The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 December 1982 — Page 18

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 22,1982

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School news

WKMiiL"' m Jff JH jtai *** SAFETY ADVICE — Manteal Dave Hobbs of the Milford Police Department visited the fint grade students at Milford Elementary School explaining safety and the policeman's job. Included in the presentation was a demonstration on fingerprinting and an explanation of Marshal Hobbs’ equipment. Pictured with Hobbs is Troy Fifer.

'Who is wearing this stocking cap?'

Recently, the students in Suzie Pittman's second grade reading group at the Milford Elementary School studied creative writing. Here are some of the stories written by the second graders on ‘‘Who is wearing this stocking cap?” One snowy night I saw a man. He had a red stocking cap "Who is that o’’ 0 ’’ I said to myself Then I knew it was Santa Claus! His reindeer were being fed. So I fed them to. When it was Christmas Eve I heard a creak-k-k-k! I jumped out of bed and ran as fast as T coUld' I knew who it was! Santa' I called He jumped up in the air “Hes!" he cried *’What°" I said "Oh! Hi! You

Thaddeus Kosciuszko topic for book report

Lisa Kaiser, seventh grade student at Milford Junior High School and daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Kaiser, wrote the following book report on the history of Thaddeus Koscius&o for her language arts class and received an excellent grade for the work • The title of the book -is "Warrior on Two Continents, Thaddeus Kosciuszko " The author is David J Abodaher This book is a very interesting biography Thaddeus Kosciuszko was thought to be born on February < 1746, but there is no exact date. He died on October 15, 1817. He was 81 years old Thad grew up in Poland on an estate and he was born of noble birth, but his family was not wealthy Thad loved playing with the peasant children that lived on their estate. His brothers and sisters did not completely approve of this. 'Riads father, Ludwik, didn't mind as long as he remembered he was bom of noble birth. Thaddeus Kosciuszko is well known for helping the American armies during the Revolutionary War He is also known f< helping his own beloved country of Poland. After eight years of being in North America. Thad returned to Poland The king of Poland gave him a difficult position as Mayor General in the army, and he was to train the recruits. This was not the kind of job that h£ had hoped for, but $e wanted to help Poland in any way he could. His problem was knowing when and where to attack and knowing how to use the limited supplies he had. Thad overcame many of his problems by his sharp wit and skill. He put a good fight when be was greatly outnumbered. Thad drove his men to fight well for their country. His kindness and humanitarian behavior made him greatly respected by his men. My favorite part of the book was when Thad met his first love, Ludwika Sosnowski. They loved each other dearly One day when Thad came to help Ludwika with her French and drawing he heard her father, Josef, yelling that Thad was lazy and not suitable for his daughter At once, Thad ran and found Ludwika. He said that they must run away together. They went to a friend’s home, but alas her father found

scared me!” said Santa. "Can I have what I want?” 1 asked. "Why of course you can!” he said "Oh good!" I said. — Ericka Lynn Lozano On Chrismas night all the boys and girls were asleep hoping that santa claus would soon be there so in the morning they would have some toys, but on the floor there was a stocking cap. Where did it come from? I know what to do. We will put it out to night and stay up and find out. O.K. That night santa claus came. “My hat,” he whispered as he went to get It. When he got his hat he left, and when he left he left a present. — Matthew Norris

them and his love was lost forever. It made me sad that Thad never got married and had children This was sometging he wanted very much. 1 thought this book was very interesting and written well. 1 learned a lot about Thaddeus Kosciuszko. I didn’t know he helped us that much in the Revolutionary War. He had some joys and sorrows throughout his life. At some places in the book it was hard to read, and I didn’t understand some of the army talk they used. I would highly recommend this book to a friend. I thought Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a great man who worked for the liberty and freedom of the people!

u| H&PPV HS|||| J HBk i Ik \ CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE — Students In Mrs. Rowe's fonrth grade class, at North Webster, studied a Christmas shopping spree. They gave themselves a budget, based on the Idea that they had held a Christmas Chib account for the past year. Then they made a Christasas Ust. decided what to buy each person on the list, picked it out of catalogs, then figured the coot of each item, and checked to be sore they stayed within their budgets. Sitting in front are Sara Meerchen. Mike Gibson. Tracy Waalewya and George Aldrich. Darrel Sopber to hilhe middle. Buster Oevenger and Melanie Shoe are seated in the back. Standing are WHHam Murphy. Kristy ErteL Jenny Estes. Chad Brewer. Brook Diets. Richie Heche. Matt Stamp. Jason Mickley and Rachael Johnsen. (Photo by Sharon Stackman) v

C L..T>* rjrnWlM • i XBn fi J'S TEACHERS’ PEP — Enthusiasm from students at Milford Junior High School was contagious as faculty and staff members joined in the fun at a recent pep session In the junior high school gym. Pictured above trying to win the school spirit stick in cheer competition are Marion Acton. Diane Weister, Mary Peart. Richard Render. Tony Clouse and Cyndi Thornburg. In row two are Jim Zielasko, Darcey Mock. Carolyn Baker, Teresa Welborn and David Mats. Standing at the top is Robert Long. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

