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• rs Tracy Gorsch, Chris Spikes ed Elks' Students of the Month ,£ 3j.tJ sh lt0n High School seniors lb;r= ac! Gorsch and Chris Spikes !dewey  L0nored as the Shelton Elks '..]L' a Students of the Month for 4, The two were selected by a el of teachers at SHS that b , [8 deserving recipients. The ff' ,0aOred Tracy and Chris at ,h ! lodge on February 24. The :]" included a dinner for the el ,e:ints and their respective l es and a presentation of , : awards. Michelle Gorsch is the of Kimberly Gorsch of Prairie Road in Shelton. been born in Maryland, lel Plum Point Elemen- that state. She moved family to Shelton in r having lived in Eugene and. HAS BEEN the stu- ;ive on the Shel- 01 Board for the past two Of e has also been a mem- National Honor Society Years and currently holds t  e-point average. bet of the Naval Junior Tracy Gorsch Reserve Officer Training Corps for the past four years, she is cur- rently serving as the commanding officer for the SHS cadets. She has also been active with the rifle Chris Spikes team for two years and served as the team captain of the group in her junior year. In addition, Tracy has been on the swim team for two years, is a member of the SHS Dance Team and participates in soccer. She plays the flute and enjoys reading, painting, writing music for the flute and snorkeling, and loves horses and birds. AS FAR AS her plans for her life after high school, she has al- ready submitted an application for admission to the Naval Acade- my at Annapolis, Maryland, and hopes for a career in the military. She is also interested in sports medicine and physical and mas- sage therapy. Christopher Thomas Spikes is the son of Thomas and Margaret Spikes of Park Road in Shelton and attended Evergreen Elemen- tary and Shelton Middle School before starting at SHS. He cur- rently attains at 3.64 GPA. He has been active in the foot- ball and basketball programs at SHS and played three positions as a gridder: tight end, kicker and defensive end. In 1998 he was the all-league kicker in the Rivers League, after having won honor- able mention as a kicker in the Greater Saint Helens League in 1996. Chris was selected to partici- pate in the Rotary Youth Leader- ship Awards conference held at Pacific Lutheran University. In addition, he was selected to at- tend a Josten's leadership confer- ence. HE HAS participated in the Big Buddies program in which high-school students are paired with elementary children. He en- joys football, basketball and, most of all, the company of his friends. Upon graduation from SHS, Chris hopes to attend the Univer- sity of Washington in Seattle or Eastern Washington University in Cheney to pursue a career in physical therapy. The Elks Student of the Month program recognizes youth for their exceptional and multiple achievements, for their exem- plary citizenship, outstanding scholarship and distinguished leadership. Students are nomi- nated monthly by teachers and then screened by a faculty panel that makes selections. Asia wins 4-H award Asia Noel Wright was announced as :: the Mason County 4-H Member of the Month for January by the local 4-H or- ganization February 22. Asia, 16, who is active with 4-H pro- grams in Shelton, owns her own horse and rides dressage. She has been part of the local 4-H organization since January of last year. The owner of three dogs, she takes part in dog and gardening programs through 4-H, and competed at the Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup with gardening entries. She has also worked on the 4-H Communi- ty Service Committee in helping to write a gardening grant for a commu- nity plot. Asia Wright Born in Pal® Alto, California, she moved with her family to the Lakebay area four years ago. They moved so they could have a farm. She is a junior at Peninsula High School, president of the PHS Junior Class and a member ot" the school soccer and golf teams. She is a staffer on the high school newspaper, The Outlook and the PHS literary magazine, The Phoenix, and participates in Dynamic Designs programs, Environmental Club and Honor Society. She hopes to attend Stanford University to become a lawyer or an architect. Asia's parents are Bill and Irma Wright. Tales-. )uch o:? Class honorees are recognized at SMS SSA SPEIGLE PAK cards were drawn at the - to create one project. For the ing up on the characteristics of a willing to donate snacks for any careers of their own. Several stu- Shawn"Igor" Stewart. VIitdle School meeting, too. PAK stands for Per- project the students are reading short story for English. of the testing days are being dents taking the class were asked The article that covered the Touch of Class, one of ei[hth-grade teams at ]4i, ldle School, recently at which Students nt for February were included Amanda n math, Erin Weza in tayanne Drebis in art, rnith in science, Rob in English and Kenny and Morgan Evans as )f the Month. sonal Act of Kindness. PAK cards are awarded to students when they go out of their way to com- plete