October 1992 Page 13
EDUCATION NEWS
Smoke Signals
EDUCATION UPDATE
By Dean Azule
The month of September brought many inquiries
seeking possible enrollment for Fall Term, 1992. Many of
these people hadn't initiated the application process, nor
had many begun working on their Financial Aid application.
The reality is: students seeking admission into college and
financial assistance from the Tribe's Adult Education
Program or the Adult Vocational Training Program who
have not completed any of these applications prior to July
31, 1992, won't receive assistance for the upcoming term.
The Higher Education Program has reached an
all-time high in terms of numbers of students who want
financial assistance. This school year (1992-93) the program
has enrolled a total of 41 students. Because of this,
applications received by late August or September have
been placed on a waiting list for possible WINTER TERM
1993 consideration. Students on the waiting list need to
realize unless the number of students changes its number
of students for Winter and Spring Terms, they may not
receive assistance for either of these terms. The program
currently has more students than available dollars! A word
of warning to students who will be attending school next
year (1993-94), you must begin your Financial Aid
application and Tribal application during the months of
January to March, 1993. The projection indicates we will
only graduate 2-3 students during this school year, so the
sooner you turn in applications, the better chance you have
to receive funding for 1993.
While enrollment is up in the Adult Vocational
Training program, there are still some slots available for
this program. If you are seeking enrollment in this program,
you must have your completed AVT application into the
Education office by November 1, 1992, to be eligible for
Winter Term funding. Applications received after this date
will not be considered until Spring Term, 1993, in March.
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde's
Education Department looks forward to an exciting and
rewarding school year for our students.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS 1992-93
Willard James-WSU Jeffery Davidson-Cent.CC
Melanie Haller-Clark CC Delight Satter-Highline CC
Sarah Henney-OSU Andrew Jenness-UO Law
Dana LenoOSU Camille Van Vleet-Linfield
Deana GardnerPCC Chad Stryker-OSU
Adam Henney-OSU David Holmes-Cornish
Chris Leno-OSU Shelby Olson-CCC
Lisa Leno-OSU D. Shannon Parozoo-C. Wy
Pete WakelandOSU Joseph Turman-East Wa.
Renae Douglas-OSU Trina Lamotte-Haskell
Perri McDaniel-Clark CC Eric Jordan-Dartmouth
Michael Schmid-CCC Nicole Long-PCC
Marcee Peterson-Clark Kathleen Feehan-Dominican
Trade Duranceau-PCC Michael Fenwick--L & C
Tracey Cooney-U Portland Wendell Olson-CCC
Karen Olson-UO Pat Galligher-Wllamette
Angela Leno-PSU Shawna Denham-CCC
Terry Thomas-St. Martins Matthew Kirkland-WOSC
Carmen Mercier-CCC Roger Harrison-IAIA
Bryan Mercier-UO Kristi Seidel-Kansas Med
Melanie Duggan-Linfield April Finney-Wenatchee
ValleyCC
Graduate Students-Trust Fund Scholarship
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING STUDENTS
Anthony Boquez-Clackamas Illauna Long-PCC
Antoine LaChance-CCC Tracy Howerton-Lane CC
Robert Schmid-CCC Kristina Freeman-CCC
Larry Finster-PCC
Frances Byars-CCC
Ken Schmid-CCC
Tisha Gleason-CCC
Kristina Summers-CCC
Arthur McGee-CCC
Sonya Young-CCC
JillJeffers-CCC
Richard Haller-CCC
Thomas McKnight-CCC
Jennifer Grable-PCC
Candi Henry-CCC
Valerie Sheker-Concord
OSU Student Receives
Scholarship
Mr. Pete Wakeland, Forestry Business
Administration major at OSU, has been awarded a HELEN
J. SMITH Scholarship for the 1991-92 school year. The
award is based on academics, leadership, and need, and is
provided to eligible American Indian students attending
OSU. Since enrolling at at Oregon State, Mr. Wakeland
has maintained a gradepoint average of 3.07. Pete, our
congratulations to a job well done.
Back to School Gathering
Brings 22 Students
The Tribe's Higher Education and Adult
Vocational Training Programs hosted its annual Back to
School orientation on September 11, 1992, at Chemeketa
Community College in Salem. The gathering focussed on
assisting new and continuing students in Financial Aid
Application and determination process, needs in college,
utilizing campus-based services, and student expectations.
Featured speakers at the orientation included:
Ms. Jackie Leno-Grant, Native American Program,
Eastern Oregon State College
Ms. Pat Galligan, Director, Financial Aid Office,
Chemeketa Community College
Mr. Morrie Jimenez, Oregon Department of Education
Students had an opportunity to share experiences
and thoughts with others attending school. Many students
shared hints and reccommendations with students dealing
with "pitfalls" and rigors of college. Concludingthe morning
session, students had the opportunity to join members of
the Tribal Council for lunch at Lum Yen's restaurant. Mr.
Morrie Jimenez provided comments regarding the future
responsibilities students face. Our thanks to all who
participated!
I
X
1
!',
4
Dean Azule, Education Director
V
Family Math and Science
Family Math and Family Science is back! The
class will take place October 6, 1992 at the Tribal Community
Center. It will last one hour, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. All
children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Booklet Series Available
Recognizing that the vast majority of parents are
eager to foster their children's natural enthusiasm for
learning and to help them succeed in school, the U.S.
Department of Education's Office of Educational Research
and Improvement has developed a series of easy-to-read
books and pamphlets designed specifically to help parents
help their children learn. All of the materials are low-cost
and grounded in sound educational research and proven
practice. The series includes:
Helping Your Child Learn Geography-Contains ideas for
informal activites, a glossary of geographical terms, a
listing of sources for materials and maps, and a book list for
children through age ten. (50 cents; item number 454X)
Helping Your Child Learn Science-Features intriguing
and easy experiments that children ages three to ten can do
at home with common houshold items. (FREE; item
number 611X)
Helping Your Child Use the Library-Offers suggestions
for helping children of all ages become good leaders and
get the most out of the library resources. (50 cents; item
number 455X)
Taken from NWREL Newsletter October, 1992
Outstanding Students From
1991-92 School Year
At the conclusion of the 1991-92 school year,
these students had Grade Point Averages of 3.00 or
better.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Willard Adams-3.31
Angie Leno-3.26
Perri McDaniel-4.00
Wendell Olson-3.00
Terry Thomas-3.20
Shannon Parazoo-4.00
Tracie Duranceau-3.50
Chris Leno-3.86
Nicole Long-3.10
Kathleen Feehan-3.17
Pete Wakeland-3.07
Michael Fenwick-3.24
Lisa Leno-3.10
Carmen Mercier-3.00
Joe Turman-3.21
Chad Stryker-3.21
Dana Leno-4.00
Shelby Olson-3.56
Other Higher Education students who
successfully completed the academic year with a 2.00
2.99 were:
Tracy Cooney Trina Lamotte
Eric Jordan Brian Howerton
Karen Olson Marcee Peterson
Deana Gardner
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Anthony Bouquez-3.66 Robert Schmid-3.03
Arthur McGee-4.00 Jill Jeffers-3.37
Tracy Howerton-3.00 Kris Summers-4.00
Other Adult vocational Training students who received
a 2.00-2.99 are:
Sonya Young
Richard Haller