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The INDEPENDENT, June 7, 2000 Page 9 Renaissance program recognizes students’ academic efforts Freshmen - Rachael Bent- The Vernonia High School Renaissance assembly for the sen, Jesse Borst, Shantrell Ce third grading period was held cil, Candace Dalebroux, John Dotson, William Hales, Katrina May 17. Hall, Stephanie Hein, Shawn 78 students achieved Re Hillyer, Audrey Isaacson, Michael naissance for the third quarter, Jenkins, Jaki King, Marcus raising their grade point aver Kintz, David Koch, Eric Lea, ages .5 or more from the previ Joe Rea, Shawn Robertson, ous quarter, or achieving a Jacob Rumbolz, Lacey Schil 3.60 GPA. One student was ling, Brandy Snow, Shilo recognized for Perfect Atten Stevens, Nicole Swayze, Jes dance. sica Thornburg, Trisha Titus, SUMMER s Sommer VanMeter, Weller. and Eric Sophomores -J.P . Allison, Jennifer Bernardi, Miranda Casteel, Alexandria Hayes, Janet James, Elizabeth James, Corey Kennedy, Billy Leach, David McMurtrey, Edith Nel son, Megan Pattison, Nicole Potter and Brass Sears. Juniors - Elisabeth Broo kins, Alishia Buffum, Meghan Dougherty, Myriam Gendron, Travis Graham, Kayla Hen nessey, Mary Jensen, Donald Schaumburg, Blaine Vande- hey, and Mike Whitworth. Seniors - A p r il Bamburg, Kelly Baska, Matt Brookins, Fawn Cecil, Lori Dailey, Bryan Dinger, Andy Forrest, Kristin achieve new balance M en’s & Ladies Walking Shoes Francis, Nicole Koch, Elena Majbova, Ani Militzer, Randee Parker, Denny Peters, Joe Po- etter, Narisara Satrulee, Ste phen Serafin, Jeremy Stevens, Casey Weller and Allisa West. Junior Melissa Devlaeminck had perfect attendance for the third quarter. In addition to the Renais sance awards, the assembly was also used to honor teach ers, as “Teacher Appreciation week” had been the week be fore, and the new student body officers were sworn in. A new community partner in the Re naissance program, The Hang Out, was also introduced. The Hang Out will honor students who achieve Renaissance with a half-off coupon for admit tance, and a student drawn from each class will receive a free niqht there. Starting At $4 9 90 Sizes 5-16 Narrows to Extra-Wides R id g e f ie ld R o m e o s A ll D a n s k o C lo g s $3990 Reg. *85-*100 WORK BOOTS $10°° OFF Garden Clogs Red W in g & D a n n e r $1290 Entire Stock Men’s and Ladies SLIPPERS M en’s C om fort & D ress S h o es 20 % 20%OFF M en’s & Ladies OFF Socks • Work • Diabetic • Thorlo • Athletic 20 % OFF Any 3 Pair Purchase m us From ?39®° Journalism teacher Ward Nelson congratulated Timberline editor April Bamburg on her award for completing four years on the school paper. H andbags 20* OFF The Health Habit 429-0501 Complete Co-Ed Gym Facility Sale Ends June 11 “ The Comfort Specialists” ASTORIA HILLSBORO 239 14* Street 325-3972 1 /2 block off the river 256 E. Main Street 640-5866 1 /2 block from the courthouse SEASIDE 600 Broadway 738-9491 At the Broadway Bridge PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE Weight Loss/Gain Body Building General Conditioning Toning & Shaping Wolff Tanning Nutritional Counseling Olympic Weights Full Line Apparatus OPEN: 7a-9p M-F, 7a-5p Sat • 16720 Noakes Rd., Vernonia, OR 97064 SA TU RD A Y N IG H T ♦ F A M IL Y FUN!!! * * JU N E 1 7 " Cascade Hardtops Street Stock GATES - 5 PM • HOT LAPS - 6 P M * RACING - 7 PM BANKS, OREGON • INFO: 503-526-0842 J oin the F un H ADULT............ $9.00 UNDER 12.... $5.00 UNDER 4 .......FREE Pro 4 Modificas HEATS - FEATURES - TROPHY DASHES 1/4 MILE DIRT TRACK ACTION!! Students were entertained by the Broken Glory Band, and singer Maranda Barton. In the teacher appreciation part of the assembly, teachers participated in the “teacher Olympics,” which included aca demic competitions such as a race to eat a quart of vanilla ice cream. Several students pre sented oral readings, and the Leadership Class presented a skit, their version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”, called “Do You Know Your Teachers.” County spelling bee results Five students from the Ver nonia School District competed in the Columbia County Spelling Contest, May 25, at St. Helens High School in St. Helens. Brittanle Roberts, Ceiia Gendron, Andrew Brookins, Charles Gendron and April Bamburg were the district’s top spellers in three divisions. Divi sion one was composed of stu dents in grades K-5, division two was for students in grades 6-8, and division three was for students in grades 9-12. Roberts placed third in divi sion one, while Bamburg and Charles Gendron placed sec ond and third, respectively, in the division three contest. The top contestants in each division will compete at the state spelling competition in at the Oregon State Fair in Salem. If for some reason the first place contestant cannot at tend, the second place contest ant will take their place. Each student received a cer tificate of participation. Vernonia Head Start recruiting Head Start, a federally fund ed pre-school is seeking stu dents for the 2000-2001 school year. Applications are being taken for three- and four-year- olds. Prospective students must turn three before September 1, 2000. Children must be from low income households or have a disability and/or special needs to quality. Head Start incorporates a total family program that in cludes nutrition, education, medical and dental services for the enrolled child and families visitations. USDA approved meals are served. Training on various subjects and on-the-job-training is of fered to all enrolled families. The program is open to chil dren regardless of race, sex, creed, nationality or disabling condition. The Vernonia Center is lo cated at 500 California Avenue. Families who live in Mist, Birkenfeld and Vernonia may call 429-9243 for more infor mation and an application. Head Start is an agency of Community Action Team, Inc. serving Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties.
