Smoke Signals June 1989
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A hoopdance exhibition was held during Grand Ronde
Mini-Pow Wow for American Indian Week.
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Michael Childers, Secretary for the HuntingFishing
Newsletter Program.
"ODYSSEY OF THE MIND"
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Jennifer Leno, daughter of Rhonda Leno placed second
with schoolmates in "Odyssey of the Mind" regional
competition in April. The tournament includes problem
solving with time limits, team brainstorming, and using
one's knowledge of mythology. The Green Acres
Elementary School students from Lebanon, Oregon
advanced to state competition.
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Shonn and Dustin Leno display their many wrestling awards.
STUDENTS EXCEL IN
WRESTLING AND ACADEMICS
Shorn and Dustin Leno work hard
to earn trip to Nationals.
Having started wrestling when they were just four years
old, you might think that Shonn and Dustin Leno, the
sons of Reyn and Liz Leno .would be getting a little
tired of it. But, in fact just the opposite is true, the word
"tired" isn't in their vocabulary.
Taking part in a very busy schedule is only part of what
it takes and Shonn (13) and Dustin (11) have what it
takes, just ask their wrestling coach Larry Brandon.
"I've enjoyed working with Shonn and Dustin very
much. They are both hard workers and that's what it
takes," said Brandon. Brandon points out that despite
the fact that the boys work out everyday (including 3
days a week up in Portland at the Peninsula Club) they
have maintained good grades in school. Shonn's GPA is
currently 3.60 and Dustin's is 3.30.
"They are very outstanding in their school work for .
keeping such a busy schedule," said Brandon. "Shonn
already has his future planned out and he sees wrestling
as an avenue to get him places in life." Brandon
believes that both Shonn and Dustin are good role
models for kids who are their own age because of their
dedication and desire to succeed. "They both are great
examples that just because you are from a small town
doesn't mean that you have to settle for small things,"
explained Brandon. "You just don't see that kind of
dedication very often in kids that age."
Shonn will be a freshman at Willamina High School
next year and he hopes to attend Oregon State Univer
sity in Corvatlis, Oregon after High School. Shonn said
he hopes to take up forestry at OSU and he would also
like to continue his wrestling career in college as well.
According to Brandon, when Shonn begins school at
Willamina he will attempt to win a state wrestling title in
each of his four years in high school. Brandon said that
feat has been accomplished only four times in the
history of Oregon High School wrestling.
Dustin, who will be entering the seventh grade at
Willamina Middle School, recently qualified for the
upcoming Western Nationals to be held in Gillette,
Wyoming, June 13th - 17th. He qualified by placing 6th
in the State wrestling tournament in the freestyle
category.
Shonn also qualified for the Western Nationals by
placing 1st in the Greco-Roman category and 2nd in the
freestyle category at the State Tournament. Both Shonn
and Dustin will leave for the National Tournament on
June 11th accompanied by their father Reyn and their
coach Larry Brandon.
Good Luck Guys, do your best!!
ELDERS INTESTED IN TAKING
CPR CLASSES, PLEASE CONTACT
JACKIE COLTON AT 879-5211.