The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 February 1983 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. February 5,1983

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Alft » fll fJW IV^' ; -wb akW LWwU FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE RE.ADERS — These students were the winners from their classrooms in the RIF contest at North Webster. The contest encouraged students to study books and their characters in depth. Jennv Noble, Mrs. Harris’ fifth grade, is portraying Joni from the book Happy Days; Keith Waites, fourth grader from Mrs. Roe’s class is Uncle Backwards: Jason Fugate from Mr. Stookey’s fifth grade did a good job being a girl, as he portrayed Diana Prince from Wonder Woman. Next in line is Kip Goebel from Mr. Stuart s fifth grade as Peter Pan: Merriah Faust from Mr. Bowman's fourth grade is Pocahontas: and Kelly Doll, a fourth grader from Mrs. Haffner s class, is a card from the book Alice in W under la nd. (Photo by Sharon Stuckman > MlWßit | If M r- fl -fl rA. JI ■J/ ’ ■ ‘ p ytf 1M m jr v /■ Hk|W *'Z/ w /» iH.WI ■ - *j JbhPLjh ri IVJSfflb k^m : " HHe 11 STORYBOOK CHARACTER CHAMPIONS — These students were overall winners of the RIF “dress-up day” contest which was held Thursday. Feb. X at North Webster Elementary School. A winner was picked from each classroom and an overall winner was then picked from each grade, except third grade, which had three w inners because the judge. Judy Roose, art teacher at the school, was unable to decide which was best. On the left in back is Missi Barker. Peter Pan. from third grade: Merriah Faust was the fourth grade overall winner, as Pocahontas; Kip Goebel, as Peter Pan. was the fifth grade winner: and another third grade winner was Angie Cripe. Charlotte the Spider. standing on the right. Kneeling on the floor is the second grade winner. Stacy Evans as Goldilocks; standing in the middle is the first grade winner. Kathy Haddock as Strawberry Shortcake: and kneeling on the right is Vicki Polise. who was a third grade winner with her excellent likeness to Laura Engles. (Photo by Sharon Stuckman > 1 '*fe PREPARE FOR THE CIRCUS — Third graders from Milford Elementary School attended the annual Shrine Circus in Fort Wayne on Friday, Feb. 4. After an early lunch, the students left at 11 a.m. for the circus and returned at 6:30 pm. The event was enjoyed by all the children, and according to Kerri Speicher, the chimpanzees were the best part of the show. Debbie Shirk enjoyed the tight rope act performed by the Wilandezes. Pictured above in the cafeteria on the left side of the table are Maggie Castro, Debbie Shirk. Cynthia Price, Mason Robbins, Wendy West, Ramona Carrillo, Kerri Speicher and Pam Joyce. On the right side of the table from front to back are Charity Stump, Angel Bechtold, Shantel Miller. Doug Free, Kirk Dewart. Chad Henson. Tim Bradley and Joe Morehead. Doral McFarren is one of the Shriners and the bus driver who accompanied the children on the trip.

Pl A ■Kfl* "W-' FIRST ASD SECOND GR.ADE CH.ARACTERS — Winners of the RIF “dress-up” day at North Webster from each of the first and second grade classes are shown here in their costumes. From first grade. Mrs. Carmichael's room. Cassie Bonner was Mary . From Mary Had A Little Lamb: Kathy Haddock, from Mrs. Beer’s first grade was Strawberry Shortcake; and the other first grade class. Mrs. Pryor’s class, had Brian Goodpaster. Raggy Andy, as its winner. On the right are second grade winners Tony Reiter, from I Wish 1 Had Duck Feet, from Mrs. Ummel’s class: Stacy Evans. Goldilocks, from Mrs. Turner’s class: and Debbie Black. Chicken Little, from Mrs. Rogers’ class. (Photo by Sharon Stuckman) Government book program helps Webster students

Because of the RIF program 7.000 books have been given to North Webster Elementary School students over the past five years. In 1978 a national campaign was launched to get Reading is Fundamental RIF off the ground Such well known personalities as Carol Burnett gave the program national attention. North Webster school started its RIF program in 1978, through a matching grant from the federal government. Funds for this year s matching grant came from the ParentTeacher and Friends Organization at North Webster. Students in grades one through five receive at least three free books each year. There is a wide selection of books for the students to pick from. A committee of North Webster teachers and

J i HEARTS LN THE RIGHT PLACE — Tricia Wuthrich and Lisa Klotz, second graders in Myra Gunden’s class at Milford Elementary School, are placing stars on their hearts for books they have read recently. During February, Mrs. Gunden is promoting reading with the theme “Put Your Heart Into Reading,” and for each book read hy the children, a star is placed on their respective hearts. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

