The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 May 1988 — Page 11

School news

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MUSICALLY MINDED — Afternoon kindergarten students in Mrs. Lantz’ music class at Syracuse School show the music books they made as part of a special project. The 10-page books are filled with the many things the students have learned throughout the year about music, music notation, and musical instruments. “The boys and girls have worked hard on their books and are very proud of them. I hope parents will use them with their children throughout the summer to help keep the information fresh in their minds,” Mrs. Lantz commented.

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RALLYING FOR RACKETS — Physical education teacher Sue Ganshorn shows Syracuse Elementary School students the proper way to serve in tennis. The rackets, donated by community members, are used throughout the year to help practice tennis skills. Anyone with unwanted tennis rackets is encouraged to turn them

WHS Future Problem Solvers place second in State Bowl

I By NEVIN DULABAUM Staff Writer The WHS Future Problem Solving team of Brad Gerstner, Dawn Speicher and David Schmahl finished in second place at the State Bowl last Saturday, April 30, in Indianapolis, after dedicating their performance to their teammate. Jennifer Carty.

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Competing against 14 statewide four-member teams, the three were able to overcome all of the odds except for one, in trying to fill up the hole that was left when Carty was killed in an automobile accident on April 19. The team members said they spent the days prior to the State Bowl studying at least three

Students shown in the first row, from left, include Colleen Hickey, Ryan Linebaugh, Matt Knisley, and Paul Seidener. In the second row are Jill Caldwell, Sunshine Popenfoose, Renee Neff Jared Fawley, and Michael Baker. In the third row are Amber Gagnon, Lauren Stucky, Katey McCauley, Jace Stewart, Glenn Johnson, and Mrs. Lantz. Pictured in the fourth row are Jamie Snyder, Michael Mench, Justin Lewallen, Aaron Snyder, and Mark Warner.

into the elementary or junior high offices. “We appreciate the rackets we have but we could use several more,” noted Ganshorn. Students shown, from left, include: Cristy Antu, Tina Jones, Tara Cleveland, Tracy Stimmel, and Kelly Byrer.

times as hard for the tournament than they ever had before, in an attempt to fill the empty space. After the competition, however, Brad said, “We had control of making up for the loss of knowledge and brain power, but we had no control over the set two-hour time constraint. David said, “We knew the knowledge well. Then we went into the competition and we each had our increased responsibilities. We worked together well, and we tried our best. Towards the end of the packet we started to rush because we just did not have the time.” At least one of the directors agreed. Brad said, “One of the directors came up to us afterward and said that we had one best packets that she had ever read. She said, ‘I could just tell when you guys got towards the end that you just didn’t have enough time. What you had there was just incredible.’” Now, though, Brad, Dawn and David say their second place finish is a tribute to Jennifer. David said, “It shows that we did the best we could, and we couldn’t win. We just couldn’t do it without her.” Phbne-agers . Youth calls to youth. Maybe that’s why your telephone is. always tied up. — Press, Sheffield, Ind.

The three said placing second this year after winning two years ago and tying for first place last year was, at first, bittersweet. “At first it was a real blow,” said David. “I know I didn’t want to take the trophy.” His teammates agreed.

w 11 ■■ " HlI bi hBOI KJBBIdL B TOUR JAIL — North Webster Eighth Grade Students were given the opportunity to visit the Kosciusko County Jail on Tuesday as part of the health class study. Tours of the jail facilitywere given to the students by Kosciusko County Det. Sgt. Tom Juvenile Officer Burdell Blackburn and Officer Sam Whitaker. The visitors were given an opportunity to ask questions of the officers, see the different areas of the jail including the cells as well as the administrative area. The tour concluded with a visit to the circuit court room and talk by a jail inmate. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

AAUW scholarships ■ * The Warsaw branch of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring scholarships to applicants who meet the‘following criteria: 1.) a female resident of Kosciusko County, 2.) has completed at least the freshman year of college, and 3.) is planning to enroll in a minimum of six credit hours (by semester) or eight credit hours (by quarter) in the fall of an accredited college or university. Interested applicants may contact any Kosciusko County high school guidance office or write to: Scholarships, c/o P.O. Box 1533, Warsaw, Ind. 46580 for a scholarship application. All completed applications must be received by July 1, 1988. A.A.U.W. promotes equity for women, education and selfdevelopment over the life span and positive societal change. Births, deaths up A record number of Americans died last year but births also soared to the highest total in more than two decades. Mar-riage-and divorce rates changed little last year, both remaining at relatively low levels, according to the annual data summary of the National Center for Health Statistics. Taking orders for Syracuse yearbook Syracuse Middle School students will produce a yearbook with pictures of the entire staff and student body for the seventh consecutive year. All clubs and organizations, as well as athletic teams and academic accomplishments, will also be shown in the book. Orders are being taken this week for the yearbook, which will be distributed in August. Students design the cover and the contents of the book, with articles and headlines typed into computers after the design plan has been decided. Students then determine the size of the articles and print them out and paste them onto each page. These pages are th,en sent to a publishing house to be mass produced. Many hours of hard work and dedication go into the final 77-page book, with past books from Syracuse consistently being named among the top three in the state at competition held at Ball State University, Muncie.

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■MK / • I i <v '»• r i i HEALTHY TEETH — Dr. J.C. Jinks, DDS, teaches kindergartners at Syracuse School the proper way to brush their teeth. The Syracuse dentist spent Monday afternoon showing slides and giving demonstrations about proper dental hygiene, while each student also received a free toothbrush. L , 4 .aHrZ* wHkW fe&. I KjA"* WT w P - Fa Jr * iSy * . J* J *’ 5 - ,?7 ’'taj# aM aaaaMß. FISH FRY AND ART SHOW — The annual North Webster Parent-Teacher Organization Jonah Fish Fry will be in conjunction with the school’s art show on Friday, May 13, from 4:30-8 p.m. The fish fry will be in the school cafeteria where those eating in will be able to have all the fish they can eat. In addition to the fish, other items available will be baked beans, cole slaw, drink and dessert. Ken 7 Wagner and Diana Bowman are co-chairpersons. Pre-sale tickets are available from any North Webster School student or at most businesses in North Webster. Carry-outs are also available. The annual art show will be in the upper level of the school gymnasium. Art works from students in grades one through eight will be displayed in such areas as pencil drawing, paintings, clay sculptures and more. Shown in the photo are Heidi Linn, art teacher and Wagner, co-chairman of the fish fry. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

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