a good deed for someone. Their names are written on cards, and drawings take 'place at each team meeting. Students whose cards are drawn receive prizes as a reward for their kindness. TOUCH OF CLASS has been doing an interdisciplinary project that joins together studies from two classes - history and English April Morning, a book that tells about the Revolutionary War from a young soldier's point of view. In science, Touch of Class students have been making soap. The other eighth-grade team, Tahoma, has also been very busy these past few weeks. Among the Tahoma students' activities have been completing a booklet or poster of their favorite constitu- tional amendments for history, learning all about electricity and magnetism in science and study- Both eighth-grade teams have been preparing for and taking several tests. High-school place- ment tests were taken in math and English, and practice for the eighth-grade testing later in March has been taking place. The tests March 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16 are "bubble tests" that en- courage students to use several test-taking skills to improve their scores. PARENTS WHO would be sought, so if you're interested in helping, contact the middle school. Mrs. Weston Smith's career class is going well. Students were each assigned jobs, ranging any- where from a landscape architect to a doctor to a truck driver. They get to develop their budgets, find a place to live and even create their own business cards. Life skills and future career success strategies are taught to help prepare students for years ahead when they will be finding what they thought about it, and all answers that were given were positive. Eighth-grader Erika Espino said, "It helps prepare me for the future by teaching me valuable skills." ONE OF HER classmates, Tiffany Krumpols, had a similar thought, saying, "It helps me learn about life skills for the future." "It prepares me for the man's world," said another student, fire that took place at SMS several weeks ago contained some inaccurate information. The small fire was not due to the Touch of Class breakihst. Although it did happen around that time, it was actually caused by a french fryer that had been left on overnight. Apologies are given to everyone who helped with the breakfast or read that article, and especially to all Touch of Class team members and teachers. L00rMART GARDEN CENTER GRAND OPENING 100 Ordered! # I WINNING GARDENS IN A T WAL :00MAR Win on Value  Best Prices Every Day for Top-Quality Plants and Accessories! HOUSE- PLANTS • Assorted varieties • Large, healthy selection YOUR CHOICE $397 , i   M SEATER PORCH SWING • Covered • Metal frame $1 2997 Sunbeam ® GAS GRILI00 • Free assembly • Propane tank included S16997[ WIN A T SHEL TON , WAL .MART #2121 THE PICTURE-PERFECT GARDEN Murray  LAWN MOWER * 20" cutting deck .3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton ® engine $99 96 Miracle-Gro ® LAWN FOOD • 5-lb. box • 4 applications (1,000 sq. ft.) $797* Garden Basics ® KIDDIE PARK BENCH • Wrought iron • Wood slats • 20"H x 36"W • Free assembly $1997 Garden Basics* GARDEN HOSE • 50'xl/2" hose • Tire cord reinforced • Our best price on garden hose $496 "See Greg Tesch, our Central Garden representative for Miracle-Gro ®, on-site March 6th! iclditional garden center register for your convenience igger corral for greater selection of plants, soils and building materials such as bricks, bagged concrete Ind bagged sand "Than00 yo. for choosing your She00s. Wal-Mart" --- Greg Sullivan, Manager Miracle-Gro ® NO-CLOG LAWN & GARDEN FEEDER • No mixing or measuring • Use 4 ways MasterCar( Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ! ART's ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY  It is our firm intention to have every advertised item in stock. Occasionally, however, an advertised item may not be available for e due to unforseen difficulties. If this happens, WaI-Mart will issue a Rain Check (at your request) so you may purchase the item at the advertised price when it becomes available. Or, if you e. Will sell ,you a similar item at a comparable. .vrice (or reduction n price., if the item is on sale). . Ran Checks are not availae, for Special Buy or Bonus Buy items because quant ties are limited |flable only while supplies last We reserve the right to limit quant t es to norma reta purchases. Ltmltahons void m New Mexico. o1999 WaI-Mart Stores, Inc. PRINTED IN THE USA. Plan your garden now for a July photo-finish to win big/Your garden could be featured in a WaI-Mart garden calendar and The Shelton-Mason County Journal/See store for details. FREE DRAWING FOR A PATIO SET*" Includes 4 chairs, table and umbrella FREE DRAWING FOR A WHEELBARROW FULL OF PLANTING SUPPLIES** ** Enter drawing at She/ton WaI-Mart March 6-21, 1999. Draw- ing will be held Monday, March 22, when winners will be noti- fied. No purchase necessary, need not be present to win. See store for details. 