The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 March 1988 — Page 10
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., March 2,1988
School news
'Just Say No' club formed at Milford
A “Just Say No” club has been formed at Milford School for interested students in grades three, four and five. The purpose of the ' ja' JMj&UMSMHF ‘jtfK - ata ' ' ST. JUDE POSTER PATIENT — The St. Jude Bike-a-Thon program this year is dedicated to Brian McCollister. Brian, a native of Louisiana, was diagnosed with leukemia in October 1984. Since that time, he has come to St. Jude every six weeks for treatment, and every 12 weeks for a bone marrow test and spinal tap to make sure his cancer stays in remission. Brian is a living example of the progress and success of the research, patient care, and educational program of this internationally recognized hospital. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital recently announced that Pam Pletcher, along with members of the Wawasee High School Key Club, has agreed to be the coordinator of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Bike-a-Thon in Syracuse. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas. The institution opened its doors to the public in 1962 to combat catastrophic diseases which afflict children. St. Jude Hospital is non-sectarian, n ondiscriminatory, and provides total medical care to over 4,200 patients. All findings and information gained at the hospital are shared freely with doctors and hospitals all over the world. Thanks to St. Jude Hospital, children who have leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, anemia, and other child-killing diseases now have a better chance to live. It is hoped the citizens of Syracuse will support the Bike-a-Thon this spring to help the funds that are needed to preserve the world’s greatest asset — its children.
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club is to provide information about ways to prevent drug abuse and to inform students about the threat it poses to their health and well-being. The goal of the club is to help the young people understand that the fight against drugs is a united effort involving the home, community and school. The club is governed by an executive committee which has been designed to include representatives from business, police, students, parents and teachers. Serving on the executive committee are Bruce Lamb and Tim Campbell, business; Dave Hobbs, police; Dave Stookey and Charles Packer, school; Jennifer Eades, third grade, Amanda Beer, fourth grade, and Jaime Hippe, fifth grade, student representatives; Dee Kinney and Deb Endicott, parents; and Russ Mikel, vice principal, Dick Roose, guidance counselor, and co-sponsors Carol Haab and Donna Angle, ex-officio. The club members are receiving merit points which count toward earning a tee shirt. Club members receive five points for each activity or program they attend. Upcoming events and programs include swimming on March 8 and the Grade School Road Show later this month. Family swim nights begin on March 7 The Wawasee High School swimming pool will be reserved for family swimming starting Monday, March 7, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Family swim night will continue each Monday during the months of March, April and May. Family will be interpreted this year to include parents and their children or grandparents and their grandchildren. A parent need not swim but must remain in the pool area to supervise the children. In order to restrict the number of swimmers and to insure safe conditions for young children, parents will not be permitted to 7 take anyone but* their own children.
B wi , 51 MM < /“MM M V f “ VI < WBfe M ■ MW „ i v.'■ .ML ..IL'L-LLsM ' " ' ML.., -LxL-L - s • ♦ BOOK FAIR — The Milford PTO will sponsor a “Walden Ed Book Fair” in the school LRC from March 7-11. Students from kindergarten through eighth grade will have a change to purchase books on biographies, fiction, humor, sports, children’s picture books and many more. The PTO is sponsoring the fair to encourage good reading habits and to raise money for the school. The children shown “devouring books” are, left to right, Katie Brown, Jennifer Gingerich, and Amanda Sawyer. (Photo by Linda Musselman) K
March 6-12 is Girl Scout Week
March 6-12 is Girl Scout Week and this year’s celebration focuses on the theme, “Take the Lead!,” emphasizing an important objective of Girl Scouting — to prepare young women to become tomorrow’s leaders. This high ideal is something Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council, which serves Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley Counties, has continually been striving for. And this renewed commitment to the development of leaders comes at a time when there is cause for concern; when many young people are distributed by world events, are involved in selfdestructive behavior, and are insecure about what the future holds for them. Thinking about the future, filled as it is with so many unknowns, can create anxiety. Yet the Girl Scouts, nationally and locally, forge ahead. They can be found exploring uninhabited, icy Antarctica or making an historical voyage with the US Coast Guard to celebrate Australia’s bicentennial. Closer to home, Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Trish Kettering of Elkhart will explore Girl Scout’s National Center West in Ten Sleep, Wyo., this summer. Or, area Girl Scouts can be found discussing global issues with their peers from other countries
