Banner, February, March 1984

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Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Six Five Eight East State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois, six two six five zero. Telephone two one seven two four five four one zero one. This title page includes the seal of the state of Illinois and the logo for Department of Rehabilitation Services National Accreditation Council Accredited Member. Pencil sketched in military stencil font is the banner. Below this is drawn a rectangular flag on a flagpole, the flag is waving to the right. Inside the flag is written in all caps ISVI. Below this drawing is typed Student Publication of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired six five eight East State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois six two six five zero. Illinois School for the Visually Impaired The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is a residential facility which is operated by the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services and serves children from throughout the state of Illinois. The school is responsible for the education of children between the ages of five and twenty one who are blind, partially seeing, or deaf blind, and in need of a comprehensive academic program with emphasis on the development of independence and pre-vocational skills. The educational program, kindergarten through high school, is accredited by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as meeting standards for all public schools in the state. The available curriculum units provide for easy credit transfer from and into public schools. All students must be recommended for enrollment by their local education authority. James R. Thompson, Governor, State of Illinois. Robert W. Grandzier, Director, Department of Rehabilitation Services Paul Galagos, Bureau Administrator, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services for Adults and Children Lawrence Rao, Division Administrator, Division of Services for Children Richard G. Umstead, Ed D. Superintendent Illinois School for the Visually Impaired ISVI Advisory Council Dr. Tony Hines DeKalb Chairperson Mr. Thomas C. Deering Jacksonville Vice Chairperson Mr. Michael A. Hurt Jacksonville Secretary Miss Gloria Callovini Springfield Mrs. Carol Christensen Union Mrs. Rosalind McHatton Springfield Mr. H. Dale Roberts Matoon Dr. Darrell G. Taylor Chicago Mr. Robert Whitby Carlinville Miss Beatrice Whitmer Jacksonville Ex Officio Member President ISVI Student Council Superintendent's Comments Since you received your last copy of the banner, a very thoughtful letter was received from residents of the Mary Bryant home in Springfield and from mister Chuck Weir, superintendent of the Michigan School for the Blind, who stated We enjoy reviewing your publication, and please convey our appreciation and congratulations to your students and staff for a job well done. In turn, we certainly enjoyed hearing from some of our readers and receiving reinforcing comments from Mr. Dietrich and the students who work hard and faithfully to bring you information about various activities at the ISVI. We are especially hopeful that our braille readers are enjoying the banner. This is the second issue to be produced using the Cranmer Modified Perkins Brailler in conjunction with our Apple IIe computer. In the literature of a successful airline is the statement If there's a way to improve, we will find it. Such an attitude may sound presumptuous for a residential school for the visually impaired, but nonetheless, this philosophy must remain an important goal for our school. Like any progressive and forward-looking enterprise, the ISVI is always searching for ways to improve the quality of our programs for our current and future students. In our striving for excellence, our present performance is never good enough. We know that we have programs and areas that are not functioning at the high level we desire. We know that technology must be carefully evaluated to determine what is best for our limited budget, and also most meaningful for our students now and as they prepare to enter the vocational field of their choice. We know that we must be appropriately accountable to questions and concerns about excellence in education, federal and state mandates for special education, limited budgets, and differing ideas about most appropriate placements. Above all, we know that we must continually strive to not only meet but to exceed the goals and objectives established for each of our students in their individualized education programs. The ISVI is continuing to search, to implement, to evaluate, and to improve our school and its programs. One additional goal is to not mistake activity for accomplishment. Several grant and program proposals have been written in the past few weeks that will hopefully enable the ISVI to attain some of its goals. A few examples are as follows. If you know of any visually impaired preschool age children, please have their parents contact us right away. 2. In July, we will be providing a vocational orientation evaluation program for public high school students and recent graduates. Again, please refer to the ISVI immediately, those students you believe would benefit from such a program. 3. July will also bring a new opportunity for the students currently enrolled in our Deaf Blind program, as some of the students will be involved in a vocational evaluation program at the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and living at the Illinois Visually Handicapped Institute. The remaining students will be residing at the ISVI while receiving an extensive vocational evaluation of both working and living skill levels at the Elm City Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville. 