The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 May 1990 — Page 12

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., May 16,1990

School news

Meeks encourages students to participate in state police camps

Hoosier students with an interest in law enforcement are encouraged to participate in the In-

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GYMNASTICS CAMP — Twelve-year-old Beth Howatt is pictured as she does the splits on a balance beam at the Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse. The center will sponsor a gymnastics clinic at Wawasee High School from 9 a.m. to noon, July 9-13. With coach Nika Prather at the helm, daily awards and trophies will be presented at the camp. Interested people can pay their registration fee at the youth center. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson)

Robert Cockburn initiated into professional fraternity

Robert Cockburn, Milford, was recently initiated into Phi Delta Kappa, a professional fraternity devoted to excellence in education. Phi Delta Kappa is based on democratic ideals.of leadership, commitment to thetominunity, and dedication to research as a means of improving education. Candidates for membership are selected based on outstanding achievement in the areas of leadership, service, and research. Cockburn was

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diana State Police summer camps. State Senator Robert L. Meeks (R-LaGrange) recently

nominated based on his professional leadership abilities, service to the community, and research activities. He is currently completing the coursework for a doctoral degree in education in the areas of administration and in curriculum )an<jl instruction. He is a member of the Wawasee Community

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH — These Milford School students have been chosen by their teachers and school staff to accept the honors of being named Student of the Month for May. In front are second grader Shad Krull and kindergartener Randi Calland. The middle row consists of fifth grader Marcia Harwood, third grader Josh Unruh, and fourth grader Marty Miller. In back is eighth grader Tonya Dewart, seventh grader Kathy Roose, sixth grader Heather Vanlaningham and fourth grader Marie Barrett. Pictured in the insert is first grader Travis Henson. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)

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announced that applications are now being accepted for the camps which are set to be held

School Corporation staff where he is a fifth grade teacher at Milford School. Sun's rays More than 90 percent of skin cancer is due to chronic overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Children are especially susceptible because most sun exposure occurs in the early years. — Hook’s Health Tip Bulletin

during June, July and August. Meeks said applications are being accepted statewide from students in grades five through 12, and he urges students who are interested in attending to mail their applications as soon as possible because room accommodations are limited. “These camps provide an excellent learning experience for young people who are interested in law enforcement and who want to learn more about developing leadership skills and teamwork,” said Meeks. “Emphasis is placed on activities involving recreation and promoting teamwork and cooperation. “In addition,” Meeks added,

School lunch menu

WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL May 21-25 MONDAY — Submarine sandwich. buttered corn, fresh orange slices, and milk TUESDAY- Taco salad w/corn chips, buttered green beans, applesauce, turtle brownie, bread and butter, and milk WEDNESDAY - Cream chicken on biscuit, California blend, peach half, and milk THURSDAY - Cook’s choice FRIDAY — Cook's choice Menu subject to change. MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH May 21-25 MONDAY — Submarine sandwich, French fries, applesauce, turtle brownie, and milk TUESDAY — Chicken and dumplings, California blend, peach half, jello cubes in cream, peanut butter bread, and milk

Fitness

Hook Drugs has announced that its Indiana drugstores are distributing entry forms for the annual Lugar Fitness Festival to be held this year, June 15 and 16, in Indianapolis. On June 15, a special health fair featuring nearly 100 groups promoting health and fitness awareness vyill be held in City Market Plaza in downtown Indianapolis from 10 a m.-2 p.m. On June 16, a kiddie romp and the traditional 4K and 10K runs will be held on the cam pus of Butler University, in addi tion to a 5K walk. This is the 12th year Senator Lugar has held the fitness festival, which is sponsored by and promoted with the assistance of Hook Drugs, Preston-Safeway, Diet Pepsi, WRTV-6 and Butler University. The races are administered by Ken Long & Associates. Entry forms are available at all Hook’s and Preston-Safeway Stores and preregistration deadline is June 8. In addition to the Lugar Fitness Festival, citizens of Indiana who have made outstanding contributions to their community or state in fitness and health awareness are eligible to receive the Ray Sears Memorial Award, formerly the Vitae Bonae Award, presented annually by Senator Richard G. Lugar. Nomination forms are now available at all Hook’s Drug Stores throughout the state and must be submitted by May 25.

