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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, November 15, 2000 PEO scholarships help local women achieve their chosen futures A major function of the P.E.O. Sisterhood is that of supporting young women in college. A P.E.O. Scholarship is awarded each year to a gradu ating senior from Vernonia High, and other grants and low- interest loans are provided to help women continue their ed ucation. An increasing number of young women from this area are supported and encouraged by P.E.O. The following are some of these girls who are furthering their education and preparing for their careers: Kristina Hanson was the 1999 recipient of the P.E.O. scholarship, and is now in her sophomore year at Mt. Hood Commu nity Col- le g e . F o llo w ing grad- u a t i o n from Ver- n o n i a H ig h , Kristina’s family moved to Corbett, so she is able to live at home and commute to college. At the end of this school year, she will transfer to Portland State Uni versity to complete her degree in Psychology. Her goal is to continue on for her master’s degree. Kristina keeps a busy schedule of studies, part-time work, and her favorite pastime, running. Kirsten Hyde, the most re cent winner, is now attending Cascade Christian in Portland. Her ca reer goal is in nursing, w h e re she is le a n in g to w a rd neonatal s p e c ia l ty, possibly transferring to OHSU after two years at Cas cade. Kirsten is enjoying col lege life, and has joined a stu dent organization that focuses on community service work. She will also be turning out for basketball. Jessica Stacklie is in her junior year, and is now studying at Linn-Benton Community C o lle g e in Al bany, in order to q u a lify for the n u rs in g program at Ore- g o n State. Her career goal is slant ed toward either Obstetrics and Gynecology or Operating Room nursing. Jamie was the 1998 P.E.O. scholarship win ner. Jamie Stacklie Solberg is in the Master’s program at the University of Oregon, studying Account ing. This is an ex- c itin g time for her. In a d d itio n to her stu d ie s , she is in a second round of job inter views, and is very encouraged about her future. Jamie was married this summer to Chris Solberg, and they live in Eu gene. Tandle Cox is our newest “success story”. Having com pleted her Master’s degree in E duca tion last Jun e, she is now at S ca p poose M id d le S c h o o l, w h e re she is teaching seventh grade math and eighth grade Social Studies. In addition to her classroom work, she has been named volleyball coach, and is in charge of the school’s anti drug program. Tandle is very excited about teaching. “I am looking toward to many years in the field of education,” she says, “I believe I have found my calling.” z Molly Skidmore was award- ed a B.S. degree in Music last June, and is now working to ward her Master’s in Music Ed ucation at the University of Ore gon. Her goal is to becom e a band in s tr u c tor. Her schedule calls for pra ctice teaching in the morning, classes in the afternoon and a part-time job in the evenings! Casey Weller was the Ida Lloyd Scholarship winner this year. This is a new scholarship awarded and administered by the P.E.O. Sisterhood in St. The program will open with an African gathering song, Mungu ni Pendo, and continue with Gloria by Stephen Chat man, and O Magnum Mysteri- um by Sally Herman. The cen terpiece work of the concert is the Missä Brevis Sancti Johan- nis de Deo by Joseph Haydn, featuring a soprano solo sung by Marie Lester. After a pause, the Chamber Singers will re turn to perform three pieces by Los Angeles-based composer Neil Ginsberg; and the concert will conclude with a setting of Sanskrit mantra titled Gate Gate. The Chamber Singers are directed by Dr. George Harsh- barger, accompanied by Joe Green and assisted on flute by Rachel Swoboda. Admission is $4 general and $2 for students and senior citi zens. Tickets can be pur chased at the door or by calling the Pacific University Box Of fice at 503-359-2918. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LOW CO$T CAR LOANS Vernonia Federal Credit Union • 5 0 3 4 2 9 -8 0 3 1 she actually lives and attends classes on the OSU campus. Casey is undecided as to what she wants to focus on, and has not yet declared a major course of study. She is doing well in her studies and hopes to play intramural volleyball next quarter. P.E.O. is very proud of these young women and considers it a privilege to help support and encourage them as they con tinue their studies. P.E.O. rais es scholarship funds in several ways, the most important of which is selling Christmas wreaths at the annual Vernonia Christmas Bazaar. To order, or for information about the wreaths, call Judi Gwin at 429- 4310, or Diane Waltrip, 429-9001. Kingston Trio schedules performance in Longview The Kingston Trio will per form at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in Longview, Wash., on Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. Their trademark three-part har monies, acoustic music and simple, yet memorable, lyrics keep audiences coming back for more. During the late fifties and early sixties, they enjoyed un precedented record sales and worldwide fame, while paving the way for the folk revival that followed. The Kingston Trio ruled the pop charts, placing 14 albums in Billboard Magazine’s Top 10. Their big hit in 1958, “Tom Dooley,” propelled them from college campus favorites to international celebrities. They won two Grammies and numerous gold records with the clean, crisp sound that still attracts fans of all ages, world wide. Their repertoire includes old favorites such as “Green back Dollar” and “The M.T.A.,” along with new songs. Trio members have changed over the years, but founding member Bob Shane remains, joined by Bob Haworth and George Grove. They tour 35 weeks a year, making about 20 major symphony performances as well. “All the people want is Chamber singers set performance The Department of Music at Pacific University will present the Pacific Chamber Singers Autumn Concert on Friday, No vember 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in Mc Cready Hall of the Taylor- Meade Performing Arts Center on the Pacific University cam pus. Helens. It is open to graduating senior women throughout Co lumbia County. The local chap ter submitted Casey’s applica tion, and she was named the scholarship winner! She is in her first year of college, and at tends Linn-Benton Community College with a “dual enroll ment” at Oregon State Univer sity. Be cause of t h is arrange- m e n t , w h ile she is a L in n - B e n to n student, for us to sing a song, tell a sto (888) 423-TIXX. 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