The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 December 1982 — Page 12

the MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 15,1982

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School news

INDIANS OF INDIANA — These three students of Mr. Bollman s fourth grade class at North Webster have worked on a special project as part of their history class. They have traced the history of Indians of Indiana, including the Shawnee. Potawatomi and Miami. They gave reports on some Indian chiefs to the class and made items to demonstrate Indian life. From left are Pat Foreman. Jason Hollar and Brian Scott. (Photo by Sharon Stockman)

UNIQUE CHRISTMAS TREES - These students are part of Mrs. Haffner’s fourth grade class at North Webster who have been making Christmas trees from Reader’s Digest magazines. They will spray paint the trees green when they are completely folded. Pictured are Edna Aguilar. Bart Templeton. Daniel Clevenger. Jeremy Garber. Mike Minnick. Cali Doll. Lisa Stookey and student teacher Jackie Glon. (Photo by Sharon Stockman)

* * 2 fl fMn ' ■ , rwrjb* WwHl II 14 ~~' v BLGOING CAROLING — The North Webster fifth grade Special Choir will be going Christmas caroling on several evenings before the Christmas holiday vacation. The group will be visiting various businesses and homes in the area. The choir is under the direction of Karilyn Metcalf. Shown are some of the students who will be participating. In the front row are Christine Tom. Susanne Parr. Chad Hoffert. Sherry Payne. Lydia Bonner and Kip Goebel. In the bach row are Karilyn MetcaK. director: Leanne Leinsetter; Amy Barton: Chris Conkling; Brad Dragoo: and principal Richard Long. < Photo by Sharon Stockman)

IyjHLITIgI -. i.< EH Hi' k V / NEW SOUND SYSTEM — The North Webster Parent. Teacher and Friends’ Organization purchased a aew sound system for the school, which was recently used in the school’s Christmas program. The system will also he used for spelling bees and other programs at the school. Shown presented the system to Richard Long, principal of the elementary school are Anita Sincroft, on the left, president of the PTFO: and Becky Ertel. ways and means chairwoman for the parentteacher organization. (Photo by Sharon Stuck man)

A j, w . I - — CHRISTMAS STORY TOLD — Second and third grade students at Syracuse Elementary Scheel will listen and read along Thursday. Dec. M. as pages of “The Christmas Boa.” are turned and a nativity scene set up. "The Christmas Boa," a giant book illustrated in pastels and felt marker, was written and illustrated by Olive H. Forgatsch. The taped story fellows the teat, and as the Christmas story unfolds, the carved olive wood figures are set in place. Mrs. Forgatsch to the author and ilustrator of “A World Os Wonder.” a book of poetry for children, which was recently published. A guestion and answer period will fofiow the presentation. Shown above to Mrs. Forgatsch with some third grade students with the giant book and the nativity scene. (Photo by Deb Fea)

School Calendar Week Os December 15 To December 22 THURSDAY Wawasee Christmas concert 7:30 p.m, auditorium SATURDAY L/ J Christmas Vacation Until January 3.1983

Financial aid forms available in January

The Wawasee High School guidance offitte would like to alert parents on the upcoming procedures to follow in applying for financial aid for their student or students who will be attending a college or university next year. The process begins in January when the Financial Aid Form (FAF) arrives enabling parents to begin filling out the necessaryitems. It should be stressed that the FAF must be postmarked March 1, 1983. for the student to qualify for state grants. The guidance office suggests parents mail the form with a certificate of mailing on February 15. Copies of all forms should be signed and kept for future reference. College financial aid offices will not accept forms not signed. Men, 18-years-old, must register and have proof of registration to be eligible for federal grants. If a student or parent receives veterans or Social Securities benefits, there must be a copy of

oB -ftB Wn Il f W □siß||| Bbk P <JII r g . j MILFORD PLAYER — Kyle Newcomer, second grader from Milford Elementary School, was just one of the many players participating in the Christmas concert held at the new Milford gym on Thursday. Dec. 9. under the direction of Donna Pollen .All of the elementary students participated in the concert which inchided several skits, many Christmas songs, hand motions and narration by various students.

those benefits sent to the respective college office. Parents should try all available sources since costs are increasing while funds are decreasing. In February, a FAF workshop to help parents fill out the forms will be held at the high school. Ail tax forms must be completed early this year. During February. March and April, students should apply for all and any scholarships available. A local list will be given out this month and a weekly update will be posted in the guidance office. During May and June, the federal Pell Grant SER reports will be returned and should then be sent to the chosen college’s financial aid office. Students and parents should be aware of the importance of weighing a college’s offer against personal and financial requirements. Respond immediately to all requests from the college of your choice.

