— EASA ane i ET I EA EN sami AN Seda ye i y > A NEE ix Sa OA, at GA SN RE SRR 7 ED i SE ER EI To rp PAE NERA RDG RD RS ATR A a mA Rie hy 34 CRMC TAT HNEERINOW RR EaeR REL Se vo bh ‘Schools/colleges Front and center ~ Williams is one of the best ~~ BY CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer 6 Geralyn Williams, daughter of ~ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Williams of Shavertown, was nominated recently as Dallas Senior High ~ School’s candidate for good citi- zenship. Geralyn received a plaque from the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in recognition of her nomination. Geralyn was chosen to repre- ~ sent Dallas High School by a committee comprised of high | school principal Frank Galicki, Guidance counselors Mrs. Patri cia Russin and Michael Shev- - ock. She was chosen on the basis of her grades, involve- ment in the school and commu- nity and leadership. With representatives from ~ other schools in the area, Gera- lyn will receive her plaque today at the Luzerne County Courthouse. Later her applica- tion, letters of commendation from the committee, results of an objective history test and the ~~ assigned essay she submitted will be evaluatJd by a commit- tee of judges along with those submitted by other area school representatives. If Geralyn is selected, she will compete at the state level and then at the national level and if’ selected ‘at the national level, ~ she will receive a scholarship. Geralyn is a senior at Dallas High School and is enrolled in the academic course where she has an average of approxi- mately 3.7 or 3.8. She plans to attend Hamilton College in New York State and major in psy- Hk chology. She has decided to ~~ follow a career in psychology ~~ because she enjoys working ‘with people and hopes that she will be able to assist them in resolving their problems. ~~ Geralyn is a member and treasurer of the National Honor oy Society, editor of the school yearbook, member of the senior class steering committee and also helps with the senior high ‘school drama presentations. She was field hockey manager during her junior and senior years. During her leisure time, ~ she enjoys attending plays, Geralyn Williams reading and attending theatre productions. her favorite courses in school are English and history. Last Christmas, Geralyn spent two and a half weeks in Aus- tralia which she found very similar to America, contrary to her expectations. She spent most of her time there in Bris- bane, Sidney and Melbourne. It was strange since it was around the holidays and just about everyone celebrated Christmas by going to the beach. Brisbane was a small city, according to Geralyn, and one could easily travel to a subur- ban area. Melbourne was flat and trams were the main form of transportation. There were lois. and lots of shops, Geralyn sai “I liked the botanical gardens best of all,” Geralyn said. “Each city had its botanical gardens where they raised plants 10 times the size of our house plants. They were gor- geous. “We visited a large sanctuary where the animals are kept in their natural habitats. The kan- garoos and the koalas were very interesting. The koalas were so cute, you'd like to take them home.” While returning home from Australia, Geralyn also stopped off and visited Hawaii, which she enjoyed. Children tour office ~~ On January 7, the preschool class from The Dallas Playschool toured Dr. Curtis Goodwin's (optometrist) office in Shavertown. ~ Children attending the tour were: Aaron Kubasik, Douglas Yeager, Jason Mahle and Alison Guyette, teacher Cathy Moss and teacher's helper Cindy Guyette. Make aMove! without Heme) igon Our Hostess’ Gifts and In- formation are the Key to Your New Community Call 675-2070 LVR He > 3 id i ~The Mest Fameus Basket im the Word ® Workshop for tutors scheduled A three day Literacy Work- shop for tutors will be con- ducted by the Wyoming Valley Literacy Volunteers on consecu- tive Saturdays, March 12, 19 and 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at College Misericordia. February marked the fourth anniversary of the Wyoming Valley Literacy Volunteers headquartered in the Hoyt Library, Kingston. The organi- zation, which is an outgrowth of the former Volunteers for Liter- acy Program conducted for sev- eral years at Wilkes College, has trained over 200 tutors to instruct functionally illiterate adults in the area. Using the Laubach Method, tested worldwide by Frank Clark Laubach beginning in 1915 in the Philippines, the local literacy group has helped many students toward a better way of life. The Laubach system uses symbols to represent phonetic sounds. Frank Laubach was a native of Benton, Pa. According to some authorities, over 3,000,000 people in Pennsyl- vania alone are functionally illiterate and volunteer literacy groups throughout the country are endeavoring to double the number of students now being helped, over a five-year period. During 1987, a year-long public- ity program, PLUS (Project Lit- eracy U.S.) was conducted by ABC and PBS stations nation- wide to help increase awareness of the need for additional volun- teers and student