Smoke Signals
'October' 1990
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EDUCATION
Educational Update
By Dean Azule
This years fall term 1990, began on a very positive note.
On September 7th, 1990, the Education Program
witnessed three additional graduates to the FY "90 year.
Ms. Marion Payne, Ms. Tamara Williams, and Ms.
Melanie Smith, each completed their programs and
Certificates of Completion, State Licenses, and Bachelor
of Science Degree. All three were recognized for their
accomplishments.
With the graduation of these three students, the
Education Program has realized a total of 24 Adult
Vocational Training graduates, and 7 Higher Education
graduates. These completions have occurred all within
the last 4 years.
Now that fall term is underway, we look forward to a
very positive and productive 1990-1991 school year.
Many new and continued avenues have been established
with college and university support programs and
personnel. Our application list for both the AVT and
Higher Education Programs are full and we anticipate
having a full roster of students per the 1990-1991
academic year. As we've asked in the past, let's all show
our support and encouragement for all our students.
They need to hear that we are aware of all their hard
work!
New Addition to the
1990 - 1991 Year
Since October 1st, the Education Program has enrolled
one new student to the AVT Program for the 1990-91
academic year. Ms. Tannctte Boerckcl, has enrolled in
the International Air Academy and will pursue a
ReservationsTicket Agent Program. Ms. Boerckel is a
1989 High School graduate from Wilson High School in
Portland. She is the daughter of Mrs. Terry Boerckel
also of Portland. Congratulations on your admission
into the International Air Academy, Tannctte !
Math & Science Reminder!
The Tribal JOM & Education Programs will be
sponsoring Family Math & Family Science activities on
October 23rd, 1990 in the Grand Rondc Elementary
School. The class is open to EVERYONE and ANY
ONE who wants to learn to make Math and Science
FUN! Dinner will be provided, so come and enjoy the
fun! The activity is not for children only, parents are
especially urged to participate. Workshop will be
conducted from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. See you at Family
Math & Family Science class!
High School Students &
Interested Individuals
On November 9th, 1990, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the
Tribal Higher Education & Adult Vocational Training
Programs will be sponsoring a workshop to assist
students in applying for community college, or university
programs for the 1991-1992 academic year. Representa
tives from Chemeketa Community College, Eastern
Oregon State College, Oregon State University, and the
University of Oregon will be on hand to discuss the
following:
- Getting Into College
- Financing a College Education
- What High School Students Should do to Prepare for
College
- Labor Trends, Where Will the Jobs be in the 90's?
- Choosing a Major
- Determining if College is for You
Parents are also invited to attend this workshop.
Students wishing to attend, should contact Camille or
myself for arrangements to have you excused from
classes for the day. Lunch or Brunch will be provided.
The workshop is not for 4 year degree programs only.
If you are thinking about pursuing a Vocational Training
Program, please plan on attending. Many of the
vocational training institutions also follow similar
admission and financial aid guidelines.
Upcoming Conferences
October 13th - 17th "22nd Annual National Indian
Education Association Conference" will be held at the
Town and Country Hotel and Convention Center in San
Diego, California. The title of the conference is "Put
ting Indian Education to Work...The Effective Connec
tion." For more information, contact: JoAnnc Espi
nosa, Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Associa
tion, Box 1470, Valley Center, California 92082. (619)
749-0910
October 18th - 20th "Symposium of Culturally
Diverse Exceptional Children" is sponsored by the
Council for exceptional Children will be held in Al
buquerque, New Mexico. The theme is "Richness
Through Diversity." For more information call the
Council for Exceptional Children at (703) 620-3660.
November 8th - 11th "The People Come
First" is the title of the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society National Conference, which will be
held in Buffalo, New York, at the Buffalo Convention
Center. For more information contact Dcbra La
Fountaine at (303) 492-8658.
November 11th - 16th "National Congress of
American Indians 1990 Annual Convention" will be held
in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The convention theme is
"The 90's: A new Federalism on Our Terms", For
more information on the convention, contact: National
Congress of American Indians, 900 Pennsylvania
Avenue SE., Washington DC. 20003. (202) 546-9404.
November 14th - 16th "Helping Indian Families and
Excellence in Indian Education" is the name of the
annual conference being sponsored by the Coalition for
Indian Education. For more information, contact Dr.
Dean Chavers at (505) 275-9788.
Melanie Smith
SCHOOL: Trend College of Business
PROGRAM: Professional Office Administration
DEGREE: Diploma of Completion
GPA: 3.00 Accumulative
When asked why she chose the Professional Office
Administration Program instead of another, Melanie
replied, "I graduated from high school and had not
made up my mind as to what I wanted to do, so I
decided to take a program that I could complete in a
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Marion (Mercier) Payne
SCHOOL: Western Oregon State College
MAJOR: Corrections
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (WOSC)
Minor: Psychology
Associates of Science (CCC), Criminal Justice
HONORS: Deans List and Honor Roll (WOSC,
CCC)
Scholarship: Oregon Couniy Sheriffs Association
G.PA: 3.50 Accumulative
At the conclusion of summer term 1990, Ms. Marion
Payne became the Tribe's seventh Higher Education
graduate within the last 5 years. Marion's educational
path was varied and included several turns along the
way. In retrospect, Marion never lost sight of the
importance of an education. She demonstrated this by
her past involvement with the Title IV & JOM Educa
tion Programs as a Parent Committee member and
Program staff.
Initially Marion enrolled in Chemeketa Community
College in pursuit of a Criminal Justice Associates
. degree. While attending CCC. she encountered
positive academic success by maintaining a 3.65 Grand
Point Average. She was placed on the Dean's List (3.50
GPA or better) SJX times. She received a $500.00
Scholarship, for her academic achievement from the
Oregon County Sheriffs Association.
Because of her success, Marion decided to continue
her education and change the Tribe's Adult Vocational
Training Program, and pursue a 4 year degree. Her
hard work did not cease upon enrollment into the Tribal
Higher Education Program. Her experience at
W.O.S.C. earned her Honor Roll distinction twice with a
straight "A" 4.00 GPA; and Dean's Kust honors with a
3.50 or better GPA Marion completed her studies with
a total accumulative GPA of 3.60
Marion is the daughter of the late Marion David
Mercier, and Rose (Reznicsek) and Roger Birt.
Currently, Marion is working with the Tribe's Social
Service Department. She has expressed relief that her
studies have concluded and she feels that she can make
a positive contribution to the Tribe.
Marion, on behalf of the Tribe's Education Program
and Education Committee, you have our heartiest
congratulations on a job well done!
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Marion Payne is spending the summer working for the
Social Services Department. Marion attends W.O.S.C.