TERRE HAUTE —
Dixie Bee
Fourth graders at Dixie Bee Elementary School had the honor of participating in presentations and lessons put on by a local American Red Cross volunteer Mrs. Bonnie Lu. Mrs. Lu spoke on topics consisting of tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fire setting prevention, and humanitarianism. Students learned the importance of being prepared for natural disasters, what steps to take if they find themselves or someone else in harm’s way, and how to treat people with dignity and respect.
The American Red Cross programs are designed to bring awareness to all. Students were encouraged to share the information they learned and discussed with family members and friends in the community. Students also learned the importance of being prepared and having a plan in place in case of an emergency.
At the end of May, the fourth graders at Dixie Bee will also be taking part in a Basic Aid Training program that will equip them with basic aid skills. The program will educate students and allow them to foster the skills needed to help themselves or others in an emergency.
Students at Dixie Bee Elementary School are fortunate to have stakeholders in the community that care about their learning. We are extremely grateful that these individuals volunteer their time and energy to help educate and prepare our students to become fine citizens.
— Stephanie Ralston
Fayette
It has been a wonderful year at Fayette Elementary. Everyone has learned so much about keeping their bodies healthy and staying active. We recently ended the year of Physical Education with our all school Field Day. This year’s theme was “Space: the Final Challenge”. Each class went through a variety of space themed activities that challenged the students in strength, cooperation, agility, speed and mental ability. Our students at Fayette accomplished their mission and had a great time competing with their class and participating in the events.
As the summer gets here, remember to stay active, get outside and enjoy each day to the fullest. Have a great summer.
— Jennifer Russell
Physical Education Teacher
Sugar Grove
The Student Council had a very busy year at Sugar Grove. They prepared the Veterans’ Day Program, provided ISTEP pencils for every student in grades 3-5, made chocolate covered pretzels in December to raise money for Success by 6, and had special hat days, raffles and spirit days. With the Council’s help our school raised $1191.09 for Riley Children’s Hospital during the Penny War. Sam’s Club provided a pizza party and a popcorn party for the top classrooms. They sponsored Beached Whale Day for all students during lunch/recess on Wednesday, May 30th. They gave away Sugar Shack Super Hero of the Month coupons to every classroom, and kept the Sugar Shack supplies fully stocked. The list of members for our Student Council includes: Sloan Pollom, Heaven Briley, Kenyon Sholty, Michael Brace, C.J. Large, Jan Tomaszewski, Aaron Gentry, Addison Amodilla, Gabby Anderson, Hallie Baker, Cayley Johnson, Carli Cottee, Camilla Wilson, Maddie Auler, Moses Bovenschen, Carmen Gonzalez, Alyssa Huffman and Camryn Wilkey. These students were acknowledged at the Awards Program for their ideas, help and devotion throughout the whole school year.
— Mrs. ScamihornAcross the Wabash Valley — Elementary: June 14, 2012
Dixie Bee
Fourth graders at Dixie Bee Elementary School had the honor of participating in presentations and lessons put on by a local American Red Cross volunteer Mrs. Bonnie Lu. Mrs. Lu spoke on topics consisting of tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, fire setting prevention, and humanitarianism. Students learned the importance of being prepared for natural disasters, what steps to take if they find themselves or someone else in harm’s way, and how to treat people with dignity and respect.
The American Red Cross programs are designed to bring awareness to all. Students were encouraged to share the information they learned and discussed with family members and friends in the community. Students also learned the importance of being prepared and having a plan in place in case of an emergency.
At the end of May, the fourth graders at Dixie Bee will also be taking part in a Basic Aid Training program that will equip them with basic aid skills. The program will educate students and allow them to foster the skills needed to help themselves or others in an emergency.
Students at Dixie Bee Elementary School are fortunate to have stakeholders in the community that care about their learning. We are extremely grateful that these individuals volunteer their time and energy to help educate and prepare our students to become fine citizens.
— Stephanie Ralston
Fayette
It has been a wonderful year at Fayette Elementary. Everyone has learned so much about keeping their bodies healthy and staying active. We recently ended the year of Physical Education with our all school Field Day. This year’s theme was “Space: the Final Challenge”. Each class went through a variety of space themed activities that challenged the students in strength, cooperation, agility, speed and mental ability. Our students at Fayette accomplished their mission and had a great time competing with their class and participating in the events.
As the summer gets here, remember to stay active, get outside and enjoy each day to the fullest. Have a great summer.
— Jennifer Russell
Physical Education Teacher
Sugar Grove
The Student Council had a very busy year at Sugar Grove. They prepared the Veterans’ Day Program, provided ISTEP pencils for every student in grades 3-5, made chocolate covered pretzels in December to raise money for Success by 6, and had special hat days, raffles and spirit days. With the Council’s help our school raised $1191.09 for Riley Children’s Hospital during the Penny War. Sam’s Club provided a pizza party and a popcorn party for the top classrooms. They sponsored Beached Whale Day for all students during lunch/recess on Wednesday, May 30th. They gave away Sugar Shack Super Hero of the Month coupons to every classroom, and kept the Sugar Shack supplies fully stocked. The list of members for our Student Council includes: Sloan Pollom, Heaven Briley, Kenyon Sholty, Michael Brace, C.J. Large, Jan Tomaszewski, Aaron Gentry, Addison Amodilla, Gabby Anderson, Hallie Baker, Cayley Johnson, Carli Cottee, Camilla Wilson, Maddie Auler, Moses Bovenschen, Carmen Gonzalez, Alyssa Huffman and Camryn Wilkey. These students were acknowledged at the Awards Program for their ideas, help and devotion throughout the whole school year.
