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PAGE FOUR—Sapulpa (OUa.) Daily Herald, Wednesday, Sept 13.2000
Education
News of Creak County schools • Honor rote * Cctiege honors and graduations
Contact AMY THORPE. 224-5185
Sapulpan uncovers veterinary mystery
From Special Reports
Gail Williams of Sapulpa has help-
ed to solve a veterinary medical mys-
tery at the recent Tulsa Summer Ac-,
ademy at Dilsa Community College.
Williams was among 30 middle
school and high school students from
across Oklahoma who relied on hema-
tology. biochemistry and computer sci-
ence to solve the mystery.
Williams was presenter for the
“Fire Ants" on of the five-member
trams who used laboratory and com-
puter skills to attempt to prove the hy-
potheses they established on the first
day of the two-week academy.
The medical mystery, introduced in
daily installments during the academy,
involved the passage of Shigella dysen-
teriae (a highly contagious bacterial in-
fection of the intestines that is passed
by oral or fecal transmission and that
results in high fever, nausea and diar-
rhea) and Giardia (a parasite which
produces Shigella-like symptoms)
from a pet golden-headed, Brazilian li-
on tamarin to its owner — a 10-year-
old girl who received the tamarin as a
birthday present.
The Ulcgal sale of the tamarin and
the unknowing exposure of the infect-
ed girl's family and classmates to the
micro-organisms she carried were pub-
lic health issues which complimented
the diagnostic challenge facing the
academy students.
During the academy field •trips.
Williams observed butterflies and ani-
mals indigenous to the rain forest at the
Tulsa Zoo and domestic animals at the
Oklahoma State University College of
Veterinary Medicine facilities in
Stillwater.
At the Oklahoma College of Osteo-
pathic Medicine, she saw the preserved
human lungs of a cigarette smoker and
a preserved human heart with pace-
maker attached.
Williams learned how to properly
examine pets like. Rudy Pnngle, the
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GAL WLUAMS POSES with Rudy Pringle Ihe Golden Retriever and Dr. Jan Weaver, TCC Cootdinaton'lnsmjctor
of Veterinary Technology.
dog, with the help of Therapetics, a
Tulsa group which trains service degs
to increase the freedom of people with
physical disabilities.
Williams has a similar experience
in her past t
Her current pet poodle was a gift
from her great uncle's veterinary hos-
pital.
Williams raised the dog while she
recovered from serious injuries suf-
fered in an automobile accident when
she was 6 years old.
In the laboratory where Williams
learned that more bacteria aac on a typ-
ical bathroom door handle than on a
toilet handle in the same bathroom, her
team dissected a rat and performed ex-
periments in inoculation, parasitology
and blood electrophoresis
Williams will make a presentation
on veterinary medicine at Kellyville
Middle School this fall, using her
team's Microsoft Powcrpoint presenta-
tion.
The academy, co-sponsored by
TCC and the University of Tulsa, was
funded by the Oklahoma State Regents
for High Education and the National
Science Foundation.
Study: Most Blue Ribbon schools not academically excellent
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Only about a fourth of
the public schools lauded as “America's most success-
ful” last yea* by (bo LLS. Dcpastment of Education
earned the distinction through academic achievement,
according to a study released Tuesday.
Nineteen of the 70 elementary schools designated
Blue Ribbon winners in 1999 scored in the top 10 per-
cent academically among similar schools in their re-
spective states, according to a report by the Brown
Center at the Brookings Institution in Washington,
DC.
Of the remainder, 17 finished among the bottom
50 percent, meaning their students scored lower on
reading and math tests than the average school. The
other 34 schools fell somewhere in between.
The center's analysis statistically adjusted scores
to compare schools serving students of similar income
levels, unlike the federal program, which holds all
schools to the same criteria.
Tom Lovleaa, author of the report and director of
the center, said many of the schools had “decent
marks,” but when compared to other schools that
teach students of the same socio-economic back-
ground the scores are not outstanding.
Stephen O'Brien, a U.S. Department of Education
official, said a school doesn't “necessarily have to be
the most successful academically” to be in the pro-
gram.
A school must be at or above the 60th percentile to
be considered Blue Ribbon quality or must show a
significant improvement, meaning at least an 11 per-
cent increase in test scores, he said.
Factors besides academics that are considered in
awarding a Blue Ribbon include student focus and
support, school organization and culture, challenging
standards and curriculum, active leaching and learn-
ing, and leadership and educational vtiahty
For 18 years, the Department of Education has
been operating the Blue Ribbon Schools program to
"promote and support the improvement of education.''
Elementary and middle schools alternate every
year with secondary schools for selection in the pro-
gram Previously recognized schools must wait five
years to reapply.