■LXMEI mJ BUILDER’S CLUB OFFICERS — These students are officers of tie Builder’s Club at North Webster Junior High School. From left are Jim Willard, seventh grade director; Lisa Noble, treisurer; Jennifer Jorczak, president: Kelli Mort, vice president; and Steve Carson, eighth grade director. Tina Kruger' secretory, was not present when the picture was taken. (Photo by Sharon Stickman).

Lakeland Schools participate in Future Problem Solving Bowl

By SHARON STUCKMAN For the first time, students in grades four through 12 in Indiana will be involved in a state-wide competition this spring, called the Future Problem Solving Bowl. The contest is specifically for teams in the separate age groups of grades four-six; seven-nine and 10-12. The teams will work together during the school year solving practice problems. Lakeland Community School Corporation has three teams entered in the competition. There will be a team from each school in North Webster, Syracuse and Milford. Teams will complete three practice problems in their home schools, first doing background research on the problem topics, and then, under time constraints similar to state and national bowl conditions, work on the actual problem. Each team has a coach, often a teacher, who works with it on the practice problems. When the team begins work on the actual problem it must be done without the assistance of a coach. Teams will be given two hours to work on the final problem. The program is a nationwide effort to involve students in the concept of futuristics by an adaption of the creative problem solving process. Overall goals of the program are to acquaint students with future studies, develop creative thinking skills, help students

Br b dßi. . Wm.'HfwSmWol r — PRESENTING MR. N — Students in the Garfield reading group of Ctafy Kaiser s first grade class at Milford Elementary School will present “Mr. N Gets a Bat" on Frida for their parents and the kindergarten classes. Players shown above making their puppets for the production are Amhrly Hobbs. Miss E: Teresa Crabtree. Mr. L: Scott Eteenhour. Mr. G; Nate Haugh. Mr. N; and Jred Smith, narrator. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

© S.AJjMM its *W • WL_ j 1 ri ■ t jH ? a i CITIZENS OF NOVEMBER—These students were chosen recently as the outstanding stgento for the month, at North Webster Elementary School. In the front row are Adam Hawn, second grade: Tausha Carson, first grade: Kham fceth Oudemsak. first grade: Michele Price, third grade: Roy Heineman, first grade; Lori Spitier. j grade: Esther Tobias, second grade: and Christy Smith, third grade. In the back row are Jason Mickley. fourth grade: Pat Foreman, fourth grade: Angie Cripe. t|rd grade: Derik Green, fifth grade: Moly Blackwell fifth grade: Jody Elliots fifth grade: and Stafcy Cariln. fun ft just. The Student (er citizen) of the Meath recognition program has had some positive effects, according to Principal Richard Long, in encouraging the students toward good behavior. (Photo by Sharon Stockman) /

FUTURE PROBLEI SOLVING — These sixth grade students at North Webster are partof the Extended Study Program. As a team they will enter the state-tide Future Problem Solving Bowl. Their coach is Connfe Bailey who is a teacher working with the ESP program in the Ltkeland Community Schools. Pictured are Michelle Dick. Eric Stotiey, Brad Leedy, Shea Metcalf and Steve Eastman. (Photo by Sham Stuckman)

develop abilities to deal tith the unknown future and evelop teamwork skills. Another goal of the progam is to acquaint teachers wih the problem solving methol for application in their classroctis. This year’s practice prolems are: UFOs, Oceanic (or underwater) communities; and Robotics, or the study of the future use of robots in hit society. The highest scoring teamsta

$ each division will compete at the state level. Teams invited to the state and national bowls will also participate in another phase of competition, wherein each will make a presentation urging the acceptance of its solution to the bowl problem. Awards will be given for problem solving and for the creative presentations. Awards will also be made to top scoring scenario writers.