Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Illinois Valley news. (Cave City, Oregon) 1937-current | View Entire Issue (May 21, 2003)
Page 4 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Conley earns student honors IVHS grad makes time for charity By NADIA WALDEN Even though Mirya Holman of Cave Junction is taking more than a full college course load, is involved with school organizations, and does work study, she makes time for tons of community service. Holman, 21, a 2000 graduate of Illinois Valley High School, is a junior in the honor’s program at Loyola University in New Orleans. She has 18 hours of classes a week and maintains a 3.8 grade-point average. Holman is also a member of Loyola’s University Program- ming Board, which plans events around campus, and is president of the History Honor Society. As a member of Loyola University Community Action Program (LUCAP) the politi- cal science and history major makes time every week to give back to her community. Three-to-four times a se- mester, Holman works with Habitat for Humanity, which builds houses for low-income families. Holman also participates in Loyola’s Hunger Relief Program nearly every week and in Voice for the Voice- less, which lobbies the Legis- lature to fight poverty and hunger. However, her favorite community service project is Children Are Reason Enough (CARE), with which she has been involved for the past 2 1/2 years. Through CARE, a LU- CAP project, Holman works two or three Saturdays a month with children living in transitional housing. As to why she is involved with CARE, Holman said, “Children are so loving.” During her visits with the children, she helps them for- get their worries -- at least for a short time. The minute she walks in the door, their faces light up with big smiles, Holman said. She has fun things planned for the children every time she sees them. The last time she saw the children, Holman tried to get them into the Easter spirit. Together they had a lot of fun making and decorating Easter eggs, which they made out of construction paper. Glue and glitter were eve- rywhere when they finished, but the smiles on the chil- dren’s faces were priceless. They were beaming from ear to ear, Holman said. When Holman began to leave, the children kept asking her when she would be back and asking her what they were going to do the next time she came. “I think they are special and need love,” Holman said. (Nadia Walden, a Loyola University junior from New Orleans, wrote this article for a beginning reporting class.) Lisa Conley is Illinois Valley High School March Commissioner’s Student of the Month. Conley is the daughter of Mark and Diane Wimper. She has maintained a 3.523 GPA. She is a member of Na- tional Honor Society, Key Club, Youth Group and Cou- gar Pals. She was also on the Prom Court 2003. Her favorite classes are English and pho- tography. After graduation Conley plans to become a reg- istered nurse in pediatrics or a sign language interpreter. The Home Loan Store phone Steve Elliott 659-2142 Credit Issues are OK *Purchases *100% Financing *Refinancing *First Time Buyers *Private Money Loans *Non-Conforming Loans JOSEPH PENASSO Penasso karate kicks his way to worlds By BRITT FAIRCHILD Staff Writer After nine years studying karate, 17-year-old Joseph Penasso knows the importance of determination and focus. These values will surely be tested -- perhaps more so than ever before -- when the Cave Junction resident com- petes in the Region 12 Ama- teur Athletic Union Qualify- ing Karate Championship on Saturday, May 31 at Grants Pass High School and again the following day during the World Karate-Do Champion- ship. Penasso is one of several students from the Del Saito Martial Arts Training Center in Grants Pass to qualify for both competitions. “I like how it (martial arts) builds character,” said Penasso, who is skilled in sev- eral forms, including Shito- ryu, jujitsu, kickboxing and freestyle. His training, he said, has taught him discipline and self control. To prepare for the compe- titions, Penasso has formal training at the center three days a week. He trains at home another three days, for a total of 24-30 hours of prac- tice a week. “There’s so much memo- rizing,” Joseph said, adding he not only has had to learn the Sullivan named to Univ. of