INFORMATION
O'Brien Youth Leadership
seminar. Shown here with
Dr. Thomas W. Cypher, principal
‘of the Dallas Senior High announces
that Mark Richardson, a sophomore
at Dallas Senior High, has been
selected to attend the Hugh O’Brian
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Lead-
ership Seminar March 28 through
the March 31 in Lancaster. Mark’s
trip to Lancaster is being sponsored
by the Back Mountain Jaycees.
Mark was chosen by sophomore
teachers to represent Dallas Senior
High on the basis of leadership
ability, sensitivity to others, and a
desire for knowledge and ability to
relate to new and different experi-
ences.
During the course of the seminar
‘in Lancaster, one boy and one girl
will be chosen to represent Eastern
Pennsylvania at the International
Leadership Seminar to be held in
Los Angeles, California. This con-
ference is coordinated by Loyola
tion with the School of Business
Administration at the University of
Southern California.
Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Richardson, 10 Marabee
Avenue, Dallas. He is in the 10th
grade at Dallas Senior High. He is a
member of the gifted program in
Dallas and was an N.E.D.T. Certifi-
cate winner in 9th grade. Mark was
on the Honor Roll in 9th grade and
is the High Honor Roll again this
year.
Lorena Beniquez
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ANDREW JUBIS is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Jubis of Harveys
Lake. Drew is a member of both the
football and baseball teams and the
chess club. In his free time, Drew
enjoys listening to the Eagles and
Billy Thorpe. His favorite songs are
Life in the Fast lane and Children of
the Sun. After graduation, Drew
plans to major in electrical engi-
neering at Wilkes.
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JANET SITKOWSKI is the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sit-
kowski of Davis Street in Trucks-
ville, She is a member of the
yearbook committee. In her free
Scorpions and Michael Jackson and
watching the popular TV series,
Hardcastle and McCormick. Upon
graduating, Janet will attend Key-
stone Jr. College to become a medi-
cal secretary.
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STEPHEN WILSON is the son of
Harry and Mrion Wilson of Franklin
Street in Dallas. Steve is presently
co-captain of the basketball team.
He is also a member of the steering
committee and student council. He
enjoys skiing and other various
sporting activities. After gradua-
tion, Steve will attend either Wilkes
College or the University of Scran-
fon to major in Electrical Engineer-
ing.
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SUZANNE INFANTINO is the
daughter of Helen Schweiss of
Trucksville and Thomas Infantino of
Greene, New York. Her activities
include yearbook, steering commit-
tee and drama productions. In her
spare time, Suzanne enjoys art and
listening to her favorite group, U-2.
Kim Rollman
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Suzanne is also an employee of
Franklin’s Family Restaurant in
Dallas. After graduation, Suzanne
will attend a four-year college for a
degree in fashion merchandising.
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HELENA HUTSKO is the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hutsko
of Dallas. Helena is an active par-
ticipant in chorus and strutters. In
her spare time, Helena is kept busy
with her hobbies of modeling and
dancing. To add to her list of
commitments, Helena is also an
graduation, Helena will attend Col-
lege Misericordia for a nursing
degree.
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MICHAEL HOFFMAN is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman of
Trucksville. Michael is a very ath-
letic individual. He is a pitcher for
the school baseball team and in his
spare time he enjoys skiing, sailing
and ice skating. Michael is not only
a participant in sports, but also an
athletic supporter (no pun
intended). He is an avid fan of the
basketball team. His future plans
include attending the University of
Delaware to major in physical ther-
apy.
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THE GIRLS BASKETBALL
TEAM beat Crestwood last Satur-
day to give the Mounts the first half
championship. Congratulations to
the girls and hopes for continued
success.
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THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
ended the first half in a four-way
second place tie with a record of 7-2.
Let’s win the second half guys.
PSU sets
Financial
Aid Night
Prospective college freshmen and
their parents who are faced with
plex maze of financial aid opportun-
ities are invited to attend a Finan-
Wilkes-Barre campus in Lehman on
Tuesday, Jan.’29 from 7 to 9 p.m.
The session is particularly timely
because of the recommended dead-
line for many aid applications is
Feb. 15.
Topics to be discussed include the
types of aid available, including
state and federal grants, student
loans, work-study programs, and
University scholarship; how par-
ents’ income can affect a student’s
aid; and, the options available to
families in filling out forms.
Among the sessions’ speakers will
be Jean Narcum, administrative
aide at University Park who will
discuss University procedures and
policies in" detail. Included in the
evening’s activities will be the
opportunity for individual inter-
views with various Penn State coun-
selors.
Snow date for the workshop is
Thursday, Jan. 31.
Reservations can be made by
telephoning the campus at 675-2171
ext. 242, by January 25.
Students honored
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Planning course
The Dallas Senior High School is
continuing its program of providing
college bound students with the
opportunity of brushing up on their
verbal and math skills in readiness
for the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT). In order to attempt to
accommodat all students, the coach-
ing course will be offered at the
following times: Verbal sessions-
Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 5-7 p.m.,
or Thursday 3-5 p.m. Math sessions:
Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings
from 6-8 p.m. Classes will be limited
to 40 students per session on a first
come, first serve basis.