Christopher Cross, president of the Council for
Basic Education, said the public believes a Blue
Ribbon school is the best academically
“I think scores are critical.” he said. 'To label a
school a Blue Ribbon school that is not able to
demonstrate highest level of student learning misap-
plies the label"
Sapulpan earns scholarship
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Justin Millar of Sapulpa has been
awarded a full-tuition university scholarship to Maryville
University, St. Louis. l
Millar received.the scholarship through the Actuarial
Science program for special scholarships. -*
He is one of five incoming freshmen to receive the
scholarship this year. ftMtar
Student finishes truck driver training
DRUMRIGHT — Linda Hood of Sapulpa has successfully completed the
Truck Driver Training program at Central Tech in Drumright.
The four-week program is designed to give a complete knowledge of feder
al regulations regarding log book and trip record and motor earner safety regu-
lations as well as hands-on training in Central Tech’s truck fleet.
Area students named 0CU scholars
OKLAHOMA CITY — Officials al Oklahoma City University have re-
leased the names of students on the spring 2000 honor roll. Those named to the
Area students named to the Honor Rolls are listed by home town.
Jenks — Benjamin R. Hushbcck, Dean's Honor Roll,
Sapulpa — Jim E. Clanton, Dean's Honor Roll
Bristow — Cody B. Lowry, President’s Honor Roll.
President s Honor Roll attained a grade point average of 3.75 or better while
maintaining a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours. Those on the Dean's
Honor Roll attained a GPA between 3.5 and 3.75 while maintaining a minimum
of 12 credit hours.
Henry lands national honor
Amanda "Mandy" Henry of Sapulpa has received the
National Spanish Honor Society Scholarship.
Henry, a 2000 graduate of Sapulpa High School, is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Red Henry. At SHS. she was an
officer in the Spanish Gub and an honor student.
She is majoring in education in college
Her national scholarship was presented by Gov. Frank
Keating and Rep. Todd Hiett during a visit to the sure
Capitol.
Area students named 0CU scholars
STILLWATER — Dusti Olansen and Mandy Hamilton, students at Sapulpa
High School and members of the senior Oklahoma Simmental Simbrah Team,
have competed in the national classic competition here this summer
The Oklahoma team, the Du' Pokes, competed in the agricultural academic
bowl.
Olansen participated in the cattle show, showmanship, speech, advertising
and promotions, herdsman quiz, sire summary quiz and the beef bowl. She re-
ceived a bronze merit award from the American Simmental Association.
Hamilton showed tier heifer at the classic.
| Educator Kudos
Heitman gets teacher honor
Melba Heitman has been selected as the Creek County
Retired Educator's Association Very Important Member for
the year 2000.
Heitman has been the membership chairperson for sev-
eral years for the association.
She taught in the Sapulpa Public School system before
retiring.
Education Briefs
Coast Guard accepting applications
The United States Coast Guard Academy is now accepting and processing
applications to the Class of 2005.
Appointments are tendered solely on the basis of an annual nationwide com-
petition with no congressional nominations or geographical quotas. Applica-
tions must be submitted to the Director of Admissions prior to Dec. 15. 2000.
Candidates must arrange to participate in either the SAT I or ACT prior to or in-
cluding the December 2000 administration.
Candidates must be unmarried at the time of the appointment, have no legal
obligations and must have reached the age of 17, but not 23 by July I, 2001.
Candidates must be assured of high school graduation by June 30. 2001.
Appointments are based on the candidate's high school record, performance
on either the SAT I or ACT. and leadership potential as demonstrated by partic-
ipation in high school activities, community service and part-time employment.
Coast Guard cadets obtain an undergraduate education at no personal ex-
pense. In addition, they receive pay and allowances for living expenses. The
Academy curriculum emphasizes engineering and science, leads to a bachelor
of science degree and establishes a foundation for a career. Graduates of the
Academy are commissioner as Ensigns in the U. S. Coast Guard.
Under the Department of Transportation, the Coast Guard performs a vari-
ety of missions including search and rescue, maintenance of aids to navigation
around the globe, operation of icebreakers, enforcement of maritime law, boat-
ing safety and marine environmental protection Selected officers may pursue
further post-graduate education in such fields as aviation, business administra-
tion, electronics, engineering, law and oceanography.
For applications and further information visit www.cga.edu, call 1-800-883-
8724 or write: Director of Admissions. U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 31
Mohcgan Ave., New London, Conn. 06320.
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Retired teachers
The Creek County Retired Educator's Association kicks off fall meetings this month. The group regularly
meets on the first Monday of every month, however, their September meeting was the 11th and featured a
luncheon at the Efcs Lodge in Bristow. Ail retired teachers and support personnel are invited to join tie organiza-
tion. Call Jane Lingo at 224-6736 tor membershto information and to reserve a luncheon space at the meetings
The 2000-2001 officers pause for a picture, from left, Jane Lingo, president; Susie Romlne, vice president;
Martha Miller, secretary; and Ann Beck, treasurer.
central TecVto host Parent night California expands scholarship program to nation’s biggest
Central Tech Center will host Parents and Visitors Night from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 19.
