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JANUARY 8, 1979 PAGE 3 11 Jr. Buff" Gives Students Incentive To Write by Roger Stwyer Writing has never been a very simple task for the average junior high age student. Mr. Harold Moore, a Madras Junior High School teacher of Language Arts, realized this among his students and developed a formu la to compensate for the diffi culty. First tested in September of 1976, a class, appropriately call ed “Jr. Journalism,” provides students with a higher motiva tion and more purpose to write. Every two weeks, the class puts out a publication carrying the banner of “Jr. Buff,” the official paper of Madras Junior High School. The banner was originally “Bison-tennial” because it first started during the bicentennial year. But the name soon wore out because it sounded funny after the bicen tennial year was over, explained Mr. Moore. The only prerequisite for the elective English class is to pass basic writing. The class, only nine weeks long, is limited to 22 students to cut down confusion in the classroom and to give every body an equal opportunity to contribute towards the end result of the paper. Ever since the class has been an elective, more students are lured to taking it and another English class along with it, rather than taking music, shop, or other elective classes, noted Moore. Many students feel with the class being only a nine weeks course, it is slightly short of what they want. But the popular class is requested by a large number of students and many have to be turned down. Because the class is quite short in length, it teaches only the basics of journalism. The class begins with one week to learn the fundamentals of jour nalism, then their first real assignment is handed to them. The basic essentials of the Jr. Buff aré news stories, features, editorials, and pictures. Moore said that ads aren’t neces- Training Promised sary because the school district foots the bill. At first, the school district argued against having the class. The school board thought that junior high age students weren’t mature enough to handle putting out a publication. But Mr. Moore finally convinced them that it not only gave them an incentive to write, but some very valuable information was gained while taking the class. The journalism class is sep arated into two groups. One group has the responsibility of writing the copy for the paper and publishing it. In the mean time, the other group is working on in-depth feature stories, focus ed and gathered primarily, from the elderly citizens of the com munity. The students (reporters) are responsible for setting up their own interviews with the person on whom they have chosen to write a feature. The class is the last one of teh day to simplify ex cuses to conduct interviews, ac cording to Moore. Mr. Moore usually accompanies the cub re HERE’S HOW - English teacher Harold Moore showed junior high students Raynele Palmer and Nadine porters on their first interview Scott how to prepare film for development during one of their journalism classes. Students write and Spilyay Tymoo Photo by CDS but tries to encourage parent publish a school newspaper as part of the elective course. involvement whenever he can if it’s during school, because the other things. Raynele Palmer, eighth other students, other papers, district would have a difficult The paper is now being time trying to find a substitute printed on regular 8” x 10” paper grader is happy she is learning other schools, the school board, teacher to sit in his place while and run off on a Xerox machine. how to develop film and hopes to people in the community, and further her knowledge in that he’s gone. “The only bad thing is poor field because her dad, Hank Pal those whose name appears in the Because many students are picture results,” Mr. Moore said. paper. The paper reaches schools nervous on their first interview, “The number one priority isn’t mer, is taking pictures. She clear across the country because he sends either a boy or girl, or excellence in paper, but excel would also like to try and work “they’re interested in what we’re for a newspaper because now doing,” says Moore. two shy persons, because eventu lence in writing,” he added. that she’s given the Jr. Buff a ally, one has to start talking. Cost of the paper is about two While on interviews, the stu whirl, she found that she enjoys The editors assign all work dents also take their own pic cents per page, according to to the reporters and only has Mr. tures of the subject they’re inter the work. Moore. Nadine Scott, another eighth Moore’s assistance. Mr. Moore viewing. They do their own de Last school year, Mr. Moore says he doesn’t rewrite any of the veloping and printing also. Ac grader is glad she took the short purchased two 35mm cameras course because it helps her in articles but only gives advice. cording to Moore, none have any and some darkroom equipment her other classes, particularly The editors do all the reading darkroom experience and Social Studies, she says. Al through a Government grant. before the final copy is turned in “really start from scratch.” Mr. Moore is quite comfort though she enjoys the class, she’s for printing, according to Moore. Learning proper photogra not sure about pursuing it as a able and well qualified to teach The paper used to be taken phy and darkroom techniques is the class with the experience he over to the typography class at more basic than the journalism