4. In conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education, the ISVI, in its determination to maintain the best cooperation and communication with the public school programs for the visually impaired in Illinois, will participate in the MORE project, More Opportunities for Real Experiences. The Vision Leadership Council, which includes the Vision Coordinators from throughout the state, is developing a special and specific curriculum to be provided by the ISVI on campus next spring for public school students in one, two, and three-week segments. You will hear more about this exciting venture later. On May 24 to 27, the campus will once again be enjoyed by former students during the biannual alumni reunion. The ISVI is very fortunate to have an active and interested alumni association. We look forward to seeing everyone and updating them on their, our school. The following examples testify to the generous and thoughtful gifts that have recently been received for the benefit of our students and school. Contributions to the ISVI in honor or memory of individuals are greatly appreciated and certainly needed to further the goals and activities of our students and school. A gift of five hundred dollars was received from misses Dorothy Hillier, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, in memory of her husband and grandfather to Tracy Van Luven, daughter of mister and misses Joe Van Luven. A memorial of four hundred five dollars was presented in memory of mister Joseph Crocioni, great uncle of Mark Haffertep, son of mister and misses Norman Haffertep. A gift of thirty dollars was also received from Graco, Incorporated, Chicago Plant, in memory of mister Crocioni. The Mound Women's Club of Jacksonville made a donation of thirty nine dollars fifty cents. Jacksonville Lions and Lioness Clubs have provided gifts of three hundred twenty-five dollars to the school. Sister Mercita, who provides religious instruction and other services for our students, donated twenty dollars. A gift of fifteen dollars with a very complimentary letter was received from mister Joseph Syosluski, a friend of mister and misses Dick Birdsell, parents of Don Birdsell. In memory of mister James Chilton, husband of one of our child care workers, Margaret Chilton, a swing set has been erected on the playground. The Watch City Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Elgin, donated two hundred dollars in honor of Mrs. Ruth Riley, grandmother of Julian Riley. In memory of mister Fred Bill Jameson, the school's electrician, students and staff donated one hundred twenty dollars. Mr and Mrs. Kenneth Rothdeutsch of Jacksonville gave one hundred twenty records and albums to the school for the Jukebox and Bingo prizes. Mrs. Dorothy Ferry, career education coordinator and elementary teacher at the ISVI, gave $100 and a new camera to the school. Katie Crumley, new daughter of the very proud Mr. and Mrs. Guy Crumley, was honored by a gift of $15 from the John McFerrin family, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Crumley is on leave from her position as one of our teachers. We sincerely thank everyone who has made gifts to our school, whether pizza, popcorn, etc., equipment or donations to the Recreation and Equipment Fund, Student Activity Fund, or Needy Students Fund. We are always glad to immediately and appropriately acknowledge each gift and to have a staff member provide a program in appreciation anywhere in Illinois upon request. Telephone calls, letters, and packages from family and friends are very important to each student at the school. Why not call, write or send something today? Remember, too, the students and school are always glad to have you visit. The students will feel better, and so will you. Table of Contents Zest Club Page one ISVI meets and greets mister Hauk Pages one and two. Don Birdsell wins DAR Award, page two Wintertime Blues, page two Honor Roll Page two Roving Reporter Page three New Cottage Parent on Campus Page three Waffle and Chapel's Big Sports Apple Pages three, four and five The Comedy Hour Pages five and six New and Continuing Class Officers Page six Grade School News Pages six and seven Abe Lincoln Poem and Puzzle Pages seven and eight Deaf Blind Department News Page eight Volume twenty nine February March nineteen eighty four Number three The Banner Published four times during the school year at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired six five eight East State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois six two six five zero Editor Paul Beers Feature Reporters Roberta Chapel Gina Dick Herbert Mike Hammond Kevin Roberts Richard Schubert Regina Smith Richard Waffle Faculty Advisor John R. Dietrich Braille Edition David Hauk Joni Ramelkamp Zest Club members Growing But Getting Smaller by Gertrude Saxer House Parent with Paul Beers Freshman from Pittsburgh and Kevin Roberts freshman from Matoon Zest is the creation of Mrs. Zimmer, Mrs. Saxer, and Mrs. Taylor. In nineteen eighty three, they recruited a small group of students who were interested in exercising regularly. The results were fantastic, and the enjoyment of feeling fit while having fun became contagious, competitive, and challenging. Initially last year, membership in Zest was limited to high school and junior high school students. This year, with administrative and parental approval, ZEST has expanded to include intermediate students. The response has once again been enthusiastic. No doubt you have seen the t-shirts that proclaim go for it as worn by the original members. You will be seeing more of them because this year's group has earned the right to wear shirts also. Zest members have also had the honor of having the pictures of the club placed in the historical room at ISVI. Medical studies have proven that exercise can improve your shape, strengthen your heart, increase stamina and flexibility, and develop self-esteem and attentiveness. Exercise can dissipate stress, relieve anxiety and tension, elevate mood, and in elderly people, deter aging. What are you waiting for? Do your body and mind a favor and put some zest in