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liGerry Nelson, right, observes Prescott High School 'junior Jim Rice during a skiing lesson. Approximately 40 Prescott students are planning a skiing trip to Ski Purgatory near Durango, Jan. 1114. Nelson, a skiing instructor, is the adviser for the Learning to ski school's ski club. "For many students it will be the first time on skis," said Nelson.

"Others are going to better themselves as advanced skiers." Students will film their skiing experiences and the movie will be shown during a school assembly following the trip. Pinhole boxes Teen-agers are provin. used to teach photography i By ISABEL BRAUNSTEIN i East High Correspondent 'Pinhole cameras are being used to teach the principles of photography at East High School. "There is no reason a camera has to a complicated piece equipment," sja'id Parley Eccles, photography teacher, referring to the simple camreas used by approximately 200 students in the school's first annual photography contest. i idea has been used by Kodak," rje said.

"We wanted to teach the kids that photography can be achieved without expensive equipment, so we expanded on their idea." Eccles said the basic idea of the pinhole camera is to take a box which has been secured from light on the inside and make a pinhole in one end. The printing paper is placed inside the box, opposite the pinhole. The paper is exposed by the light from the pinhole and then it is developed with chemicals. "For less than a dollar you can make a camera, take a picture and develop it," said Eccles. Many students used toilet paper rolls, oatmeal boxes, and tissue boxes as they competed for prizes which included cameras, strobes and printing paper.

Junior Mark Roberts won first place in the best camera competition, while senior Joanne McNcilley captured top honors in the best photograph division. Randy Smith and Miss McNeilly earned honorable mention recognition for their cameras. they care for clean air By NANCY GILBERT Youth Service Not only are today's young people talking about the necessity of preserving the environment (hey are actually doing something about it themselves and in many cases they're persuading their families to cooperate, a survey of high school and college students reveals. The measures the kids and their families are taking range from promoting community action projects to picking up litter. Using the car less and using lead-free gasoline were also frequently mentioned.

"I use my bicycle whenever it is possible instead of the car," explains Michael Samuels, 19, of Garfield Heights, Ohio. "We have a compost pile for our garden. We only spray our trees at special times of the year," says Jan Harris, 19, of Denton, Tex. "We encourage community action on sewage drainage and sanitation measures," adds Ernestine Perez, 20, of Denton, Tex. Rose Marie Servedio, 21, of Youngstown, Ohio, points out that her family buys nonpolluting detergents, stays away from colored tissues and uses metal products only when necessary.

Other kids note that they recycle bottles, cans and papers. The boys and girls have varying suggestions for reducing air pollution and for steps that should be taken to reduce river, lake and ocean pollution. John Dunford, 1(5, of Santa is all for encouraging research to find fuel that burns cleanly for all methods of transportation. Establishment of better rapid transit systems to cut down on use of private automobiles was also urged. "Have a method for burying trash instead of burning it," urges Joy Davis, 14, of Fayetteville, Ark.

"Take things to a recycling center whenever possible." "No cars, close down factories, no air travel," is the solution offered by Barbara Corn, 16, of Metairie, La. "Let's go back to the simple life of horse and buggy and electric.cars." In the case of water pollution the young people suggest heavy fines for anyone dumping waste into waterways, prevention of oil spills, an end to offshore oil drilling, limited use of motor boats, strict, and swift government action against polluters. "Provide factories with better equipment for disposing of their waste products. Fine them heavily if they don't comply," says Arthur Sacks, 16, ofMe- tairig, La. "Use nontoxic phosphate free detergents," adds Pat Maluso, 19, of Youngstown, Ohio.

While cognizant of present day environmental troubles, the boys and girls apparently aren't too concerned with such problems as a high mercury level in certain fish. Asked if they still eat tunafish despite stories about high mercury levels 7 out of 10 noted that they do. One out of 10 said such stories had resulted in a change of eating habits and the rest said they weren't tunafish caters anyway. Students make new year resolutions By RIVA PATENT Moon Valley High Correspondent New year's resolutions are being taken both lightly and seriously by Moon Valley High School students. According to a Young Arizona poll, half of the students polled are considering new ideas and attitudes "for a more prosperous new year" while others said "such nonsense" is unnecessary.

