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Hertfd-Zefttmg, New Braunfels, Texas Sunday, htovembef 18. 1990 NBHS cadets observe 215th Marine Corps birthday celebrated Hop! culture, dolls shared Thanksgiving is when a young class' thoughts turn to pilgrims and Indians. Two first grade classes at Lone Star Primary learned about kachina dolls during a recent unit on Indians. Darlene Kjoller's and Debbie Crenwelge's students were visited by John Kjoller, who fascinated the students with items from his kachina doll collection. The class learned the dolls depict different Indian spirits.

Kjoller, who has been collecting the dolls for 6-7 years, said he enjoys the dolls' intricate carved and painted details. Traditionally carved by Hopi Indians, the dolls are made of cottonwood. The first graJers learned about Hopi Indian and their environment. (NBISD Photo) On Saturday, Nov. 10, the New Braunfels High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps celebrated a birthday, not its own, but the 215th birthday of its branch of the service, the United States Marine Corps.

The 12th Annual NBHS MCJROTC USMC Banquet was held at the NBHS Cafeto- rium and attended by members of the NBHS cadets and their parents. The unit's commanding officer, CdL Capt Chris Preuss welcomed the guests and 2nd LL Kris Krueger gave the invocation. Dinner was followed by a birthday ceremony. Afterwards, the cadets attended a dance. Called to order by the adjutant for the ceremony, CdL 1st LL Jeff Phillip, Preuss was escorted by Capts.

Jennifer Evans and Tom Ballou, 2nd Lts. Denise Hernandez and Sterling Brucks, Sgt. Maj. David Stock and 1st Sgt. Ron Skelton, Staff Sgts.

Tammy Lewis and Phillip Acevedo, Sgts. Christina Constance and Jason Chew, Cpls. Stacy Patrick and Russell Koehler, and Lance Cpls. Brandy Stephens and Bradley Hollas. Serving as the Cake Escort were Sgt.

Veronica Lopez, and Lance Cpls. Jennifer Stovall, Allison Evans and Amnesty Gaytan. The Color Guard was Capt. Ramon Young, 1st Sgt. B.

J. Zercher, Staff Sgt Mary Jane Vela and Sgt. Mark Monceballez. After the cake was presented to Preuss, it was cut with asabreby the cadet commanding officer. A piece of cake was presented to the oldest cadet present, Preuss, and a piece was offered to the youngest cadet present, PFC.

Jose Esquivel. The exchange of cake represented the exchange of experience and wisdom from the old to the young. A piece of cake was also given to Raymond Diaz, who also had a birthday on Nov. 10. Guests were then invited to share cake and punch.

The NBHS unit is led by LL Col. Owen Renfro, who is assisted by 1st SgL Ron Sommer. NBISD Early release next Tuesday Students in the New Braunfels Independent School District will be released from classes one hour early on Tuesday, Nov. 20. They and NBISD employees will celebrate Thanksgiving holidays Nov.

21-23. School will resume on Monday, Nov. 26. The next holiday for NBISD students and staff will be Dec. 17-Jan.

1. 2nd six weeks ends The school year is divided into six six-week grading periods. For New Braunfels ISD students, the second six weeks ended Friday, Oct. 16, Report cards are normally sent home with students on the Wednesday following the conclusion of each grading period Since this Wednesday is a holiday, report cards will be sent home Monday, Nov. 26, when students return to school.

Parents are asked to sign and return the report cards to the school. "Because these reports are such an important indication of the progress of each child's learning, we really encourage parents to take time to look atthe report card." said NBISD Superintendent Charles R. Bradberry. National honor society correction In Wednesday's story about the newest members of the New Braunfels High School National Honor Society, the name of junior Kevin Engler was omitted. Kevin is definitely deserving of the honor, as are all 49 newly-inducted students.

Patriotic poem read I On Veteran's Day, the following poem was read on the morning announcements at New Braunfels Middle School. It was written by eighth grader Shannon Thurston when he attended Seele Elementary. Submitted to the Air Force magazine "Wingspread," it was published in the spring of 1989. Shannon is the son of Mark and Joy Thurston. When Grandpa came back from Vietnam, My dad was a Irtfle boy.

When grandpa stepped off the piane, My dad jumped for joy. Now my dad is in the Air Force, his job is to make planes fly. Thank God that there's no war. For I'd hate to see him die. When it's time I'll do what's right.

