The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 November 1983 — Page 9

School

Building trades program —

Gives WHS students a reason to stay in school

By GAIL WIDMOYER Staff Writer “What we’re helping the kids do is sort out what they'like and what they don’t like to do,” commented Richard Wysong, vocational director at Wawasee High School, about the high school’s building trades program which was re-implemented this year after a one year absence. The building trades program is designed for those students, male or female, who prefer working with their hands and have an interest in learning a trade. Each student is taught general carpentry and related trades with the opportunity to specialize in one certain field if so desired. Following graduation, “most (of the building trades students) go right to work,” explained Wysong. “If the student discovers he is interested in the taught proses-

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LEARNING A TRADE — A total 27 Wawasee High School students are enrolled in the building trades program which has been resumed after a one-year absence and is designed to teach students practical trades. Pictured above standing in front from the left are: Jeff Brugh; Mark Timpe, instructor; Mike Knowles, Neal Germonprez and Craig Ostendorf. In the back are: Steve Hapner, Bill Signorelli and Joe Morris; while Jeff Moore and John Shoemaker are sitting on the rafters. Class members not pictured are Kevin Cramsie and Domie Carboneau. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

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sion or if the student finds out he isn’t interested, we have served our purpose Ind hopefully the student will spend less time bumping from job to job after graduation.” Presently, 27 Wawasee students are enrolled in the program and divided into two classes. Each class spends half of its school day at the home site which is located northwest of Syracuse Lake in the Potawatomi Heights addition. “The nice part about this program,” continued Wysong, “is the corporation has no money tied up in it.” Since all labor is donated by class members and the home will sell for a lower price than if it were listed with a realtor, all money received from selling the project will be used to buy tools and a lot for next year’s project. Mark Timpe, instructor for the

building trades program, brings practical experience in construction as well as a background in teaching to the project. Timpe sees the Wawasee program as a “rare learning experience” for the students and away for them jo learn more about the construction industry. “There are many opportunities in the (construction) industry that take some type of experience,” Timpe explained. “That’s why this program is so valuable.” The building trades program also gives some students “a reason for staying in school,” Wysong added. “This is part of the back to basics push which shows the students why they need to be able to read and do math, but it is more practical than staying in classrooms for some of them.” * Assisting with the building

trades program is an advisory committee composed of “great community” people who devote much time to the program. The following community residents compose the advisory committee which is responsible for deciding what project will be built and how monies will be spent: Ev Ganz, chairman; Jim Caskey, treasurer; Wysong, secretary; Larry Coplen; Chet Elder; Carl Freel; Phyllis Gerstner; Tom Jackson; Barry Miller; Mark and Terry Vanlaningham; Bob Reed, attorney;

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GOING UP — The two building trades classes from Wawasee are working hard on their project which is scheduled for completion in May. The project, located in Potawatomi Heights, Syracuse, is a way for the students to learn practical trades while benefiting the community. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

'Broadway Showtime' slated for Nov. 11-12

The Wawasee High School Music Department will present its annual fall musical production, “Broadway Showtime,” on November 11 and 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. This year, director Steven M. Bailey will take the audience on a musical tour down memory lane. “Broadway Showtime” is filled with show-stopping numbers from Wawasee’s past productions. The selections included in this year’s production are: “South Pacific,” featuring Benji Reed, Tammy Noel and John Dixon as soloists; “The Sound of Music,”