“attending a camp of this nature will be truly helpful to those students who intend to pursue a career in law enforcement.” The three- to six-day camps to be held at university campuses throughout the state are sponsored by Kiwanis International, Lions of Indiana and Indiana District Optimist. Costs to attend the camps differ, depending on age and possible sponsorship. Students interested in the camps are urged to write to the Indiana State Police Youth Services, P.O. Box 89, Cambridge City, Ind. 47327, or call 317-478-4506 or 317-232-8202 for further information.

WEDNESDAY - Taco salad w/corn chips, buttered green beans, mixed fruit, bread and butter, and milk THURSDAY - Cook’s choice FRIDAY — Cook’s choice Menu subject to change. Three students receive degrees A total of 888 Indiana University students and 10 Purdue University students were graduated during commencement exercises conducted by Indiana University at South Bend on Tuesday, May 8, in Century Center. Participants in the annual ceremonies included students who completed their degree work in December of 1989 and May of 1990, and those who will complete their studies during the summer. Carla Sue Darr of Syracuse received her master’s degree. Diane Kay Darr, also of Syracuse, received her bachelor’s degree. Ricky Raymond Collins, Milford, received his associate degree.

Now is the time for choosing a college

Juniors in high school are beginning to make plans for their summer vacation. They will begin to receive a burgeoning pile of glossy slick college brochures, reminding them of an important decision that lies ahead. Experts advise that despite the seasonal distractions, now is the time for juniors to think about what college they will want to enter just a little over a year from now. By the end of September, students should know which five or six schools they want to apply to, so summer is an important time for finding out, according to Ted O’Neill, dean of admissions at the University of Chicago. O’Neill knows how intimidating the mail stack is. “They don’t even have time to open it all, let alone read it,” he says, and he offers some helpful advice to students trying to make up their minds. First, students should take advantage now of those resources that won’t be available over the summer. Counselors and favorite teachers, especially those in advanced courses, can give information that goes beyond the statistics found in college guidebooks, O’Neill says. Students will then want to make sure they have the brochures — called viewbooks — from 20-25 schools that interest them. Videotapes are available from some colleges. But the most valuable source of information about a college, O’Neill says, is its catalog. “The catalog shows the true size of the faculty and who is really teaching. It shows how deep the departments are by how many courses they offer. And it shows you the school’s academic requirements.” O’Neill suggests that students will have more flexibility if they look at the quality of the entire institution, rather than just one part, since many students will eventually change their minds about careers and majors. Summer is a good time for students to visit a few campuses, O’Neill says, “to see how they are treated by the admissions office and if the facilities are as promised.” An interview, if it can be arranged, can provide a wealth of information. “A lot of schools don’t interview at all anymore,” he says. “But there is something very gratifying in two people sitting down together. I think students like that — it’s a twoway conversation to learn about each other.” He says students should feel free to ask any questions about the institution, and in turn, be prepared to talk about what interests them. O’Neill warns that students shouldn’t whittle down their

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CHEERLEADING CAMP — Coach Kim Conrad will be running a cheerleading camp from 9 a.m. to noon, June 25-29. The camp is open to all age groups, and special sessions will be held for junior high girls interested in trying out for high school cheerleading in the fall. Daily awards and trophies will be presented during the camp. Interested people can pay their registration fee at the Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse. Shown in the picture, from left, are Conrad, Megan Spitler and Heather Jones. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson)

“long list” of colleges hastily. For instance, they shouldn’t rule out schools based on published tuition figures, because most colleges offer financial aid that may greatly reduce the final cost. Some colleges — including the University of Chicago — will agree to meet the family's full demonstrated need of assistance. “Students don’t know how much

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SHEEP SHEARING — In the top photo, Evan Kreps, front, and Fred Keeps, back, remove the fleece from a sheep as students from Syracuse Elementary look on. Fourth graders from Syracuse Elementary spent Friday afternoon. May 11, at Clarksville in North Webster. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)

a school will cost until they see a financial aid statement,” O’Neill says. “Loans, jobs and outright grants will defray the final cost to the family.” Finally, O'Neill advises juniors to enjoy the search, but to work hard. Over the summer, he suggests reading and writing to prepare for the essay questions on college applications. “Keeping

a journal or writing introspective themes will help when they are called upon to write about themselves.” And next fall, he says, their choice of senior courses is “more important than they think. We look at their schedules to see if they are taking the best courses. We want students who continue to challenge themselves.”