Some students are thinking about the opposite sex. "I'm going to chase more women than ever before," said Ron Cossey, a senior. "1 want to try to 'get over Ron Cossey," said Terri Slratton. Junior Kay Paclilla said she will never get married. Some resolutions ore devoted to activities.

"I'm going to have more parties at mv house," said Vicki Russell. Kay also said she would "like to spend all of her spare time partying," while Mike Brammt'i promised to party only once a week in 1973. "1 will definitely learn to play tennis," said Mrs. Vir- ginia Black, journalism teacher and volleyball coach at Moon Valley. On the subject of physical appearance, senior Brian Shanks is going to "let my hair grow down to my shoulders.

"I'm not going to cut my hair," Kay said. Considering school work, Doug Zumach is resolving to "do homework promptly for my teachers." "I would like to get along better scholastically with my journalism class," said Vicki Young, a senior. On a more patriotic side, senior Karen Novakovich said will faithfully support the American flag. In tune with the holiday spirit, Debbie Rogers would like "to give and take a smile." "I'm going to live, love and enjoy life a little bit more," said junior Carol Jenkins. "Like Valeric Russell, I want to make everyone around me happy." One junior girl is not making any new year's resolutions until her next birthday.

This happens to fall on New Year's Eve, so she can "make them for the real new year." "1 don't have to make any new year's resolutions; I don't do anything wrong," said senior Paul Huttcr. Young Saturday, Dec, 30, 1972 0 Page 41 Service helps teen-agers with problems By SUE BRODINE Saguaro High Correspondent SCOTTSDALE The Youth Services Division of the City of Scottsdale is helping teen-agers with problems concerning all aspects of their lives. According to John Seaman, head of the division, the organization is designed to help teen-agers stay out of trouble. Common problem areas include parents, drugs and the law. "Part of our purpose is to augment the Juvenile Court," Seaman said.

"The court handles about 25,000 cases a year and it is often difficult for the court to reach all who commit only minor offenses." Seaman said parents and teens are much more reluctant to work with the court than with the Youth Services. He said: "If a teen-ager comes Youth Services, we talk to him and discover what the problem is- Some cases are then referred to other agencies, but many work with our volunteers on a one-to-one basis. "It is a more personal relationship than with a professional probation officer, because every volunteer has only one teen-ager and they are able to do things together." Seaman said approximately 100 volunteers from the Scottsdale community are assisting the division. When home situations are impossible, Youth Services tries to place minors in foster homes. It works in conjunction with the People's Church Home for Girls, the county welfare department and some Scottsdale foster parents.

Youth Services also will' go to court for the child, when he is being abused by his parents. The teen-agers are referred to Youth Service by concerned parents or the police department. Others are troubled individuals who call for an appointment. According to Seaman, Youth Services is a city organization, funded by the Law Enforcement Assistance Act and the City of Scottsdale. Seaman's staff includes Lillian Shaheen, Shelly Friedman, and the volunteers.

Miss Shaheen, a policewoman, is attached to the organization because of her desire to counsel young people, while Friedman is a graduate student. The Youth Services office, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, is at 6921 E. Thomas.

Republic photo bv Roy Cosway Vlado Sparovec admires his Christmas presents. In U.S. only 2 months Yugoslav iiith grader learning American ways Vlado Sparovec is a fifth-grade student at Emerson Elementary School. He came to America two months ago from Yugoslavia. He is living with the Nick Bratich family, 809 W.

Missouri, until his parents get settled in Phoenix. "We found Vlado and his family through a voluntary service that helps immigrants settle in America who talk very little, if any English," said Mrs. Erma Bratich who reads, writes and speaks Serbian, Vlado's native language. "He has a terrific ear and learns easily." Mrs. Bratich said his family came to America because they had no future for their child in Yugoslavia and had been looking for an apartment there for three years without success.

"It took him five days to learn the vowels because in Yugoslavia, everything is written exactly as it is spoken. Vlado's teachers and principal at Emerson school are proud of him because he learns and understands more English every day," she said. According to Mrs. Bratich, Vlado has learned a lot of English from "Sesame Street." It teaches him how to pronounce the numbers and alphabet correctly and he is able to repeat what he learns. "When I work, Vlado still has to keep taping his voice.

