The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 September 1984 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 12,1984

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School news

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WHS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS — These five Wawasee High School students are in the United States with international youth exchange programs. They are living with families in the area and will be attending classes during the 1984-85 school year. Pictured in front are Michele Herve (France) and Anja Duker (West Germany). In the back row are Nils Haugland (Norway). Cathie Fox (Australia) and Andreas Kolb (Switzerland).

International students adjust

to new surroundings

By TOM CHARLES Staff Writer

For most students, the return to school means its time to head back to fam/liar teachers, classmates and classrooms But, when the school bells sounded on August 28. five Wawasee High School students were greeted with sights that were far from ordinary The five — Cathie Fox. Michele Herve. Andreas Kolb. Nils Haugland and Anja Duker — are studying at Wawasee as part of international youth exchange programs They are living with host families in the area and will attend classes at the high school for the 1984-85 school year Cathie, who hails from

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Australia, is the veteran of the group She has been at WHS since last January and will be returning home at the beginning of 1985. She's had a chance to adjust to American schools and to get a feel for a different way of life The remaining four students are still getting their feet wet, although they say that homesickness hasn't been a problem so far. Most of them have been in the United States for a month and have settled in with their host families One of the biggest differences the exchange students notice between their schools and American schools is the abundance of extracirncular activities in the American educational system ‘ In Norway, you just go to

school to learn.” Nils Haugland said. "There isn’t as much to do after school as there is here." This is the first time in the United States for all of the students. However, they converse quite easily in English — the result of years of study in their school systems. . When they are not spending time going to school, the students will have chances to travel around the country with other exchange students. Cathie, for example, spent part of her summer traveling around the U.S. and Canada with as group of 95 students Some of the others will travel to Washington, D C., later in the year. "It s a chance to leqjgn about a new way of living." added Nils. “You can’t expect too much and you just have to keep smiling.” Following is a brief introduction of each of the students: Cathie Fox A native of Australia, Cathie has been at Wawasee since last January as part of a Rotary Club exchange program She lives with Mr and Mrs. James Caskey, Syracuse. Cathie is 18 years old. Cathie is from Mudgee, a town oLapproximately 6,000 people in New South Wales, Australia. She is a partner in a Shetland Pony stand and spends a lot of her time at home working on that hobby. This summer, she had a chance to travel extensively in the United States and Canada with a group of 95 exchange students. She plans to return home in January. Anja Duker Anja, 19, is a resident of Wurzburg, West Germany, and is in the United States with the Ameican Scandinavian Student Exchange. She resides with Mr. and Mrs. Edward McLean, Syracuse. Her hobbies include drawing reading, sewing clothes, skiing and jogging. She says that she is a bit homesick after the first few weeks in the United States. Nils Haugland Nils. 17, comes to Wawasee from Son, Norway. He is here with the Youth For Understanding exchange program and is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ensinger. Syracuse. Nils enjoys playing the piano and the guitar and going swimming and fishing. Michele Herve Michele, 17, lives in Plogonnec, France. She is here with the Youth For Understanding exchange program and her hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Morrison. Michele plays the flute and piano and enjoys playing tennis and going for walks. She also enjoys watching television, taking walks, reading and listening to music. Andreas Kolb Andreas, 18, comes to the United States from Sulz, Switzerland. He is here with the Youth For Understanding exchange program and is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koser, Syracuse. One of Andreas’ hobbies is flying model airplanes with a club. He also plays basketball, does gymnastics and skis. He is interested in pursuing a technical or scientific job, possibly in aviation.

Ball state singers at WHS

The Ball State University Singers will present a concert on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawasee High School Auditorium. The concert is sponsored by the Wawasee High School Choral Department and will be the first of the 1984-1985 concert season at Wawasee. Admission will be by donation at the door. Family entertainment in a “something for everyone” performance best describes the highly-choreographed show choir known around the globe as the University Singers, Ball State University and the State of Indiana’s Ambassadors of Goodwill. Founded in 1966 the University Singers have grown over the years and not only in number. The popular collegiate ensemble judged the nation’s number one collegiate pop group in the Bob Hope Search for Top in Collegiate Talent in America competition, constantly expands its original folk and standard tunes repertoire to include the best Broadway, rock, jazz, “golden oldies” and popular songs. The group of entertainers consists of nearly 50 Ball State students, including singers/dancers, instrumentalists and technicians. Nearly every department on campus is

