The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 November 1989 — Page 10
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 29,1989
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WEBSTER CHOIR — The North Webster School fifth grade special choir is pictured during a practice session at the school. The choir will perform at the school's Christmas concert on Monday. Dec. 4. All North Webster students in the third, fourth and fifth grade will perform at the concert, along with the seventh and eighth grade band. The program will take place in the school gymnasium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Selections will include. “1 Can Feel the Christmas Spirit," "Spirit's Gonna Get Ya.” "God Must be Happy Tonight." "So Still in Bethlehem." "Little Christmas Tree."
Public schools in Indiana — The beginning
I By EMILY THOMAS Guest Feature Writer When Indiana was permanently separated from the Northwestern Territory, there was little in the condition and surroundings of her people to indicate the coming of great commonwealth. Jn a time when every settler s cabin was a fort or a blockhouse in miniature, and Indians roamed all sides of the territory, thoughts of an education system were slowly developing. Ideas of education were beginning to form primarily due to the belief that if people were to be self-governing, then the people must be enlightened In the “Ordinance for the government of the Territory of the United States northwest of the river Ohio” ( passed by Congress. July 13, 1787). the question of education was prominently recognized as one of immediate importance to the people. Section 14 of the ordinance begins as follows. “It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority aforesaid 'the United States in Congress assembled), that the follow ing articles of compact between the original States and the people and States in the said Territory. and forever remain unalterable, unless by common consent.” The third article thus “ordained and declared” is worded, in part, as follow's: “Religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged Religion, morality, and knowledge were made the foundation of faith in the future of our
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country, and with that was the belief that to encourage education was the way to protect religion and morality. Indiana became a separate territory in 1800. and in 1804 (when Indiana included also what is now Michigan. Wisconsin, and Illinois) the public lands in the districts of Kaskaskia. Detroit, and Vincennes were ordered to be sold by act of Congress. Two years later, the General Assembly of Indiana Territorypassed an act. 'approved byGovernor Harrison. Nov. 29. 1806), which incorporated the first public school ever constituted within our boundary. It was called “Vincennes University.lt's purpose was the instruction of youth in Latin. French. Greek, and English languages, mathematics, natural philosophy, logic, rhetoric, and the law of nature and nations. The university was to be free, so far as funds would permit and no religious creed was ever to be taught. (Oddly enough, though, strong measures seemed to be taken in making sure that religion and education did not mix: it seems curious that in not so many years following these guidelines, the idea of “lottery'' was implemented by our lawmakers as a partial financial support system for the first institution of learning for girls in the state of Indiana.) In 1804. Congress passed an act ordering the sale of public lands 6-foot lizard SMACKOVER. Ark. - Maurice Faulkner told a friend he'd just chased a 6-foot lizard into the woods A posse of seven captured the lizard while it was burrowed in a hole in a creek bank
"Marvelous Toy," "Christmas Day is on its Way.” "What is the Meaning of Christmas." "Sing the Good News." "Feliz Navidad," “White Christmas,” and others. Several small ensembles and the fifth grade special choir will be featured. The elementary choirs are under the direction of Karilyn Metcalf, and the band is under the direction of David Blackwell. Accompanists for the program will be Marcia Conkling at the piano, David Bowen on drums, and Daniel Allen at the synthesizer. There will be no admission charged. The public is invited to attend. Seating will be limited to the bleachers on the south side of the gym. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson)
in Indiana. Within this act,was a provision by which every section of land numbered 16 — that is. the 16th section in each township — was ordered reserved “for the support of schools within the same.” Thus, a square’mile of land in each township became the basis of a permanent school fund Under the constitution of 1816. the General Assembly of Indiana was empowered and required to “provide by law for the improvement of such lands as are. or hereby granted by the United States to this State for the use of schools, and to apply any such funds which may be raised from such lands (or any other quarter) to the accomplishment of a
