The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 March 1984 — Page 16

THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., March 28,1984

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School news

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SYRACUSE GYMNASTS — Members of the Syracuse Gymnastics Team have just completed a successful season. March 17 was marked by a win at the Milford Invitational. Team members in the front row are. Julie Gunn. Angela Kistler, Jill Corson and Gina Byrd. In the second row are. Sheila Melendez. Julie Fischer. Heidi Huffman and Anne Pohl. In the back row are coach Corson. Nicole Iwankowitsch, Darci Ringler, Jennifer Gunn, Angie Koher and Kristina Gregory.

Syracuse first in five-team field

On March 17 at Milford Junior High School the Syracuse Class 111 gymnasts finished first in a field of five teams Syracuse totaled 74 points with Lakeland second at 70.6 and Milford with 69.3. West Noble finished fourth with 64.3 and Avilla fifth with 21.2 points The top gymnasts for Syracuse were Angela Kistler at second place and Anne Pohl who tied for

IV nr luKk iflSilßHflflflH^Eß^ 1 PIONEER KIDS — Indiana History lessons were highlighted Friday at Milford Elementary School when fourth graders, dressed as children of long ago, role-played such events as a spelling bee and an old-fashioned square dance. Spelling bee winners were Mike Schwartz and Trisha Mikel. The Pioneer Day was planned by teachers Betty Lambert and Lura Hoover. (Photo by Ben Smith) FFA contestants qualify for state

Five members of the Wawasee Future Farrners of America Chapter have qualified to com-

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fifth on the vault. Top placing finishers on the bars were Angela Kistler, second place, and NicoleIwankowitsch. fourth place. Top finishers in floor exercise were Angie Koher, who finished fifth, and Nicole Iwankowitsch, who finished sixth. On the balance beam, Angela Kistler finished fourth and Nicole Iwankowitsch finished fifth on the balance beam.

pete in the state FFA Leadership Contests. The contestants earned their

The class IV gymnasts for Syracuse, Julie Fisher took first, Jill Corson fourth, and Sheila Melendez tied for sixth on the vault. On bars, fifth place went to Jennifer Gunn. She also tied for fourth in the floor exercise. On the beam, Sheila Melendez was fifth and Julie Gunn sixth. The Syracuse team has 13 members, and is coached by Arleen Corson.

trips to the state by placing first in their respective categories during the District Leadership Contest at Warsaw. The state contests are scheduled for June during the annual FFA state convention. Wawasee’s winners were Ken Schafer, Agricultural Essay; Randy Beer, Job Interview; Rich Miller, Talent; and Dave Roberts and Scott Barker, Ag Mechanics Team Demonstration. Other Wawasee participants were Troy Moneyheffer, fourth in Production Ag Demonstration and Impromptu Speaking; Todd Roberts, fifth in FFA Quiz Bowl and Freshman Public Speaking; Mike Clark, fifth in FFA Creed; Debra Schafer, fifth in Public Speaking and fidth in FFA Quiz Bowl; and Deb Whitacre and Roberta Whitacre, fifth in Horticulture Team Demonstration. Overall, Wawasee placed fourth in the chapter competition. There are a total of 17 FFA chapters in District 11. Music Boosters working on auction plans The Wawasee Music Boosters have been hard at work making final preparations for their auction, to be held April 14. Students and adults have collected items the past two Saturdays from the three communities in the school corporation. Anyone still wishing to donate items can call 834-4931 or 658-4321 for pickup, or take donations to the Wawasee High School music department. On Friday, April 13, the spring band concert will be held, with a Music Booster dance to follow. The public is invited to the concert. Both bands will take part and all seniors will be recognized.