Lakeland School Lunch Menu

September 17-21 MONDAY — Fish-n-chips, bread and butter, fresh apple slices or pears, brownie, milk TUESDAY — Toasted turkey and cheese sandwich, mixed vegetables or broccoli, fruit, cookie, milk WEDNESDAY - Italian spaghetti, toasted cheese stix, corn or lettuce salad, peaches, milk THURSDAY - Chicken patty sandwich, french fries, pineapple chunks or fruit salad, cake, milk FRIDAY — Pizza, bread and , butter, green beans or peas, apple crisp, milk This menu is subject to change. Mindy Smith named music student The Milford Elementary and Junior High Schools’ September music student of the month is Mindy Smith. Mindy is a fourth grade student who uses her musical talent both in and out of school. Mindy, who gave her first piano recital last April, has taken piano lessons for over two years. She plays solos for school and her Sunday school class. Not only is Mindy interested in the piano, but she also is an excellent singer. Mindy has been singing solos for a number of years. Last month, she played the .piano and sang for a group of <L -senior citizens in Mentone. She wSs also asked to perform at the beginning of adult Sunday school at her church. Mindy’s other interests include swimming and gymnastics. She plans to someday become a music teacher. Mindy was selected music student of the month by Donna Pollen, elementary music teacher. Open house at Wawasee In order to help parents become acquainted with the Wawasee High School program and staff, a special program has been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. As part of the program, a mini school day will be organized so that parents have a chance to visit classrooms and talk with teachers. Parents will also have the chance to talk with members of the administrative and guidance staffs during the evening. A complete schedule of the open house program will be sent home with students on Wednesday, Sept: 12. All parents are encouraged to attend.

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represented by students who enjoy meeting and performing for people of all ages. The ensemble has appeared with Red Skelton, Bob Hope, Lawrence Welk, Liza Minelli, Olivia Newton-John, Loggins and Messina, Rich Little, Lome Greene, Dionne Warwick, John Forsythe and a host of others. Being a member of the University Singers is quite an honor, approximately 300 students anxiously audition each year for only a small number of vacancies. And, only the dedicated members survive the many hours of regular and extra rehearsals, performances, and travel time, along with the necessity to maintain full-time curricular requirements. WHS yearbooks being distributed Copies of the 1984 Wawasee yearbook, “The Legend” are currently being distributed at the high school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to school records the following students have not received their books: Craig Beardslee, Bill Coffing, Shelly Rogers, Benj Reed and Jim Reinholt. Students no longer in the area should arrange to have their books pickeryup by a parent or friend. / All unclaimed and extra books will go on saje in Room 208 at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, for sls. Counselor to be at Wawasee Bruce Rector, a counselor at the Bowen Center who specializes in drug and alcohol abuse, family concerns and personal counseling will be at Wawasee for the first time on Friday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. He will be in room 102 and will be available to students, teachers and parents. Rector will be at the school to consult with people and give suggestions. McClean named National Merit Semifinalist Wawasee High School senior Lachlan McLean has been named as one of 15,000 National Merit Semifinalists, according to information released by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. McLean, son of Edward and Paula McLean, r 4 Syracuse, is a member of the WHS boys’ tennis team, the National Honor Society and the Foriegn Language Club. Semifinalists must now advance to the Finalist standing in order to continue the competition for 5,500 Merit Scholarships, valued at over S2O million. The scholarships will be awarded in the spring of 1985.

LACHLAN MCLEAN

The 1985 National fMerit competition began last fall when over one million juniors from 18,000 secondary schools around the country took the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The top scorers in each state, representing about one-half of one percent of the state's high school graduating class, are named Semifinalists. Over 13,500 of the Semifinalists are expected to meet the standards required to become Finalists. Approximately 40 percent of the Finalists will be offered Merit Scholarships. Two members of the 1984 Wawasee graduating class, Ron Schwartz and Ken Schafer, received merit scholarships.

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WAWASEE FLAG CORPS — These 16 girls will be featured this Friday at the Wawasee-Bremen football game. The flag corps is an integral part of the Marching Warrior Band.

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PERCUSSION BLOCK — The new Wawasee Marching Warrior Band percussion block consists of five snare drums, four bass drums, four cymbals, two bells and one xylophone. The section, which is led by senior Rob Stucko, will be featured in the halftime show at the Wawasee-Bremen game on Friday night.

SAT to be given at Goshen

The Scholastic Aptitude Test, a college-admissions test published by the College Board, will be given at Goshen High School, Saturday, Nov. 3. Many colleges require the score of this aptitude test to better assess the student’s ability to handle college work The test, which purports to measure the student’s ability in English and math and other skill areas necessary for college success. will be administered

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juniors and senior from Bethany, Concord, Fairfield. Jimtown, Northridge, North Wood, Wawasee, West Noble and West view High Schools. Students who have registered to take the SAT must report to the testing room at Goshen High School by 8:30 a m. Saturday, Nov. 3, for the four-hour test. A Student Bulletin containing the registration form can be picked up in the guidance department

of the student’s high school. The registration form must be mailed with sll to Princeton. N.J., by Sept. 28. All area high schools are currently encouraging their college-bound students to mail the form by that date to avoid the $lO penalty for late registration. Students may secure further information and a study guide through their high school guidance counselor