■r 1 / Sr ’1 CASE OF THE COUNTERFEIT' SANTA — The halls of the Milford Elementary School are filled wih excitement as the students prepare for their first ever musical melodrama. “The Case of the Counterfeit Santa" will be performed by the kindergarten through fifth grade classes on Thursday . Dec. 7. at 7 p.m. Fifth grade students will play the main character roles while students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade will be featured in the chorus. Under the direction of music teacher Ann Bushong, the melodrama requires audience participation in booing, hissing, and cheering while the plot thickens. Pictured are three of the four main characters in the musical. Meghann Stewart, who portrays the villian, casts a suspicious eye over Santa and Mrs. Claus. Ora Freeman and Carly Beer, as Santa dictates a list of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice to Mrs. Claus. Not pictured is Lindsay Kaiser who will be playing the role of Little Bright Eyes, the detective elf. Prior to the performance, the fifth grade special choir and the kindergarten class will be singing Christmas carols. ( Photo bv Stacey Lesch)
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general system of education. ” In 1851. a new Constitution was adopted, (in which free public schools were ordered, the General Assembly being required “to provide by law for the general and uniform system of common schools, wherein tuition shall be without change and equally open to all"); still not enough had been done. In 1865. (near the end of the Civil War), the General Assembly Os Indiana passed a law. effective the 6th of March, allowing school funds to be separated into two distinct parts One was the “Common School Fund" and the other the “Congressional Township School
Fund.” Besides these two funds, the money and income derived from licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, unclaimed fees, money arising from strayanimals. and properties "taken up from adrift.” contributed to the school revenues foa tuition. Since 1865, there have been many changes, additions, and much retrospect focused on the Indiana public school system. It goes without saying that as long as there is a need for education, changes will continue. Os course, laws and constitutional changes are but a part of the foundation of a successful school system People are the primary stimuli, through ideas
NIPSCO sponsoring annual poster contest
Northern Indiana Public Service Company is sponsoring its second annual poster contest for students in first through sixth grades. Deadline for entries is Friday, Dec. 22. This year's theme is Financial Aid meeting at WHS The General Financial Aid meeting for senior parents will be held Tuesday. Dec. 5. at 7 p.m. in the W awasee High School Auditorium. This is for parents of seniors planning to apply for financial aid in college for the 1990-91 school year. Junior parents are also welcome Steve Petty, financial aid director at Grace College, and Marilynne Curtis, Wawasee guidance director, will be presenting the program. The financial aid forms will be distributed at the meeting. Also covered will be local scholarships information, grants, loans, and general scholarship information, as well as the financial aid procedure. This will be followed with a FAF workshop on January 16. This is a line by line assistance in filling out the’ FAF form. This form must be mailed by March 1. suggested mailing date is February 15. Parents who are unable to attend the January 16 workshop may attend other workshops: January 16_— West Noble High School January 22 — Goshen High School January 31 — Warsaw Community High School
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Two receive awards
By KAREN S. LOWRY (Extension Agent 4-H and Youth Paul Berkey and Penny Williamson have been awarded the national “I Dare Leadership Award" in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and motivation for leadership. The honor was presented at ceremonies held at the 4-H Achievement Night on November 21. The "I Dare You Award" is made available each year by the American Youth Federation in cooperation,with 4-H leaders and extension agents across the country. The award was first offered in 1941 by William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, who dared young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of service. The award takes its name from the book, “I Dare You," written by Danforth, in which he commends the balanced life of mental, physical, social and spiritual development as the backbone of leadership. In addition to a certificate of recognition. Paul and Penny receive a copy of Danforth's inspirational book. "I Dare You." and a partial scholarship of $250 to attend a two-week National Leadership Conference sponsored by the American Youth Federation. Over 8.000 schools and 4-H programs participate in the "I Dare You Leadership Award" each year.
and cooperation, in making public schools work People like Benjamin Parke (who stressed the need for examining qualifications of instructors and developing the idea that teachers and students should come together, not as master and stave, but as friends for the purpose of learning) can help to make the difference between a poor public school system and a productive public school system in Indiana. Be a part of your child's education — instead of a bystander! Emily Thomas this week's guest feature writer, resides in North Webster and is a paraprofessional at Wawasee High School.
