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8 April 23, 1999 Senior Spotlight shines on five seniors attending MHS and This week Senior Spotlight shines on High School seniors inicoic Charley who attends Milwaukie High School and Madras High School seniors Nikiya Courtney, Trevor Hurtado, Annie Kirk and Molly Fucntcs. Nicole Charley Eighteen-year-old Nicole Charley is the daughter of Rosemary Charley. Her maternal grandparents are the late Margaret and Russell Charley and her paternal grandparents are Ella and George Aguilar. She has two sisters, Tricia Charley and Sheilina Charley. She participates in the "Definition of Latino" club while at school and enjoys dancing (clubs) and writing at home. She does not participate in sports but she is an honor roll student. Charley shares her most embarrassing moment, "I had a hat on, really low and I ran into a door. No one saw me, but I watched where I was going after that." She comments on her senior, "I'm glad it's finally over, but I'll miss some of it." And offers this advice to lower classmen, "Keep going to school, the diploma is worth it." Her plan after high school are to Second Trimester honor roll of Jefferson County Middle School honor roll students in ranking order: Seventh Grade Principal's Honor Roll Rylee Sweeney, Kortni Smith, Angela Schlenker, Lucas Rotter, Jessi Richardson, Karissa Rice, Deidre Opperud, Helen Maldonado, Timothy Kirsch, Francis Kentura, Jerimiah Kenfield, Elise Hawes, Chelsea Flu, Travis Feigner, Alyssa Earnest, Tori Campbell, Katijina Baker. : High Honors Chad Wunsch, Jason Walters, Katherine Smith, Olivia Quinn, Rebecca Leutwiler, Colleen Kingsbury, Victoria Hiller, Matthew Ellsbury, Kacie Davis, Whitney Sisk, Jamie Niergarth, Phillip Villa, Travis Tolman, Kenneth Smith, Meaghan O'Meara, Haley Merritt, Yessica Mercado, Riley McGraw, Dominique Easterling, Gregory Dornan, Ashley Aguilar, Jason Taylor, Larece Sullens, Mia Sosa, Mary Rueter, David Madrigal, Meghan Drew, Cameron Dmytryk, Savannah Bayle, Jeannette Palacios, Allison Marshall, Tatum Kalama, Jaime Garcia, Richard Faubion, Amy Fabbrini. Honor Roll Brittany Treichler, Sergio Suarez, JCMS Activities Jefferson County Middle School upcoming activities include: 1. Project Outreach for sixth graders is scheduled to be held on Monday , April 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the main gym. 2. Science Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 3. Summer School Meeting is scheduled for April 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons at Jefferson County Middle School. This meeting is for those parents and students who have received a letter inviting students to attend summer school this year. Parents are very strongly encouraged to attend. Other parents who may wish to have their students considered for summer school may also attend. 4. Cinco De Mayo at JCMS will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on May 5. 5. Dental check-ups at Warm Springs IHS for 8th graders on May 10, May 11 and May 12. Please Schools teach unique To the editor, The Collage is fast approaching and this year as in years past we are excited to share it with you. The 6th Annual Collage of Culture and Balloon Rally will be May 15th. To kick off the celebration, a grant from Target was generaously donated to continue the tradition of balloon pilot presentations to area schools. These presentations will occur on Thursday May 13 and Friday, May 14. In conjunction with the theme of the Collage, we have encouraged the teachers to incorporate into their curriculum, lessons that emphasize apply to colleges after taking ACTs and SATs for fall term. So that ten years from now, as she sees herself, she will be financially well off with a good job and a good future. Native American Descendency: "Warm Springs, Yakama, Colville" Favorite Sport: "Soccer, it's what I did all last summer. And it's an international 6port, not that popular." Favorite class: "Creative Writing" r : X D,i u Nikiya Courtney High School senior Nikiya Courtney is the son of Sherryl and Steve Courtney. His paternal grandparents are Pete and Myrna Courtney and his maternal grandparents are Margaret and Dan Buckland. He has two brothers Shawn and Steven and one sister, Sheena. He is active in ROTC at the Madras High School and enjoys computers, Play Station, music and drawing while at home. He participates in Special Olympics where