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School Policy Discussed at Heppner High (Ed. Note: Thin continue series of art li-li' on opinion of parents and student on school policies at Heppner High a compiled from a re cent questionnaire presented to thorn). Question 18 Would you b In favor of a combined Baccalaur eate and Commencement oxer else on a Sunday afternoon rath er than two separate (errlceeT Parents: Yes 27. no 14. Stu dents: Yea 6, no 12. Parent' comment! "No, these event are Import ant to the seniors." "Yes, If both spankers "re l'.mlied to a reasonable time." "No, the two separate occas ions Increase the value of com mencement If it has any value." "No, a commencement exer cise is all that is needed." "I would like them to be com bined, maybe morning hour." "Yes, use more students In services as speakers." "The seniors should have fi nal choice." "An excellent Idea." Students' comments! "Yes, these are too long and boring and you might just as well get them over with." "No, It would be terribly long to sit through." "Yes, I would like to get It over with as soon as possible. Baccalaureate is not long enough to warrant such devo tion." Question 19 Do you believe that any student should be al lowed to drive a car to school i'l they have a drivers license?' Parents: Yes 3(3, no 8. Stu dents: Yes 19, no 1. Parents' comments: "No, if bus service Is provid' ed the students should be re quired to use it." "Yes, as long as they obey iramc jaws." "Yes, with parental Improve ment and compliance with the law." "No, only those who need the car for transportation for school related activities." "This is up to each parent. If they are not abusing the priv ileges." "Yes, speed should definitely be controlled around the school grounds." "No, seniors only." "This should be a parent child decision." "If they obey all rules on school property." "Yes. until the student prow he cannot accept this responsi billty." Students' comments! "Yes. the state trusts them so whv not the school." "No. if the students drive lor rlble, It should be taken away hv the school or the state." "I don't think school offjcluls should be the ludgo of any stu dent driving to whool. 1 think all students should be a Howe. to drive to school, provided tne have a driver's iicense." "Yes. as lone as they realize they are responsible for their car and what goes on in it. "Yes, if they follow the set speed limits. "It is not onlv sometimes necessity but also a lot cask hnd handier for many students. Question 20 Do you favor tho students baring the prtv ilege of driving to town at noon bourr Parents: Yes 25, no 13. Stu dents: Yes 19. no, none. Parents' comments! "If it is necessary." "No, they should learn to use the car as a tool rather thin as a tov." "I believe that parents should notify the school of limitations on car use," "If there Is a necessity, other wise not. "Don't feel this is really nec essarv. serve good meats at school, could devote time to school work. Up to parent ana student. "1 feel this Is up to the par ents." "Students decision." "Juniors and seniors only." "Only on clearance through the office." "Yes, until the student abuses the Drivileee. "Not to town, but home for lunch if he or she wishes." Students' comments: "If there is going to be an open campus situation at school on noon, this is the only way to eo downtown. "Yes, unless proven other wise." "Onlv those who are not tar dv or absent for afternoon classes, more than twice during a semester. "Sometimes many students don't especially care for meals at school. The only way for some students to enjoy their lunch Is to eat downtown." Question 21 Do you lavor the students having the prlvil- One Week Only SUMMER BARGAINS ON , . ' - ... 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"Onlv If they aren't absent or tnrdy for class more than two times per semester. If they are the privilege should be revok ed for the full semester." "Leave as is." "Noon hour Is the students own time." 'Their lunch is ud to the stu dent, if they don't lii.e eating In the cafeteria or need some thing downtown, why not?" "It should really dopend on whether or not they have per mission." Question 22 Do you favor a P.T.S.A. type of an organisation? Parents: es 42. no 1. btu dents: Yes 16. no 2. Parents comments! "I believe the high school student Is old enough to par ticipate in the PTA organization so they can voice their opinions." "Yes, if all work together." "Yes, if students will partici pate." This Is good and hope it works for parents, teachers and students. "Yes, if we can get student enthusiasm." Only if It would accomplish more than the PTA." Students comments: "I think that the students know of more problems or solu tions to problems than others because they are involved." "Yes, but I feel the name should be changed to sound more appetizing. Question 23 Will you be will ing to attend four or five meet ings of this organization each year? Parents: Yes 43. no 1. Stu dents: Yes 18, no 2. Parents comments: "If something was being ac complished." Students comments: "It would depend on when the meetings are held." Question 24 Do you believe that the PTSA should have any fund raising activities or have a membership fee? Parents: Both 2, One 5, None 28. Students: Both 1, Fund 4, Membership 2, none 10. Parents comments: "The success of this organiza tion should not be predicted on bank balance or special en tertainment." Students' comments: "None, you'd make it like a club, when really it shouldn't be. it should be open to all. not have a closed membership. Additional comments: "Some sort of person or per sons should have the responsl bility of coordinating rather THE HEPPNER GAZETTE-TIMES Heppner, Oregon 97836, Thursday, August 8, 1968 Sec. 2 I il ; : v.