The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 November 1985 — Page 7
Community Corner
Tracy Sumpter: Many valuable lessons learned in gymnastics
By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer What draws a person into the profession of teaching? Is it a desire to impart one’s knowledge and experience? The hope of enriching young people’s lives? Or maybe it’s the constant interaction with young minds? Profile For Tracy Sumpter, of North Webster School, it’s all three. “I always knew I wanted to be a teacher,” said Mrs. Sumpter. “Teaching allows you to be in touch with kids.” But Mrs. Sumpter looks at her classes as more than just a bunch of kids. “You can’t talk down to kids. I try to treat my students like I would treat any other people,” said the junior high science and health teacher. Mrs. Sumpter refuses to believe that junior high students are tougher to handle than regular students. “Everyone told me how tough it would be with a room full of sixth and seventh graders, but I’ve never had any real problem.” She acknowledges, however, that having handled only junior high students, she’s not sure what it would be like to teach at other grade levels. Mrs. Sumpter reaches far beyond the limits of the classroom to impart her knowledge to her students. She is active in the gymnastics program at North Webster, boasting a myriad of qualifications for that role. She captured first in the all-around competition at the state tournament while a student at Wawasee High, and was all-around champion of the Big Ten
Grace Community Orchestra plans Nov. 17 fall concert
Celebrating the 300th anniversary of the births of Bach and Handel, the Grace Community Orchestra will present its annual fall concert on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 17, at 3:00. Admission will be free. Ethel Anderson conducts the orchestra, now in its third season. A highlight of the concert will be the 80-voice Warsaw Community Choir, composed of singers from Warsaw. Winona Lake, North Webster, Leesburg, Syracuse, Claypool, and Pierceton church musicians. The choir is giving its second performance with the orchestra. The combined choir and orchestra program is becoming an annual event of the fall concert schedule. The unique combination of a husband and wife team of conductors makes for smooth coordination of the program. The choir is conducted by Rev. Richard Anderson of Warsaw. The soloist to be featured with the orchestra this year is accomplished organist, Dr. Vance Yoder, academic dean and professor of music at Grace College. He will be playing Handel’s “Organ Concerto No. 5” with orchestra. Dr. Yoder holds a doctor’s degree in music from Ohio State University, the master of music degree with a specialty in organ from Indiana University, and a bachelor’s degree in music education from Manchester College. He has also taken advanced organ study with Harold Gleason and Catherine Crozier at Northwestern University. He holds professional memberships in a number of organizations, including the American Guild of Organists and Phi Delta Kappa He is honored in Who’s How true fun is like insurance — the older you are the more it costs. — Spotlight, San Diego.
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IN CONCERT SUNDAY — A portion of the 80-voice Warsaw Community Choir practices with director Rev. Richard Anderson for the November 17 combined concert with the Grace Community Orchestra.
Who of Musicians. The orchestra is composed of musicians from Warsaw, Winona Lake, Elkhart, South Whitley and other parts of northern Indiana, joined by Grace College students. Professor Vernon Stinebaugh of North Manchester, violin professor and former conductor of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra, is concertmaster. Yang Xi will be traveling from Bloom-
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while at Ohio State. In addition, she placed second in the collegiate nationals. Now she’s helping others whose dreams lie in the same direction. “The kids I work with in gymnastics are definitely out for the fun,” she says, “But I try to give them something more to get out of the experience. ’ ’ • That “something more” includes giving her students lessons in life. “In gymnastics, you have to learn how to lose, as well as learn how to be a gracious winner.” There are other lessons to be gained from competition as well. “You learn how to present yourself in front of other people,” Mrs. Sumpter said. “In gymnastics, most of the time you’re out there on your own. If you don’t do well, you’ve got to accept it. ” Mrs. Sumpter seems to be cut out for coaching. It allows her to spend time doing what she enjoys, yet it doesn’t monopolize her time, as it did when she was a collegiate standout. “It’s nice not having to go into the gym every day,” she says, admitting that there are elements of competition that still appeal to her today. “What I miss is being in front of people. Maybe that’s why I like being in front of class.“ , That attitude signals a change from where Mrs. Sumpter was just a few years ago. “When I got out of school, my first teaching choice would have been physical education, but now I enjoy the classroom, and don’t think I’d want to give it up for spending all day in the gym.” Activity seems to be a common denominator in Mrs. Sumpter’s marriage as well. Husband, Mark, who is employed at Sturonjac Construction, maintains an equally active athletic schedule, allowing for days when the two “only pass each other.” As comfortable as Mrs. Sumpter is with her current lifestyle, she hopes to avoid the stagnation that marks so many teaching careers. ‘I can’t see myself teaching the same subject, or age group, for the next twenty years,” she said. “I have to see myself changing a bit.”
ington to play first violin. The concert is sponsored by the Grace College Music Department, professor Don Ogden, chairman. The orchestra, as a community venture, is supported by the taxdeductible gifts of individuals, businesses and organizations.
