The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 April 1984 — Page 10
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., April 18,1984
School news
Menus ore her food for thought
By TOM CHARLES Staff Writer If you want to know where the beef is at Wawasee High School, you had better ask Diane Kennedy. Diane is Wawasee’s Food Service Director, a job that requires her to keep track of the beef, vegetables, milk and other food items used in the school menu. A 1980 graduate of Purdue University, Diane began her duties at Wawasee in January following Lois Koher’s retirement. Lois had been Food Service Director since the high school opened in 1968. As with all jobs, it takes some time to adjust to the demands of directing a food service. But Diane brings a long family and personal history to her position at Wawasee. Diane’s mother was head cook at a school and her job first kindled Diane's interest in the nutrition field. Once in college, Diane decided to pursue a career in a school setting. “I knew I was interested in the nutrition field, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do,’’ she said. “I thought about going into a hospital Btit I really enjoy working with kids and decided to get into this kind of work." The enjoyment of working with high school students is one major reason that Diane finds her work so rewarding "Kids are really
W”«»- -» II I > . . —— DIANE KENNEDY A Farmer Ton Can Bank On A d y ft B Jm B Dennis Burch has been with First National Bank of Warsaw since He has over 10 years of experience in farm management and currently owns his own hog farrow-to-finish operation. * A graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. in Agricultural Education and a M.S. in Animal Sciences, he is also a graduate of the Ag. Lending School sponsored by the Indiana Bankers Association and Purdue University. Dennis is a Charter member of the Kosciusko County Pork Producers, a member of the Kosciusko County Extension Board, Warsaw Community Schools Ag. Advisory Committee, and the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, Inc. Board of Directors. Dennis also serves as a guest lecturer at Purdue University in Career Opportunities for Ag. graduates. The Agricultural experience, education and continuous exposure Dennis Burch has makes him an important part of the Ag. Lending Team at First National Bank of Warsaw. T7IRQT For financial assistance or advice for your farm xMftWhv operations, see a farmer v you can bank on 8t First National Bank of Warsaw. _ 4 Member F.0.1.C. ____
becoming aware about the importance of nutrition,” she noted. “As long as I can help them to realize that, I think I am doing something important.” Because students are her “customers,” Diane thinks it is very important to listen to their ideas on how to improve or change the cafeteria fare. With this in mind, she has some new ideas in store for the 1984-85 school year. “I am planning on starting a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) here next year,” Diane explained. “YAC is a national organization for students. A YAC group is a go-between for the food service and the students.” As Diane sees it, a YAC group will help to improve communication between herself and students. Instead of grumbling complaints during study halls or writing them on the bathroom walls, students will be able to voice their opinions through the YAC group. She also plans to use taste testing parties and periodic surveys to check student opinions In addition to hearing student opinions, Diane plans to share some of her ideas on nutrition in a classroom setting. "I hope to do something with a nutrition education program, where I would be working with the teachers in first through 12th grades,” she said. “We are learning so much about nutrition and
how it affects ourselves. It’s important for the kids to know that.” For now, however, Diane is busy with the daily chores of planning menus for the corporation. “There is a real business side to the job,” she commented. “But I enjoy that, too.” She oversees ordering the food, meeting government regulations for basic amounts of protein, fruits and vegetables which must be included in lunches and filling out endless stacks of tedious paperwork. Diane makes regular visits to all of the corporation schools as a way of staying in touch with their particular needs. “I check with the managers to see how their jobs are going,” she noted. “And it gives me a chance to talk with the kids and see how our new menus are working out.” Travel, waterskiing and horseback riding are three leisure activities which Diane and her husband, Donald, enjoy sharing. “We enjoy doing a lot of things together,” she commented. Os the places they have visited, Diane lists Europe, Florida, New Orleans and Los Angeles as her favorites. She wants to return to Europe to become better acquainted with school systems in other countries, something she finds quite interesting. Although she spends