— issues such as women and poverty, hunger and the economy. Or their roles as women in a rapidly changing society can engage their minds and shape their conversation. Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council is also helping its membership take the lead by incorporating two new resources from Girl Scouts of the United States of America into its programming. They include “Preventing Youth Suicide: Reaching Out,” a booklet which provides a variety of activities that promote the development of a positive self-concept; and the booklet, “Leading Girls to Mathematics, Science and Technology: Into the World of Today and Tomorrow,” which helps girls and leaders widen their wonder and explorations in math and science. A new GSUSA produced video,
Bayh sets Voter Reqistration Week
Evan Bayh, Indiana’s secretary of state, has designated March 14-18 as 18-year-old Voter Registration Week in Indiana. Indiana law provides that a person who 1) will be at least 18 years old at the next general or municipal election; 2) is a United States citizen; and 3) resides in a precinct continuously before the general or municipal election for at least 30 days may upon proper application, register to vote in that precinct. This means that any student who turns 18 on or before November 8, 1988, may register now to vote in the upcoming May 3 primary elec-
Help prepare children for testing
Students in the Wawasee Community Schools Corporation are currently involved in the ISTEP as required by the state. The following suggestions are for parents so they may help prepare their children for testing: Evening Before The Test • Make sure the child doesn’t go to bed angry. • Plan ahead to stay away from problems before the test. • Talk about the test to •eassure and encourage the
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“Math Can Be Fun,” highlights a special learning session led by Children’s Television Workshop, producers of “Square One TV,” the math-oriented public television series. The Girl Scouts are taking the lead to help young women become positive contributors to society. Career and life planning programs as well as activities that focus on and emphasize the special girl-adult partnership unique to Girl Scouting are observed during Girl Scout Week, as well as every week of the year. According to Anne Reel, executive director of Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council, “Girl Scout Week offers an opportunity to impress on our young women, and youth in general, the challenges and responsibilities thqy face as tomorrow’s leaders.”
tions and the November 8 general elections. By registering and voting this year, students can play an important role in electing the next president, vice president, and many state officials and legislators. Wawasee High School teachers Richard Welborn, government, and Ronald D. Corson, economics, have announced senior registration will take place Wednesday, March 16, at the high school. A student government can make a difference and with the help of the principal, teachers, elected official, registrars and fellow students, Voter Registration Week can be a success.
child, but don’t dwell on the subject as this might cause unnecessary worry. • Let the child know one realizes tests can be hard, but that taking them provides a chance to show how well he can do. • Consider playing an educational game to help the child get into the testing spirit. Morning Os The Test • Have the child get up early
Tina Clouse chosen for Girls' State
Every year the American Legion Auxiliary selects a girl to attend Girls’ State. Each auxiliary in the state contacts its area high school for girls’ names in their junior year who qualify for this honor. Girls from all over the state of Indiana then spend one week in June at Terre Haute where they learn about the governmental system from the city on up. Mock elections are held on anything from dog catcher up to governor. The girls elected then will serve in that office for the week. ♦♦ I L 4 * I - TINA CLOUSE This year, Tina Clouse has been selected by the American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger 226 of Milford. She is a junior at Wawasee High School where she is a member of the DECA Club and is employed by The Papers Incorporated at Milford. Next year, she will be in the co-op program, which is the work release program. After graduation, she plans to go to beauty school to get her cosmetology license. She is Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Week, March 6-12 Parents are being asked these questions: “Are your kids Safety Kids?” “Do they belong to the ‘Just Say No’ club at their elementary school? ” There are many dedicated people in the Milford area trying to make the community drug-free. They are emphasizing that parents must be aware that there really is a problem! During National Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness Week, March 6-12, persons are being asked to find out the facts — discover what can be cone to help in this critical campaign. The Safety Kids of the Milford Christian School will end the week by performing their “Play It Smart” program at Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, on Sunday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. Peg Custer, director, says she hopes this program will inspire the kids of Syracuse to start their own Safety Kids group. Everyone is welcome to attend this drug-abuse prevention musical.
enough to avoid hurrying to school. • Give the child a good breakfast but not a heavy one. Don’t force the youngster to eat if he is too nervous.