1 )0 East Wallace Kneeland Boulevard Shelton, WA (360) 427-6226 m Thursday, March 4, 1999 - Shelton-Mason County Joumal- Page 23 [] • rs Tracy Gorsch, Chris Spikes ed Elks' Students of the Month ,£ 3j.tJ sh lt0n High School seniors lb;r= ac! Gorsch and Chris Spikes !dewey  L0nored as the Shelton Elks '..]L' a Students of the Month for 4, The two were selected by a el of teachers at SHS that b , [8 deserving recipients. The ff' ,0aOred Tracy and Chris at ,h ! lodge on February 24. The :]" included a dinner for the el ,e:ints and their respective l es and a presentation of , : awards. Michelle Gorsch is the of Kimberly Gorsch of Prairie Road in Shelton. been born in Maryland, lel Plum Point Elemen- that state. She moved family to Shelton in r having lived in Eugene and. HAS BEEN the stu- ;ive on the Shel- 01 Board for the past two Of e has also been a mem- National Honor Society Years and currently holds t  e-point average. bet of the Naval Junior Tracy Gorsch Reserve Officer Training Corps for the past four years, she is cur- rently serving as the commanding officer for the SHS cadets. She has also been active with the rifle Chris Spikes team for two years and served as the team captain of the group in her junior year. In addition, Tracy has been on the swim team for two years, is a member of the SHS Dance Team and participates in soccer. She plays the flute and enjoys reading, painting, writing music for the flute and snorkeling, and loves horses and birds. AS FAR AS her plans for her life after high school, she has al- ready submitted an application for admission to the Naval Acade- my at Annapolis, Maryland, and hopes for a career in the military. She is also interested in sports medicine and physical and mas- sage therapy. Christopher Thomas Spikes is the son of Thomas and Margaret Spikes of Park Road in Shelton and attended Evergreen Elemen- tary and Shelton Middle School before starting at SHS. He cur- rently attains at 3.64 GPA. He has been active in the foot- ball and basketball programs at SHS and played three positions as a gridder: tight end, kicker and defensive end. In 1998 he was the all-league kicker in the Rivers League, after having won honor- able mention as a kicker in the Greater Saint Helens League in 1996. Chris was selected to partici- pate in the Rotary Youth Leader- ship Awards conference held at Pacific Lutheran University. In addition, he was selected to at- tend a Josten's leadership confer- ence. HE HAS participated in the Big Buddies program in which high-school students are paired with elementary children. He en- joys football, basketball and, most of all, the company of his friends. Upon graduation from SHS, Chris hopes to attend the Univer- sity of Washington in Seattle or Eastern Washington University in Cheney to pursue a career in physical therapy. The Elks Student of the Month program recognizes youth for their exceptional and multiple achievements, for their exem- plary citizenship, outstanding scholarship and distinguished leadership. Students are nomi- nated monthly by teachers and then screened by a faculty panel that makes selections. Asia wins 4-H award Asia Noel Wright was announced as :: the Mason County 4-H Member of the Month for January by the local 4-H or- ganization February 22. Asia, 16, who is active with 4-H pro- grams in Shelton, owns her own horse and rides dressage. She has been part of the local 4-H organization since January of last year. The owner of three dogs, she takes part in dog and gardening programs through 4-H, and competed at the Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup with gardening entries. She has also worked on the 4-H Communi- ty Service Committee in helping to write a gardening grant for a commu- nity plot. Asia Wright Born in Pal® Alto, California, she moved with her family to the Lakebay area four years ago. They moved so they could have a farm. She is a junior at Peninsula High School, president of the PHS Junior Class and a member ot" the school soccer and golf teams. She is a staffer on the high school newspaper, The Outlook and the PHS literary magazine, The Phoenix, and participates in Dynamic Designs programs, Environmental Club and Honor Society. She hopes to attend Stanford University to become a lawyer or an architect. Asia's parents are Bill and Irma Wright. Tales-. )uch o:? Class honorees are recognized at SMS SSA SPEIGLE PAK cards were drawn at the - to create one project. For the ing up on the characteristics of a willing to donate snacks for any careers of their own. Several stu- Shawn"Igor" Stewart. VIitdle School meeting, too. PAK stands for Per- project the students are reading short story for English. of the testing days are being dents taking the class were asked The article that covered the Touch of Class, one of ei[hth-grade teams at ]4i, ldle School, recently at which Students nt for February were included Amanda n math, Erin Weza in tayanne Drebis in art, rnith in science, Rob in English and Kenny and Morgan Evans as )f the Month. sonal Act of Kindness. PAK cards are awarded to students when they go out of their way to com- plete