Smoke Signals
October 1991
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EDUCATION UPDATE
The month of September has shown us several faces!
One face indicates an increased number of students in
both the HIGHER EDUCATION and ADULT
VOCATIONAL TRAINING Programs for the 1991
1992 school year. Another face tells us we are facing an
increase of another kind, that of dealing with the
increased TUITION & FEES for Oregon colleges and
universities.
While staring at September's faces, the Tribe has taken
steps to address educational costs for all students during
the current academic year. We've had to limit the size
of Tribal grant awards and for the 1992-1993 school
year, we may move toward setting a limit on the number
of students to be enrolled in both programs.
Beginning the 1991-1992 school year, we offer our
encouragement to all students for a good year. These
students are participating in the following programs and
schools:
HIGHER EDUCATION
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Chadwick Stryker Electrical Engineering
Dana Leno Nursing B.S. Program
Lisa Leno Home Economics
Christopher Leno Business Administration
Sarah Henny Physical Therapy
AdamHenny Horticulture
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
June Olson Psychology Pre Law
Karen Olson Psychology
WESTERN OREGON STATE COLLEGE
Trevor Aaron Physical Ed. Sports Train.
Angela Leno Political Science Pre Law
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Willard Adams Education
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Tracy Cooney Elementary Education
Brian Howerton Electrical Engineering
CLARK COLLEGE
Perri McDaniel
Marcee Peterson
Business Administration
Criminal Justice - Corrections
DOMINICAN COLLEGE
Kathleen Fechan Biology
Tribal Education Trust Fund Scholarship Recipients
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Patricia Pearsall
Kristy Freeman
Sean Freeman
Richard Haller
Robert Schmid
Jill Jeffers
Daniel Freeman
Dental Assistant
Nursing Program
Forestry Technology
Building Technology Inspection
Human Services - A & D
Human Services - Social Services
Automotive Technology
PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Deana Gardner Dental Hygiene
Nichole Long Elementary Education
Brian Bean Business Administration
LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE
Michael Fenwick Business Administration
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Joseph Turman Secondary Education -PE
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE
Eric Jordan Liberal Arts
CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Candi Henry Psychology
Carmen Mercier Public Administration
Shelby Olson Elementary Education
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY- SACRAMENTO
Kelly Nelson MSW Health
ST. MARTIN'S COLLEGE
Terry Thomas Accounting
LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tracy Howerton Aviation Maintenance Techni
cian TREND COLLEGE
Tina Nichols Prof. Office Administration
WESTERN BUSINESS COLLEGE
Terry Boerckel TravelHospitality Administra
tion SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECH.
Karen Harrison Optics Technician
PHAGAN'S BEAUTY COLLEGE
Lunita Renfrow Cosmetology & Hair Design
FAMILY MATH & SCIENCE
CLASSES TO BEGIN
During the 1990-1991 school year the Tribal Adult
Education Program and the JOM Program sponsored
FAMILY MATH & SCIENCE classes for parents and
children in the K - 8th grade levels. The average
attendance per each class was 30-32 participants.
Activities conducted involved math games, toothpick
puzzles, popcorn experiments, making a spider web,
building a paper tower, symmetry & art, sugar dissolv
ing, and incorporating Indian art, stories & games in
science activities.
If you did not attend any of the classes, you missed out
on a FUN TIME! All the activities are easy to learn,
hands-on, and inexpensive to make.
This year we are scheduling classes for the third
TUESDAY of the month. Fall classes will be conducted
on:
October 15th, 1991
November 19th, 1991
December 17th, 1991.
All classes will be held at the Grand Ronde Church of
the Nazarene's community hall, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm .
For the 1991-1992 classes we will be asking parents to
agree to attend classes and participate with their
children. Last year we ran into a little difficulty with
parents just dropping off their children. The classes are
designed to help both parents and children work on
science and math activities together!. We need more
parent volunteers, no experience necessary and YES, we
are willing to TRAIN!.
You don't have to be a math or science genius, come
join us and attend Family Math & Science classes.
Remember, MATH & SCIENCE ARE FUN!
fTIOH SCHOOL STUDENTS
& PARENTS
On November 15, 1991 the Tribal Higher Education
Program will be hosting a "PREPARING FOR COL
LEGE WORKSHOP" high school students and parents.
If you are considering attending college during the 1992
1993 school year, you may wish to join us. Several four
year college and community college representatives will
be on hand to discuss topics such as :
How to Prepare for College.
Who to Talk to?
When to Start?
Where to Get Help?
How to Pay for College?
Additional information will be provided regarding
majors and programs of study. Parents are especially
encouraged to attend and
bring your questions.
Breakfast will be provided at the Nov. 15th workshop. If
you are interested in attending, call Dean at 1-800-422-0232
(in State) or 503-879-5211. See you on the 15th!
CONFERENCE TRAIL
OCT. 4 Willamette University, Jr. & Sen. High
Career Day, Salem
18 Eastern Oregon State College, Jr &
Sen. High CareerFair, LaGrande
26-30 National Indian Education Assoc.
Convention, Omaha, Nebraska
NOV. 8-10 American Science & Engineer's
Society Convnvention Albuquerque,
New Mexico
20-22 Coalition on Indian Education
Convention, Albuquerque,
New Mexico
GED CLASSES TO
START
Beginning October 7th through December 20th,
1991, the Tribe's ADULT EDUCATION PRO
GRAM will sponsor G.E.D. classes for tribal
members. Classes will be held every Monday and
Friday morning from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The
classes will cover pre-testing assessment, basic skill
development, career & vocational evaluation,
planning for careers & counseling, academic self
esteem, and practice GED testing. All academics will
be developed around each individual participants
learning style. Materials, texts and final GED exam
fees will be provided by the Adult Education Pro
gram. Instructors are being provided by the West Valley
Academy.
Classes will be held at the Grand Ronde Tribal
SENIOR CITIZEN MEAL SITE, off of Grand
Ronde Rd, near the Tribal Offices. Contact Dean at
the Tribal Education Office, 879-5211, for additional
information and registration application.