PTO organizes Dallas Post/Joan Kingsbury Pat Russin, guidance counselor at Dallas Senior High has announced that the juniors will be able to join one million other students around the world in taking the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Tests-National Merit Scholarship qualifying Test (PSAT-NMSQT) this fall. The test, co-sponsored by the College Board and national Merit Scholarship Cor- poration is an important step in making college plans. Scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 1984 at 8:30 a.m. (doors upen at 8 a.m.) the test measures verbal and mathematical aptitude - two abilities important in doing college work. The test can also lead to other opportunities for high school stu- dents; they can enter the competi- tion for scholarships administered by the National Merit Scholarship corporation; they can participate in College Board’s Student Search Service which is used by hundreds of colleges interested in students like them, also they can get a good idea what the Scholastic Aptitude Midway Manor New Goss Manor Oak Hill Old Goss Manor Pioneer Ave. Shrine Acres Trucksville Areas Test (SAT) is like. Juniors who are interested in taking PSAT-NMSQT are to register in the guidance office at Dallas Senior High School. The fee for taking the test is $5 payable upon registration. The deadline for regis- tering for the test is October 12, 1984. ASVAB given at Dallas Dallas juniors will be given the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) on October 4, with approval of the Dallas Schol Board. This battery is being given stu- dents as part of the students’ career counseling program. The results of the test will be used to give the students information on their apti- tude for certain jc b areas. The ASVAB test is a service given to school districts free of cost by the Armed Services. Many high schools across the country have endoresed using this battery as part of their career counseling program. In addition to the ASVARB, as part of career counseling, during the school year, the juniors at Dallas will also be given an Interst Inven- tory (VIESA) and they will work individually with the computer- based Guidance Information System. All these sources will be used to help the student match interest and aptitude with current job and job training information. The program is designed to give students as much information as possible to aid in their career choices. / FRANCIS BAINES is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baines of Dallas. Francis has been a member of the Dallas Band for seven years. For six of those years, he played the saxophone and this year, Francis is the assistant drum major. Francis has also been a member of the Lehman Twp. Volunteer Fire Com- pany for one year and he plans to continue with the fire company after graduation while also attend- ing LCCC part time. A.J. BITTNER is the son of Clarke and Joanne Bittner of RD 5, Dallas. A.J. is a member of the Dallas baseball team and was hon- ored last year by making second team all-scholastic. He is also a member of the steering committee, student council, and the golf team. A.J. previously participated in foot- ball and basketball, but a serious injury restricted further play. A.J.’s future plans include attending col- lege and majoring in the medical field. However, he has not yet pin- pointed a specific medical area. KERRIE BONAWITZ is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Bonawitz of Trucksville. Kerrie is captain of the cheerleading squad and has been a member of the squad for three years. After gradua- tion, Kerrie plans to attend college for a marketing degree. HUGH BOYES is the son of Mrs. Peggy Boyes and the late Mr. Warren C. Boyes. Hugh and his mom reside on Country Club Road in Dallas. He is presently a member of AFS, a club having to do with foreign exchange students. After graduation, Hugh plans to join the Navy. CATHY BRADY is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brady of Trucksville. Cathy is an active stu- dent who is a member of the student council and the marching band’s silk squad. She is also a statistician for the basketball team and works at the Bonanza Steak House. Cathy is awaiting a reply from Clarion State University where she antici- pates to major in psychology. LORI BRANDT is the daughter of Truman and Geraldine Brandt of Highland Ave., in Trucksville. Lori is presently the co-captain of the girls volleyball team and enjoys it very much. Lori’s future plans include attending St. Luke’s Schogj of Nursing in Bethlehem, PA. whe she has already been accepted. TAMMY BROBST is the daughter of Beverly and Eugene Brobst of Trucksville. Tammy’s favorite class is accounting and she plans to attend college after graduation for a degree in Criminal Justice. -0- CONGRATULATIONS to Derek Tamburro, Derin S;ivey, Jim Aikman, and A.J. Bittner for adv- ancing to Golf Districts which will be played on Tuesday. Good luck guys! 0 THE GIRLS’ FIELD HOCKEY TEAM recorded two wins this week over Meyers and Wyoming Valley West, and also a tie with Abington Heights. Keep up the good work girls! 