Eo Sharon Reishus, senior at Dallas High School, plans to attend college following graduation from school. A National Honor pet student, Sharon ds a cum average of 4.0. She has applied to Lehigh, Cornell and Harvard Universities and if and when accepted by them she plans to major in physical science. A member of the senior class steering committee, Sharon also is vice president of the honor society. She also is a member of the newspaper junior year. Sharon plans to go out for track again this year, her third, where she will participate in the discus and high jump events. She enjoys playing classical and folk music on her guitar and usually Plays for the Sunday School of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church as well as for ‘the church youth group of which she is a member. er favorite being fiction. She is interested in photography and specializes in taking colored photos of land- scapes. A lot of her time is spent in obedience training her standard poodle. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. . John Reishus, Dallas, Sharon has two older brothers, Dave, lviing in Chicago; and Tom, presently in Arizona. She also has a twin brotiiei, Mark, also a senior. Sharon has lived in various sections of the country--San Diego and Los Angeles, Calif.; Chicago, Atlanta, Charlotte, N.C.; Dallas, Texas, and since the end of her freshman year in Dallas, Pa., the farthest northeast she has lived. She likes to travel and has vacationed in Maine, Virginia, Minnesota, and Canada. Sharon likes the fact that the faculty members at Dallas High School know the students and that they are willing to help the students but having attended large schools prior to living in this area, she finds it difficult getting used to so tew in the class. Sharon said that there is more variety of classes and activities in the larger schools. She would like to see a wider variety of courses and activities offered to Dallas =~ High School students and better lab equipment for the science department. Like some of the other students, Sharon would like to have a student lounge for use by students during their free periods. A National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist, during the part summer Sharon attended a six week course in calculus and political science at Cornell University. This summer she would like to work prior to at- tending college in the fall. (Continued from P. 10) Joseph J. Marchakitus, 66, of Lake Silkworth, died Feb. 13 in Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. Born in Plymouth, he resided at Lake Silkworth the last 50 years. He was employed by American Asphalt Paving Co. as a heavy equipment operator for 20 years, retiring five years ago. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A brother, Vincent, died in 1929. Surviving are sons, Joseph S. and Edward C., Lake Silkworth; John L., U.S. Air Force Base, Rantol, Ill.; daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Board, Greenville, N.C. brothers, Alfonso and Anthony, Lake Silkworth; six grandchildren. Funeral was Saturday from Swanson Funeral Home, Route 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Interment was in parish cemetery. Sharon Reishus Oscar the cockroach visits local library BY Nancy Kozemchak Oscar, the cockroach, will be at the library for the next four weeks. Oscar is a brass boot remover and is one of a main library. These were loaned to us by Elsie Moore of Dallas and were brought to America when she and her family came over here about four years ago. Elsie has always liked brass and the items on display were all gifts to her. There is a frog and a toad, which are pin holders; Puck, a Shakespearean character match holder; Mr. Pickwick, from Dickens, a miniature toby jug; the three wise monkeys, hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil; and Joan O’ The Wad, a cornish amulet. There is a pair of candlesticks which were salvaged from St. Nicholas Church, a Church of England, when it burned down and were given to Elsie by her grand- mother, and three pair of smaller candlesticks. There is a unique nutcracker made as a grandfather clock, which is rather special; a horse which is also a calendar and an elephant with his trunk turned to the outside door for good luck. This is a very fine collection of English brass and is worth a trip to the library just to see it. ’ The Dallas Area Federated Woman's Club sponsored a lovely dance in November at Newberry Estate to benefit the library. A $600 check was presented to the Library Board of Directors at its recent meeting and the entire board plus the library staff wish to thank the woman’s club for its general support of the library. New books at the library: ‘The Brethren’ by Bob Woodward is a detailed behind-the-scenes account of the Supreme Court in action. The author has pierced its secrecy to give us an unprecedented view of the Chief and Associate Justices, making decisions that affect us all. “Princes Daisy’ by Judith Krantz blends the wonder of once-upon-a-time with the pulse of the here-and-now and, in Daisy, creates an ultimate heroine. Daisy eventually yields up her lifetime burden and finds the freedom to face the truth and to become herself. “The Devil's Alternative” by Frederick Forsyth is an overwhelming and long-awaited new novel. A seemingly insignificant beginning leads inexorably to a cosmically threatening climax. There are many strands skillfully plaited into an ever-tightening cable of terror. The most interesting and picturesque places in the world are only an ‘armchair away’’ when you borrow books from the travel shelves of your nearby Back Mountain Memorial Library. Expand your horizons by reading about faraway places. Learn more about this fascinating world in which we live, with the aid of your library card! A Preview of control HEATER you can save big during our Super Savin’ Days sale. the 16 hp tractor. in today and see these great tractors - and save plenty! 