10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 23, 1993 PW SCHOOL Lehman's Peer Helpers made a difference By GINA TRAVER and KAREN KOCHER " F-R-I-E-N-D-S-H-I-P. This is perhaps the most important word ‘that Bobby Sayre, a peer helper at Lake-Lehman High School, taught a fifth grader at Lake-Noxen Ele- ' ‘mentary School. Bobby not only oD € 4 ) ~ ‘tutored him in spelling, he also helped this boy to adjust to his new surroundings. : ~ Bobby is one of many peer help- ers who have worked with elemen- tary school students in the past year. This partnership, sponsored by Lake-Lehman High School Peer Helpers, has allowed high school- _ ers to help children in many differ- _ent areas. Peer Helpers Gretchen Dershimer and Dan Lukasavage “went to the elementary school three times a week to tutor in reading .and math. During this time, they also participated in such activities “as playing basketball and taking nature walks which encouraged a oy big brother/big sister-type rela- tionship. Topics also covered by peer helpers were AIDS awareness . and the dangers of drugs and alco- ~ hol. Peer helper Lynn Turner went to _ .the Lake-Noxen Elementary School .,to work with the learning support SE MURAL PROJECT -Shown with the mural painted with leadership from the Lake-Lehman High School Peer Helpers are, from left, Aaron Creamer, Jeremy Yakus, Barbara Campbell and Carrie Martin. nation skills and tutored students in their individual areas of need. One of the most visual examples of the Lake-Lehman High School Peer Helper sponsored projects is the mural that will hang in the Lake-Lehman Elementary School cafeteria. The mural was designed and sketched by Peer Helper Bar- bara Campbell. Barbie used the concept of paper dolls, being simi- lar, yet different, as a plea for racial unity. The mural project, which ful- filled Barbie's leadership require- ments for the Pennsylvania Gover- nor's School for the Arts, was painted by Lehman-Jackson stu- dents. The students involved in much of the painting of the mural were Carrie Martin, Tom Reilly, Aaron Cramer and Jeremy Yakus. The mural, a year-long project, is inscribed with a quote by poet Maya Angelou, which emphasizes the main idea of the mural; “We are more like my friends than we are unalike.” Other peer helpers are: Ann Barber, Christina Conrad, Debbie Coslett, Rich Davis, Cathy Dymond, Dyan Dymond, Brian Kelly, Jessica Kenney, Heather Gray, Karen Komsisky, John Ol- iver, Jen Phillips, Nicole Sennett, Amanda Turner, Timothy Waslick, Tara Watson, Brian Welby and Willian Wright. Peer helpers Ernie Chamber- lain summarized the experience by saying, “I hope the program continues, so I can be a part of it next year.” ., group. There, she taught coordi- ~~ {Honors and graduates Graduates from Meredith College Jennifer Leigh Parsons, daughter of James and Betty Parsons of Richard Drive, Dallas, received a BA Sociology degree during gradu- ation ceremonies at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. - Earns degree in architecture v' Donald Burke of Dallas, Pa., received a Bachelor of Architecture - “degree from The Savannah College of Art and Design. Burke was one of 381 graduates, most of whom finished the academic year on May 29, + 1993. Graduates from Boston U . Shavertown resident Steven S. Samii, who received a B.A. in Psychology, was among the 4,363 students awarded degrees at Boston _ University during commencement exercises on Sunday, May 16. Earns degree from Case Western U Matthew Dewees of Dallas has received his degree from Case Western Reserve University. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, CWRU is the largest private research university in Ohio and is one of the leading independent research universities in the nation, enrolling more than 9,000 students from all 50 states as well as from 88 countries. Graduates with honors from Simpson _... Dallas resident Emily A. Burke graduated Magna Cum Laude from Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa, Saturday, May 22. Majoring in Management, Ms. Burke was also named to the Dean's List for the 1993 | Spring semester. She is the daughter of Jack L. Burke. “Named to Dean's List at East Stroudsburg ~ Atotal of 516 students have been named to the Dean's List at East IStroudsburg University for the second semester of the 1992-93 aca- “demic year according to Dr. Roger Gill, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. ©" Among those students named to the Dean's List are: Pamela L. “Noonan of Shavertown and Sherry A. Rish of Sweet Valley. “Wyoming Seminary honors Kersey As part of its one hundred and forth-ninth graduation exercises, Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, Kingston, chose to honor D. James Kersey, Shavertown, with the Frances and Louis Maslow Award. : '“' The award is presented annually to a member of the faculty or “administration of Wyoming Seminary for their contributions to the life of the school and support of its programs. ~'"* Mr. Kersey, a member of the faculty at Wyoming Seminary’s King- “ston campus, teachers psychology, sociology, and is the schools ~ personal counselor. Stoves n Stuff: 8 iD [BEE | INSTANT SHADE ... ~ | INSTANT COMFORT No ph Get it fixed . . . Ride it. .. Ze Don't let the sun's hot rays beat down upon you... f AN PLAINS BIKE SHOP Your Exclusive Repair And Accessory Shop! Bring your bike in. . . NOT A WEEK FROM TODAY! Factory Trained Schwinn Service On Most Bikes THE ONLY BIKE SHOP IN WYOMING VALLEY That Offers "While-You-Wait-Service" on Tire & Tube Repairs 1 Mile Off Exit 3 (River St.) Cross Valley Expressway 21 N. MAIN STREET « PLAINS - 825-0661 (across from 1st Eastern Bank) Mon.- Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-3 Named to Simpson College Dean's List The Simpson College Dean's List and President’s List for the 1993 spring semester have been announced. Emily A. Burke of Dallas was named to the Dean's List for the 1993 spring semester. Burke has a major in Management and is the daughter of Jack L. Burke. King makes Susquehanna U Dean's List Jeffrey King of Dallas has been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at Susquehanna University. Susquehanna students must achieve a minimum of a 3.4 overall grade point average out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. Participates in public speaking competition Lori Kraynak of Dallas recently participated in Penn State's 123rd Annual John Henry Firzzell Public Speaking Contest at the University Park Campus. Her speech, “Southpaw Perspective,” explained how left- handed individuals were treated in the past, their current inconven- iences and their future prospects. A recent graduate of Dallas High School and a freshman at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Lori is interested in physical therapy and has researched the subject of left-handedness thoroughly. Lori has taken a Speech Communication class at Penn State Wilkes- Barre with Priscilla Allison, assistant professor of Speech Communica- tion. Area students graduate from Kutztown Six hunred ninety two students received bachelor’s degrees when Kutztown University held its spring commencement on Saturday, May 22. Kutztown University President Dr. David E. McFarland presided at ceremonies which were held in Keystone Hall. Among the graduates were: Pamela L. Coolbaugh, Dallas, Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education /Mentally and Physically Handicapped; Shannon L. Vavrinchik, Dallas, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design; Loryn M. Mazur, Shavertown, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design; Susan A. Yankalunas, West Wyoming, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design. Named to Kutztown's Dean's List Dallas residents Pamela L. Coolbaugh and Shannon L. Vavrinchik were recently named to the Dean's List for the spring semester, 1993, at Kutztown University, according to Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Richard J. Collings. To be named to the Dean's List, students must earn a quality point hid of 3.60 out of a possible 4.0 and be registered for at least 12 credits. Lehman-Jackson lists fourth quarter Honor Roll Charles C. James, principal of Lehman-Jackson Elementary School, announces the following students have achieved the Honor Roll for the fourth marking period: Christina Baigis, Jennifer Basta, Tabitha Beck, Courtney Bouthout, Rachael Bouthot, Debra Brayfield, Michael Brown, Make Chopyak, Angela Covert, Christopher Crawford, Angela Davis, John Dawe, David DeSanto, Monica Fallon, Lisa Glatz. 3 Also, April Gonzales, Jennifer Johnstone, Nicole Julian, Rebecca Kaufman, Allison Kehler, Tricia Kernag, Leigh Ann Isaac, Michael Kostrobala, Jason Lasinski, An- thony Lumbis, Cory Makarewicz, Janine Marchakitus, Jill Marchakitus, Leah Matusek. Also, Helen Moase, Seth Moyer, Jennifer Naugle, David Oplinger, Stacy Pagoda, Trisha Pilosi, Nicho- las Raczkowski, Kristin Roberts, Joanne Shoemaker, Joshua Tho- mas, Nathan Walters, Kenneth Weaver, Benjamin Wolfe. Lake-Noxen lists Honor Roll Robert S. Kiinkle, principal of Lake-Noxen Elementary School announces the following sixth grade students have achieved the Honor Roll for the fourth marking period. Robertson Baird, Daisy Boice, Amy Cebrick, Lee Ann Cobleigh, Maria Dobinick, Sheila Ely, David Fisher, Michael Galka, Genevieve Gregus, Erica Hodick, Aimee Hoover, Heidi Horn, Paul Kapral, Rebecca Keefe, Michelle Lawler, Jennifer McCall, Megan McGilvrey, Amy Newell. Also, Kimberly Parsons, Alison Piatt, Sarah Race, Christina Royer, Hugh Ruger, Melissa Russell, Joshua Sawyer, Samuel Saylor, Adam Schooley, Chad Sorber, Jaime Starosta, Melanie Steele, Kristen Teetsel, and Kathleen Tripp. : Penn State gears up for summer youth programs Penn State Wilkes-Barre's 1993 Summer Youth Program will soon begin its fifth season of classes and camps for youth in grades kindergarten through eight. In addition, there are camps specifi- cally designed for high school stu- dents. Camps are being offered in the categories of art, computer, crea- tive and cultural, games, high adventure, history, math, music and movement, nature, science and sports. In total, over 80 classes and cmaps have been developed to keep young minds active in fun, educational ways and young bod- ies active in “safety-first” sports camps. For more information or to re- ceive a brochure, contact Belinda Tabron at Penn State's Continuing Education Office, P.O. Box PSU, Lehman, PA 18627, or call 675- 9114. Lehman-Jackson summer reading program The Lehman-Jackson Elementary Reading Specialists, School Li- brarian and PTA are kicking off their “Take the Reading Plunge” summer reading program for the kindergarten through fifth grade students. All students in grades K-5 were given program packets. The pack- ets include instructions, reading lists and a sheet on which to record the books they read. The students will return their record sheet to their new teacher in September. 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