he received medals and trophies. Nikiya is inspired in his life by, "My grandpa Dan, because he has a Lynn Shuman, Amy Ribiero, Monical Nagell, Marquis Mathews, Casey Richardson, Amber Adams, Cory Kirk, Kattrina Williams, Titus Moyer, Tara Macy , Shonna Hinson, Joel Graymer, Justin Bell, Jorge Rodriguez, Felicity VanPelt, Rudy Stevens, Jereme Shaver, Jacob Reece, R McConnell, Brandon Cox, ! Christina Barnes, Aaron Anderson, Marjean Alonso, Gustavo Terrazas, Martina Stwyer, Meghan Smith, Katrina Smith, Timothy Puckett, Isaias Olivera, Cyrille Mitchell, Jason Halstead, Laritta Greene, Chance Gordon, Nicole Garren, Matthew Doniguez, Maurica Cortez, Kristy Burmeister, Patrick Boyle. Eight Grade Principal's Honor Roll Vincent Rotter, Karuna Phillips, Latasha Matthews, Mariana Manion, Chase Gill, Lindsay Carroll, Samantha Barker. High Honors Craig Weigand, Robert Prince, Cody Oliver, Aaron Mitchell, Spencer Klein, Sheena Galloway, Adam Dupont, Lucas Conway, Jonathan Buck, Christina Ashburn, Teresa Alexander, Suzana Ortiz, Matthew Bailey, John Adams, Jenae Short, Elizabeth Rufener, Shelbi announced contact Caron Smith at JCMS if you have questions. 6. Gala Night at JCMS for 5th and 6th graders will begin at 7:00 in the main gym on May 24. 7. May 27 is JCMS Awards Night at 7:00 p.m. in the main gym. Invitations will come out in early May. Head Start Director Nancy Seyler, Head Start Director Early Childhood had an overall ECE in-service closure on April 9th. All programs were presented the ECE revised Policy & Procedures manual forreview & tribal personnel policies. The beginning stages of goal setting took place for the individual programs-Infant Center, Head Start, Food Services. Head Start had their 3-year program federal review March 15 19. Parents, Staff and Policy council met with various representatives to share program information. The local cultures and celebrate value of diversity the importantce of learning about our unique local cultures, ana celebrate thevalue of diversity. Furthermore, prior to the event I will also be distributing collage posters for students to color and a "science of ballooning packet." The school exhibition concept came into being three years ago with overwhelming success. Some local area schools took their involvement one step further by teaching about a different local culture each day leading up to the presentation. The Grande finale of the w eek is display of a colorful hot air balloon during Warm Springs, Oregon great sense of humor. His humor has gotten me througn some rough times." Speaking of humor he shares his most embarrassing moment, "When I ran my wheelchair into a door frame." Nikiya comments on senior year, "It feels good to graduate." He also offers this advice to remaining lower classmen, "Study hard and pay attention." His future includes college in Great Falls, Montana to become a computer specialist. Ten years from now he sees himself owning his own business and living in a nice house. Native American Descendency: "Wasco, Warm Springs, Paiute, Blackfeet and Ottawa." Favorite Sport: "WWF, because it is so entertaining." Favorite class: "Biology with Mr. Scranton" Favorite Teacher: "Mr. Reese" Favorite Singer: "I love all different kinds of music." Favorite Movie Star: "Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee" Favorite Holiday: "February, because it Is my birthday month." High School senior Trevor Hurtado is the son of Fay Hurtado Trevor Hurtado JCMS noted Reeder, Tess Peterson, Efram Palafox, Scott Martin, Amy Jones, Jessi Fuentes, Alex Fisher, Beth . Cooper, Emily Struck, Pasha Smith, Denise Pacheco, Arthur Mitchell, Misty Leslie, Scott Kalama, Ryan Feigner, Angela Farrier, Kelly i Devine, Brandon Burmeister, Shane ' Beamish, Corina Shephard, Patrick si Marstdn, Sara Lockey, Anthony Hansen, Bryan Burgess. i,' Honor Roll , i John Urrutia, Jason Shaver, - Dustin Seyler, Katrina Morales, Maria Marcotte, Kim Lucas, Seth Klann, Kalei Kadau, Heather i Ashwill, William Ankrum, Tosha Wilson, Monica O'Meara, Laura Manion, Scott Jividen, Alexander i Holmes, Michelle Walston, Mark Turner, Brandi Smith, Kerry Scott, i Pedro Rios, Jr., Karen Picard, Brady ; Carroll, Jared Ahem, Nicole Castro, . Elysia Zarate, Christopher Weaver, Alicia Wallace, Malcolm Vollmer, Irma Torres, Annie Sanchez, Allen Hurley, Karly Hunt, Natasha Edwards, Ashlynn Dowers, Jeran Ames, John Wallace, Carah Stovall, Rebekah