- f j f >\ HEART OF THE MATTER — Donna Long’s fifth grade science classes at Milford Elementary School are continuing their studies in human anatomy by camming cow’s body parts. Walter Price’s Abattoir, Plymouth, donated a cow’s heart and lungs for the students to study- _ .. . Pictured with Mrs. Leng examining the heart from the left are Billy Scarheary, Teo Filo Garcia. Jeff Zimmerman. Loren Burkholder (holding the heart), Mary Robinson, Armando Villarreal (touching the heart). Tim Swango. Joey Carrillo, and Melissa Islas. (Photo by GaU Widmoyer)

parents select the books. For the second year North Webster Elementary School held a "dress-up” day to encourage students to study their favorite books, learn more about the characters and dress-up like a storybook person On February 3 students in each classroom, grades one through five, could dress up as a character from a favorite book. Each classroom picked one person who best represented the storybook character he or she was portraying. Each person who dressed for the special day was given a second free book and overall winners were chosen from each grade. Teachers on the RIF committee for 1982-83 are Gayle Harris. Keith Bollman, Noreta Mort. Elaine Rogers and Dixie Pryor, along with Principal

Richard Long. Parent volunteers on the committee are Barbara Sledge.,, Judy Wagoner. Caroil Beezley. Ruth Graber and Vickie Shepherd Rural Warsaw woman named outstanding The board of advisors for the Outstanding Young Women of America Awards Program announced that Renee Michelle Lindzy, r 7 box 3 Warsaw, has been selected for inclusion in the 1982 edition of “Outstanding Young Women Os America. The Outstanding Young Women of America program is designed to honor and encourage ? exceptional young women bet-' ween the ages of 21-36 who have distinguished themselves in their homes, their professions and their communities. Accomplishments such as these are the result of dedication, service and leadership — qualities which deserve to be recognized and remembered. This is the goal of the many leading women's organizations, college alumni associates and public officials who nominate deserving young women to participate in the program Serving as chairman of the program’s advisory board is Mrs. Dexter Otis Arnold, honoary president of the General Federation of Women s Clubs The women listed, along with approximately 23.000 fellow Outstanding Young Women of America from across the United States, will be presented in the prestigious annual awards volume. In addition, they are now being considered for one of the 51 state awards to be presented to those women who have made the most noteworthy contributions in their individual states. From these 51 state winners, the 10 Outstanding Young Women of America will be chosen. The 10 national winner will be honored at the annual awards luncheon held in Washington, D.C.

A J FAIRY GODMOTHER AT SCHOOL — These two fourth grade teachers at North Webster dressed in the spirit of the RIF “dress-up day” at school. The Fairy Godmother, right, is Mrs. Charles Haffner and Cinderalla. left, is Miss Jackie Gloa, who is a student teacher in that class. < Photo by Sharon Stuckman)

School Calendar Week of Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 WEDNESDAY Psi lota Zi music concert 7:30 p. m.. Auditorium THURSDAY Evening guidance meetings 5-7 p.m.. guidance offices FRIDAY 7 FFA Hoosier Farm and Proficiency judging contest 4 7 p.m. Trafalgar » SATURDAY FFA Hoosier Farmer and Proficiency judging contest All day. at Trafalgar State winds-percussion-strings solo and ensemble contest All day, at Indianapolis

Singer, dancer, music student of the month

SUZANNE SCHW ARTZ Music Student Os The Month February’s Music Student of the Month at Milford Elementary School is Suzanne Schwartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Schwartz of Milford. Suzanne is nine years old and in the fourth grade at Milford. When she was seven, she and her brother. Chris, had parts in the Enchanted Hills Playhouse

Duracell announces scholarship competition

Duracell Inc.» the manufacturer of Duracell’ batteries, announced a nationwide $30,000 scholarship competition and the development of a special

production of ‘ ‘Showboat. ’ ’ Suzanne, chosen to be Music Student of the Month by Donna Pollen, music instructor, enjoys singing and dancing She has taken dance lessons for two years and also plays the piano. Suzanne has sung solos in school programs since the first grade and she is looking forward to the spring musical where she can utilize both her vocal and dance abilities.

educational program designed for high school science classes. The scholarship competition, to be held in 1983, is open to all students, grades nine through 12. In the competition, contestants will design and build batterypowered devices that provide practical functions, such as to entertain, amuse, make life easier, serve as a warning device, provide sound or light or both. The devices must be powered by one or more Duracell' AAA, AA, D, C. ninevolt or lantern batteries. To enter, each contestant must submit a color photograph and one-page description of his or her device along with an official entry form by April 6. 1983. The 100 finalists, chosen by the National Science Teachers Association, must send their devices to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago for the final judging The names of the 11 winners will be announced on May 25. The prizes are: first place. SIO,OOO college scholarship, plus trip to Chicago for the winner, his or her teacher and parents or guardians; second place, five $3,000 college scholarships, plus trip to Chicago for the winners, their teachers and one of his or her parents or guardians; third place, 10 SSOO college scholar ships; and fourth place. 25 SIOO gift certificates for batterypowered equipment Teachers ot the winners will also receive special prizes.