career. has behind him. He spent three With the tapes and trans years working for the White Buf Madras High School for printing, part. The students learn as they but this process took too long, go along and often still don’t cripts kept from the interviews, falo, a publication of Madras said Mr. Moore (usually two understand how they got the end Moore keeps a record to start a High School which still puts out a days). But he doesn’t blame result. But they are still happy type of archives. paper, and in college he wrote for The paper is free of charge the school newspaper although them because of the printing re they at least learned the basics to and goes to basically whoever he didn’t take the class. quested by teachers, sports, and get a start. wants it. The paper is sent out to Kah-Nee-Ta Launches Recruiting Effort Fishermen ^Ue °n ’s Loans Have you been thinking ing,” he said. Job applicants will By By enforcing enforcing performance performance about working at Kah-Nee-Ta but feared what might be in store for you? Kah-Nee-Ta personnel repre sentatives will be moving their offices down to the foyer of the Administration Building for two days this week in an unpre cedented approach to the em ployment of locals at the resort. On Wednesday and Thurs day, January 10 and 11 from 1 to 5 p.m., Personnel Director Ame lia Williams and Training Ad ministrator Richard Macy will be on hand to explain employ ment opportunities, accept appU- cations, and do initial screening of applicants. Interviews with department heads will be scheduled for the following week and those select ed will be picked up and given a tour of Kah-Nee-Ta and an opportunity to meet with the executive staff on January 18. Starting date for new employees will be January 22. According to Kah-Nee-Ta Manager Bill Pauli, this new hiring method is closely coupled with career development. “We are ready to go with classroom instruction and on-the-job train- be selected more carefully than in the past, and employees will agree to participate in a pro gram of ongoing training and career advancement, said Pauli. standards, department heads will encourage improvement in employees, thus opening doors to advancement and pay increases, the manager explained. Kah-Nee-Ta is looking for tribal members who are interest ed in full time, year round employment and wish to make both a “livelihood and a career” of their work at the resort, 'according to Pauli. Jobs are available at all levels and per sonnel representatives will at tempt to find a position to match an applicant’s interest. The employment objective at Kah-Nee-Ta is to establish a core-of reliable, trained staff to which seasonal help can be added as needed. This week’s recruiting effort marks the first time Kah-Nee-Ta has ventured out into the Warm Springs com munity to encourage locals to fill these positions. First year interest payments on loans made to Indian fisher men last year are due. CRITFC Executive Director Roy Sampsel strongly urges treaty fishermen to make these payments now. He said the loans wre made in good faith to treaty fishermen who were economically impacted by the poor fall Chinook run in 1977. “This was not a grant to the fishermen, but an emerge3ncy loan fund to help the fishermen stay in business, Sampsel said. At the present time, about half of the payments are in. It is emphasized that the loans were made through funds provided by the Economic De- ! velopment Administration for the sole purpose of establishing a revolving loan program for the treaty fishermen. A repayment of these loans is extremely important as it will make funds available for future loans. “It’s one of the best opportu nities we have to provide econo mic backup for treaty fishermen, while we hammer out the diffi cult problems involved with re source management and en hancement with state and fed eral agencies,” said Sampsel. Recreation Advisory Board Appointed Upon a recommendation to the Tribal Council from manage ment, a Recreation Advisory Board has been established for the community through an ap pointing board. The newly selected group of five males and five females has had two meetings. The initial meeting was a briefing and orientation. The second meeting was election of officers and tour of the present community center facilities. Those individuals serving on this advisory board are: Frank lin Suppah, Bob Parker, Char lotte Herkshan, Marcia Soliz, Dick Souers, Ramona Tane- washa, Irene Towe, Mike Cle ments, JoAnn Smith, and Allen Elston. The purpose of this Advisory Board is to evaluate and present future programs and facili ties and recommend appropriate changes if necessary. Their first task is to work with the com munity center staff. In the pro cess, they would like to receive input from the community on The newly selected officers concerns they have relating to include: Chairperson No. 1-Mike community center programs and Clements; Chairperson No. 2- facilities. Any of the above in Dick Souers; P.R. Reporter - dividuals are open to listen to Marcia Soliz; and Recorder - your constructive concerns or JoAnn Smith. suggestions. The new board has scheduled a visitation to the Portland area to look at some recreation facili ties with the community center director. This is designed to give the board some starting infor mation to suggest to community center programs. The board wishes to keep the community aware of what it is doing and encourages people to talk with any of the above members.
