The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 March 1983 — Page 9

School news

Two nursing scholarships available District Two ISNA is announcing the availability of two nursing scholarships to be awarded in May. Both scholarships are SSOO. One scholarship is to be given to a nursing student in his or her last year of school in 1983-1984. The student must be attending an accredited school of nursing, must provide evidence of academic excellence, must be a high school graduate of Elkhart or Kosciusko County, and must be in need of financial assistance. The second scholarship is to be awarded to a registered nurse pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing. The applicant must be in the last year of schooling, must provide evidence of academic excellence, and must also be in need of financial assistance. x The committee is accepting requests for application forms at ISNA District 12 Scholarship 812 Player Dr., Goshen, Ind., 46526. The deadline for applying is April 22. Wuthrich on presidential internship Ronald A. Wuthrich, r 2 Milford, is among eight graduate students in public affairs at Indiana University to be selected for two-year presidential management internships with federal agencies, beginning this fall. All chosen participants are 1983 candidates for the master of public affairs degree in lU’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, giving the school the largest number of interns in the nationwide competition for 200 internships The internships were established in 1977 as "a small, but significant step in improving the professional character of the federal career service,” Alan K. Campbell, chairman of the then Civil Service Commission, explained at the signing of the presidential executive order creating the program. Each year, 200 graduate degree holders in public management are chosen to work in federal agencies and departments throughout the United States, with each intern given a variety of different assignments within the specified unit of government. Upon successful completion of two years of service under the program, participants will be eligible for consideration for permanent appointment with civil service status.

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LOOKING NEAT AND CLEAN — Charlotte Hand’s first grade class at Milford Elementary School has been studying how to "Look Neat and Clean.” The student’s lessons stressed washing their hands and faces with soap: brushing and combing their hair: brushing their teeth often; covering their mouths when sneezing; bathing regularly; and using tissues to blow their noses when they have a cold. Members of the class pictured above from the left are: Kari Strieby, Crystal Price, Joe Hernandez and Araceli Garcia. < Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

Local students tour Illinois with NIC choir

Susie Schmucker and Amy Gall, both of Milford, will be among the 45 voices of the Manchester College A Cappella Choir when the group spends its 36th annual spring tour in Illinois March 26-31, announced Dr. Floyd Slotterback, choir conductor. || . Susie, a Wawasee High School graduate, is a freshman nutrition major and is the daughter of Alvin and Armina Schmucker, r 2 Milford. Amy is a freshman secondary education-music major and is the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy Gall, 19417

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South County Line Road, Milford. She graduated from Fairfield High School. The mixed choir, whose membership is drawn from the 1,000 member Manchester College student body, will sing primarily in Church of the Brethren churches and other community gatherings in northern Illinois during the college’s spring recess. The music tour combines traditional, sacred and spiritual songs with contemporary Easter season selections. Other county residents on the

tour include: Lu Ann Knoop, daughter of Paul N. and Eleanor Knoop, r 1 Mentone; and Gail E. Weirick, daughter of Gerald and Jeanne Weirick, r 2 Warsaw. Local teachers assist Public TV Cyndi Thornburg, Karilyn Metcalf, Jane Wieczork, Phyllis Roberts and Alan Zerkel, all members of the Lakeland Community Educators Association, recently spent an evening assisting WNIT-TV with its membership drive.

Learning beyond the classroom

By GAIL WIDMOYER Lakeland Community School Corporation, like many modern systems, is able to offer high school students an option to seven hours of “book learning.’” Two available options found in the industrial arts section of Wawasee, wood working and machine shop and welding, offer students an opportunity to use their hands while gaining required credit hours. “The students do an excellent job on items that they want to make,” commented Rudy Cesco, industrial arts instructor in the woods area Cesco brings to Wawasee practical experience in the construction field as well as 13 years teaching experience. A total of 70 students, ranging in class rank from freshmen to seniors, are enrolled in the wood shop department. Freshmen students pick from a variety of projects to familiarize them with wood working procedures. After the introductory class, students may enroll in General Woods I where they have the chance to expand on their wood working knowledge by building personal items such as entertainment centers or small cabinets. In the advanced classes. General Woods II and 111, all projects produce “some sort of case goods,” or a piece of furniture that is also used for storage. For the advanced projects, students may pay $75 for necessary materials and build an item worth SSOO, according to Cesco. After an observer sees the finished product and the student’s zeal