— Mrs. Scamihorn
Schools
Across the Wabash Valley — Elementary: June 14, 2012
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Bruce’s History Lessons: Morse’s telegraph and its impact as a ‘game changer’
This week (May 24) in 1844, Professor Samuel F.B. Morse sat in the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., surrounded by members of Congress, who had come to witness history.
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High schoolers attend automotive, welding skills competitions
Area high school students put their skills to the test at the annual Automotive Skills and Welding Skills competitions on April 18 at Ivy Tech Community College—Wabash Valley.
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Riverton Parke presents concert, music awards
The Riverton Parke Jr.-Sr. High School Music Department presented its annual Spring Concert on May 13 in the school gymnasium.
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Turkey Run senior awards and honors
Turkey Run High School seniors were honored at an awards program May 13. Scholarships and departmental and activity awards were presented.
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South earns national yearbook design honor
The Terre Haute South yearbook, Uaxactun, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book, Volume 11 celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage.
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Vincennes University Dean’s List
The Vincennes University Dean’s List for Spring 2013 includes students from the Vincennes campus, Jasper campus, Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis, military bases, and other extended sites.
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4 more honored as Four Star Schools
In addition to the three Vigo County schools (Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Dixie Bee Elementary and Fayette Elementary schools) that were announced earlier, four more Wabash Valley schools were recognized as Indiana Four Star Schools.
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Bruce’s history lessons: Truman’s decision to recognize Israel
This week (May 14) in 1948, at the direction of President Harry Truman, the United States recognized the existence of the newly formed state of Israel, which had declared independence earlier that day. It was, Truman later stated, among the most important decisions of his presidency.
- Reunion listings: May 16, 2013
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Chances and Services for Youth to participate in food program
The Chances and Services for Youth recently announced plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program.
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South Latin students compete at convention
Terre Haute South Vigo High School Latin students competed with other Indiana schools at the recent state convention at ISU.
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Southwest Parke School Corp. receives eLearning grant
Southwest Parke Community School Corp. has received an Imagining and Creating eLearning grant for the 2013-2014 school year through the Indiana Department of Education.
- Newsmakers: May 16, 2013
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Otter Creek competes in regional Academic Super Bowl
The Otter Creek Academic Super Bowl teams competed in the regional Academic Super Bowl competition on April 27 at Sarah Scott Middle School.
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Riverton Parke FFA teams compete at April 16 contest
Two Riverton Parke FFA Parliamentary Procedure Teams competed at the section competition for the Parliamentary Procedure Demonstration Contest on April 16 at the Indiana FFA Center in Trafalgar.
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Parks offering summer day camp
The Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its summer day camp.
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State recognizes counties for improving college success
Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers recognized 26 Indiana counties for working to increase the percentage of Hoosiers with education beyond high school. The counties are members of Indiana’s College Success Coalition, a statewide network focused on improving college access and success.
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College Challenge program earns accreditation
Indiana State University’s College Challenge program for high school students has earned initial accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships.
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ISP offers youth an up close look at law enforcement
Most television viewers have seen at least part of a CSI or Law and Order episode. These shows seem to have spurred a new interest in law enforcement and forensics. For more than 40 years the Indiana State Police have been giving young people an up close look at law enforcement through its youth camps program.
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Goals, Pride & Achievements: May 16, 2013
Alyssa A. Barnes of Clinton graduated from Purdue University on Sunday.
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Woodrow Wilson students collect funds for animals
The leadership team from Woodrow Wilson Middle School sponsored a week of giving to collect funds and supplies for the Terre Haute Humane shelter.
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Riverton Parke academic bowl team finishes strong
The Riverton Parke English academic bowl team finished as runner-up at the state finals competition on May 4 at Purdue University, and the social studies team swept through all of its last eight questions without a miss to finish third in the contest.
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Turkey Run High School names top 2013 students
Kaleigh Basan has been named valedictorian and Jeff Woods and Kendall Davies are co-salutatorians for the Turkey Run High School Class of 2013.
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Bruce’s history lessons: Spring Cleaning 2013
Time for my annual “Spring Cleaning” column, in which I address reader issues and answer “Frequently Asked Questions.”
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Moats gets ISU Rankin Award
Indiana State University has honored Katelynn Moats of Terre Haute with the Rankin Memorial Distinguished Senior Award in recognition of her contributions to the betterment of the university.
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Turkey Run to honor seniors
Turkey Run High School will hold its senior awards and recognition program at 7 p.m. Monday in the ELC room. A reception will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
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Honey Creek math club earns gold status
Honey Creek Middle School has received Gold Level Status as a participant of the 2013 MATHCOUNTS Club.
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Riverton Parke students bring home art awards
Students from 15 schools in west central Indiana competed in the 34th annual d’Arlier Trust Spring Art Show on April 19-25 in Veedersburg. Four Riverton Parke High School students won a total of nine awards in six of the show’s 20 categories.
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Parke Adult Tutoring Service awards mini-grant
The Parke Adult Tutoring Service has awarded a mini-grant of $270 to Riverton Parke English teacher Mike Lunsford to purchase reading materials for his students.
- Vigo County School Corp. Honor Roll — Middle School, Second Grading Period
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