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-THE GRANTONIAN 2 February 9, 1968 Underclassmen give opinions on selected elective visitations For the first time the under classmen were given a chance to visit three elective classes they were interested in. The purpose of these visits was to improve the manner in which the school makes it possible for the students to know something more about the elective courses they could take. Curriculum Vice-principal Gust Kanas commented that, “I feel that the program was high ly successful. I’m very pleased with the way it went in spite of the two-day interruption.” “It was a very worthwhile program. It really helps you de cide what you want to take next How to RAISE MONEY for your organization can help you raise $100 to $1000 or more in one week's work. phone BILL WESTROM 287-1143 > xA OREGON’S year,” commented Claudia Swan. “I thought it was very inter esting,” stated Barbara Douthit. “Even if you don’t want to take them next year you can take them some other year.” Mike Harris said, “The pro gram proved a success. It gave the students a chance to know the teacher and what was ex pected from them if they took the course.” “The concept is valid, students having the opportunity to visit all of our departments is a good deal. Despite the fact some of our non-students did not partici pate in this opportunity most of the students did and I would cer tainly be in favor of continuing it,” stated John Stuckey activi ties director. Miss Suzanne Dwyer named language teacher “I’m very impressed with the students’ abilities in both Rus sian and German,” commented Miss Suzanne Dwyer, replace ment for Mrs. Anita Logan’s for eign language classes. After receiving her BA degree in foreign language at Portland State College, Miss Dwyer com pleted requirements for her mas ter’s degree at the University of Portland. Miss Dwyer then assisted in two years of teaching at the University of Portland. Clarks-the Boot That’s Become a Living Legend! High Q'members defeat Jackson, retire undefeated “If you broke your plumbago, what would you be breaking?” So went the questions on “High-Q,” the weekly KGW-TV show based on high school aca demics, where the Andrew Jack- son high school team was de feated 260-140 by the Generals, January 28. “They did a wonderful job of bringing exciting publicity to the academic side of education. I highly prize my association with them and Mr. Merryman in these past great weeks,” declared Mahlon Reed, as sistant coach of the team. Larry Wheeler, Captain Jim Winkler, Sterling Bennett, Brian McCune, and alternate Scott Swope, members of the “High- Q” team, have retired as unde feated champions on the show, with a record of 3-0. “They’re wonderful kids,” remarked Coach Gerald Merryman. “I’m proud of their spirit in representing the students, not just at Grant, but at all high schools.” In their competition during the three weekly appearances, the “High-Q” team has accumu lated a total of 785 points, earn ing a World Book Dictionary, a World Book Science Year and Yearbook, and a recently-re ceived World Book Encyclopedia set. According to Ben Padrow, Portland State College spefech professor who moderates the program, “You should be very pleased with your team!” TEENAGERS AUTO INSURANCE Low Cost - E-Z Terms MT. TABOR REALTY 2225 N.E. Broadway 281-1446 * Party Favors * Decorations Linda Guess recipient of award for knowledge of homemaking Because she finished first in a written knowledge and attitude examination for senior girls, Linda Guess has been named Grant’s 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. This achievement has awarded Linda eligibility for state and national scholarship awards and has also earned her a specially designed silver charm from Gen eral Mills, sponsor of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomor row Program. A state Homemaker of Tomor row who will receive a $1500 scholarship and set of Encyclo pedia Britannica for her school, will be selected from the win ners of the schools in the state. A runner-up, receiving a $500 educational grant will also be chosen. The homemaker from this state together with those from all other states and the District of Columbia, will join in an ex pense paid educational tour of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, and Washington D.C. this spring. The national winner—the 1968 All-American Homemaker of Tomorrow will be announced at a dinner in Minneapolis, Minne sota, home of General Mills, Inc. She will be chosen from state by Julie Ferry Many successful programs un der the heading “Bridge-the- Gap” have now been completed. They included programs for par ents, grade school teachers and eighth graders. But for the un derclassmen forecasting activi ties are not quite over, they will continue through the end of school. During February until the first of March deadline, coun selors will be busy helping final ize programs and to prepare them for data processing. Until school opens in the fall the curriculum office with the help of the counseling staff will be busily involved in making the necessary adjustments in pro grams, so that when the stu dents receive their program in the fall they will be in the final form. Because of the great difficul ties inherent in student program changes after the school pro gram is arranged, no changes will be made after March 1 ex cept those necessary because of the following reasons: failures, Private and Group Susan’s 2834 N. E. Broadway (at 28th) 3616 N.E. Broadway 284-5955 Halfway between Lloyd’s and Hollywood •.PARK FREE FLORSHEIM SHOE SHOP 1105 LLOYD CENTER BY THE ICE RINK Linda Guess Homemakers of Tomorrow on the basis of her original test score plus personal observation and interviews during the tour, and her scholarship will be in creased to $5,000. Second, third, and fourth ranking national win ners will have their original scholarship grants increased to $4,000, $3,000 and $2,000. 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The signed forecast sheet with any changes that may be ar ranged with the counselor before March 1 will be accepted as the final program and thereafter re quests for program changes will be considered by the counselor according to school policies and procedures,. Concert for youth to be presented Scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, at the Oriental Theater is the third in a series of four concerts for youth by the Oregon Symphony Orchestra un der the direction of Jacques Singer. Performances are set for 1:00 and 2:30 p.m. Students from the eighth grade through high school will attend the con cert. The February youth concert will salute two musical giants of this century: Prokofieff and Stravinsky. Prokofieff will be represented by “The Classical Symphony” while Stravinsky’s offering will be the familiar “Le Sacre du Printemps.” By presenting two concerts on each performance date, as many as 4,000 students are enabled to hear each program. The concerts are preceded by in-class study of the compositions to be played.