ES mrsmmps TYPer 2: Aap mew a SCHOOL Sunday, April 11, 2004 9 ® The Post Students jump for a cause By M.B. GILLIGAN ost Correspondent DALLAS TWP. — Depend- ing on which study you read, somewhere between 10 and 25 percent of American adoles- cents are obese. According to the US. Centers for Disease Control, close to nine million children between six and 19 years of age are considered obese or overweight. Much of the problem is associated with lack of exercise and a diet full of fast foods. Elementary students in the Dallas School District are learn- ing how to counteract that trend and support the Ameri- can Heart Association in the process. “We are asked to participate in a lot of fundraisers through- out the year but I stick with Jump for Heart’ for the AHA,” said Karen Arnaud, health and wellness teacher at Wycallis El- ementary School. “I think their three main goals are very im- portant.” Those goals are: eating healthful foods, getting enough exercise, and living a tobacco- free life. “I stress good example and being active by doing things that don’t cost a lot,” said Mary Ehret, a licensed dietician who is an educator with Penn State’s Cooperative Extension Pro- gram in Luzerne County. “You can walk, jump rope or turn off the television and dance for 15 minutes. Even parking your car far from the door of the grocery store sends a powerful message to a 5-year-old.” Other healthful examples of family recreation Ehret recom- mends include hiking on Rails to Trails, taking advantage of family swim times at the Dallas or Misericordia pools, or sim- ply playing catch. She also sug- gested that parents could set a good example by walking around the track during prac- tice time for their children’s various sports. “We are trying to stress posi- tive things in our wellness classes and this Jump for Heart’ fundraiser is a good way to do it,” said Arnaud. Students request donations from families, friends, and neighbors, in exchange for a pledge to jump rope during their Wellness classes. “Younger students work with hula hoops and the balance beam,” said Arnaud. “They also put spots (flat, colored discs) on the floor and jump from one to another.” Not all of the students col- lected money, but they all did some kind of jumping activity in class during the week. For example, girls in the fifth grade classes challenged each other to see which group of six would have the highest combined to- tal. McKenzie Kelly’s 80 consec- utive jumps helped her group reach a total of 385 jumps. This year’s drive was very successful at Wycallis Elemen- tary where students raised over $6,000 for the American Heart Association. Top earners were: Casey Bloch, $400; Sam Savoy, $235; J.C. Candeloro, $200; and Thea Treslar, $125. Dallas Elementary totals are not yet available as they just finished their event this week. They hope to meet or surpass last year’s total of $10,226. FOR THE POST/M.B. GILLIGAN From left Michael Teberio, Steven Haughwout, and Jason Crispell “Jump for Heart.” Becky Sweetra swings the rope for McKenzie Kelly, who helped her team with 80 consecu- tive jumps. Some of the Wycallis Elementary fifth graders who participated are, from left: Jen Corbett, Missy Henry and McKenzie Kelly. In rear, from left, are: Chelsea Hunter, Gab- by Byczek, Sam Savoy, who collected $235, Becky Sweetra and Danielle Shaver: The Occupational Therapy Department at College Miseri- cordia is again sponsoring a res- idential summer camp for stu- dents interested in occupation- al therapy as a possible career choice. The camp will be held July 11-14, on' the college cam- pus. The camp is designed to edu- cate high school juniors and - seniors who would like to learn more about careers in occupa- tional therapy. During the three-day camp students will have a chance to work with per- sons with disabilities both at the college and in the commu- nity, have an opportunity to meet and interact with faculty members, and be hosted by sev- eral current junior level occupa- tion therapy students. Students who will be juniors ° Occupational therapy summer camp at College Misericordia or seniors in the 2004-2005 aca- demic year are encouraged to apply. Applications are avail- able through school guidance counselors after March 1 or on- line at the OT web page, www.misericordia.edu. The deadline for applications is April 15. Students who are se- lected to participate will be no- tified by May 15. Send your news to The Post by e-mail. thepost@leader.net Digital photos welcome, too! Summer Youth Program accepting registrations Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s brochure for its 2004 Summer Youth Program, with complete descriptions and cost informa- tion for 40 challenging and en- riching programs, is now avail- able at the campus and on-line at www.wb.psu.edu/ce. The camps provide challeng- ing and enriching activities for students 2-18 years old. Creat- ed to develop or spark and in- terest in science and technolo- gy, camps are also available for budding artists, journalists, and sports enthusiasts. Hands- on activities, experiments, and projects with experienced in- structors are geared to each grade level. Seventeen new camps have been added, including camps for pre-schoolers and early morning and late afternoon camps, designed to help work- ing parents. Discounts are available for children register- ing for three or more camps. Students may purchase lunch or may bring lunch from home. While children attend camps, parents/guardians are welcome to use the campus li- brary or the exercise/weight room in the Athletic Building. Camps start June 21 and run through July 30. For more in- formation, or a complete brochure, call Lisa Lunderman at 67592200 or email lal21@psu.edu. Noble particpates in Honors Band Festival Matt Noble of Dallas was one of 150 high school musi- cians from six states to partici- pate in the 12th Annual Hon- ors Band Festival, hosted by Susquehanna University. Noble, who plays trumpet, auditioned to take part. One day each week during April, May, June and July, one of the automobile dealers listed below will feature the ace shown above in their ad. Find the ace, drop the completed form at the Waterfront, 670 N. River St., Plains, or e-mail the automobile dealer's name to www.thewaterfrontcomplex.com. ONE DINNER will be awarded monthly. 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