The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 March 1988 — Page 11

School news

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MR. P PRACTICE — Kindergartners at Syracuse School practice using the letter P with the help of patches in their Alpha Reading Readiness Class. Mr. P, center, wears pointy patches to help the children remember his letter and sound, while the students also get in the act. They also made Pizzeileapan Italian-wafer cookie, for Mr. P. In the front row, from left, are: Jace Stewart, Jill Caldwell, Colleen Hickey, and Glenn Johnson. In back are: Jared Fawley, Kathryn Rehling, Katie McCauley, and Lauren Stucky. Kindergarten teachers promoting the activity included Mrs. Conrad, Mrs. Huey, and Mrs. Matz.

Leesburg sisters to take part in 17th Sounds of Hope tour

Michelle Wagoner and Christa Sincroft, r 1 box 256-K, Leesburg, step-sisters, have been selected z/ gl V '; I 1 ■ X \ - ■_ MICHELLE WAGONER

Opportunity to visit Japan

By RONALD W. HOYT I Extension Agent 4-H And Youth The Kosciusko County 4-H Club Program has had a rich history in the area of International 4-H opportunities for our members. 4-H families from Kosciusko County have hosted young people from Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Japan in past years. Additionally, Kosciusko County 4-H’ers have visited Switzerland, China, Japan and the Dominican Republic on various exchanges. Four-H members throughout Indiana will again have the op- « portunity to visit Japan on a four week home stay this summer as part of the Indiana 4-H Labo International Exchange Program. I 4-H youth ages 12-19 are eligible for this once in a lifetime opportunity. This international exchange program offers 4-H members an opportunity to learn how other people live by actually living in their homes, learn to appreciate another country’s culture and traditions, gain a bet- I ter understanding of themselves < and our own culture and have an exciting summer in Japan. The total cost is $2,300. This in- ] eludes roundtrip airfare from Indianapolis International to Tokyo’s Natita International Air- < port. A three-month course of orientation materials, Japanese language study materials, a < three-day orientation program in Indianapolis prior to departure and two additional days of orientation in Tokyo, all ground transportation in Japan, all taxes and insurance. While in Japan, 4-H’ers will live with a Japanese Labo family. Normally, this family will have children of similar age and sex to the Indiana 4-H’er. Host families will have many activities planned during the stay, and 4-H’ers will observe how a Japanese family lives from day-to-day. The Indiana 4-H/Labo International exchange program is a truly unique educational experience for youth 12-19. Applications are available from the extension of- • «?.< fice. If you have questions about LABO, please contact the

to participate in the 17the annual Sounds of Hope European good will concert tour. The girls are both sophomores at Wawasee High School. Michelle is a member of the marching band, SADD, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, volleyball and tennis teams. St - CHRISTA SINCROFT Christa is a member of the jazz band, marching band, student council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, volleyball and tennis teams. They are members of the United Methodist Church at North Webster and active in its youth group. The tour will travel to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France and England. After two days of rehearsals at Oakwood Park, Syracuse, the group will depart from Chicago. They will present their 16th and final public concert July 15 at Wawasee High School. Sounds of Hope, founded and directed by Varner M. Chance, is a nondenominational organization promoting international understanding and good will

MUI 'n? *c*w ■■ 1 Ih ■ xwlyi v K ■ x wB RONALD W. HOYT Kosciusko County Extension Office at 267-4444. Applications are due March 15. 4-H CALENDAR March 1 — 4-H Enrollment Deadline March 1 — Junior Neighbors 4-H Club Meeting, 7 p.m. REMC March 1 — 4-H Horse and Pony Meeting, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds March 2 — 4-H Adult Leader Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Justice Building Lounge March 2 — 4-H Swine Committee Meeting, 7:45 p.m., Extension Office March 3 — Annual Extension Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Women’s Building, Fairgrounds March 7 — 4-H Rotary Leader Training, 6 p.m., Plymouth Church of the Brethren March 7 — Monroe Go-Getters 4-H Club Meeting, Pierceton Community Building March 7 — 4-H Lamb Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Building Meeting Room March 9 — 4-H Beef Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Justice Building Small Meeting Room Threatens chemical warfare NICOSIA, Cyprus — Iran’s prime minister, Hussein Musavi, said that his country is producing “sophisticated offensive chemical weapons” and has deployed long-range missiles along its war front with Iraq. Musavi’s admission that Iran is producing chemical weapons was the first official statement indicating that manufacturing has begun.

through the universal language of music. In addition to scheduled concerts in schools, churches and cathedrals, the group will visit many historical places throughout the 3,000 miles of travel in Europe. One of the highlights of the tour will be the nine times the group will stay overnight with Dutch, German, French and English families. At another special event, Sounds of Hope members will join in the 800th anniversary celebration of Neede, Holland.