Amsey H. Puterbaugh: Trend-setting educator

By MYRNA DUTTER Guest Feature Writer Outstanding Pastor also Trend-Setting Educator Amsey Hascall Puterbaugh was born on the homestead near Elkhart, on December 30,1851. Here is where he learned life’s early lessons and spent his declining years. He died February 28, 1903. Amsey’s parents, Henry and Mary Lloyd Puterbaugh, were of German extraction; sturdy, industrious, and firm. They came to Indiana in the early days of their marriage from Miami County, Ohio, and Amsey was fourth of seven children. Being bright, attentive, and persistent, his training in public school was highly praised. He also attended Warsaw Normal School, Bourbon College, Indiana and the National Normal University in Ohio. During this time he was a constant student of the New Testament. While in Bunker Hill School, he had the poet, Will Carleton, for a teacher. (Will Carleton was bom near Hudson, Michigan in 1845 and died in 1912 at the age of 67. He won literary fame with his poem, “Over the Hill to the Poor-House.” In 1923, Michigan made Carleton’s birthday, October 21, a special day for recognition of literature in the public schools.) When still a teenager, Amsey Puterbaugh began to feel the need of a fuller life than that experienced by the moralist, and united with the Church of the Brethren on February 17, 1869. He was called to the ministry on May 20, 1870, and Bishop David Miller conducted the ceremony. At this point, he decided to give his full energy in service to his Lord. On May 15,1875, he was advanced to second degree, which position he said “was the one coveted place, above all others, preeminently the best in the gifts of the Brotherhood. He was ordained elder on May 29, 1884, and during succeeding years, he had oversight of the Washington, Portage, and Elkhart congregations in Northern Indiana. For many years he was writing clerk of the district meeting and a number of time he represented the northern Indiana District on the Standing Committee of Annual Conference. Brother Puterbaugh’s work was far-reaching. He was a strong advocate of education, for he recognized its value to Christian experience. For years, he was closely connected with Manchester College; teaching classes in homiletics during the special Bible terms. He also served on the advisory board. His remarkable power in the pulpit was revealed on September 1, 1902, when he delivered the dedicatory address at Manchester College. This was his last strong address for disease had already weakened him. He was a frequent contributor to the church periodicals. He was the editor of ‘The Pulpit’ in the “Bible Student,” and of the Mary Medlock on dean's list Mary Medlock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brice Medlock, Syracuse, has been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester of 1983 at Baptist College, Grand Rapids, Mich. She was placed on the dean’s list for her high scholastic achievements. Grand Rapids Baptist College shares a 132-acre campus in the northeast section of Grand Rapids, Mich., with the Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. The college offers a Christian, liberal arts curriculum leading the BA, BRE or B. Mus. degrees. Students prepare for vocations in Christian ministries, social agencies, education and business professions The college also offers two-year associate degrees in secretarial science and religious education, and a one-year special studies institute in Bible and doctrine.

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‘Preacher’s Page’ in the “Gospel Messenger.” Brother Puterbaugh’s attitude of life is reflected best in his own words; “My occupation has been the ministry, but I taught school and engaged in farming to make ends meet and to gain competency for sickness and old age. ’ ’ He taught school for 17 years, 11 of which he spent as Principal of the Oswego Schools. As a school trustee, he established the graded system in Leesburg and Oswego Schools. At one time he was asked to take the superintendancy of public instruction in Kosciusko County, but he turned it aside. Amsey was urged by influential men to be a candidate for State Representative, but he declined. On September 28, 1876, Amsey Puterbaugh was married to Rilla Clem of Milford. Five children blessed their home. To his wife he attributed much of his success. He said what older ministers can fully appreciate; “Personal wants, poverty, toil, blinding storms, scorching heat, bleak and cutting winds and dark midnight hours can be no excuse for keeping one from duty’s call.” He was a man of order and was always prompt in business engagements. As a student, he was ever searching for a clearer vision, a deeper insight, a brighter light, a firmer ground of truth, and at all times “a reason for the hope that lieth within.’ As an educator, he taught the lessons of life rather than texts; and efficiency rather than credentials. As a minister, he was excelled by few, for he was clear, logical, and sincere. As an elder, he was kind but firm. As a counselor he was safe. Once he said, “When my armor is laid aside, I pray it will be in my library. Place it among the volumes whose pages have been so dear to me, and contributed so much to my life’s work among God’s people.” His wish was gratified and his body rests in the South Prairie Street cemetery in Elkhart while his influence lives on in many hearts.

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B 9 IB 9 Bl Bl , SYRACUSE SEVENTH GRADERS — These girls are participating in Syracuse seventh grade gymnastics program this winter. Pictured in the front row are Sylvia Melendez, Julie Gunn, Angela Kistler, Gina Byrd, Jill Corson and Kristine Gregory. In the back row are coach Arlene Corson, ' Nichole Iwankowitsch, Anne Cohle, Angie Koher, Jennifer Gunn, Julie Fisher, Gretchen Huffman and Darcie R ngler. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)