”1 can't find my stocking cap,” said Santa. “Who could of taken it. I have to have it for to night. I need it to deliver the presents to night, or my head will get cold. I’ll catch a cold, and I wouldn’t get to go to night. I must go and look for it before it’s to night.” So Santa started looking for his hat. He went to the lost and found, but he couldn't find his hat. He asked people if they had seen his hat, but every one said no. Then he went into Santa’s work shop, and there were his elves. They had a present for him. They said, “Merry Christinas, Santa.” And the elves said. "Open your present." “OK,” said Santa and he opened his present. It? Was his hat? And he said, “Thank you

ii i w w Hl HbJh nUr 1 1 ur -wF i 2 Ji nfl HANDMADE BREAD BOXES — These four eighth grade boys, from North Webster Junior High School, are part of an industrial arts class that made detailed bread boxes from wood. The boxes could be made either single or double. Shown, with their projects, are Joe Welker. Darin Atwood. Tray Reiff and Mike Eastman. (Photo by Sharon Stockman)

very much.” — Regina Swihart One night when I was in bed, but I wasn’t sleeping, I heard something out in the livingroom I tiptoed out. And there I saw a fat man and he was wearing the funniest hat I have ever seen His name was Santa. He started to open a big bag full of toys. He filled the stockings that belonged to Boomer, Kelley, Megan, and I. Soon it was morning and we all got up and opened our presents — Kariann Konopinski It started a few yeas ago. Poor Santa's head got cold. So Santa went and bought a stocking cap to wear on his way to deliver presents. So Santa is the one who wears the stocking cap. Well, at least that’s what I think. I might

not be right, but who knows. — Jonah Beer “Where is my cap?” Andrew said to his mother. "Look in the cap drawer.” his mother said. “Tomorow is Christmas, I always go outside before Christmas,” Andrew said. “I’ll go outside without a stocking cap.” When Andrew went outside he saw a boy with his stocking cap on! So he snook up on the boy, snathed the cap, and ran home to tell his mother how he’d snathed the cap. Soon he saw the boy that he saw outside coming to the front porch. So Andrew ran to the back door, opened it, and shut it very carefully. When he was out side he saw the dog with his stocking hat on. — Anna Meyers

Teresa Welborn: Following in her father's footsteps

By GAIL WIDMOYER Teresa Welborn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welborn of Syracuse, finished her student teaching at the Milford and Syracuse Junior High Schools on

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' A Ml - Jf ■ l x r I I 'I I I A B ■■■ r PENNY PITCH DONATION — The Builder’s Club at North Webster Junior High School collected money by holding a penny pitch in kindergarten through eighth grades at the school. The money, about Silt in all. will go to the North Webster Charities, to be used to help needy persons in the area. Shown is Wendell Bryant, principal, accepting a check from Jennifer Jorczak and Kelli Mort Builder's Club officers. < Photo by Sharon Stuck man)

■ i JI lb PILGRIMS FIRST YEAR — A Pilgrim village was madeby students of the third grade In Linda Stookey s class at Syracuse graders studied pilgrims and what their first year in America was like. During their added to the village, in accordance with the first snowfall of the year. Seated at the left of the table are Justine DesateUe Jason Morrow and Sam Huffer. On the right are Tonya Swartsendniber. Jason Brown and Tiffany Titus. (Photo by Deb Fox)

* * LmA i i V’ll ii** y '— i hS PLANT EATERS AND ANIMAL EATERS — The students in Mrs. Mort's third grade at North Webster have been studying plant eaters and animal caters as part of their science class. They made pesters illustrating various plant eaters and animal eaters. \ Shown with their posters are Thanh Tran. Mike McCray. Chad Engle and Matt Willard (Photo by Sharon Stockman)

Friday, Dec. 17, claiming teachers ran in her family. “I guess I’m following in my father’s footsteps,” said the daughter of the Wawasee High School wrestling coach. “I knew from the first that I

wanted to be a teacher,” said the former Wawasee High School athlete who majored in physical education, grades seven through 12, at Manchester College. Upon completion of graduation requirements, Teresa will also be qualified to teach health and drivers’ education classes. The Syracuse resident chose Manchester for a liberal arts education and believes the college is a well-rounded, small teacher’s college that offers an “excellent education.” Job Market Teresa is optimistic about finding a job after she graduates realizing she may have to relocate. “Because of job opportunities, I’m looking toward North or South Carolina for employment,” she commented. While teaching jobs may be less than abundant in the local area, Teresa noted, “Educators keep predicting things (the job market) will change in the ’Bo’s. With more and more experienced teachers, especially in big cities, suffering from ‘burn-out’, I think more jobs will be available.” Therefore, she advises her students, “If you want to be a teacher, go that way. College is important, it gives you time on your own and makes you appreciate things at home.” After she receives some teaching experience, Teresa hopes to return to school, obtain her master's degree and teach at a small college.