50 BRIDGE STREET Lake-Lehman = High School senior Ed Chesno- vitch is among the many Back Mountain residents who have a deep ap- preciation for the fine arts. ; Involved with in- dependent art studies, he has taken private lessons from Mrs. Mary Hughes of Chase Manor for the past seven years. He has worked with the various mediums in his work and has won numerous rib- bons in displays, exhibits and competition throughout the area. He has work exhibited in the Scholastic Arts Exhibit at the Sordoni Art Institute at Wilkes College. Ed made the state final- ists for the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts including voice, music and photography. He was selected through mediate Unit. taken voice lessons during the past year from Helen Ralston of Wilkes-Barre. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chesnovitch of Chase, this week’s In the Spot- light student is an in- dependent study student working at his own pace in the academic program at the high school. In order to participate in this program, he had to be among the top students in his class and was selected by the guidance depart- ment. Ed is a scholar student with a 3.8 average. He has been a member of the senior high school band for five years. This year he is vice president of the band, publicity agent and leader of the percussion section. A member of the high school chorus, he recently was selected to perform as soloist in the district concert. He was selected from among students from = high schools throughout the entire area. Ed also ‘was selected for the Regional Chorus which will per- form some time in March at Tunkhannock. In his junior year Ed also was in the district and regional choruses and was a soloist for the districts. He is editor of the school’s yearbook. In order to. qualify for this position Ed attended a workshop at the Univer- sity of Rochester last summer. He played the male lead senior plays--‘‘The Unknown Soldier’’, and Spring And now PAGE SEVENTEEN 5 “Who am I This Time?’’. He has been in the school musicals for the past three years, ninth, 10 and 11th grades, and two of those three years he played the lead. Ed also sings with the St. Mary’s Annunciation Choir in Kingston. Ed enjoys the musical theatre and attends many of the Broadway shows in New York City. In the summer he does a lot of »wimming in their private pool and also goes bike riding. He likes traveling and has been to most of the states along the Eastern coast with the band and he especially enjoys his trips to New York City. Ed plans to attend the Art Institute of Pittsburgh following graduation from high school and major in advertising design. Later he would like to get into the musical theatre. DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT Dallas, Pennsylvania MEMORANDUM TO: STUDENTS, PARENTS AND STAFF RE: DRUG, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO POLICY FROM: RICHARD A. SHIPE, SUPERINTENDENT DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 1980 The attached revised Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Policy No. 5360 is provided for your information at the direction of the Board of Directors of the Dallas School District in the best interest of our students. students © 5360(a) Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco The Board of School Directors prohibits any student while on school property from using or having in their while on school trips, attending school activities, and when acting as a representative of the school ‘or district. which may be helpful or harmful, and of the factors that may unleash the potential of drugs and other substances for the preservation or destruction of human life. Among the substances studied are alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, legal unrestricted and restricted drugs, illegal drugs, and non-drugs, such as volatile chemicals, solvents and others. Laws governing drugs, the potential consequences of legal infractions, and the sociological and personal | aspects of drug abuse are also discussed. The instructional program is based on the philosophy that human behavior and decision-making influence drug abuse. The major objectives of the program are: alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other harmful substances. 