Ore. fall dean’s list Fink honored for academics Lark Song Sullivan of Cave Junction was chosen for the University of Oregon dean’s list for her scholastic achievement during the 2002- 03 fall term. Sullivan is a jun- ior Spanish major. To qualify for the list stu- dents had to earn a 3.75 G.P.A. or higher on a scale having 4.0 as a straight-A av- erage and must have com- pleted 12 or more units during the term. More than 1,950 students have been named to the deans’ lists for scholastic achieve- ment during the fall term of the 2002-2003 school year, according to Anne Leavitt, vice president for student af- fairs and dean of students. University of Oregon deans’ lists are compiled for fall, winter and spring terms during each school year. All undergraduate and post bacca- laureate students, including National Student Exchange students, are eligible. Meidinger Concrete Construction Serving the Valley since 1974 Ivy Fink is Illinois Valley High School April Principal’s Student of the Month. Fink is the daughter of Mary Wertz. She has main- tained a 3.47 GPA. She has held the offices of Jr. and Sr. Class Secretary. Fink is a member of the Key Club, OSSOM, mountain bike club, soccer and basketball teams and has participated in the National History Day event. Her National History Day team was regional cham- pions. Fink has been awarded Most Valuable Player 2001- ‘02, Most Improved Player, Skyline Conference second team, Skyline Conference honorable mention in 2001- ‘02 in soccer; Most Valuable Player 2000-‘01 in basketball. She earned the Scholar Ath- lete Award four times. Fink’s favorite classes are A.P. Composition, govern- ment and P.E. She enjoys playing soccer, basketball, softball, hiking, jogging, mountain bike riding, camp- ing, backpacking and hanging out with her friends. Senior Nutrition Menu Sponsored by Licensed - Bonded - Insured 592-3562 592-2126,(541) 474-5440 Meals are served in the CJ County Bldg. FRIDAY, MAY 23 Specializing in all types of Concrete and Masonry New - Foundations - Walks - Drives - Patios Mobile Home Runners and Foundations Bridges and Abutments - Slabs - Large or Small Exposed Aggregate - Retaining Walls and Basements Stamped & Colored Concrete Phone 592-4485 Lisa Conley Mike Meidinger License #93173 *Baked ham with mustard sauce, scalloped potatoes, cabbage & carrots, squash bread, cherry crisp MONDAY, MAY 26 *Closed for Memorial Day WEDNESDAY, MAY 28 *Turkey pot pie over buttermilk biscuit, steamed spinach, tossed salad, chocolate brownie different karate forms but also many Japanese commands. Penasso admitted he’s getting nervous about the events, but noted that his anxi- ety isn’t necessarily a nega- tive. “It all goes together, hand in hand,” Penasso said, ex- plaining Saito’s philosophy that if an individual trains hard enough, any nervousness will aid performance. Penasso will compete against others from Oregon, Washington and Northern California during the regional event. Hundreds of competi- tors from around the world are expected to participate in the world finals. Ivy Fink After graduation she plans to attend Rogue Community College for two years and transfer to the University of Oregon to get a degree in oc- cupational therapy. Evening and Weekend Appointments “We make Loans Work” If you are a member of one of the classes listed below your classmates may be looking for you! If you haven’t been contacted, please phone or e-mail: 1953 - Jonelle Benge Maurer - (541) 476-5379 Jack Cooke - (530) 620-3879 - jackc@innercite.com 1958 - Jeanne Tycer Warren - (541) 664-5251 warrendj@mymailstation.com Jean Knight Hull - (541) 779-8579 - jrhull@mind.net 1963 - Linda Dickey Cox - (714) 227-4610 pcox@vipdirect.net Lynn Riggan Smith - (541) 597-4196 llsmith@internetcds.com 1968 - Karen Gibney McCullough - (541) 592-4205 mcfamily@cdsnet.net 1973 - Janie Sowell Pope - (541) 592-3466 popej77@hotmail.com Carol Fisher Billig - (210) 566-2709 bcbillig@aol.com 1978 - Debbie Day Mitchell - (541) 472-0255 debbiemit@msn.com 1983 - Brant Rigby - (541) 830-5746 brant.rigby@sabroso.com 1988 - Brian Proett - (541) 914-0560 brianproett@cableone.com Janel McLennan Sorenson - (541) 459-0675 sorenson@internetcds.com 1993 - Kristen David - (503) 654-9159 kristen@teleport.com Joe & Shawna Peterson Moody - (541) 840-9945 Shawna_moody@yahoo.com