-:"': c 1 r2 m''"JUZTrtrm tlJ!i'i--J,.-.i.' I Lit j m -'.. 1 . : ' . -i THESE YOUNGSTERS represent Morrow county In the America' Future series, now being run weekly in the Caiette-Tlmes. Pictured at the left are Deann. 5, and Gregory. 2. children of Mr. and Mr. Dean Connor. Heppner. Three dauqhtere of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Flanaqan in the center photo are Cindy. 4 Christy. 3i. and Debbie. 2i. and at the right are Iva Leu McDanieL 8. and her little sUter. Vlcki Lynn. 1. both daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Dallas McDaniel of Rt 1. Heppner. V7- A- 1 1 t - M V JOHN RIETMANN, 13. and younger brothers. Joe. 10. and Jerry. 6. all children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rietmann, lone, are mown ax Jen as i " "p-""" " ' , of America's Future pictures. Center photo is Klmber Lee Pettyjohn. 6. Kelly Ann. 4, and Kris tina Marie, 3, all children of Paul Petty iohn. Jr., lone, and at right are Scott 7. Todd. 6. and Brett S. all children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sherer. lone. than dumping on the adminis tration." "Certainly favor fewer rules and strict enforcement of them. Can student council make rules regarding student conduct with public relations in mind?" "Have the results published in local paper so that the loint opinions of this group may be come public knowledge." "A speed limit sign should be placed by the school and enforced." "I think there should be a limit on fund raising activities." "I think a council, parent, stu dent should decide on policy." 50 Shows Slated At Umatilla Fair On at Hermiston The 19CS Umatilla County Fair, scheduled for August 7-10 at the fairgrounds, liermlston. officially otx-ned its gate at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday. A total of 50 different shows. Including ptoirams, events, and division exhibit idsplays, are scheduled (Hiring the four davs of annual county fair activities. There will be something to Interest every man, woman, and child, such as arts and crafts, a flower show, farm machinery displays, fine livestock, or entertainment such as fair follies and carni val attractions. Many youth contests are on the agenda for 4-H youngsters and the Future Farmers of America. The evening of Wednesday, August 7, featured the corona tion progam during wnicn time the fair court princess, who has been selected for her coopera tion, appearance, attitude, and dependability, was crowned queen of the 19G8 county fair. Fair Follies, under the cap able direction of Bryan Bran stetter. will be held Thursday evening at the high school sta dium. Branstetter has a top notch program arranged. The third annual junior rodeo events will come off in a mighty burst of energy during the last two evenings of the fair, Fri day and Saturday. This pro gram promises to be Jam-packed with action. The parade, under the direc tion of Hennsiton Jaycees, is scheduled to start at ten o' clock Saturday morning. Release time for livestock exhibits is set for 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening. All other exhibits may be check ed out at 9:00 p.m. The fail board reserves the right to withhold payment of premium money on any exhibit removed from its place prior to author ized release time. Mrs. Wayne (Lot) Haxsln re turned Sunday from Pendleton Community hospital where she spent about five days in trac tion last week for relief of a back ailment. Neighborhood Center Needs Story Tellers Mrs. Patricia Brindle, coordin ator of the Heppner Neighbor hood Center, requests the need for volunteer story tellers to take part in weekly story tell ing sessions for the youngsters on Monday mornings at the center. Attendance on Monday, Aug ust 5, totaled about 50 young sters and indicates the interest of the younger set in the week ly sessions. Volunteers who have been as sisting will be leaving the area, and Mrs. Brindle states that if the story sessions are to con tinue, additional helpers will be needed. Anyone interested may con tact the Heppner Neighborhood Center, 676-5873. Umatilla Parade Entry Forms Here Entry blanks for the Umatilla County Fair parade, to be in Hermiston on August 10, are available in Heppner at the Heppner Barber Shop, according to Al Frost, parade chairman. The parade will start at 10 a.m. on Main Street, Hermiston, after leaving the fairgrounds on Orchard Ave. at 9:15 a.m. As sembly starts at 8 a.m. Many prizes are offered for floats, musical units, drill teams, mounted entries, comic entries and kids entries. Those interested in entering may pick up entry blanks at the barber shop. COLE ELECTRIC Motor Rewinding UJ in MORROW COUNTY FAIR and RODEO SATURDAY AUGUST 10 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. x 'X, MUSIC BY The Western Gentlemen CONDON ADMISSION $1.50 Per Person i ' ' I t ; , , " ""'"if - xy . - ) r : y Y - . & , V It ' : " A : ,: v - 1 j IjT ! " I i - "' "'' 17 '. " ! ' , ' 1 . I -.v- . Safe. . - 1 . , . j FA Honoring Queen Berniece Matthews MORROW COUNTY ft HEPPNER LEXINGTON, ORE. INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL FARM AND HOME Pendleton 276-77G1 PH. 989-8111
