The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 December 1985 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 18,1985

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THE LAST PRACTICE — Members of the Milford Junior High for the final time before their Christmas program given Monday evenBand, under the direction of David Sand, are shown as they practice ing at 7 p.m. (Photo by Linda Musselman)

It all comes together for Christmas

By LINDA MUSSELMAN Staff Writer Monday evening, the Milford Junior High School band, choir, • and orchestra presented their annual Christmas program in the school gym. Assembling a large group of kids to perform, 85 in band, 130 in choir, and 18 in orchestra, is no easy task. I have been to school to take pictures of the band and orchestra as they practiced and listening to them you wonder if some of these kids have ever played a musical instrument before. But on Monday evening, nothing could have been farther from the truth. Playing the piano for my own enjoyment, or for comic entertainment, (certainly not anyone

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else’s since my daughter, Teresa, has to tell me what some of the notes are) doesn’t qualify me as a music critic but the sound David Sand gets from the band is tremendous. After all the frustration of hitting sour notes, too many notes or none at all, it suddenly all comes together. As for the orchestra, under the direction of Jeffery Hatfield, the seventh and eighth grades have come a long way since I heard them the first time. The six graders also show much progress. Congratulations kids!

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LEARNING SOUNDS — Kindergarteners at Syracuse Elementary School have been learning the different sounds that letters make in a special group called “Alpha." One sound that the students have learned comes from the letter “p.” Helping to describe the sound is Mr. P, a doll that is covered in “pointy patches." Pictured are several of the kindergarteners with Mr. P and “pointy patches” of their own. From left are Maren Wanggaard, Elizabeth Rehiing, Sam Rude, Josh Cole, and Ryan Perzanowski. In the back are Tyler Pappas, Mr. P, and Nick Steller. (Photo by Leslie Miller)

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The choir has some very talented singers and their voices brought out that something special when singing Christmas carols. Giving Her All Shawna Miller, an eighth grade band and choir member, demonstrated her dedication to giving her all. Shawna was to sing a solo with Donna Pollen, elementary school musicial director, accompanying her. But on Monday afternoon Mrs. Pollen became ill with the flu and was

unable to be there. However, she taped her accompaniment and as Mr. Sand stated to the audience, Shawna showed a great deal of courage as she said she still wanted to perform. She sang, “What Child Is This” and received much applause. All in all, the one-hour program showed what hard work and determination these kids and directors put into their craft. And as usual, there wasn’t an empty seat in the gym showing once again how Milford residents back the students and their activities.

The most schooled Giant strides in schooling since 1940 “have made the American people the most educated in the world,” but the quality of U.S. schools sagged in the 19705, a Census Bureau study concluded recently. Analyze wardrobe 2 Analyze your wardrobe needs before shopping. Salvage many good garments from last year with new accessories.

PSAT scores will be received

Juniors who took the PSAT in October will receive their scores this week, according to Marilynne Curtis, guidance counselor at Wawasee High School. Parents are asked to go over these test results with the student and contact Mrs. Curtis if there are any questions. The PSAT measures only certain developed abilities, verbal and mathematical, that are related to the ability to do academic work in college. Parents are asked to note that it does not measure inborn, unchanging intelligence, nor does it take into account abilities and

IN APPRECIATION TO OUR PRINCIPALS

As staff members of the Syracuse School, we would like to express our appreciation to our principal, Mr. John Naab, and his assistant principal, Mr. Tom Jones. They both put in many long hours to provide the best possible education for the children of this community, and we are pleased to have them as our administrators. If you have children In our school, you can be grateful that its leadership Includes these two men of integrity, kindness, efficiency, and dedication. We thank them for making Syracuse a good place to work and learn. Casimir Szynal Judy Burke Sallie L. Ringler Janet Lant J. Arleen Corson Sue A. Ganshorn Russell E. Sonafrank, Jr. Peg Kitson Sharon S. Lantz Leroy Rapp Galen J. Hershberger Karel E. Neff Deb Free Denise L. Garner Phyllis Matz Elaine Bokhart Ralph Bushong Phil Mock Ted Mahnensmith Janet L. Dunno Kay C. Meditch Dianne L. Elliott Mary Lou Dixon Larry Pletcher Rex T. Rymers Linda Stookey Carol F. Koble Joan Alford SaraKroh Francie Traviolia Pat Eldridge Jerri Mahnensmith Jo Butler Dave Sand Luanne Spurting Connie Bailey Kay Neff Sharon Wright Jane Wieczork Virginia Neises Dana Arthur Jill Perrin Henry Butt Pat Bartow Nancy Nelson Carole Keiper Lera Rinker David Stookey Margaret Schaekel Bill Lantz Mary Homey Bob Ahrns Paula Markley Tish Clevenger Richard K. Edwards Karen Huey Joy St. Germain Judi Storey Kim Conrad Mike Hall Ruth Robinson

Teacher attends space workshop Milford elementary teacher, Tim Yeager, recently attended the Indiana Teacher in Space Workshop and Recognition Program at Purdue University in West Lafayette. Yeager was one of 372 Indiana school teachers who applied for NASA’s Teacher in Space Program. The day-long workshop was designed to strengthen space education in Indiana schools. “We cannot afford to lose this opportunity to enhance the teaching of science and aeronautics by a dedicated corps of space enthusiasts,” said Evans in a letter to the Teacher in Space applicants. “As a teaching professional who actively pursued the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be the first private citizen on a NASA Space Shuttle mission, you devoted many hours writing about your values and interests as an educator, communicator and community leader. Your time and efforts are valuable and should not be wasted.” Participants enjoyed a special presentation by a young Hoosier scientist named John Vellinger. While still in high school, Vellinger devised a science fair project which will find its way aboard the next shuttle flight. Titled “Chix In Space,” the project will test the effect of weightlessness on the development of chicken embryos. Vellinger’s theory is that it may be possible to build a better chicken, an opportunity not overlooked by his corporate sponsor, Kentucky Fried Chicken. NASA has encouraged such private initiative in space through a program called the Shuttle Student Involvement Program. Yeager attended three special presentations designed for teachers. One was devoted to satellite communications. It was discussed how geosynchronous satellites relay information and suggested ways to downlink live NASA broadcasts. A second session explained the Young Astronauts Program, a national effort to involve younger students in the excitement of space exploration and the need to enlist the aid of the local business community in support of science and technology instruction. The final presentation discussed the use of space-related materials in the school classroom. As a result of attending the conference, Yeager is eager to share his information with students and colleagues. He is quick to point out that this next year will see the most exciting space events since the Apollo Program. Next month brings the flight of the first teacher in space, Christa McAuliffe, who will give two lessons live from space. Later in the year, satellites will help unlock the mysteries of Halley’s Comet, and August will bring the anxiously awaited launch of the Hubble Space Telescope.

personal qualities that can have a great deal to do with success in college and life, things such as motivation, perseverance, leadership ability and other abilities. SAT testing dates are January 25, March 15, May 3 and June 7. ACT testing dates are February 8, April 12, and June 14. Registration packets are available in the guidance office. Senior’s parents, planning to apply for financial aid are reminded of the January 21 FAF workshop. Students may pick up the FAF forms in the guidance office.

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