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ARS YOU KVTRITIONAUY SMART? MB ****** dr ■ IN THE CLASSROOM,AND BEYOND — Tracy Sumpter, health and science teacher at North Webster School, enjoys both her classroom work and her experience as a gymnastics coach. (Photo by Jim Broderick)
Barbee Lake Association plans dinner December 7
Fourteen members of the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association met at the Grassy Creek Restaurant for last month’s board of directors meeting. Basic business was taken care of when Helen Boze was reelected as secretary. Debbie Lambert will remain as chairwoman of the flood control committee. Fish stock chairman Gene Harney reported that channel catfish were to be stocked in the lakes by October. Signs and bouys have been removed and stored, with the exception of privately owned ones. Millie Stephens reported on EMS signs, noting that they will not be moved since North Webster charts show the location and it will be less confusing to require that they remain in place. Joe and Betty Postrack attended the Indiana Wildlife annual meeting, representing the property owners association. They reported that membership fees
for that organization are due in November. Curt Jordan requested some volunteers to assist with a review of the by-laws. Also, Wahneta Gebhart, Christmas dinner chairwoman, said that the dinner will be held at the Grassy Creek Restaurant Dec. 7. Reservations have to be turned in by Nov. 25. All property owners are invited to attend. The next board meeting will be Nov. 16. All members and residents of the area are welcome to attend. Progress DALLAS — Researchers have identified a new kind of abnormality in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease that could be the best clue yet to the cause of the debilitating afflic-
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Mobile Meals drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of November 18-22. They are as follows: November 18-228 MONDAY — James and Margaret Mylin TUESDAY — Frances Pifer WEDNESDAY - Win Sroufe THURSDAY - F.A. Rhoads FRIDAY-Betty Peden Sorosis Club has program The Sorosis Club met Monday, Nov. 4, at the home of Marybelle Sharp at Waubee Lake with six members and one guest, Adelle Wollman, present. In the absence of President Donna Price, Vice President Ann Schafer presided over the meeting. It was suggested the club begin working with the Columbians on the sesquicentennial sketch to be given next spring. Mrs. Sharp agreed to head the committee to hold the Christmas party in the absence of Chairman Vi Phend who will spend the winter in Florida. It was also suggested that the club be supportive of the breakfast to be held at Wawasee High School on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 7 a.m.-l p.m. which will be given by the local Lions club. Marilyn Brown presented a program, showing colorful slides, of her vacation in Mexico. The members were reminded of many natural and historical treasures of our neighboring country. Recorded music by Tijuana Brass completed the Spanish mood. The hostess served pineapple cake for refreshments. Attends recent seminar Ron and Judy Moser, Creative Touch Studio, Syracuse, recently attended a seminar on “Ex-, cellence in Wedding and Portrait Photography.” The seminar presented by Michicana Professional Photographers covered topics of lighting, film and negative print techniques, psychology of photographing children, women, men, brides and bridegrooms. The guest speaker, Norman Phillips, AMPA, Master Photographer was born in London, England, trained with the Belgravia Press Bureau. He is formerly a lecturer at the prestigious Richmond and Twickenham College of Technology in England and one of 90 members of the Strong Masters Photography Association to hold an AMPA title and is a registered master photographer.
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LOUISA'S LETTER (•£>)
Dear Louisa, I married when I was very young and soon got tired of being a married woman. I had two babies in the first three years and I must dmit that my husband did his prt in takking care of them. He tried his best but we had very little money and no fun at all. Finally I asked him for a divorce as I had a good job offered to me. He was very bitter about the way I acted but the court gave him the children because I had left him and he kept on saying he wanted me to come home. Well, I (iave had my *un. In fact I have been married and divorced for the second time — the last time was a no-good who was lazy and deceitful, take care of your hojpe and children. , lSee my children but they couldntt care less if I were dead or alive, they love my husband’s sister who lives with them and takes care of them. If I thought my husband would take me back I woulld do almost anything but I don’t know how to' let him know how I feel. Have you any ideas? P.F.—Tenn.
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Answer: It is a pity that many of us never consider the long range results when life becomes hard. We grab at the easiest way out of a situation instead of staying on the job and trying to work out a solution to our troubles. Sometimes it takes a long while to do thi§ but the person who thinks a bit qiore about duty rather than pleasure will find more happiness in the long run than the quitter who given in when the going gets tough.. Louisa Animals predict upcoming storms Any truth to the proverb, “Going to rain if horse rolls over?” You be there is, says National Wildlife magazine. Animals often get edgy long before a storm hits because they are able to hear the low frequency sound waves given off by approaching storms. Here Merchandise now at rock bottom prices. Last reductions are here! It's now or never! Store Positively Closes Monday, November 25th Forever
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