Dixon, Gilbert steal 'Heaven' spotlight

By GARY LEWIS Wawasee High School’s Drama Club production of “Heaven Can Wait” proved to be a teaming experience for some and the grand finale for others. Last Friday and Saturday night’s crowd at Wawasee Auditorium enjoyed a comical look at the fate of boxer Joe Pendleton who escapes injury from a plane crash but is mistakingly sent to the “Pearly Gates” and is returned to earth in another body. Senior Sean Shanahan played the rote of Pendleton in the production and gave a convincing performance as a fighter. But two other seniors, Bill Dixon and Darci Gilbert, stole the spotlight with precise cues and good lines. Dixon, who played the part of Pendleton’s manager, Max Levene, got things going when he first appeared in the second scene of the three-act play. His bewildering looks and comments during his boxer’s preoccupation with voices from above was one of the most enjoyable scenes of the production. Gilbert, who played the key role <rf Ms. Jordan, kept the play moving with precision as she explained Pendleton’s predicament to the audience with expression and understanding. First-time director Dave Baumgartner agreed that Dixon and Gilbert gave memorable performances. “They worked very hard to put things together and make it work,” he explained. “Since this was their last high school play, they worked extra hard.” Both Dixon and Gilbert have performed in several other Wawasee dramas and musicals during their high school careers. Baumgartner said Cindy Knotts, who played the character Mrs. Farnsworth, also did exceptionally well.

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for their projects, the value of an industrial arts program is evident. Area residents will have the chance to see what is produced in the four areas of Wawasee High School s industrial arts sections at the Fine Arts and Industrial Arts Show scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16. Jim Alford, machine shop and welding instructor and department coordinator, is enthusiastic for the show which will “give kids recognition for their work. First, second and third

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“All of the kids worked extremely hard.” said Baumgartner. A history and careers teacher at the high school, Baumgartner was especially proud of the set. “Love Furniture and Country Floral contributed in creating the set,” he said. Trying to portray a millionaire’s mansion is difficult on a high school stage but the brand-new furniture and attractive background made the mansion scenes impressive. Baumgartner minored in drama in college, but the majority of his experience came as an actor at the Enchanted Hills Playhouse. “I was used to working around a group of professional actors who were acting for their livelihood. Working with a group of high school students was an adjustment because the pursuit of excellence wasn’t as great,” he explained. “I tried to compensate for that by making the set look as good as possible and by making the sure Beers host Bachelors On Thursday, March 3, the Milford Happy Bachelors had their monthly meeting at the home of Randy, Renee and Rita Beer. After pledges were said by Marlene and Mitch Price, the meeting was called to order. The treasurer’s report was read first; secretary’s report was next; and members talked about the club’s last meeting. Recreation was led by Toby Harney and the game played was “Rhythm ” After refreshments were served, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be at the home of Tim Troup on April 7.

places will be awarded to the outstanding projects in four industrial arts areas: small engine repair; machine shop and welding; drafting; and woods. All of the top winners will be judged a second time to determine a grand champion for the show. Projects will be on display in the high school commons area on Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. All area residents are encouraged to attend the art show and see physical benefits of a Wawasee High School education.

the technical aspects were m order.” Assisting in the production was drama club sponsor Terry Iden and Mrs. Max Ellen Medich. “They made my first experience as director a very pleasant one.” Also assisting was student director Tamera Jessop. “Overall, I was pleased with both performances,” said Baumgartner.

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STONE SOUP—Linda Stockey’s reading class at Syracuse Elementary School performed a new version of the play. “Stone Soup.’’ In this version, the foresters visited a village where the people did not want to share their food. But the foresters taught the villagers how to share by making stone soup with the villagers’ vegetables and meat. Pictured above in the front from the left are: Ryan Stuckman. Alan Hartman. Tad Byrd. Tiffany Titus and Mike Prescott. Row two: Jim Poyser. Kenny Turner. Ann Hile and Kristen McCue. Row three: Angela Kilian. Mark Cannon. Chris Martindale. Scott Wheat. Sammy Huffer and Rachel Coons. Not present for the picture was Michelle Meier. (Photo by Gail W idmoyer)

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As it happens so many times, the scene getting the most laughs was not a part of the script. Dixon, who was prancing around the stage in disgust trying to locate the then lost Mr. Farnsworth, toppled backward in Friday’s performance when he attempted to sit in a chair. Although the crowd was roaring, Dixon recovered and continued with little disruption.

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“That definitely was not part of the script,” explained Baumgartner. Dixon’s younger brother, freshman Jon Dixon, also gave a credible performance as “messenger 7013” and Jeff Impey played the role of Farnsworth’s crooked business manager Tony Abbot in good form.

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