He can then still hear the correct way of pronouncing the words. It keeps him from picking up bad habits which are so hard to break at such an early age," she said. Mrs. Bratich said the schools in Yugor slavia are more advanced and once he can translate his knowledge, he will be ahead of his classmates here. Vlado lived in a one-room apartment in Yugoslavia and slept on two chairs for his bed.

"Since communism is all he knows, I wouldn't try to teach him the difference now with all the other new things he must learn," she said. "Vlado can point out some differences between countries and does know that he can do more things here." In school Vlado also is learning the pledge of allegiance which is new to him because Yugoslavian children are not taught a pledge to their flag. "The teacher teaches better and I like going to school with boys and girls in one classroom," said Vlado through the translation of Mrs. Bratich. This was Vlado's first real Christmas, since in Yugoslavia there are no Christmas trees and a Christmas dinner is enjoyed only by the rich.

"Thanks to "Operation Santa Glaus," a charity from the postal workers, Vlado received Christmas presents and his parents were given the necessities to start living in their small apartment," Mrs. Bratich said. "The people here are so good and friendly," said Vlado. ,000 needed to meet expenses Rincon High choir to sing in Europe By CRAIG CARTER Sahuaro High Correspondent TUCSON The Rincon High School Chorale has been chosen to sing at a music festival in Europe this summer, but they need $50,000 to meet expenses. The 57-member choir is one of 18 high school singing groups from the United States that will participate in the Festival of Three Cities next July.

The group which is the only Arizona high school chorale selected will sing in Vienna, Budapest and Prague. "I never dreamed that we'd be invited," said Rudy Thompson, choir director. "It's a once in a lifetime sort of thing." The National Education Scholarship Foundation, sponsors of the festival, recently named Rincon one of the outstanding choirs in America. "We received a telegram from them asking us to apply for an invitation to the festival," Thompson said. "After sending in tape recordings and resumes of the group and myself we were chosen to go." The Rincon Chorale Parents Association, a nonprofit organization, was established to raise money for the The group already has held a spaghetti dinner and rummage sale.

They plan to hold a raffle soon. According to Thompson, more than $7,000 has been collected so far. "We couldn't have done a thing without the parents. I think that we will be able to raise the money." "If they don't, the parents will have to underwrite the rest of the costs," he said. The choir will present a 30-minute performance in each of the three cities.

Thompson said the chorale will probably sing a Renaissance and a baroque piece. "The festival will be a good educational venture for the kids. It will be a thrill for them to be with good musicians and hear other fine choirs," he said. Alumni awards double in value TEMPE The Arizona State University Alumni Association is awarding a special Christmas bonus to 139 outstanding Arizona high school seniors. An alumni association spokesman said the success of its annual fund campaign has enabled it to double the value of the Medallion of Merit awards which were conferred on the high school students last May.

Originally designed to cover the $160 university fee for the fall semester of the recipient's freshman year at ASU, the scholarship has been extended to cover both semesters of that year. The students, now seniors, were selected last May as the outstanding members of their junior classes by faculty committees at the high schools. The award selections are based on, demonstrated academic ability, extracurricular activities and community service. Program planned to teach under grads more about law United Press International SALT LAKE CITY The University of Utah said this week that it is starting a three-year test program to teach undergraduates more about law that could become a new pattern on campuses throughout the country. Law Prof.

Lionel H. Frankel, director of the program to start in January, said the average college student likely knows little more about America's legal system than how to pay a parking ticket. He said the program, to be run by the university's college of law, is designed to give "educated laymen an understanding of the law as a tool of social action and hopefully awaken an interest in legal careers among students from social and economically deprived backgrounds." The program "will probably set a pattern for the nation," Frankel said. I Under the plan, nonprofessional law courses will be available to the general student body. Frankel said law teachers would conduct small group meetings and biweekly individual conferences with undergrada and would act as "scouts" looking for students with the potential to succeed in law school.

He said students would explore the law and society, the relationship of law to the problems of women, minorities, criminals and the elderly, unconformity and the law and the legal process as related to urban and environmental matters. "The courses lend themselves to practical applications of the law rather than philosophical considerations it," Frankel said. He said five or six of the university law school faculty members would be working with undergraduates..