The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 136, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 4, 1985 Page: 5 of 28
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THURSDAY. APRIL 4, IMS—THE CHEROKEEAN OF RUSK. TEXAS-PAGE THREE
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That's A Pretty Picture!
Chris Gonzalez of Grand Prairie tells Dallas Artist Jim Duncan how
pretty his work is. The two from the Metroplex met, where else but
in Rusk. Duncan was discovered by young Chris as Duncan copied
on canvass the beautiful yard flowers of Lois Henry. -staff photo
ROY BLAKE
REPORTS
SENATE DISTRICT 3
STATE CAPITOL •
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The current uproar over the "no
pass, no play" rule is causing
debate in the- Legislature. While
everyone has heard horror stories
of unfair treatment, I would like to
discuss several points overlooked
by critics.
The education reform bill was
written to correct academic shor-
tcomings plaguing our schools. I
voted for the reform, and I still sup-
port it. For too long, our children
have been deprived of quality
education. Test scores have shown
repeatedly our schools and students
haven't measured up academically,
which means the main purpose of
¡•ourgchools has not been fulfilled
Gnefe of "-'Unfair" resounded as
'failing gradés benched students
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711
(512) 475-2671
JVffatre of IHtfr
Certain scientists agree
that the bible is a
helpful scientific and
historical handbook.
¡The popular works, of
this encouraging guide-
line. is well described
in: Rom.: 15:4-7; I I
Tim.: 3:16-17.
683-2422
CHAPMAN
PHARMACY
Prescription Chemists
100 E. 5th Rusk, Texas
from their extra-curricular ac-
tivities. A number of athletes, as
well, as band members, etc., have
been sidelined because of at least
one failing grade. Do not forget,
however, that other students
managed to study, and to par-
ticipate in extra-curricular ac-
tivities.
While the immediate impact of
the "no pass, no play" rule may be
a shock, let's not confuse the issue
by forgetting the major purpose of
our schools. The public schools
have a mandate to graduate boys
and girls who have a sound grasp of
a core curriculum. Mastering a
high school program makes it
possibly for a student to attend
college, or alternatively to locate a
job.
What extra-ciirricular activity
could possibly supercede training
for the future? I regret the rule may
have caused problems for those
who had put time and or money into
projects they cannot pursue, due to
a failing grade. However, the only
modification I can support is an ad-
justment in the amount of time to be
sidelined by a failing student. A
student failing a subject should un-
derstand he or she must devote the
necessary time to bring up the
grade. The current failure rate is
shocking.
Finally, the argument that the
"no pass-no play" rule discourages
students from signing up for dif-
ficult «courses is inaccurate. A
provision in the reform bill allows a
principal to designate, at his
discretion, difficult noncore courses
"honors courses." Should a student
fail such a course, the principal
may, if he chooses, allow continued
participation in activities.
Do not forget our students had six
weeks to learn the material
assigned, and to make a grade of 70
or better. The primary purpose of
school js basic academic mastery.
While temporarily painful, the
changes will result in students
placing academics first and school
related activities second. Our
schools and our students will deser-
ve our respect.
THE NATURAL
GAS DIFFERENCE
Save money and energy with
a new gas dryer.
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Gas can dry 3 loada of clothes for the same amount of
primary energy it takes to dry one electrically
Natural gas dryers work faster, because they heat up in*
stantly. Saving you time and money Dry your clothes more
efficiently; with the efficient energy source. See your natu'
ral 0M appliance dealer, or call Entex. And remember
when you use natural fte wisely, you're conserving ou.
natural mourccs.
yum know the Jáhwmt
Jacksonville Club Sets
'R un for Life' Benefit
A lasting tradition in road racing
has developed at Jacksonville as an
event for all people. For the sixth
year the Cherokee Running Club is
conducting the "Run For Life" for
the benefit of the American Heart
Association. This event, sponsored
by the First National Bank of
Jacksonville, will be held at the Lon
Morris College gym on Saturday,
April 27 at 9 a.m.
Three events will be open to all
runners: 1500 meter, 5 km (3.1
miles), and 10 km (6.2 miles) runs.
Area civic club members will com-
pete for a sought after plaque in a 5
km walk. Doors openat7:30a.m.
The entry fee is $7 prior to April
23. After that and including the day
of the race, the entry fee is $10. En-
try forms may be secured by sen-
ding a self-addressed, stamped en-
velope to Jim Reese or John Ross at
Lon Morris College, Jacksonville,
Tx. 75766 or by calling either pérson
at 586-2471.
There will be age group awards,
over-all finishers' awards, T-shirts
for all runners, and caps, visors, or
T-shirts fortthe walkers. There will
be a post-race drawing among the
runners, refreshments, dixieland
band music, and much more. This
is a full-service race conducted by
runners with over 20 races
organized by the same group. Come
and join the fun and support your
Heart Association.
Bike-A-Thon F unds Due
The Bike-A-Thon was stopped af-
ter a brief time due to the rain. John
ntaffield, chairman, stated that the
rain did not dampen the spirits of
the kids but they Were getting wet
and chilled.
It has been decided that since the
alternate ride day was to be Easter
Weekend and many of the bikers,
families and volunteer workers are
either out of town or having visiting
families that workers wopld take
contributions and donations in-
stead. The same rule for $25 and $75
for the T-shirt or T-shirt and tote
bag will apply.
Mrs. Mary Walley has person-
nally volunteered to be the collec-
tion point for the Bike-A-Thon.
Donations and contributions can be
given to her any time from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. through Tuesday, April 9th,
at Southern Cherokee Federal
Credit Union.
Raffield says that a lot of work
went into the preparation for the
Bike-A-Thon by the volunteer
workers, schools and families and
that he was appreciative and
grateful for every one's help.
Rusk Has Two •
Two Rusk Elementary School students participating in the Cherokee
County Spelling Bee were Susan Porter and Cari Hunt. Susan, left,
will represent the county in Dallas April 27 the Dallas Morning
News National Spelling Bee. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Porter of Rusk. Cari is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Hunt, also of Rusk. Betty Horton is sponsor of the program at the
Rusk school. -staff photo
. March
(Q) of
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SAVES BABIES
HELP FIGHT BIRTH DEFECTS
"Knowledge is of two kinds.
We know a subject
ourselves, or we know
where we can find
information upon it."
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The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 136, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 4, 1985, newspaper, April 4, 1985; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth151690/m1/5/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.