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SYRACUSE SESQUICENTENNIAL QUEEN NAMED — Kathie Yoder of Syracuse was named Syracuse Sesquicentennial Queen Tuesday evening in the Wawasee High School auditorium. She is the daughter of Ray and Lou Ann Yoder and is a 1979 Wawasee

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SESQUI RIBBON CUTTING — It’s official! That seemed to be the spirit of things Friday night as dignitaries gathered to cut the ribbon officially opening the Syracuse community’s sesquicentennial celebration. From left, wielding scissors, are Robert Troutman, Lil Cook, Jerry Claybaugh, Forrest Smith, Ernie Rogers. Loren Longenbaugh. Bill Hess, Jim Hughes, Joe Morgenthaler, Donna (Mrs. John) Gosey,

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RECEIVE COMMODORE S TROPHY - Winners of the Commodore's trophy in Sunday’s Lake Wawasee Flotilla was the South Shore Golf Club's float “Shipwreck.” Shown above Commodore John

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

High School graduate. , She is pictured here with members of her court. From left are Ann Vitaniemi, Donna Carpenter, Queen Kathie, Debra Wagoner and Paula Smith. (Photo by Carla Gaff)

Chairman Bill Beemer, State Senator John B. Augsburger, Congressman John Hiler, Jeanne Gardiner, Robert Hampton, Rosalyn Jones, Dick Wysong, Jack Elam, and Deb Patterson. Rev. Ron Blake, Syracuse Ministerial Assn, president and pastor of the Wawasee Community Church of the Nazarene, who gave the invocation and benediction is in the background.

Kroh is presenting the trophy to Tom Mangas as Scott Galloway looks on.

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Sponsored by Mom's Shrimpboat — Kathie Yoder is crowned Sesquicentennial Queen

(By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer Kathie Yoder, a 1979 graduate of Wawasee High School, was named Syracuse Sesquicentennial Queen Tuesday during an exciting evening of local radio personalities and talented performers. The queen is the 26-year-old daughter of Ray and Lou Ann Yoder and a lifetime resident of the area. She graduated from Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne, and is presently the owner of Hair Force salon in Syracuse. A few minutes after receiving her crown, she emotionally stated, "It's just like a dream come true. I know that sounds corny, but it's true." The new queen was also chosen as "Miss Congeniality” by the >-c.her contestants, and received SUM) plus a golden engraved plaque This award is not totally foreign to Kathie. as she was bestowed the same honor in 1979 during the "Queen of Lakes” Pageant, and was named fourth runner-up in that competition. Kathie is presently a member of the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce and the New Life Christian Church in Warsaw. She coached Wawasee gymnastics during the 1986-87 school year, and stated that she enjoys anything having to do with physical fitness. While in high school, she was a cheerleader and was involved in gymnastics. Since that time she has received a number of awards for hairstyling. As winner of the contest, she received a large trophy, scepter, crown, bouquet of red roses and SI,OOO. When ask if she had plans for the money, Kathie explained. “I would like to put some of the money back into the community, a portion into the Chris Jordan fund and perhaps some into a savings account.” She has shown her interest in the community during the last few years through her business, and told the audience and judges during the contest, “Syracuse people are personable, caring, and loving." And, that in the next 150 years she expected to see much the same. She concluded, “I’m just really excited! I knew about the pageant for some months and worked hard in planning for it.” Runners-up Debra Wagoner, was named first runner-up of the pageant. She is a hairstylist currently involved in post-graduate work and is 22 years old. Donna Carpenter received second runner-up honors. She is attending Cedarville College and is 20 years old. The third runner-up position went to 18-year-old Paula Smith. She is planning to attend Purdue University in the fall. And the honor of fourth runner-up went to Ann Vitaniemi. She is 18 years old and was an outstanding member of the girls’ Wawasee High School basketball team this year. The new queen and her court will be riding in the parade on Saturday in honor of the sesquicentennial. Flotilla Light showers failed to dampen spirits at the 23rd Annual Syracuse-Wawasee Flotilla Festival Sunday, July 5, with over 60 entries participating in a colorful parade around Lake Wawasee. ' Starting in the waters in front of the Fish Hatchery Park, the large assemblage of speedboats, ♦

pontoons, row boats, and other water vessels were led by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department around the perimeter of the lake, landing on shore approximately three hours after the 1 p.m. start. While one family took an unexpected plunge in the water after their old Chris Craft speedboat overheated and another vessel stalled for a short time, both situations were remedied quickly and the parade proceeded. ' Four resident "experts” judg- : ed the line of entrants, while 1 Commodore John Kroh led the contingent around the lake. 1 South Shore Golf Club s members put their originality to work and took home the Com- s modore's Trophy for their witty depiction of the cast from 1 Gulligan's Island. Their float, • titled "Shipwrecked," was a favorite of several land-bound spectators. The Earl Money Award, judged and awarded by Freda Money in memory' of the long-time conser- 1 vat ion officer and resident of , Lake Wawasee. was won by the i Syracuse Fire Department and t Emergency Medical Service, titl- i ed by the same name. The remainder of the awards i are as follows: : Commercial Division — “Old ; Mill Stream," Multi Products of ■ Syracuse, first; "This Owls For 1 You,” Sleepy Owl Restaurant of

Citizens For Quality Ed appeal for support

(By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer A plea for support was the main cry during Tuesday evening’s Citizen’s for Quality Education meeting held at the Lakeland Youth Center. Syracuse. "We have covered the issues adequately and professionally,” insisted North Webster’s Lynda Eastman. “Now we need the numbers to support us — leaders from the three communities." The organization’s plan for uncovering support will be in two separate ways. A new petition will be dispersed in all three communities. and. prominent people in the communities will be asked to write letters to the Wawasee School Board. The new. petition will be placed anywhere residents are able to see the form, including churches and businesses.