School lunch menu

WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL March 7-11 MONDAY — Pizza casserole, buttered baby carrots, apple slices, bread and butter, and milk TUESDAY — Dry beef gravy on a biscuit or hamburger, buttered corn, jello w/fruit and topping, and milk WEDNESDAY - Vegetable soup w/crackers, bologna and cheese sandwich, tater tots, pineapple rings, and milk THURSDAY - Ravioli w/garlic toast or chuck wagon sandwich, buttered green beans, cherry cheesecake, and milk FRIDAY — Chicken and dumplings, California blend, applesauce, deviled egg, bread and butter, and milk

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jbbljb li Alhl II 1 W II b* — BUB i ■<i i B w ’ 40w W FIFTH ANNUAL CORPORATION ART SHOW — The Wawasee Community School Corporation Visual Arts Department is sponsoring a traveling exhibit of art work of 42 students in conjunction with Youth Art Month in March. The exhibit will be in the State Bank of Syracuse main lobby now through March 5; in Liberty Bank and Trust, (formerly Counting House Bank) North Webster, March 7-12; and First National Bank of Warsaw, Milford branch, March 14-18. Shown in the photo are Denise Garner, Sallie Ringler and Cindy Bryan of the school corporation visual arts department. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Traveling art exhibit

The Wawasee Community School Corporation Visual Arts Department is sponsoring a traveling exhibit of art work of 42 students in conjunction with Youth Art Month in March. The exhibit will be in the State Bank of Syracuse main lobby now through March 5; in Liberty Bank and Trust, (formerly Counting House Bank) North Webster, March 7-12; and First National Bank of Warsaw, Milford branch, March 14-18. The Crayon, Watercolor and Craft Institute and the National Ar.t Education Association created the Children’s Art Month in 1961. It evolved into Youth Art Month in 1962. Its purpose is emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs. Those students exhibiting art work are as follows: Milford School Eighth grade — Mindy Beatty Seventh grade — Trisha Hostetler Sixth grade — Heather Leßlanc Fifth grade — Adina May Third grade — Heather Morgan First grade — Kirk Kaiser North Webster School Eighth grade — Angela Moser, Larry Sult, Mary Chapa, and Mikki Wagner Seventh grade — Stacey Coy and Phillip Gehlhausen Sixth grade — Chris Lung and Brian Goodpaster Fifth grade — Rob Moser and Brandy Swope Fourth grade — Kim Richcreek Third grade — Megan Coy, and Tara Evans Second grade — Tanya Myers and Kassidy Biddle Syracuse School Eighth grade — Donnie Combs, Ben Huffman, Lisa Wight and Eric Fisher Seventh grade — Jeremy Brickey, Ashley Dick and Angela Leamon

MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH March 7-11 MONDAY ’ — Chicken patty sandwich, mixed vegetables, peach slices, baked item, and milk TUESDAY — Chili soup w/crackers, celery and carrot sticks, mixed fruit, peanut butter bread, cookie, and milk WEDNESDAY - Cook’s choice! THURSDAY — Sliced turkey, whipped potatoes w/gravy, buttered green beans, jello cubes in topping, hot roll, and milk FRIDAY — Hain dinger sandwich, tri tater, pear half, baked item, and milk

Wed., March 2,1988 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Fifth grade — Matt Halsey Fourth grade — Katey Carlson Third grade — Jeremiah Gaskins First grade — Andrew Thornburg, Holly Silva and Graydon Blue

x. •/ * 1 '"' *> b lx \ J -wB B wßk w SHI j.•■ V' 9K J| Bk I ■ 3IISISO ; - STAR IN SYRACUSE — Ronald McDonald visited Syracuse Elementary School Tuesday, March 1, for a special program on safety. Pictured above, Jill Caldwell attempts to help Ronald perform magic. / The safety program featured pedestrian crossings, procedures during a fire and not talking to strangers. Caldwell, a kindergarted student, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Caldwell, Syracuse. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

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Wawasee»High School Seniors — Mandy Schmucker, Ingrid Jungwirth, Donyel Byrd and Tammy Geiger Junior — Brian Jones Sophomores — Billie Jo Heppner and Kari Timm Freshman — Jeremy Geiger 4

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