countries, what materials are available to create art from in these countries, and the historic impact and traditions that influence the study of that craft. “For this reason I bring in many examples of art which have been brought to me from other countries by interested friends and relatives. I have found that the children are great appreciators of the fine arts.” She has found it is important for children to realiie the broad scope of the field of art and the influence of life styles, atmosphere and culture upon art. so they may intelligently view and choose art which fits into their lives. (Photo by Deb Fox)

” *** * I a JB l - OMi \ FOR SANTA TO FILL — The second graders in Mrs. Rogers' class at the North Webster Elementary School have been working on construction paper stockings for Santa to fill. The stockings will be added to the Christmas decor of the classroom. Pktured are Calvin Carr. Mike Ferverda, Missy Allen. Millk Evans, Nita Ashton and David Kearns. (Photo by Sharon Stockman) r

churches around the area. In the group. Darrell playes the base guitar while Diana is a soloist. The group is composed of nine-year-old Darrell and Diana; Mr. and Mrs. Doss; their 13-year-old daughter. Tina; and their 11-year-old son. Ray. Jr. According to Mrs. Doss, the group has been in existence for one year and before the group was organized, the children enjoyed singing by themselves or as a group in the Goshen Church of God.

' 5 p flHflM M 1 I • • «>1 K HOW A BOOK IS MADE — A former Syracuse Elementary School teacher. Olive Forgatsch. Goshen, was back at the school Thursday. Dec. 2. telling fourth grade students how a book is put together and how to get ideas for writing a book. Recently Mrs. Forgatsch had a poetry book. “A World Os Wonder.” published. This book was written for the elementary level students. Mrs. Forgatsch. who taught second grade and retired three years ago. and her husband have developed their own publishing company. Prior to teaching at Syracuse, for 15 years, she taught at five schools in Wisconsin and two schools in Michigan. (Photo by Deb Fox > * 11 • a* V F Ajar* i ' fe 1 "1-5 fl MILFORD STUDENT COUNCIL — The sixth, seventh and eighth grade classes at the Milford Junior High School recently elected two students from each respective class who are responsible and capable of organizing extra projects to represent that class in the student council. Student council activities include: sponsoring the “Book Fair:” taking charge of the monthly locker cleanouts: organizing special dress days: and helping with Christmas decorations in the school. Student council members pictured above are Dan Wuthrich and Melanie Klotz, sixth grade representatives: Ta mi Hollar and Scott Weisser, seventh grade representatives; Kristina Lange and Scott Baker, eighth grade representatives.