Residents doing independent studies on middle schools

1 By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer A number of area residents are making their own independent study concerning middle schools, curriculum and needs of the sixth, seventh and eighth grade student. “I’m not in opposition of the program presently being proposed," stated North Webster resident Bart Culver, “I think the worst thing that could happen would be to see the communities split over this.” Culver recently talked with Indiana University curriculum director Dr. Jerry Smith, concer-

Syracuse, second. Non-Profit Organization Division — "Building For The Future,” Syracuse Calvary United Methodist Church, first; Lakeside VFW Post ,1342, Syracuse, second. Residential Division — "B & O Train,” Dan List family of Syracuse, first; ”IU Champs," Syracuse Northside Club, second Youth Division — “I’m Glad Grandpa Lives Here," Johnson & Solso Kids, Minneapolis, Minn, and Columbus, first; “Happy 150th Birthday Syracuse,” Arnold and Messmer of Syracuse, second. Antique and Classic Boat Division — 1955 Chris Craft Cobra. Jim Street of Dayton, Ohio, first; 1951 Chris Craft Capri, Jim Guyas of Syracuse, second. Road Race A record number of runners helped make this year’s MailJournal Flotilla Road Race a memorable one. and while only 31 titlists were named, everyone who finished came out a winner. Sunny skies and 80 degree weather accompanied a pack of 246 entrants throughout the 3.3 and eight-mile courses, while a slight breeze provided a comfortable setting. Elkhart resident James Little,

Meanwhile, the letter idea, proposed by Don Bucher, r 5 Syracuse, is geared towards prominent leaders in each community. The letters, however, must be written, and in school board members' hands by August 11. The board will make its decision Thursday, Aug. 27. "We have had excellent material, and if they are not willing to listen to what we've given them, then we need to move in a different direction,” said Bucher while proposing the letter writing method. “I would think they would be affected by the letters." The CQE committee is presently working on a list which will be used in making contacts with potential letter writers. It is expected that clergy, counselors, and business executives will be asked to write a letter to the school board. Bucher added some form of guidelines should be established to enrich the content of the letters. Everyone agreed.

ning the Wawasee Middle School issue. Smith is co-author of the book. High Schools As Communities: The Small School Reconsidered. In the book he considers the following nine points: The high school has become a fundamentally flawed institution; high schools have not worked well for students for some time; the large size of the high school, once considered its strength, has become its major handicap; in contrast, a collection of. public high schools, designed in the past decade and a half for today's youth, have developed markedly superior social climates without sacrificing achievement; Phis, these schools differ from

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a cross country runner from the University of Southern Indiana. Evansville, out-distanced 90 other runners on the eight-mile course to take top honors in 42:03. A second place finisher in the same event last year, Little stayed in front throughout the race, receiving little challenge from his competitors. Last year’s titlist, Tim Mylin of Cannel, was unable to attend the race —a factor that disappointed Little. “I was hoping he would be here — I had no one to push me,” the collegiate runner stated. Barbara Couch took the women's title in the distance race with a time of 56:18. The Syracuse native beat her nearest competitor by over two minutes. The 3.3 mile race wasn’t as decisive, with Milford’s Homer Miller taking the overall men’s title in 17:52, eight seconds in front of his Milford counterpart, Carl Rouch. Andrea Siegel, Warsaw, edged out Muncie’s Sandra Shores by six secqpds, taking the top medal for women in 23:43. Fourteen different age groups saw many familiar names from past MJ Flotilla races, while several “new kids on the block" also took over crowns from predetermined favorites. Ninety-one runners chose to run an extra 4.7 miles, while 181 participated in the 3.3 mile run. For complete individual race results turn to page 10.

The group is against Dr. Roger Thornton’s proposal. The group, however, was very careful not to attack Thornton personally. “We need to attack the issues and build our plan,” insisted Eastman. “We do not need to attack people.” Areas of Thornton's proposal that drew adamant comments from CQE people were the country school setting, compared to the present community settings. Also, Eastman questioned Thornton's cost effectiveness stand. “If Dr. Thornton’s proposal is adopted, how can vacating one school (Milford) be cost effectiveness?” asked Eastman. "We’d be throwing away a $4 million dollar building. 1 don't see the rationalization of that.” Leveling is another issue discussed by the Citizen's for Quality Education. The general belief about this area of education, which could be better (Continued on page 16)

one another on many dimensions; what seems most critical is not only the small number of students but also the small number of teachers, who enjoy a sense of professional autonomy and efficacy long absent from most larger high schools; by broadening definitions of how an education is delivered to students, who may deliver it. and where it may occur, these small high schools do not compromise the quality of the programs they offer; these schools need not cost more money; their small size means that these schools sene only a small community. Culver stated that although Smith's book primarily discusses (Continuedonpagel6)