2. To provide opportunities for pupils to critically examine a wide-range of factual information and expert opinion, and to distinguish between and evaluate them. 4 0 3. To discourage the experimental and fecreational use, habitual use, and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs and other harmful substances. The purpose of this policy is to provide a program that will further, educate our students about: the dangers: in’ using tobacco, alcohol, drugs and other harmful substances is the hope that they will also develop those values, attitudes, and judgments that will prepare students to decide not to begin to use alcohol, tobacco, drugs and harm- ful substances. $3 i t : ’ 1 ST Abuse or Misuse of Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Harmful Substances an individual within the schools, or on the property, of the Dallas School District, to immediately report such ob- served behavior to the principal or other responsible authority of the school. The principal shall investigate each report to determine the possible causes of such behavior and be responsible to promptly submit the finding, in writing, to the Office of the Superintendent. Detected evidence of the use or possession of intoxicating alcoholic beverages by an individual or individuals in school, on school property, or while representing the school or participating in a school activity shall result in the temporary suspension of the individual in the custody of their parents or iegal guardian and the notification of proper authorities of such action. Detected evidence of drugs or substances which are, or can be, dangerous, or illegal or which ‘alter behavior and- or judgement, in the possession of an individual or individuals without a prescription within the schools or on the, property of the Dallas School District, or while associated with a school activity, shall result in the student’s being temporarily suspended from school in the custody of their parents or legal guardian and the notification of proper authorities of such action. Any student found in possession of or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, by the sponsor, chaperone, or other professional staff member, at a school sponsored affair or during a school day, will be suspended from school for five days by the principal in accordance with school suspension procedures. The student will not be allowed to represent the school, participate in any school activity as a member of a team, club, or other school functions, or attend any school functions for a minimum of 14 calendar days, beginning with the effective date of suspension. The student will be reinstated to school activities after a review of the student’s behavior by the principal in the presence of the student and his-her parents or guardian. In the event of a second offense, in one school year, the student will be suspended from school for ten days’'by the principal in accordance with school suspension procedures, and will not be allowed to represent the school, par- ticipate in any school acitivity as a member of a team, club, or other school functions, or attend any s¢hool func- tion, for sixty calendar days. The student and his-her parents will be required to appear before the Board of School Directors, or a representative committee of the Board, before the student can be readmitted to school after the second offense. . Guidelines for Coach, Sponsor, or other Professional Staff Member 1. Contact parents. t = 2. Notify police or other appropriate authorities. (optional) 3. Report to principal. 4. Suspension - hearing procedures. 5. Conference with parents and student. ; ; 6. Written notification of action to Superintendent. If, on the basis of an investigation by law enforcement officials, the individual is accused of a criminal offense, the school administration will take no action that would prejudice the student’s or state’s right to a fair hearing. Opinions from the school district solicitor will guide the action taken by the principal. If the individual is found guilty, he may be suspended or expelled, or he may be entered in a rehabilitation course as a condition of further attendance at school. If the student is found innocent, no action will be taken against him. \ / 3 An individual who has been expelled shall be restored, or reinstated when found by school authorities to have made the necessary personal adjustments and commitment to assuming the personal responsibilities expected of a student. Tobacco Detected evidence of the use or possession of tobacco by an individual in school, on school property, or while or legal guardian. Any student in violation of the use of tobacco policy will be subject to the following regulations: Students caught smoking, the first time, will be assigned to an After School Anti-Smoking Clinic. This is to be a meaningful learning program administered-under strict regulations. Persons assigned to the clinic will be required to devote an hour after school for the period assigned, to study the dangers of smoking. Medical reports will be reviewed, lectures will be given, and a paper discussing the health hazards of smoking will be required. This Clinic is to be held the last week of each month. transportation must be accepted by the parents. If the parent and student refuse to attend the anti-smoking clinic, and accept the responsibility for transportation of the student, then a three-day suspension would be mandatory for the first offense. This suspension would apply to all school functions. Students caught smoking the second time, and having gone through the anti-smoking clinic, must accept a three- day suspension from school functions. Further smaking violations would result in a hearing and suspension. / These regulations are aimed at further educating our students regarding the hazards of smoking. This clinic keeps oppose smoking. POLICY ADOPTED: 4.8.75 Revised: 3-13-78 Revised: 2-5-80 DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Dallas, Pennsylvania Sai serseTen
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