a U2 U2 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 1, 1992 3 Students help their peers find solutions By GRACE R. DOVE "Post Staff Abuse. Neglect. Thoughts of suicide. Rape. Substance addic- tion. Low self-esteem. Failing prades. These subjects are not taught in any high school. But they are problems faced daily by an ‘increasing number of high ‘school students. In an effort to deal with these .situations, Peer Helpers, a special program of students helping other ‘students was instituted at Lake- “Lehman High School four years ago. Peer Helpers are students who have been trained to assist other students who are struggling with personal and school problems. “We are friends for new stu- dents, helping them to become familiar with the building, their _téachers, school activities and other students,” group members explained. gi We tutor students having prob- -1&9ns with classwork. We talk with students who appear to be having problems and refer them to guid- ance for professional help if neces- sary.” Peer Helpers also provide friendly faces for students re-en- tering school from drug and alco- hol or mental health treatment programs. “It’s tough for a student to return to school and try to make new friends while trying to avoid old friends who still have access lo drugs and alcohol,” explained Peer Helper Greg Dobash. According to guidance counselor Florence Finn, each Peer Helper is nominated by his fellow students; the present Peer Helpers and the guidance department make the final selection. Peer Helper training consists of a weekend retreat staffed by Ms. Finn and Carl Graver, vice presi- dent of the Pennsylvania Peer Helpers’ Association, to teach re- flective listening skills, role play- ing and when it is appropriate to refer a troubled student for profes- sional help. Monthly meetings at alternat- ing Peer Helpers’ homes keep the group in touch with one another, giving them a support system and providing further training. Graver was so impressed with Lake-Lehman's Peer Helper train- ing program that he invited 18 group members to present a work- shop at the 10th annual Peer Help- ers’ Association conference at Kutztown University Monday, March 16. The workshop was a role-play- ing exercise about a student re- turning to school from a drug rehabilitation program and the possible situations that he might face. The Peer Helpers say that being Briar Achuff earns the Boyscout Eagle Award ie he Eagle Scout Award, the isheot and most distinguished «award in scouting was recently presented to Brian J. Achulff. He is ‘the son of John A. and Lucille M. ‘Achulf of Dallas. He is the grand- son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund ‘Mussel of Luzerne, and Mr. and ‘Mrs. Louis Achuff of Hunlock Creek. He is also the great-grand- son.of Mrs. Edna Achulf of Dallas. . .. Brian is a member of Troop 281 las, sponsored by the Dallas ‘Wniled Methodist Church. He was Jhonored at a ceremony and a re- cgption was held at the church. Paul Kutish, Committee Chair- inan; Jeffrey Townsend, Assistant Scoutmaster, and Charles Wasse- rott IV, Scoutmaster, conducted the ceremony and presented the ‘Eagle Award to Brian. Donald Miller, representing the Boy Scouts of America gave the charge from scouting; Rev. Michael Bealla, Pastor, Dallas United Meth- odist Church, the charge from the church; Gilbert Griffiths, Assis- tant Superintendent, Dallas School District, the charge from the school, and Senator Charles D. Lemmond aa. the charge from the commu- Wy. Also, presenting an award to Brian was State Representative ‘Phyllis Mundy. Brian joined Troop 155 in 1985 as a Cub Scout. Upon moving in 11986, he transferred to Troop 281 ‘where he earned 23 merit badges, trophies, and served as Quarter- :master, Troop Guide, and Assis- ‘tant Senior Patrol Leader. Brian's Eagle Scout project consisted of cleaning and making BRIAN ACHUFF rock pathways over wet areas along the Laurel Run Trial, and cutting out a new trail called the Sandy Run. These trails are located at the Seven Tubs Nature Area located off Route 115 in Wilkes-Barre. Scouts and adults of Troop 281 and relatives helped Brian com- plete his project which took nearly 200 hours. A freshman student at Dallas Senior High School, Brian is a member of the soccer team and track team. ‘GOP to hold 'Meet the Candidates Night' The Back Mountain Republicans will hold a special meeting, “Meet ‘the Candidates Night”. The meeting will be held at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, Carverton Road, Trucksville, Wednes- ‘day, April 1. All Republican candidates are invited. No formal invita- tions will be sent. Meeting and refreshments will be free of charge. All interested Back Mountain residents are welcome. Regular meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Meet the Candidates at 8 p.m. Elower Club plans anniversary dinner April 7 The West Side Flower Club will hold its 59th Anniversary Dinner on Lf April 7 at the Knights of Columbus, Luzerne. The Rev. Gerard . Safko, assistant pastor of Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas, will offer * invocation. President Kunigonis will announce the name of one club member whom the Board has selected for Life Membership. . The pre-dinner social will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with dinner at «6:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from Marion -Kunigonis or Irene Yasenchak before Friday, April 3. 9 As Seen On ZAP 'EM!® Controls the spread of all nuclear and genetic mutants...everything from exotic Aliens to garden variety Zombies! XxX» Contains a Top Secret Ingredient developed in Europe! Another Fine FoolCo. Product Call 555-FOOL To Order Yours! Keep pesky mutations at bay with ZAP 'EM!® Brand Mutant Repellent! STUDENTS HELPING OTHER STUDENTS - Lake-Lehman High School's Peer Helpers include, front row from left: Jessi Kenney, Lynn Turner, Debbie Coslett, Jeff Sands, Gretchen Dershimer and in a position of responsibility and strict confidence has made a dif- ference in their lives. All agreed with Lynn Turner that they had made many new friends. “It has made me more aware of the problems that people my age might have,” said Gretchen Der- shimer. “Helping other students has helped me to see new ways to cope with situations in my own life,” continued Jeff Sands. Greg Dobash felt that being a Peer Helper had made him more sensitive to others’ needs. “I've learned a lot about respect for other people, how to relate to them CHURCH ORGAN DEDICATED - St. Paul's Lutheran Church's organist Dr. Howard A. Swain, Jr., sits at the 75-year-old instru- ment'’s refurbished console with Jeffrey Baer and Dr. Douglas I. Smith of Bethesda, Maryland. (Post photo/Grace R. Dove) ARN e\UhgeoR=/:NShAB- RR Ee] =] 3 SILVER 'E' SHOCKS BUY THREE, GET THE FOURTH ONE FREE! Just purchase three Silver E adjustable % light truck shock absorbers and we'll glve you the fourth one FREE! Gabriel SHOCKS & STRUTS SHOCK BOOTS | GIRAND ROPING HAZLETON 459 West Broad St. Ann Barber; second row from left: Ernie Chamberlain, Dan Luaksavage, Charlie Jacoby, Greg Dobash and Jonelle Pall. (Post photo/Grace R. Dove) and to be honest with myself as well as others. And having a sense of humor sure helps,” he said. “Being a Peer Helper is defi- nitely not a popularity contest,” Ms. Finn said. “The students need Peer Helpers whom they can trust, who will try to understand them, who they know will not break the 75-year-old St. Paul's organ is refurbished, By GRACE R. DOVE Post Staff After many months of refurbish- ing, the 75-year-old pipe organ at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Shavertown was dedicated in a recital Sunday afternoon, March 29. The program featured Jeffrey S. 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