a good deed for someone. Their names are written on cards, and drawings take 'place at each team meeting. Students whose cards are drawn receive prizes as a reward for their kindness. TOUCH OF CLASS has been doing an interdisciplinary project that joins together studies from two classes - history and English April Morning, a book that tells about the Revolutionary War from a young soldier's point of view. In science, Touch of Class students have been making soap. The other eighth-grade team, Tahoma, has also been very busy these past few weeks. Among the Tahoma students' activities have been completing a booklet or poster of their favorite constitu- tional amendments for history, learning all about electricity and magnetism in science and study- Both eighth-grade teams have been preparing for and taking several tests. High-school place- ment tests were taken in math and English, and practice for the eighth-grade testing later in March has been taking place. The tests March 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16 are "bubble tests" that en- courage students to use several test-taking skills to improve their scores. PARENTS WHO would be sought, so if you're interested in helping, contact the middle school. Mrs. Weston Smith's career class is going well. Students were each assigned jobs, ranging any- where from a landscape architect to a doctor to a truck driver. They get to develop their budgets, find a place to live and even create their own business cards. Life skills and future career success strategies are taught to help prepare students for years ahead when they will be finding what they thought about it, and all answers that were given were positive. Eighth-grader Erika Espino said, "It helps prepare me for the future by teaching me valuable skills." ONE OF HER classmates, Tiffany Krumpols, had a similar thought, saying, "It helps me learn about life skills for the future." "It prepares me for the man's world," said another student, fire that took place at SMS several weeks ago contained some inaccurate information. The small fire was not due to the Touch of Class breakihst. Although it did happen around that time, it was actually caused by a french fryer that had been left on overnight. Apologies are given to everyone who helped with the breakfast or read that article, and especially to all Touch of Class team members and teachers. L00rMART GARDEN CENTER GRAND OPENING 100 Ordered! # I WINNING GARDENS IN A T WAL :00MAR Win on Value  Best Prices Every Day for Top-Quality Plants and Accessories! HOUSE- PLANTS • Assorted varieties • Large, healthy selection YOUR CHOICE $397 , i   M SEATER PORCH SWING • Covered • Metal frame $1 2997 Sunbeam ® GAS GRILI00 • Free assembly • Propane tank included S16997[ WIN A T SHEL TON , WAL .MART #2121 THE PICTURE-PERFECT GARDEN Murray  LAWN MOWER * 20" cutting deck .3.5 HP Briggs & Stratton ® engine $99 96 Miracle-Gro ® LAWN FOOD • 5-lb. box • 4 applications (1,000 sq. ft.) $797* Garden Basics ® KIDDIE PARK BENCH • Wrought iron • Wood slats • 20"H x 36"W • Free assembly $1997 Garden Basics* GARDEN HOSE • 50'xl/2" hose • Tire cord reinforced • Our best price on garden hose $496 "See Greg Tesch, our Central Garden representative for Miracle-Gro ®, on-site March 6th! iclditional garden center register for your convenience igger corral for greater selection of plants, soils and building materials such as bricks, bagged concrete Ind bagged sand "Than00 yo. for choosing your She00s. Wal-Mart" --- Greg Sullivan, Manager Miracle-Gro ® NO-CLOG LAWN & GARDEN FEEDER • No mixing or measuring • Use 4 ways MasterCar( Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ! ART's ADVERTISED MERCHANDISE POLICY  It is our firm intention to have every advertised item in stock. Occasionally, however, an advertised item may not be available for e due to unforseen difficulties. If this happens, WaI-Mart will issue a Rain Check (at your request) so you may purchase the item at the advertised price when it becomes available. Or, if you e. Will sell ,you a similar item at a comparable. .vrice (or reduction n price., if the item is on sale). . Ran Checks are not availae, for Special Buy or Bonus Buy items because quant ties are limited |flable only while supplies last We reserve the right to limit quant t es to norma reta purchases. Ltmltahons void m New Mexico. o1999 WaI-Mart Stores, Inc. PRINTED IN THE USA. Plan your garden now for a July photo-finish to win big/Your garden could be featured in a WaI-Mart garden calendar and The Shelton-Mason County Journal/See store for details. FREE DRAWING FOR A PATIO SET*" Includes 4 chairs, table and umbrella FREE DRAWING FOR A WHEELBARROW FULL OF PLANTING SUPPLIES** ** Enter drawing at She/ton WaI-Mart March 6-21, 1999. Draw- ing will be held Monday, March 22, when winners will be noti- fied. No purchase necessary, need not be present to win. See store for details. 1 )0 East Wallace Kneeland Boulevard Shelton, WA (360) 427-6226 m Thursday, March 4, 1999 - Shelton-Mason County Joumal - Page 23 []