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^ECTIWnS(^AGE|8î LAWDEALE^jVEDNfi§DAY^^RlL!iW, 1984 Schools © Study finds balance in Johnsburg curriculum Johnsburg High School's Citizens Advisory Group is an active organization composed of parents and students and ad­ vises on matters related to all aspects of high school life. Its goal is to both study particular issues and foster com­ munication with the high school. Included in the membership for this year are: Roger Dalan, chairperson; Mary Ellen Shine, vice-chairperson; Sandy Freels, secretary; Jacie Smith, Jim Wester, Carol and Dan Olenick, Martha and Bob Sundell, Tony Freels, Gertrude and Terry Butler, Tom Fowler, Mike McEvoy and students Kristin Ort and Rick Schaller. At­ tending meetings in an advisory capacity are school board member Sue Maiorca and high school principal Rob Gough. Since the inception of the High School Citizens' Advisory Group two years ago, members have heard some concerns from parents who felt that perhaps there is an imbalance in the high school curriculum. These concerns have been centered on the feeling that the curriculum is weighted more heavily toward those courses a student would take if he or she were entering the job market following graduation, and not focused enough on those - courses a college-bound student would select. As part of the study for this year members' examined the topic of curriculum balance. It was their premise that the high school should reflect the needs of the community it serves. They found that although the percentage varies from year to year, there is a large group of students who plan to enter the job market immediately, and also a large group of students who plan to enter a two or four- year college program. It seemed logical to the group, then, to expect to find this same balance in the curriculum being offered to students. The groUp was pleased to report that the study found that the balance does exist. For the 1984-1985 school year, 152 dif- Theatre scholarship to Schaller (Plaindealer photo by Donna Bertulis) Students in Mexican study Josh Benson, left, and Jenny Walton are members of Mrs. Guz- zetta's fourth grade class at Edgebrook School who recently finished a unit on Mexico. Richard Schaller, a senior at McHenry High School, was recently awarded a Monmouth College Theatre scholarship for the 1984-85 academic year. Schaller received the $2,000 scholarship ($500 per year) following an intensive interview by the Monmouth College theatre staff, a five-to-eight- minute stage presentation, and a written recommendation by his high school drama coach. To be eligible for the scholarship, Schaller must participate in at least two major theatre productions each year. fN VISA- Last 3 days! 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No matter what the students' career plans might be, ad­ vanced level courses are available to them interest and enrollment in mathematics, science, foreign language and English. More courses will be offered in these areas next year to meet these students needs. They feel that the changes in the curriculum are reflecting the changes or priorities in their community. Tbey feel that for a school the size of Johnsburg High School, this flexibility and scope of offerings is commendable. The Citizens' Advisory Council will continue to stress a balanced curriculum to meet the needs of the students of the community. The school system is a major part of their lives and they feel that a strong com­ munity involvement will con­ tinue to help Johnsburg High School strive for excellence. They are pleased to be able to give such positive feedback on this question of curriculum balance and we welcome input on this or any other matter from community members. Please contact the group in person or through the high school. Marian honor listing includes area students Marian Central Catholic High School has announced the third quarter honor roll for its students. HIGH HONORS 3.5 SENIORS: Margaret Mary Coughlin, Diane Marie Knox, and Heike Ingrid Nuhsbaum of McHenry; Kim Kaminski and Kim Schuler of Wonder Lake. JUNIORS: Cynthia Marie Dickow, Spring Grove; Craig S. Kunz and Christine Anne Norman of McHenry. SOPHOMORES: Mary Lewan, and Tiffany Lutterman of McHenry; Patrick Walls, Spring Grove. FRESHMEN: Meghan Car­ ney, Brian Edward Deeke, Michael Allen Freund, and Christine O'Meara, McHenry. HONORS a 4 SENIORS: Roseanne M. Catanzaro, Mark Joseph Cot- teleer, Joanne Lynn Kennebeck, Jim Christopher Mass, Judith Ellen Radtke of McHenry; Stephanie Huinker, Ringwood ; and Cheryl Ann Walsh, Wonder Lake. JUNIORS: Jeffery Michael Diedrich, Spring Grove; and William T. Hartmann, Wonder Lake; Raymond L. Pieroni, William JL«ynn Smith, and Thomas Michael Snow of McHenry. SOPHOMORES: George Frisch, Molly Kathleen Murphy, and Keith Spengel of McHenry; Charles Sowers and Leann Sullivan of Wonder Lake. FRESHMEN: Marie Loyola Frisch, Rusty A. Hopp, Kathleen Ann Mass, Giovanna Maria Tony an, Tamara Lynn Verush of McHenry; Joan Lea Grossman, Spring Grove; and Richard Jay Sullivan, Wonder Lake. ON DEAN'S LIST Julie Kay Holmes a graduate of McHenry High School and now a junior at West Georgia College, Carrollton, Ga. has been named to the Dean's list with a cumulative grade point average of 3.84. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Holmes of McHenry , will be graduating in March 1985 with a major in business management. Students named to college lists Robert Morris College has announced its President's Honors List for the term ending Feb. 2. Recipients of the honors award have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher for the term. Those named to the list from this area include Heidi Schmitt 3704 Maple Avenue, McHenry, and Therese Seaver, 7105 Mohawk Drive and Melissa Cichon, 4328 E. Lake Shore Drive, both Wonder Lake. ST1 Shown above are newly elected officers of the McHenry County College Alumni Association. John Koch, secretary-treasurer, signs membership cards as, left to right, Mary Alice Enright and Jim Sailors, board members, and President Joanne Murin look on. ??!ff?!!£i?2'!!!K!L MCC alumni officers Reg. $42. A tropical weight slack to see you through the seasons. A perfect partner for your Woodmere'" sportcoat. Of a comfortable blend of polyester/ wool. In all the colors a guy could want Men's sizes. Sale prices effective thru Saturday, April 21 st. Brickyard, Ford City, Fox Valley Center, Gary Village, Golf Mill, Joliet Mall, Lakehurst, Lincoln Mall, Marquette Mall, North Riverside Park, Orland Square, Southlake Mall, Spring Hill Mall, Winston Plaza, Woodfield, Yorktown The McHenry County College alumni Association recently elected new officers. Named to office were Joanne Murin of Crystal Lake, president; Greg Alfus, Wood­ stock, vice-president; John Koch, Fox River Grove, secretary-treasurer, and Mary Alice Enright and Jim Sailors, Crystal Lake, newly elected members of the board of directors. It is not necessary to Jwh# graduate of MCC to be *a member of i{s alumni association. Everyone is invited to join even if he has only taken a few courses at the college. Payment of annual membership dues entities one to attend college activities at the reduced student rate, receive copies of the student newspaper and the quarterly alumni newsletter, attend social functions of the association and work with community leaders on association projects designed to support the college and its functions. ~ For more* the club's advisor, Dr. Robert Frank, at MCC, 455-3700, ex­ tension 201.