Indiana student testing Grade: K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 I STEP (Required by atata) Reading * * * |*_ Language Writing Math — Spelling Study skills _ ~ — — - Aptitude test California Achievement Test (Optional) —. — Summer school (Required) —— Will be held back a grade Estimated test time 29 365 g7O 75 7<5 7 . 8 7el 3.2 8.0 7.1 8.3 7.1 (Hours) I I I I I 11 Source: State Department of Education
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Pat) McKibbin of Milford and Randy Clouse of Warsaw. ▼ it MICHELLE COY First Alternate Michelle Coy is the first alternate to Girls’ State. She is the daughter of Alan and Cheryl Coy of Milford. She is a junior at Wawasee High School where she is a member of the Ski Club, softball team, and the choir. She is also active in the youth group at Milford Christian Church. Second Alternate Lisa Hunsberger, daughter of Bruce and Vicki Hunsberger, Milford, has been selected as second alternate to Girls’ State. Shfi
Lisa Kaiser president of Creative Co-eds
The Creative Co-eds 4-H group held its first meeting of the year on Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the home of the leader, Clara Kaiser. President Lisa Kaiser called the meeting to order. Jennifer Bradley lead in the pledge to the flag and Teresa Musselman lead the 4-H pledge. Officers were elected for the coming year. They are: Lisa Kaiser, president; Teresa Musselman, vice president; Shantel Miller, secretary; Sharon Gerenscer, treasurer; Jennifer Bradley, health and safety; Heather Allen, recreant ion; Marlene Price, devotions; Cindy Price, recreation; Caroline Weiss and Pam Shock, song leaders. The new secretary, Shantel Miller, called the roll with “What are you doing on spring break?.” The members voted to the keep the dues at the same amount as last year. Members turned in their enrollment forms on the projects that they will be taking this year. Mrs. Kaiser then passed out 4-H year pins for last year. Jennifer Bradley, Shantel Miller, and Carolyn Weiss received their first year pins; Heather Allen, second year; Cindy Price, fourth; Marlene Price and Pam Shock, fifth; Teresa Musselman, sixth; and Lisa Kaiser and Sharon Gerenscer, 10th.
• Have the child dress in something he likes and that is familiar. • Let the child know one thinks he will do well on the test. , The pencil symbols in the chart
is also a junior at WHS and plans to pursue a career in foreign fields. She was a foreign exchange student to Ahus, Sweden, during 1986 with Youth for Understanding. In Sweden, she lived with the Lief Holster family and returned to Sweden the following summer. She studied the Swedish culture while staying there. Hunsberger’s interests include traveling, history, snow skiing, and nonfiction literature. She is a member of the Milford Christian Church and the Wawasee Ski Club. She has a younger brother, Joshua, whois 10. LISA HUNSBERGER
The club has been invited by the Helping Hands 4-H Club to attend a roller skating party in Warsaw on March 10 from 7-9 p.m. The girls are to meet at the Milford school. It was voted by the members to hold a pizza party and meeting on March 23. They are to meet at 6:45 p.m. at the Milford school parking lot. Meetings will be held every fourth Wednesday at different member’s home. Demonstrations will be given at each meeting. The April meeting will be held at Teresa Misselman’s. Mar>« Price informed the club tO she will be going to Milford Junior High to speak on 4-H to try and get new members. She will be showing a video with singing group Alabama’s lead singer who tells how 4-H helped him in his fife and career. The club voted to participate in Share the Fun which will be held April 18 and 19 in Warsaw. Teresa Musselman talked to the club about becoming a Junior Leader. She informed them of what a Junior Leader’s responsibilities are at the 4-H fair, they are encouraged to attend meetings once a month, how they can meet new friends from throughout the county, and trips that are taken during the year. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments served.
below signify tests given in each grade. Students in marked grades take summer school if they don’t pass the tests and will be held back if scores still don’t improve.