0- RUMOR HAS IT that the Dallas Marching Band is traveling to the tropical paradise of Hawaii for their second band trip. Fact or Fic- tion???? VINCENT VESPICO III is the son of Mr. Vincent Vespico of Harveys Lake. A transfer student from W.V.W. Vince is an avid sports enthusiast. Water skiing and bicy- cling are just two of the many activities he enjoys in the summer. After graduation, Vince plans to attend either Scranton or Temple University to pursue a career as a physical therapist. DONNA DEGENNARO is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Patrick DeGennaro of Shavertown. She has spent her years at Lake-Lehman participating in such activities as cheerleading, tennis, field hockey, and the Yearbook staff. She plays right wing on the undefeated hockey team and has plans of attending college and majoring in astronomy. P.J. MALAK is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Malak of Chase. P.J.’s fishing. He is also a member of the football and baseball teams. P.J. hopes to attend Cornell next year and major in criminal justice. LORI LOPASKY is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richrd Lopasky of Lehman. ‘In her spare time Lori enjoys reading, jogging and swim- ming. She also participates in field hockey, basketball and softball. Her future plans include college at Syra- cuse University with a probable major in sports therapy. -0- THE FIRST ANNUAL “GENERIC DANCE’’ was spon- sored by the Key Club Saturday at the Lehman Fire Hall. Disc jockeys were Bob Hackling and ‘‘Jumpin’” Joe Lieb. Fellow Key Clubbers from Wyoming Area, Dallas and Tunk- hannock also attended with every- one dressed in black and white in keeping with the ‘‘generic’’ theme. -0- THE KNIGHTS CROSS COUN- TRY TEAM defeated Hanover 23-32 and WVW 15-42 in a recent tri-meet held at Lehman’s 2.9 mile course. Dave Janiczek continued his win- ning by crossing the line first in 15:44. Dallas Post subscription for: Name Address like us to send acard). you VEES WE EE WEE. el Rachell Schall SCHOOL PICTURES will be taken today. Students have the choice of “dressing up’’ for the occasion, or of wearing the school uniform. Barksdale Studio of Lansdowne, PA. will take the pictures. -0- THE SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES attended an ori- entation meeting last week regard- ing the procedure for student coun- cil elections. Rules were explained in reference to campaign posters in the school. The elections will take place in early November. -0- THIS YEAR the students in grades 3, 5 and 8 will take the TELLS tests. (Tests for Essential Donna Greger Learning and Literacy Skills). These tests are to be offered each year by Governor Dick Thornburgh as part of an educational program to prevent illiteracy. Reading and mathematics are the subject matter of the tests. -(0- RECENTLY OUR SCHOOL CAF- ETERIA LOST its excellent man- ager, Mrs. Mary Lou Stahovec who has given eight years of dedicated service in providing good lunches to the children of Gate of Heaven School. Mrs. Stahovec has our grati- tude and best wishes as she begins her new employment at Common- wealth Telephone Co. Qur new man- ager is Mrs. Barbara Hagan who will be assisted in the kitchen by Mrs. Bettijane Dowd and Mrs. Carol Yatsko. We extend a grateful wel- come to the new staff. -0- STUDENT OF THE WEEK Eighth grader, Russell Bigus is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bigus of Elmcrest Drive, Dallas. Such sports as hunting, fishing and basketball are Russell’s favorites. He enjoys the outdoor life. His hopes are high that he will be on the basketball team this year. His edu- cational plans are to attend a Catho- lic High School. He likes hard rock music; a favorite song being ‘“‘Sharp-Dressed Man” by ZZ Top. Someday Russell hopes to become a doctor. » is sponsored by EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY JIM PHILLIPS FRANK P. CROSSIN, JR. At 824-7214 or Programs. ep
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