SAT Preparedness Workshop is slated at Wawasee High School

An SAT Preparedness Workshop will held held at Wawasee High School on November 17, 21, 28, 30 and December 1. The workshop, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., will be held in room 114 at the high school. The five sessions will deal with (in order), general information about the SAT, mathematics, language arts, a sample SAT exam and discussion of the sample exam results and other problems. The language arts session will run three hours. Interested individuals may register in the high school Guidance Office by leaving their name and registration fee. The dealine is Thursday, Nov. 10. Students who intend to take the SAT on December 3 and have not yet registered may still register at a higher fee on a walk in basis. The registration deadline for the January 28 exam is December 23. In other news, the guidance office has released information on college representatives who will be at the high school during the month of November. The schedule is as follows: Ivy Tech of Fort Wayne, November 4 at 11 a.m.; Purdue, November 10 at 10:30 a.m.; Vincennes College, November 16 at 9 a.m.; Air Force Academy at Air Force ROTC, November 22 at 9 a.m.; and Indiana University — Bloomington, November 28 at 1 p.m. Students will also have a chance to meet college representatives at a College Fair at Goshen High School on Tuesday evening, Nov. 15. Students and parents are reminded that all college admission forms should be in the mail by December 1. School financial information should be completed at the time of application. Financial Aid Forms (FAF) will be distributed to students and parents in a meeting at the high school on December 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The guidance office also has announced that freshmen and juniors will take the Tests of Achievement and Proficiency on November 7 and 8. Freshmen will be tested in the morning of November 7 and the afternoon of November 8. Juniors will be tested in the afternoon on the seventh and the morning on the eighth. The test covers reading, math, written expression, social

Timpe; and Ruth Angle, counselor. The Project While the students are responsible for a majority of the construction, some outside help is needed so the project can be completed by May. The foundation was poured by an outside company and wiring, plumbing and more time consuming projects will also be contracted out. But students will still be able to watch and learn from the other contractors. Paved roads, city water and

with Angie Smith, Beth Carey and Shelly Sanders; “Oklahoma,” featuring Mark Walker, Lisa Pedersen, Ross Elias and Kim Lundy; “Music Man,” with Scott Badskey and Lisa Pedersen; “Hello Dolly!,” with Cindy Knotts; “Fiddler on the Roof ;” featuring Benji Reed; and “Brigadoon,” featuring Susan Dain, Scott Badskey and David Blackwell. Mr. Bailey is assisted by Mr. David S. Blackwell, who is in charge of the orchestra, set construction and publicity. Mrs. Max-Ellen Meditch is responsible for props, costumes and makeup.

studies, science and using sources of information. Parents and students will be informed of results in January. Story Hour at Milford Library on November 5 Story Hour will resume at the Milford Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Chrildren from ages three and up are invited to participate in weekly Story Hour sessions continuing through April. Various themes to be used include farm animals, pirate dog faces, field and forest, bugs and stuff, feelings, manners, birthday carnival, sounds and crazy days. The first session them will be “Clowning Around” based on circus stories and games, fingerplays and activities. Also included will be an opportunity for the children to have their faces painted with clown makeup. Persons with questions or needing additional infomation about children’s programming at the library should contact Donna Angle during business hours — Monday - Saturday, 12 noon until 5 p.m. at 658-4312.

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LEARNING FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS - The Syracuse Elementary sixth grade boys have been practicing for eight weeks learning the fundamentals, rules and regulations of football. During the last two weeks of practice the boys have been practicing in the standard football equipment. Pictured in the front row are Shawn Kahle, Kevin-Manning Joe Hutchings, Chad Jones, Richard Harmon, Mitch Jones, Brian Gab-

sewer are all accessible to the building trades project which is still-for sale. The three-bedroom home features a living room, family room, dining room and two-car garage. The home, priced in the mid 50s, will have an estimated value of $70,000 upon completion and can be purchased before it is completed. Minor changes can be made for anyone who buys the unit before the May completion date. For more information on the project, contact Richard Wysong at 457-3147, ext. 202.

Tickets may be obtained by calling 457-3147 during the school day. All seats are reserved. Soil judging team to state Forty-nine 4-H and Future Farmers of America soil judging teams from 35 Indiana counties will compete in the 30th annual state soil judging contest Saturday in Wabash County. Among the teams competing will be Wawasee High School FFA and Fairfield Junior-Senior Hig School FFA, both from area X. Some 200 boys and girls will participate. The winning teams will earn the right to compete in the international land judging contest next spring in Oklahoma.