The event will be the tune for come-and-go opportunity for students, family
and friends to tour each class and see some of the new campus construction ef-
forts. Central Tech is located at 1720 S. Main.
Instructors and staff will be available to answer questions about enrollment,
school and grading policies, special evening courses and Internet access. About
265 high school and adult students are enrolled this fall
Sapulpa, Kellyville, Mounds and Kiefer, as well as Faith Central Christian
Academy and Bethany Christian Academy send junior senior high school stu-
dents with post-secondary adults also enrolled.
For more information, contact 224-9300 extension 41.
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Host families needed for
The American Intercultural Student Exchange, a non-profit educational
foundation, is seeking host families for high school foreign exchange students.
AISE students come to the U.S. to practice their English and experience the
culture
Students live with families and attend local high schools during their five or
ten month cultural exchange experiences. Host families provide these students
with a place to sleep, meals and a loving family atmosphae.
For information on hosting a student call: 1-800-742-5464 or visit the AISE
web site at www.aise.com.
SACRAMENTO. Calif. (AP) —
California is promising to spend at least
$1.2 billion each year to create the na
lion’s biggest state scholarship pro
gram, covering college tuition for all
needy students with at least a C aver-
age-
Under legislation signed Monday by
Gov. Gray Davis, the state will expand
its current Cal-Grant program starting
next year to pay tuition for eligible stu
dents at all of California's public and
private universities
'This is the most ambitious finan
cial aid program in America and we'll
say to all students, we're putting out
money where our mouth is,” Davis said
at a bill-signing ceremony in front of
the Student Union at California State
University, Los Angeles. “You do your
job well to get the grades, college will
be a reality."
Forty-three percent of students
whose grades and income qualified for
the program this school year were
turned away for lack of money. The ex-
pansion is made possible largely by a
boom time state surplus and a push by
lawmakers and Californians to improve
public education, particularly for low-
income students.
CSU-Los Angeles student Nani
Escudero. 19, has received $1,000 from
the program and said she didn't think
she could go to college without finan
cial aid
"Right now I'm a part time worker,
full time student But if I didn't get any
help financially, like Cal Grant, it
would be very hard to focus on school
and he a full time worker," Escudero
said. “It makes it easier to concentrate
on school"
I he program will cost the stale an
estimated $1.2 billion a year when the
expansion is completed in 2006 and
provide scholarships for about 250,000
students, according to the state Student
Aid Commission, which runs the pro-
gram The state is spending $530 mil-
lion on 130,000 students in the program
this year.
The expansion affects the two major
types Tif Cal-Grant awards.
Cal Grant A awards, for high school
students with at least a "B" average and
an income of no more than $64,100 far
a family of four, provides annual tuition
of $1,428 for CSU campuses, $3,429
for University of California system
schools and up to $9,708 for private
colleges.
The Cal Grant B award is for stu-
dents who have at least a “C* average
and have maximum incomes of about
$33,700 for a family of four. In the Ant
year of a Cal Grant B, the student re-
ceives $1,551 for books and living ex-
penses to attend a community college.
In lata years, when he or she transfers
to a four-yew college, ftil! tuition plus
$1,551 is provided.
Polygamist sect pulls
kids out of school may
be to await apocalypse
COLORADO CITY, Anz (AP) —
Hundreds of members of a polyga-
mous Mormon splinter group have
pulled their children out of the public
schools along the Utah-Arizona state
line — preparing, perhaps, for the end
of the world.
Only about 350 students have en-
rolled in the four schools in the desen
towns of Colorado City and Hildale,
Utah, compared with 1,400 last yew.
Dozens of teachers belonging to the
Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints have also quit.
They acted at the direction of
Warren Jefh, who speaks on behalf of
his aged father. Rulon Jeffs, the
church's prophet. In mid-July. Warren
Jeffs ordered followers to take their
children out of school and cut off* con-
tact with forma church members.
Church members said they are tak-
ing charge of their children's education
and schooling them at home, just like
other parents across the country. Other
people, particularly former members,
said the Jeffs’ followers we preparing
for the apocalypse their leaders say is
at hand.
DeLoy Bateman, a former church
member and a science teacher at the
Colorado City high school, said church
leaden we preaching that the towns
will be lifted into heaven with the
Second Coming of Jesus Christ
Around the twin communities, the
End of Days is rumored to be either a
few days or a few months away.
In a statement issued through their
Salt Lake City attorney, the Jcffses
said: “The Fundamentalist Church and
its officers have not made any predic-
tions in regard to the exact date of the
Second Coming. It has long been the
teaching of the church that no man
knows the hour or the date of that
event."
The twin towns woe sailed in the
late 1800s by ranchcri who followed
the Mormon doctrine of polygamy. In
1890, the mainstream church dis-
avowed the practice of plural marriage
under pressure from Ihe federal gov-
ernment, which threatened to refuse
Utah statehood if it didn't.
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