“Celebrate Earth Day.” which commemorates the 20th anniversary of the event in 1990. Students' posters need to communicate ideas related to the environment, such as promoting recycling, planting trees, conserving water and energy, of supporting public transportation. Twelve winning posters will be selected to be published in a school-year calendar distributed next September. Additionally, winning students will receive a SSO U.S. Savings Bond. Students who enter the contest are invited to a recognition party with their teachers and family The contest rules are as follows. 1. Students in grades one through six can enter, and must In fashion with makeup Gone are the Hollywood red lips of last year. The American woman, who feels confident about who she is, will be confident that naturalness is the secret of self confidence. The trend in makeup is in oranges, nailpolish is neutral and cheeks have a peach blush. Cosmetic companies - endorse smokey eyes in brown, greys and plums The hard line under the eye has been replaced for a more natural look Makeup has followed the color trend of luxurious fabrics, like suedes, tweed# and cashmeres, which are right in fall foliage colors with accent on pumpkin.
I KAREN S. W*qjg> LOWRY 4-H Calendar December 1 — Reservations due for 4-H Leader's Banquet December 4 — Scott Township Victors 4-H Club Meeting, 7 p m.. Mt. Tabor Fellowship December 4 — Monroe Go Getters 4-H Club meeting, 7 p.m., Pierceton Community Building December 4 — Reservations
RkhZ ■ ’ ■ - ■ SURVIVAL SKILLS — Calvin Carr, a student studying beginning economics in Mrs. Dixon’s class at the Syracuse Middle School, puts his compass to work to test his survival skills. In an exercise held November 28. class members were given 20 minutes to survive (individually) by supplying food —fish, clothing — poncho and shelter — igloo. The solutions had to correspond with model sheets posted in the classroom. The students were restricted in the materials they could use. The same exercise was scheduled to be repeated today, with the class to be given the opportunity to organize as a group beforehand. (Photo by Kate Wolford)
School menu
WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL December 4-8 MONDAY — Tenderloin sandwich. pickle slices, buttered corn, mixed fruit, and milk
attend a school served by Northern Indiana Public Service Company. 2. All posters must be designed horizontally on B'2-by 11-inch paper 3. Only one entry allowed per Student. 4. No copyrighted characters can be used in the poster. 5. A separate sheet of paper should be taped to the back of the poster containing: the student's name. age. grade, school, school address, home address and phone number, teacher’s name, and principal’s name. Judges look for vivid colors, clear messages, and neatness. Contest entries should be forwarded to: Educational Services, Northern Indiana Public Service Company, 5265 Hohman Ave.. Hammond. 46320. For further information, teachers or students may call 853-5275.
*ijj DECATHLON COACH SPEAKS — Beth Hirsch. decathlon coach at Wawasee High School, who is also a French and English teacher, spoke to the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club at their Tuesday. Nov. 21. meeting in Gropp’s Restaurant. Coach Hirsch explained the decathlon sport program. Pictured are Brian Tallon, Syracuse, a member of last year's decathlon team: Jeremy Beer. Milford, a member of this year's team; Coach Hirsch: and Mike Tallon. program chairman for the day.
due for Junior Leader Completion Trip December 5 — 4-H Horse and Pony Banquet, 6 p.m., fairgrounds December 5 — 4-H Shooting Sports meeting, 6-8:30 pm.. Justice Building meeting room December 7 — 4-H Leader Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Shrine Building December 12 — 4-H Shooting Sports meeting, 6-8:30 p.m., Justice Building meeting room December 13 — American Guys and Gals 4-H Club meeting, 6:30 p.m., Atwood Otterbein United Methodist Church December 18 — Junior Leader meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Building meeting room December 19 — 4-H Shooting Sports meeting, 6-9 p.m., Warsaw Rifle and Pistol Range
TUESDAY- Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, peach half, bread and butter, and milk WEDNESDAY — Italian spaghetti, buttered green beans, cherry crisp, garlic toast, and milk THURSDAY - Chicken and dumplings. California blend, pineapple chunks, nut cluster, bread and butter, and milk FRIDAY — Tomato soup w/crackers, toasted cheese sandwich. tri taters, jello w/fruit, and milk MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH December 4-8 MONDAY .— Chili soup w/crackers, celery and carrot sticks, mixed fruit, peanut butter sandwich, chocolate chip cookie, and milk TUESDAY — French toast sticks, ham patty, tri tater, fresh apple slices, orange juice, and milk WEDNESDAY - Ravioli, tossed salad, pear half, garlic toast, and milk THURSDAY - Chicken and dumplings, California blend, rosy applesauce, deviled egg. bread and butter, and milk FRIDAY — Hamburger sandwich. criss cut fries, pineapple ring, brownie, and milk Menus are subject to change.