College bound students who plan
to take SAT’s on March 23, should
register in the guidance office for
these sessions. Each session will
run for nine weeks and will be free
ov charge to any Dallas High School
Junior. It will be necessary for each
student to purchase the book for the
course which can be kept for later
use. The sessions will begin the
week of Jan. 21 and the last session
will be on March 23. Anyone desir-
ing information about the courses
should contact Mrs. Pat Russin at
675-5201.
KIM YOUNG is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Maransky of
Sylvan Lake. Kim enjoys swim-
ming, snowmobiling, waterskiing
and ice skating. She is also a
member of the school track geam
and Senior Brunch Committee. Her
future plans include marriage and
attending college to study educa-
tion.
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TWILA SCOTT is the daughter of
Dave and Viola Scott of Harveys
Lake. Twila is a member of the Key
Club and also enjoys reading, col-
lecting Archie comic books, cooking
and listening to music. She plans to
attend College Misericordia to study
nursing.
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CHRIS HARRISON is the daugh-
ter of Charles Arden and Rosalie
Harrison of Sweet Valley. Chris is
very active in church affairs and is
a member of the school yearbook
staff. Her other interests include
football, crochet, waterskiing and
bowling. She hopes to attend Shep-
ard College majoring in Remedial
Math or Reading education.
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THE STUDENT COUNCIL’S
Heart-to-Heart program was a huge
success. The halls were filled with
love-sick students and teachers
checking out their compatibility
lists after they were made available
on Thursday. Even more important
that the social service provide was
the $300 profit that will be poured
back into the school.
Rachell Schall
PLANS FOR A Valentine’s Day
Dance are underway at Gate of
Heaven. The dance is for 7th and
8th grade students. The date is set
for, February 15, and it will be from
7 to 10:30 p.m. Students are allowed
to invite friends from other schools
to attend the dance. Decorations are
being made and plans for a Disc
Jockey have been made. Hopes are
high for an enjoyable evening at
Gate of Heaven that night.
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THE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
TEAM, coached by Mr. George
Hrycyk, a teacher at Gate of
Heaven, played a game against St.
Nick’s, Friday, Jan. 11. They lost.
On Monday, Jan. 14, the girls lost
against Holy Trinity with a score 50-
22. They will play Holy - Trinity
tonight at home. Best wishes for a
victory girls.
STUDENTS WHO attend grades 1-
5 at Gate of Heaven did not attend
school last Thursday because their
teachers were attending a reading
Joan Segrave-Daly
Woodlands in Wilkes-Barre.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
Mary Pat Millham, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William Millham, is 14
years old. She lives on Shadetree
Road in Shavertown.
Mary Pat’s favorite subject is
history. She finds that the class is
interesting and she learns much
about it. Next year she plans to
attend Bishop O’Reilly High School.
She seeks a career in archaeology.
Mary Pat enjoys sports such as
softball and swimming. Her favorite
songs are ‘‘All Through the Night”
and “All I Need.” Her favorite
Lauper.
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are making murals in observance of
Catholic Schools Week. The themes
must pertain to this year’s slogan,
‘“‘Sharing the Vision-Teaching
Values”. Work on the murals has
already begun.
The County Cooperative Exten-
sion Service may be able to help
you establish a money management
plan that will balance your check-
book at the end of the month and
will adapt to the changing needs of
your family. You can set up a
budget that will see you through not
only the next month but into the
future, whether that includes a new
home, education for your children,
or a comfortable retirement.
“Families Managing Money in the
80’s,”’ a learn-at-home program
offered by The Penn State Exten-
sion Service will help you organize
all important financial and legal
papers into a file system; to deter-
mine just what your family’s net
worth is now and what your
family’s goals are for the future; to
set up a usable spending and saving
plan, and to establish a credit his-
tory.
The program, developed by
Extension specialsits at The Penn-
sylvania State University is made
up of five mini-lessons and is
offered, free of charge. Topics
include a system for important
papers, what and where; measuring
financial progress; achieving finan-
cial priorities; and system for
saving and spending and credit
management.
Those who complete all five les-
sons will receive a free copy of
Penn State Extension’s ‘Getting
Organized,” a 48-page book of infor-
mation and forms that will help to
keep tabs on your family financial
matters (a $3.00 value).
This program is available to all
residents of Luzerne County. :
To receive the learn-at-home les-
sons, call the Luzerne County
Extension Office at 825-1701 or 459-
0736, ext. 701, or write the Luzerne
County Extension Office at Court-
house Annex, 5 Water Street,
Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18711.
The Guidance Department of
Bishop O'Reilly High School, Kings-
ton, will administer the S.R.A. High
high school in the fall on January
26, from 9 a.m. to noon at the
should contact Sister Francis de
Sales, RSM, Director of Guidance