most of her day around food, Diane still enjoys working in the kitchen at home. She enjoys making spaghetti and lists grilled hamburgers as one of her favorite foods. “It’s totally different working in your own kitchen,” she said. “I like to try out new things and often end up using Donald as a guinea pig.” When he isn’t busy as a taste tester, Donald is the supplier of those grilled hamburgers which Diane enjoys. “He’s the master grill chef,” she commented. Rewarding The first few months at Wawasee have been enjoyable for Diane. She fits in well with the other staff members and has a strong sense of purpose about her job. "I’ve loved every minute of my time at Wawasee. The faculty and staff are easy to work with,” she said. “The most important thing to me is that kids become more aware of the value of good nutrition and exercise, and that they do somethng about it.” Lisa Kaiser 4th in competition Lisa Kaiser, 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaiser of r 1 Milfoard, finished fourth out of a field of 19 spellers at the regional spelling bee held last Saturday at Fort Wayne. Lisa missed the word, "carilon,” spelling it, “caralon.” Winner of the spelling bee was Becky Lehman who represented Elkhart County. Becky, a student at Whiteman Junior High School in Goshen, correctly spelled the word, “chocolate.” She is scheduled to attend the national spelling bee on May 30-June 2. Becky is an eighth grader. ! raster j INSPIRATION, i ■ ■ > I I The beauty of spring flowers reflects I the joy of the season Share that joy with your family, your friends, or your house of worship Stop tn or give fl us a call today EASTER. APRIL 22 I We Have Some Very Special 3 I Ideae To Delight Your Date! g Prom Flowers g ... Remember To Order Early » National | Secretaries’ Week 8 April 22-28 11 Smith’s I Flower & Gift Shop I 506 W. Section St — 658-4686 9 Milford fl Located 2 Blocks South And 2 S Blocks West Os Stoplight 9 On 15. 3 (Hours: 9-5:30 Moa-Fri.; 9 AHOOBtS 9 WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS g M* 3
REVIEWING TEXT — Mary Haffner, right, is pictured in the Syracuse Junior High School library reviewing the text of her scenario with her teacher Connie Bailey. Mary tied for second place in the Indiana State Scenario Writing Contest.
Two students place in state scenario contest
Mary Haffner tied for secorid place in the Indiana State Scenario Writing Contest sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction. Mary is a seventh grader from Syracuse Junior High School. Steve Eastman, a seventh grader from North Webster Junior High placed fifth in the contest. Mary and Steve were entered in the intermediate division for seventh, eighth and ninth graders. State honors to problem solving teams Milford’s sixth and seventh i grade Future Problem Solving i teams competed all day Saturday for the state championship in Problem Solving and Skit Presentation. ■ The sixth grade team, comprised of Annette Wilson, Sara Wilkinson, Danny Serafini and j Linda Benning were first place runners-up in the Skit Presentation competition. They were assisted by Mrs. Wilkinson while preparing their skit. These same sixth graders also won third place in the State Problem Solving Competition. Awards were distributed by Dr. John Harold from the Department of Public Instruction. LILLY SCHOLAR — Wawasee High School Student Body President Mark Walker has been named a LUiy Scholar by Wabash College in its Itth annual Lilly j Awards competition. The Lilly Awards program, endowed by Wabash College, recognizes young men who have the potential to make significant contributions while at Wabash and in later life. Up to 12 students are annually selected for the awards. Lilly Scholars are provided with the cost of tuition, room and board at Wabash. In 1984-85, these awards are valued at 18,850 . each. These scholars also receive a 11,000 grant to be used for purposes of study and travel. Walker is the son of Stuart and Diane Walker, 110W.E. Long Dr., Syracuse. He has been involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, band, choir, student council and the National Honor Society. He was the founder of a chapter of Students Against Drunk Driving. Wabash, located in Crawfordsville, Ind., is an independent Iflberal arts college for men. It offers majors in 22 fields of study. |
Other students who placed in the top five of the intermediate division were from Woodburn, Ligonier, Lafayette and Indianapolis. Approximately 200 students entered the scenario writing contest this year. Sixth and seventh graders in the Extended Study Program wrote scenarios and entered them in the contest under the direction of their teacher, Connie Bailey. The 1984 topic choices were electronic games, prisons and lasers. Scenario judging is based on creative imaginataion, social cultured influences, feelings, emotions, structure, future knmowledge, interest and quality
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