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SHOWTIME SOLOISTS — These Wawasee High School students have solo parts in the upcoming musical production of “Broadway Showtime.*' Pictured in front are Lisa Pedersen, Mark Walker and Kim Lundy. In back are David Blackwell, Scott Badskey, Ross Elias and Susan Dain. The musical will be performed November 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. (Photo by Tom Charles)

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Lakeland j School Lunch 4 l Menu > November 7-11 MONDAY — Ham patty sandwich, tater tots, fruit, cookie and milk TUESDAY- Pizza, tossed salad, fruit, bread and butter, pudding and milk WEDNESDAY - Hamburger sandwich, skin-on-potatoes apple slices, brownie and milk THURSDAY - Tuna-noodle casserole, buttered peas or greenbeans, cheese bread sticks, cherry cobbler and milk FRIDAY - No school, Veterans Day Parents in Action meeting on Tuesday p.m. The Wawasee Parents in Action meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the WHS cafeteria annex. The topic for the evening will be “Shaping Your Future at Wawasee.” The meeting is aimed at parents since now is the time to start planning. A child’s future cannot be left up to the school and student entirely; parents should plan to take an active role and the time to start thinking is now. It will be a good time to find out how questions can be answered through the Wawasee system; why Wawasee is a top-notch school. There will be a discussion on the timetable of the student’s curriculum choices, taking the PSAT and the SAT tests, visiting colleges, finiancial aid and many other timely items. Panel members are Dr. Howard Hull, principal; Marguerite Hoerr, board member; John Naab, coordinator of elementary program; Marilynne Curtis, guidance director; Stuart Walker, chairman of citizens committee; Mary Kitson, graduate; Don Rumfelt, graduate. All parents are invited to attend, especially those of freshmen and new students at Wawasee.

bard, Jeremy Ott and Rick Weaver. In the back row are Russell Anderson, Jeff Beaver. Jim Brickey. Mike Tuttle, Scott Berkey, Mike Stuck man. Mike Simmons, Chris Blahe, Dave Schmahl, Tony Hostetter and Cuong Reed. Coaching the boys was Kai Sxymal. During the final two weeks the six graders were split into two teams better known as the Turkeys and the Squirrels.

Teachers nominated Dr. Howard J. Hull, principal of Wawasee High School, has announced that he has nominated two outstanding biology teachers from the Lakeland Community School Corporation for a grant award to attend an honors workshop on Human Genetics and Bioethical Decision-Making at Ball State University June 11-July 6. Funding of the honors workshop by the National Science Foundation is pending. The names of Karl A. Keiper and Pamela J. Schumm have been forwarded to the staff of the human ; genetics and bioethics education laboratory at Ball State University. Each nominee will be invited to make formal application for participation in the workshop. If the workshop is funded by NSF, 40 applicants will be selected to participate. Among the criteria Dr. Hull used in selecting nominees from the Lakeland Community School Corporation were the following: The nominee is recognized by students, peers, parents and administrators as being an outstanding teacher as evidenced by such accomplishments as: (1) demonstrated competency gains by students; (2) nominations for various awards of excellence such as the outstanding biology teacher award of the National Association of Biology Teachers, the STAR Award of the National Science Teachers Association, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, or other state, national or local recognitions. The nominee should also have demonstrated leadership qualities, be certified by the State of Indiana to teach biology/life science, and have had at least three years of successful teaching experience as a biology/life science teacher. Ivy Tech representative to visit Warsaw Ivy Tech at Warsaw director Lowell Landis has announced that a South Bend Ivy Tech financial aid representative will .be available on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 1-7 p.m. to aid veterans or others needing assistance. Persons seeking financial aid and contemplating registration for the winter quarter should make applications early. Registration dates are November 10,11,14,15 and 16, with classes starting November 21. Appointments must be made by Wednesday noon, Nov. 9, at the Ivy Tech office at 106 North Buffalo St., Warsaw, or call 267-5428.

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