Steffey, Jessica Schott, Holly Parsons, Juan Orozco, Eric LeClaire, Jennifer Hurley, Louisa Fuentes. update. . . . federal site team had the opportunity to meet Tribal Council Chairperson Olney Patt, Jr. March 15 before the review began at the Tribal Council chambers. Upcoming events for Head Start: April 19-23 Week of the young child. April 20 Head Start Policy Council Meeting 5:30p.m. May 7 Head Start In-Service Closure-Head Start Only May 14 Honor Senior's Day Children's Pow-wow starting at 10 a.m. in the Agency Longhouse the baloonist presentations. The analogy we like to use during the presentation of the balloon is as follows: "All colors of the rainbow are combined together in one balloon like all ethnic groups are combined to make on community. A balloon and community that are more beautiful than just one solid color or one kind of people." This provides the children with the opportunity to learn about other cultures and the science behind flying a hot air balloon. Leslie Waldow '). - 4'H4 ? 'I - r - i and the grandson of Butch and Anna Hurtado. He has one rjrother, uustin. Trevor participates in High School Rodeo and enjoys rodeo and roping while outside of school also. He is inspired in his life by, "Gilbert and Adam Garrilto, because of their size they can still ride awesome." He comments about senior year, "Went by pretty fast." and says to remaining lower classmen, "Do the work." His plans after high school are to attend community college down south. Ten years from now he sees himself "Rodeoing and doing stuff like that." Native American Descendency: "Klamath" Favorite Sport: "Rodeo, because you don't ever know what's going to happen." Favorite Classes: "Ag & Forestry" Favorite Singer: "Chris Ladoux" Favorite Holiday: "Fourth of JulyCowboy Christmas" Eighteen-year-old Annie Kirk is the daughter of Oliver L. Kirk, Jr. of Warm Springs and Mildred Quaempts of Pendleton, Oregon. Her maternal grandparents are Mavis McKay & Louis Quaempts. Her paternal grandparents are Lolita Greeley and Oliver Kirk, Sr. Annie has three sisters Merle Kirk, Mavis Kirk and Cecelia Quaempts and one brother, Derek Quaempts. She is an active member of the Native American Student Union (NASU) club. She is currently the President. She enjoys traveling to powwows, kicking back watching TV and beadwork on little projects. She comments on her senior year, "It was fun, just ruling over all the underclassmen. It felt like I had 'Power.'" She offers this advice to remaining underclassmen, "Stay in school. Finish it then further your education by going to college or something." Her career plans include: "Go to the Institute of American Indian Arts Think Fun! Summer is coming! Summer Recreation Program is planning summer activities and your ideas are wanted! Send your reasonable ideas to the Community Wellness Center Recreation Department, P.O. Box C, Warm Springs, OR 97761 by April 28, 1999, 5:00 p.m. . Ideas must be written with your name, address and phone number. : Person's with the top ten different ideas will receive a surprise field trip. For more information contact Carol Allison, 553-3243. v Undercar training class to be held May 3 Central Oregon Community College is offering an Undercar Training class May 3 through June 11. This six-week training session prepares students to work in the chassis, brakes, and suspension related fields. The two instructors are highly experienced and are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The content of the class will include computer training, wheel-bearing service, Health Fair Day Sponsored by IHS & Head Start April 29, 1999 May 20, 1999 8:30 to 3:00 by appointment only Call 553-3241 Head Start office for appointments Featuring Physical Exams, Update Immunizations, Head Start registration, Transition to Kindergarten. "Made In Warm Springs Raffle" Head Start is hosting their annual "Made-In-Warm Springs Raffle . Raffle items donated by parents and staff are on display at the ECE Lobby. Ask your favorite Head Start Parent or Teacher for tickets...