west,
More than 90 students from 14
area high schools in Northeastern
Pennsylvania participated in the
JETS test at Penn State’s Wilkes-
Barre campus.
Foreign students
North-
Jamie Van
JETS stands for Junior Engineer-
designed to help high school stu-
dents to determine if they have the
aptitudes and qualifications for
Northwest;
Lake-Lehman;
The Wilkes College Office of
Admissions is in the process of
finalizing plans for the annual Visit-
ation Day, beginning at 11 a.m., on
Sunday, April 8, in the Gymnasium
on South Franklin Street, Wilkes-
Barre.
The day is planned to enable
students, who have been accepted
for admission, and their families to
further acquaint themselves with
the campus and the community.
Further information concerning
the day may be obtained by calling
the office of admissions, at 824-4651,
extension 400.
Poetry contest
A $1,000 grand prize will be
offered in our upcoming poetry con-
test sponsored by the World of
Poetry newsletter. There are 100
prizes in all, totaling over $10,000.
‘““We want to encourage new
poets, especially those who have
never entered a poetry contest
offers $1,000
before,’”” says Contest Director
Joseph Mellon. “We expect our
efforts to produce exciting new dis-
coveries!”’
For a free brochure of rules and
prizes write, World of Poetry, 2431
Stockton Blvd., Dept. C., Sacra-
mento, California 95817.
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nator of the Learning Support
Center at Penn State Wilkes-Barre
and JETS program coordinator,
introduced Dr. David G. Rice, direc-
tor of academic affairs, who dis-
cussed programs available for high
achievers at the Lehman campus.
Ms. Deb Kuhar, coordinator of the
Opportunities in Technology grant
project, spoke on career planning
and the effect of changing sex role
expectations.
Mr. Lee Sweinberg, associate pro-
fessor of engineering, administered
the testing program. Students will
receive personal reports of their
test results accompanied by an
explanation enabling them to ana-
lyze their own scores.
Students urged
to apply for aid
Junior and senior class high
school students who are interested
in applying for $1,000 college schol-
arships should request applications
by May 7, 1984 from the Educational
Communications Scholarship Foun-
dation, 721 N. McKinley Road, Lake
Forest, Illinois 60045.
Any student interested in receiv-
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self-addressed, stamped envelope
with a note listing his/her name,
address, city, state and zip code,
year of graduation and approximate
grade point average.
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Officers and committee members
of a newly formed home/school
association for the Dallas Jr. High
School met there recently to formal-
ize plans and select committee
chairpersons.
Objectives and goals of the new
organization were discussed. They
include: keeping lines of communi-
cation open among parents, children
and the school, recommending and
supporting school activities, promot-
ing a positive image of the Dallas
Jr. High School and maintaining
parental involvement with the child
at a crucial time in his/her life.
Following a brief discussion, indi-
vidual committees met and the fol-
lowing were named as chairper-
sons: In-School Programs, Joyce
Krivenko;
Mattey; Newsletter,
DeFrancisco and Gerry Conrad;
Publicity,
Mundy. Chairpersons are needed for
the following: Social Programs,
Ways & Means and By-Laws Com-
mittees.
The number in attendance was far
less than hoped for and the mem-
bers extend an invitation to all
parents, teachers and any inter-
tion.
Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in
the Jr. High library and plans for a
lated.
Penn State/Wilkes-Barre is offer-
ing several personal interest
courses this spring through its Con-
tinuing Education Department at
the Lehman campus.
“Assertiveness,” a course which
locates areas in which paricipants
would beneifit from being more
assertive, will meet on Tuesday,
April 3 to May 2, 7 to 9 p.m. John
Farkas, instructor, will examine the
differences between assertive,
aggressive, and nonassertive behav-
ior and will help participants to
increase their awareness of their
current coping methods. New ways
of handling difficult or uncomforta-
ble situations will be explored. Fee
is $40.
“Floral Design,”” a course which
teaches participants to design and
arrange all types of flowers, will
meet on Thursday, April 5 to May
24, 6 to 8 p.m. Rhea Secules,
instructor, will discuss care of all
cut flowers and will - have class
members taken home 5-8 cut flower
arrangements. Fee is $35 and cost
of materials is $50.
“Beginners Tennis’ will meet on
Tuesday, April 3 to May 22, 6 to 8
p.m. and will be taught by Jack
Monick. “Beginners Golf’ meets on
Wednesday, April 11 to May 12, 6 to
8 p.m. with instructor Tom Hadzor.
This class is limited to 12 partici-
pants.
“Design and Construction of
Leaders Glass Pieces” will meet on
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glazier’s craft and its tools. C.R.
fee is $35.
and from 1-4 p.m. for ages 11-15.
actions. Fee is $60.
Vought will help participants
stock market,
municipal bonds, buyers’ option and
investing fundamentals is $40.
11 to April 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor
$20.
For more information and/or reg-
istration on these courses, contact
Continuing Education, Lehman, Pa.,
18627, or call 675-2171.
The Trinity Nursery School is now
accepting applications for the 1984-
85 school year.
The Trinity Nursery School is a
non-denominational school located
in the Trinity United Presbyterian
Church, Church Street, Dallas.
Classes are provided for three, four
and five year olds. The three year
old classes are held four days a
week from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A
ve day a week program is availa-
e.
The four and five year old classes
are held at the same time in the
morning with an afternoon class
also available from 12:30 p.m. to 3
available for the afternoon class.
Various activities and field trips
the nursery school children have
benefitted from have “een a trip to
Hay Field Farm, Children’s
Museum, Dallas Library, Dr. Wat-
kins’ and Dr. Medura’s Dental
Offices.
Various activities the nusery
school have had are the nursery
school picnic, eye screening,
Thanksgiving Pow-Wow, Christmas
party, a visit from a nurse, and a
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