involvement. Improved literacy in the nation would result in increased productivity, reduced crime rates and less dependency on welfare programs. Satellite lit- eracy centers have been estab- lished in West Pittston, Nanti- coke, Hazleton and Shickshinny. Persons interested in the liter- acy program should contact the Hoyt Library, 287-2013 or 287- 0138. L-L class reunion planned Initial plans for the Lake- Lehman High School Class of 1978 Reunion are being made. Those class members interested in attending should send your current address to: Lake- Warneka to play at Temple Dallas High Schaol senior Lori Warneka, three year field hockey star, signed a letter of intent last week to play for the Temple Owls coached by Gwen Cheesman. Lori, who played on Dallas coach Robyn Jones team, will be on a four-year athletic scholarship at Temple University. Standing behind Lori are Frank Galicki, Dallas Senior High principal; Coach Robyn Jones, Jean and Lloyd Warneka, Lori's parents. (C.M. Denmon Photo) Boyer to address teachers . The Council of Presidents of Greater Wyoming Valley have chosen Monday, March 7 as the day to direct public attention to the importance of teaching by inviting Dr. Ernest L. Boyer to address the educational commu- nity on “A Celebration of Teach- ing.” Dr. Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching will begin his day-long visit to the area with a press conference at King’s College at 10:30 a.m. and conclude with’ a lecture at Wilkes College’s Darte Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Wilkes College, Office of the Prosien, 824-4651, Extension { Lehman High School Class of 1978, P.O. Box 210, Lehman, Pa. 18627. Family members are urged to reply for out-of-area class mem- ers. DALLAS PARCEL We can ship your packages. Located in Towel Qutlet 675-2800 Welcome The recent arrival of the newest member of your household is the perfect time to arrange for a WELCOME WAGON call. I'm your WELCOME WAGON repre- sentative and my basket is full of free gifts for the family. Plus lots of helpful information on the special world of babies. Call now and let's celebrate your baby. 675-2070 Metomeigon We will donate S1 famil ing the Mon. thru Fri. 24% Lake Street Dallas, PA 18612 yi S Bear one another’s gurden’” at the Salon to help ‘Amber Nicely’s’’ for her medical expenses, dur- month of March! Call and make your appointment at Slender You of Dallas — 9 A.M. of Dallas Haye and CLiff Birdsall .00 from each visit - 9 P.M. Figure Sabors Telephone (717) 675-8113 Ct EN Introducing MEDIFAST by the Nutrition Institute of Maryland "Weight Reduction without Calorie Counting’ Harry Alexanderian, M.D. 654-1018 288-6491 Art work displayed Three ninth grade Dallas Junior High School students have their art work on display in the Scholastic Art Show at the 5 | Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre. Andrea Brinola received two Gold Key ‘awards for her watercolor entries. One of Miss Brinola's entries will go to the National Scholastic Art Show as a finalist. Aria Pierson has a watercolor self portrait on display and Chris Kuhar has a pen and ink drawing of a ship. hanging in the gallery. Pictured from left are, Aria Pierson, Andrea, Brinola, and Chris Kuhar. Mrs. ‘A’ says 209% off. new Spring Fashions, by “Smith & Jones’, & ’Smith & Jones for Her’ Coordinates Slacks Skirts Sweaters Blouses ~ Country Club Shopping Center, Dallas (next to Insalaco’s) Layaways Hours: Mon. 12-9, Tue. 675-0567 Major Credit Cards & Wed. 10-9, - Thurs. & Fri. 9-9, Sat. 9-8, Sun. 12:6 PENNSTATE Beginner's Quilting - | Wilkes-Barre = Campus The following programs will be held at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus I. QUILTING WORKSHOPS : Both workshops have an enrollment limit of 12 « White on White Quilting - Monday Evenings, March 21 - May 23, from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. (Fee: $45) SPRING '88 PERSONAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS Saturday Mornings, March 5 - 26, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Fee: $40) li. BEGINNER'S GOLF (Fee: $60) There is an enrollment limit of 12 - additional sections will be offered if there is sufficient interest. ' The last two classes will be held at an area golf cource. March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 16 or 17, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Il. ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING WORKSHOP (Fee: $35) Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon IV. FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP SERIES The following three classes will meet from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. » Get To Know the Stock Market - « Understanding How To Invest - Tuesdays, May 3 - 24, (Fee: $30) « Planning for a Financially Secure Retirement - Tuesday, June 14 &Thursday, June 16 (Fee: $15) Tuesdays, April 5 - 19, | FOR FURTHER INFORMATION | PLEASE CALL: (71 7) 675-9100 or 675-2171 “OR WRITE: Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Continuing Education, a PO. Box PSU, Lehman, PA 18627 = a (Fee: $25) h
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