The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 June 1986 — Page 11

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PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMIC FITNESS AWARDS — Nine Milford Junior High students were awarded the Presidential Academic Fitness Award during Awards Day ceremonies at the school last week. In the front row are Andy Eberly, Amy Jodry, Annette Wilson and Erika Miner. In the second row are Becky Vint, Linda Benning, Staci Bricker, Jeremy Beer and Sara Wilkinson. (Photo by Paul Siegfried)

Milford School receives merit certificate

Evans noted in his letter of recognition that it is very apparent by the information provided in the nomination form that the Milford Elementary School has a strong academic program, »a well-organized instructional program and an effective working relationship with the parents and the community. A 13-member review team comprised of a school board member, two school

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MILFORD ELEMENTARY RECOGNIZED — Pictured, from left to right, are Wawasee Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth E. Webster; Milford School Principal Dr. Winston Becker; and teachers Cindy Kaiser and Bob Cockburn. Dr. Becker is holding a certificate of merit from Governor Robert D. Orr, which was recently presented to the Milford School for excellence in elementary education. The award was given by the Indiana Department of Education. H. Dean Evans, superintendent of public instruction, said in his letter of recognition that Milford has a strong academic program, a well organized instructional program, and effective working relationship with parents and the community. In addition, Kaiser, who teaches first grade, and Cockburn, who teaches fifth grade, helped put together the application for the award.

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MILFORD ELEMENTARY AWARDS — Thirteen Milford Elementary School students received the President’s Academic Fitness Award during the the annual awards day last Wednesday at the school. Shown in the front row are Jill Seemeyer, Jennifer Seem'eyer, Jenny Beer, Lisa Tessmann, Anna Meyers and Malena Schmucker. In the second row are Jonah Beer, Andy Beecham, Matt Wilkinson, Sarah Cripe, Mindy Smith and Spencer Long. (Photo by Paul Siegfried)

Syracuse Middle School releases honor roll

Listed below are the names of those Students from Syracuse Middle School whose grade point averages have qualified them for the fourth quarter honor roll status. Distinguished Eighth grade — Russell Anderson, Scott Berkey, Teresa Coy, Chris Ridings, David Schmahl, and Darcey Smith. Seventh grade — Donna Bowling, Jodi Finlinson, Heather Huffman, Jennifer Smith, and Mike Wanggaard. Sixth grade - Brent Baker, Cindy Cobbum, and Karen Yoder. Regular Roll Eighth grade — Lissa Donley, Nicole Enyeart, Julie Gunn, Janelie Jennings, Shawn Kahle, Shawn Kiser, Angela Kistler, Casey Kline, Tonya Perzanowski,

superintendents, two teachers, an elementary principal, a middle school principal and six educational consultants from the Department of Education reviewed and rated the applications submitted. According to Kenneth E. Webster, superintendent of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, this was the first year the state has sponsored an elementary school recognition program. Milford was the local

Teresa West, and Kacy Yoder. Seventh grade — Mike Acton, Geoff Coburn, Jenna deSomer, Celia Impey, Katrina Leamon, Tara Netherly, and Ingrid Stuckman. Sixth grade — Rachel Coons,

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nomination this year. He plans to enter a different elementary school each year. The Milford Elementary School received word this week that it has been selected as one of the outstanding elementary schools in Indiana. The school was one of 44 institutions to receive a certificate of Merit from Governor Robert D. Orr and Superintendent of Public Instruction, H. Dean Evans.

Brian Donat, Troy Feaster, Julie Hodgson, Amber Jones, Beth Luensmann, Lisa Miller, Nate Ott, Heather Perzanowski, Juli Storey, Beth Tallon, Tiffany Titus, Jennie Tranter, Scott Wheat, and Lisa Wight.

Improving academic achievement

By DR. HOWARD J. HULL Director of Instructional Services Wawasee Community Schools The emphasis on improving student academic achievement has raised some questions about the value of extracurricular activities. Many people insist that these activities take valuable time away from academic learning and have no place in the school. Other people claim that students who participate in activities have good achievement and attendance records. There is more rhetoric than reason in some of the arguments about traditional extracurricular activities. However, the place that these activities should have in the school has not yet been settled. Let’s look at the question “Are school activities important?” The reasons for having extracurricular activities in the schools generally include the following, according to principals Richard Long (North Webster), Winston Becker (Milford), John Naab (Syracuse) and Ned Speicher (Wawasee): Activities provide motivation for students who participate as well as for students who do not participate by addressing the human needs to belong, to be recognized and to associate with others. Activities enable parents to see their children in performance situations. Activities give students an opportunity to express themselves and to develop certain talents, abilities and skills. Activities add variety, interest

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NORTH WEBSTER HIGH HONORS GROUP —These students received awards last week for attaining distinguished honor roll status at North Webster Junior High School. From the left in front, are Chris Chalfant, grade 6; Jason Hollar, grade 7 and Mike Mattix, grade 7. In the back row are Amy Barton and Christa Sincroft. both in grade 8. Chalfant also received a trophy as first place winner in the state scenario contest.

North Webster honor roll

Students attaining regular honor roll status at North Webster Junior High School for the year received certificates at awards day last week. Grade six — Joe Rhodes, Aaron Sincroft, Heather Waldrop, Tammy Tom, Mikki Wagner, Jill Hoffert, Janet Murphy, Nicole Smith, Jeremy Sponseller and Christy Gorman. Grade seven — Cal Coy, Cali Doll, Jason Mickley, Lisa Stookey, Matt Stump, Chris Wagoner, Clifford Clevenger and Tara Parsons. Grade eight — Craig Streby, Mike Bailey, Kimberlee Carmichael, Chris Conkling, Deanna Deßolf, Jason Locke, Chad Cotton, Jody Elliott and Wendy Mills.

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and even excitement to a school program. Activities bring a dimension of play to study and learning. The reasons usually given for eliminating student activities include the following: Activities cause students and teachers to miss academic class time. Activities sometimes become more important to the student and his or her parents than the need to study. Activities are an expense that should not be levied on those who pay for schools. Some activities are too competitive, and only a small percentage of students actually participate. Professional educators should not be required to use their valuable time sponsoring and supervising school activities. It’s obvious that these arguments do not make a clearcut case for either keeping or eliminating student, activities. Thus, each parent will have to arrive at his or her own decision about them. However, student activities can be worthwhile in bringing a degree of variety and interest to the school day. And they do provide motivation for students to attend school. But these activities should not interfere with the reason we have schools in the first place —for the academic program. The philosopher Terence once wrote: “The golden rule in life is moderation in all things.” And that is perhaps the best advice we could receive about school activities.

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SIXTH GR WE SHOLAR-ATHLETES — The following Milford Junior High School sixth grade students were presented with scholastic-athletic awards during the school’s Awards Day ceremony last week. In the front row are Trisha Mikel, Doug Free and Tim Bradley. In the second row are Rita Beer, Wendy West and Kerry Speicher. (Photo by Paul Siegfried)

MILFORD SPORTS AWARDS — Milford Junior High School presented awards to outstanding athletes in their respective sports last Wednesday. Shown are Krissy Eisenhour (volleyball, gymnastics, track), AdarriWilson (football), Krista Zimmerman (basketball), Steve Marquart (track), Jason Douglas (basketball), and Fred Garza (wrestling). (Photo by Paul Siegfried)

It is The only international language that has endured is double talk. — News, Dallas. Silence There is no wholly satisfactory substitute for brains, but silence does pretty well. — Leader, Garner, la. Soture Today it costs more to amuse a child than it used to cost to educate his father. — Santa Fe Magazine.

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