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January 2020 | School Newsletter for Siuslaw News | School Zone | 3 SIUSLAW ARTIST OF THE MONTH Layla Blakely — Choir Elephants, Tigers & Books, OH MY Written By SHS Student Molly McGinley Photo by Carol Jolley T his month we focus on Siuslaw High School’s choir program, directed by Bruce Mor- ganti. Mr. Morganti has chosen senior Lay- la Blakely to represent choral music at Siuslaw High School. “The atmosphere of the classroom is one of positivity and growth be- cause Mr. Morganti push- es us to be the best we can while also being very supportive regardless of skill level,” Layla said. She is in sixth-period Gold Choir and sev- enth-period Blue Choir, where she says her fa- vorite thing is, “getting to be around like-mind- ed people while doing something I’m very pas- sionate about.” For Layla, “the big- gest takeaway choir has given me is focus.” Outside of the class- room, Layla loves to make art and write. Her short-term goals are to get a job to save for college expenses and prepare herself for dorm life. In the long run, Lay- la wants to lead a hap- py and comfortable life and pursue a career in editing. HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS is the theme for this year’s annu- al Scholastic Book Fair at Siuslaw Elementary School. It’s almost Scholastic Book Fair time, coming March 2 to 5. The elementary school library will be open for the public and families to come and purchase books and other items from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., with a free dinner served up by the Florence Community PTA from 5 to 7 p.m. that eve- ning. See the newest and best books with your favorite characters and series. It’s time to celebrate the impor- tance of Reading! Choose books you want to read. People can help support Siu- slaw’s book fair and build their home libraries at the same time. It also helps to get more books into the Siuslaw Elementary Li- brary and into classroom collec- tions. Thank you in advance for your support. SUPPORTING NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION Introducing the 2020 Rhody Court Thank you to the following supporters of this special monthly section ADA Grange #570 Les Schwab Tire Center Scott Anderson Clarence & Nancy Lysdale Th omas & Sharon Armstrong Raymond & Deborah Manthe Charles Asplund Peggy McCullum Della Ault B. Mealer & S. Lacer Louise Baas Jack & Colleen Moore Sondra & Dafydd Balston Wallace & Sharon Morey Virg & Pat Bechtold Leo & Lynn Moyer HW & TM Bollenbaugh Bill & Gail Munzer Janet Catling Larry Newman Mark & Cynthia Chandler Lanny & Roxy Nivens Don & Ginnie Chehak Jed & Mary Orcutt Diann Clark Oregon Pacifi c Bank James & Evelyn Cloyd Alex & Karen Orobey Mrs. Jan Crippen Alfred & Joan Owens Dea Cutting Rachel & Paul Pearson Denise Dee Karen Peck Bobbye Justet & Frances Dixon Karen & Ty Perry Britt & Tamara Dwyer Raymond & Judy Plumery Ivan & Diane Ellingson Elizabeth Readel Charlotte Evans Richard Reece Harold Fanslow Dix Richardson Florence Police Department Th e Rhodes Family Rhea Forum River Cities Taxi & Rhody Express Furby Family Larry & Connie Rosenbalm Chris & Catherine Giovinco Debbie & Jacinto Salazar Th e Girls Maintenance Annie Schmidt Leo & Connie Goddard Ron & Mary Sherriff s Becky Goehring Roxy Shope Alan & Deborah Golob Siuslaw Glass & Mirror Roger & Doris Guthrie Siuslaw Marina Bruce & Deborah Hadley Franklin Spencer Lon & Constance Harvey Sylvia Stanton Hoberg’s Auto Repair Leo & Shirley Stapleton Sally Hodgdon Linda Stent Th e Hoff man Family Alan & Debra Stevenson Jawsome Kids Resale Diana Strickland Carol Jolley G.D. & Marian Trueblood Frankie & Harry Jorgensen Charles & Karen Wade Virginia Kelly Norm Warden Betty Kimball Susan Weathers Bob & Kay King George & Frances Will Anne Lathrop Edward & Dolores Wilson David & Rosemary Lauria Rick & Jane Yecny Ms. Mary Lehmnan Sandra Young T he 2020 Rhododendron Senior Court is made up of Siuslaw students (back row): Princess Taylor Winona, Princess Shakina Grover, Princess Kelsey Larson, Princess Brooklyn Cahoon, (middle row) Princess Mad- elynn Levi, Prince Andrew Austin, Princess Chloe Madden and Princess Elizabeth Rosinbaum. two more senior princes may join the court. The 2020 Junior Court is made up of Siuslaw Elementary students (front row) Princess Farrah Baze, first grade; Princess Addison Stewart, second grade; Princess Abigail Hummel, third grade; Princess Rianna Weese, fourth grade; and Princess Emmy Center, fifth grade. Apply for scholarships with ASPIRE The ASPIRE program at Siuslaw High School has begun its 12th year, help- ing students to pursue ed- ucation and careers after high school. Founded by local educators Bou Kil- gore and Patti Williams as a part of the statewide AS- PIRE program, ASPIRE at Siuslaw High School has grown each year in the number of students served and the services provided. About 15 volunteers work individually each year with 12th grade stu- dents who have chosen to participate in the program, guiding them through the process of deciding on career paths, completing college applications and applying for scholarships. The ASPIRE program assisted students in ap- plying for local scholar- ships that totaled about $240,000 this past year, as well as hundreds of thou- sands of dollars in federal, state and college grants. ASPIRE volunteers also provide guidance and preparation for the SAT and ACT tests, assistance in finding volunteer op- portunities in the commu- nity, and transportation to job fairs and other college and career preview events in Eugene, Salem, and be- yond. ASPIRE volunteers work with students in all high school grade lev- els, encouraging students to plan ahead, get good grades, and consider their options after high school. In middle school, stu- dents have the opportuni- ty to visit several different Oregon colleges and uni- versities through the AS- PIRE program. ASPIRE is seeking vol- unteers who enjoy work- ing with students and who appreciate the rewards of helping teenagers to make plans for life after high school. No specific back- ground is required. Some volunteers give just a few hours a month, while others spend many hours each week working with individual students. Local community mem- bers who may be interest- ed in this important and rewarding opportunity are encouraged to con- tact ASPIRE by calling Bob Orr at 541-999-6181 or sending an email to aspire@siuslaw.k12.or.us.