By God, my dad and me. For I'll fight for the right to live. In the land of the brave and free. Meet the Teachers! Diana Cashion, who earned her elementary education degree from Sam Houston State University, has three years experience as an educator. She is currently teaching third grade at Memorial Elementary.

Her greatest pleasure in teaching: a child progress academically gives me a great sense of satisfaction. But the greatest pleasure I derive from teaching comes from the challenge of making learning fun and exciting for my students. Watching a child's eyes light up when they grasp a concept or watching them get excited over a new idea or project is very rewarding." Educational philosophy: Education is an opportunity that teachers must help students to prepare them for future challenges. Every child can learn, and' it is up to the individual teacher to discover ways to help each child develop academically and socially to guide them into being responsible citizens of our society." Diana Cashion Reading is FUNdemental! In observance of National Education Week, Nov. 11-17, Seele Elementary teacher Brenda Smith planned different reading activities with her third graders this week.

Above, Candace Haas and Jamala Tucker read while Southwest Texas State University student Alice Barnebey looks on. Smith invited a group of SWTSU students from Falls and Butler Halls to read with her students Tuesday. The third graders also took time this week to read with a friend, their parents, their teacher and on Thursday, Seele Principal Vivian Reagan read aloud to the class. (NBISD Photo) CISD Children's Book Week November is National Children's Book Week and students in Comal ISD are celebrating by increasing awareness of their libraries. At Goodwin Primary School, the book Wacky Wednesday was highlighted last week with students and teachers wearing wacky outfits.

In top photo, (front, from left) kindergartner Amanda Sickmiller wore lots of bows and ribbons in her hair, second grader Kathryn Peterson came to school with one house slipper and one shoe, (back) first grader Christie Bowker wore her clothes inside-out and second grader Coby Henk wore Christmas clothes. In photo below, students in Lynda DeMasco's third grade class participated in the Thursday parade where floats decorated with a book theme were made from audio-visual carts. Featuring the book, Charlotte's Web, are (from left) Sarah Campos, Kristen Karger, Eddie Dahl and Robert Carrizales (CISD photos). Looking through reference materials In their hunt for Carmen Sandlego, are Mountain Valley Elementary School students (from left) Lindsay Stautzenberger, Ryan Schneider, Eric Rodriguez and Michael O'Brien (CISD photo). Where in Texas is Carmen Sandiego? Computer-related geography program hits Mountain Valley Students, staff prepare for Thanksgiving holiday November 21, 22 and 23 will be holidays for all students and most employees of the Comal ISD in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Central Administration Office will also be closed on that Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The last day of school before the winter break will be Friday, Dec. 14. Schools will be closed from Dec. 17 through Jan.

1 for the holiday season. The Central Administration Office will be closed for Christmas and New Year noli- days on Dec. 24,25,26,31 andJan. 1. All employees will report back for a regular work schedule on Jan.

2. Where in Texas in Carmen Sandi- ego? Students in the Significant Activities for Generating Excellence program at Mountain Valley Elementary School know. SAGE students held a "Carmen Sandiego Day" featuring computer- related educational programs on Friday. Carmen Sandiego is a fictitious character in computer programs that are very popular with students in the Comal ISD. The Carmen Sandiego programs are termed "geography adventures" that teach social studies using a detective-story format.

Carmen and her gang of international thieves steal famous landmarks and state treasures, such as the Texas Capitol and "Big Tex." Students track down Carmen and her gang by collecting clues, using reference books such as the Texas Almanac. In the process they learn deductive reasoning skills and gain valuable experience using reference materials. They also learn geographical, historical, economic and cultural facts about the places they "visit" "Computers are playing an increasingly important role in our schools," said Beverly Cunningham, SAGE teacher at Mountain Valley Elementary. "Carmen Sandiego Day is an excellent example of how computer programs can be used innova- tively to enrich traditional subjects and increase student involvement and motivation." Webber selected to help develop plans for national program William Webber, social studies teacher at Smithson Valley Middle School, has been selected to participate in a regional writing conference sponsored by Project Food, Land and People. Project is a nationwide educational program which integrates information about agriculture into existing curriculum.

a national effort by conservationists, The conference, to be held in environmentalists, agriculturalists Avinger, Texas, will have teachers and educators to increase agricultural representing five states. A total of six literacy among students throughout conferences will be held throughout the country. It is designed to help stu- the U.S. in 1990, dents understand the importance of Project FLP writing conference agriculture am) the interdependence participants will become involved in of food, land and people..