$l each or 6 for $5.00 Proceeds go towards supplies, materials, and food for children and family activities throughout the school year. Kama'au enjoys being a SMART reader This week Spilyay features Catherine Kama'au, Marketing Coordinator at Indian Head Casino, as SMART reader for Warm Springs Elementary School. Kama'au reads each Tuesday to one child for half an hour. "I wanted to read last year but it didn't work out. This year my Manager and I both read for SMART and have since the beginning of this school year." "I love reading the books, and the actuall benefit for me is that I get to read some of the books I liked reading when I was a child. When Wanda brings in new books, I'm like 'Oh My God, that was one of my favorites!'" "She gave me one of the books that was my favorite." "In the beginning the children were kind of shy, timid and weary of who we were as SMART readers. But now they have really opened up, shared and are more Milwaukie High School New Mexico or may go She is inspired in he in Santa Fe, New Mexico or may go to the Dine' College in Window Rock. Annie Kirk Annie sees herself ten years from now, "traveling." Native American Descendency: "Yakama" Favorite Holiday: "My birthday, just because I get older & older. I feel like I need a day off." Eighteen-year-old Molly Fuentes is the daughter of Willy and Laura Fuentes. Her maternal grandparents are Pat & Barney Ahem of Madras. Her paternal grandparents are the late Tony Fuentes and the late Ernestine Stevens. Molly has one brother, nineteen-year-old David and two sisters, thirteen-year-old Jessi and six-year-old Teresa. While at school she is active in Journalism, Pep Band, National Honor Society, STARS (Students Today Aren't Ready for Sex) and other activities. While at home she enjoys reading, skiing and cross stitching. She went to State last year in Tennis. She is also a National Merit Scholar. . alignments and steering and suspension. The 1 0 -credit class can be applied toward an automotive chassis specialist certificate or an associate of science degree in automotive technology. The cost of the class is $1,275. There is a strong demand for technicians in this field. Wages for undercar technicians are $9 to $12 per hour. relaxed. I think they really look forward to that time with us. "I would definitely encourage others to become SMART readers, at least half an hour but you can read to more than one child if you'd like. The benefit is what you can receive and what Katherine Kama'au with her reader. f ' UV i j () h'-mn n mil nun '"" H- " U t r-r "- ;'v y Spilyay Tymoo She is inspired in her life by, "My parents, they raised me well and are very strong people." Molly comments on her senior year, "It's going by too fast, yet at times not fast enough." She says to lower classmen, "You are responsible for your actions, you can't blame other people." She plans on attending Stanford in the Full majoring in Chemistry or Molly Fuentes Human Biology. Ten years from now she sees herself, "Finishing Medical School." Native American Descendency: "Warm Springs, Wasco" Favorite Sport: "Tennis, it's the only one I play." Favorite Teachers: "Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Kezele" Health Fair Day Sponsored by IHS & Head Start April 29, 1999 May 20, 1999 8:30 to 3:00 by appointment only Call 553-3241 Head Start Office for appointments Featuring physical exams , update immunizations, Head Start registration, transition to Kindergarten W.S.COIC students seek your support Hi, my name is Cathy Hosford and I am the COIC teacher for the Warm Springs students. I just wanted to let you know how pioud I am of my students. They have been writing poetry as an English assignment and I have been submitting it to two dif ferent national poetry contests. Many of my students are going to be pub lished as a result of their entries. You have so many new published poets here in your community now. Please show them your support and be very proud of them. My students here at COIC are now earning money for an educa tional field trip to the Portland Art Museum and OMSI. To be able to go on the trip they have to complete 12 credit by May 1 3 , 1 999. 1 have eleven students who have already reached this goal. They have currently earned $400 from three bake sales and Indian taco luncheon. I am very proud of the way they are working together to plan this trip and earn the money for it. I think the community should also be proud of them and the way they are coop erating and working together to ac complish this goal. Thank you for all your support. vou see the child receive is wonderful. You get to give back and open yourself up to giving to another person. It's a great program and I wish more people would get involved so more children can be read to," concludes Kama'au. 1 i - 'J