your life. ISVI meets and greets mister David Hauk. Paul Beers, freshman from Pittsburgh. mister David Hauk arrived on the ISVI campus on january third, nineteen eighty four to begin his new duties as a computer specialist. He moved to Jacksonville from Zion, Illinois during our winter vacation. Mr. Hauk is married and has two young daughters named Amy and Emily. Mrs. Martha Hauck is the wife of our new staff member. Mr. Hauck holds a bachelor's degree in business as well as a master's degree in education. His goal at our school is to provide students and staff with assistance in gaining computer literacy. He wants to acquaint people with computer hardware and computer software that is especially designed for the visually impaired. The hobbies of mister Hauk are swimming, chess, and camping. Don Birdsell wins DAR Award by Kevin Roberts, freshman from Mattoon, and Roberta Chapel, freshman from Jacksonville. On Thursday, november tenth, nineteen eighty three, the Daughters of the American Revolution, a women's patriotic society, named Don Birdsell as the nineteen eighty three DAR Award winner from the Seniors of ISVI. Each year, this award is presented to eligible seniors throughout the West Central areas of Illinois. The award is given for outstanding citizenship, scholastic record, participation in school and community activities, and religious dedication. A committee of teachers, staff, and other school personnel decided upon Dawn after considering a number of eligible seniors. Dawn and her parents, mister and misses Richard Birdsell, then traveled to the Governor Duncan home in Jacksonville's Duncan Park to attend a tea. The ceremony honored all of the area students who have won the award. Wintertime Blues by Christine Bonebrake, Senior from From Carpentersville So cold is the wind and slippery the ice A warm spring day would surely be nice. I'm oh so bored and the snow is so deep, with nothing to do but lay down and sleep. Oh hurry up, winter, please go away. Bring back warm weather Oh what a boring day. Honor Roll Second nine weeks grade period first semester by Richard Waffle, freshman from Rock Island, and Roberta Chapel, freshman from Jacksonville, Freshman Class Paul Beers, Roberta Chapel, Sophomore Class, Melody Osborne, Lori Porter, Junior Class, Andre Asbury, Joe Linier, Sandra Love, Don Petty, Gwen Thomas, Senior Class, Don Birdsell, Tammy Johnson, Gail Porter, and Kathy Reedus Roving Reporter by Richard Schubert, freshman from Jacksonville. Our reporter asked this question for the third issue of The Banner What is your favorite flower? The answers. Mr Dickison, Mrs. Hipkins, Violeta Burgos all said roses. Mr Webster Tulips Mr. Darnell a Daisy Andre Asbury Violets Eta Snowden White Flowers New Cottage Parent on Campus by Gina Dickerber, freshman from Albany. Mrs. Virginia Krause is a new cottage parent at Unit eighteen. She is a graduate of Columbia High School of Columbia, Kentucky. Her hobbies are bicycle riding, swimming, jogging, dancing, and baking. Before coming to work at ISVI, misses Krause was an employee of Capitol Records of Jacksonville for seven years. She officially began her ISVI duties on december sixth, nineteen eighty three. She lives in Jacksonville. Waffle and Chapel's Big Sports Apple Mule's Step on Warriors. The ISVI boys did not fare as well as anticipated when they traveled to Missouri on january eleventh, nineteen eighty five. However, some wrestlers made good scores. They were as follows at ninety eight pounds, Dave Norrenberg won with a pin. At one hundred five pounds, Mike Hammond scored a pin. At one hundred thirty two pounds, Rafael Rivera lucked into a forfeit. Steve Hosh and Andre Asbury at one hundred sixty seven and one hundred forty five pounds came in with big wins. These are the final team scores. Missouri Mules forty one Illinois Warriors thirty six. Grapplers go to Tri-City On january fourteenth, nineteen eighty four, six ISVI wrestlers attended the Tri-City Invitational Wrestling Tournament. Representing the Warriors were R. Rivera with a fourth place at one hundred thirty two pounds, D. Norrenberg with a fifth place at ninety eight pounds, Del Hampton with another fifth place at heavyweight, and Steve Hosh with a fifth place at one hundred sixty-seven pounds. Joe Lanier and Mike Hammond completed the group. Going to Kansas City. On january nineteen twenty, nineteen eighty-four, the twenty-eighth annual North Central Association of Schools for the Visually Handicapped Wrestling and Cheerleading Tournament was sponsored by the Kansas State School for the Visually Handicapped at Kansas City, Kansas. ISVI sent six wrestlers and five cheerleaders to this annual competition. Among our wrestlers, Rafael Rivera at 132 pounds won a second place and completed his season with a 10 and 4 mark. At 105 pounds, Mike Hammond claimed a fourth place and balanced his season at 6 6. Andre Asbury at 145 pounds also had a second place win, along with a season of 5 2. Joe Lanier at 155 pounds experienced one win and two losses to go with a season of 3 and 11. It was a third place win for Steve Hosh at 167 pounds and a season mark of 3 3. Dell Hampton at heavyweight scooped up a medal for fourth place. He has a season mark of 5 and 7. The ISVI cheerleaders were Gail Porter, Roberta Chapel, Sandra Love, Gwen Thomas, and Lori Porter. Captain Gail Porter was the ISVI contestant for outstanding cheerleader. Miss Mary K. Brittle, Cheerleader Advisor, accompanied the girls to the Kansas Territory. Here is a list of the final wrestling team scores. Kentucky Wildcats one hundred and sixty one and one half. Indiana Rockets one hundred and thirty one, Wisconsin Badgers ninety five, Tennessee Tigers eighty eight and one half, Missouri Mules seventy nine, Illinois Warriors sixty eight, Ohio Panthers fifty three and one half, South Dakota Pioneers forty five, Nebraska Cougars eleven, Kansas Eagles seven. Kentucky team collects cheerleading crown. These are the team scores after the NCASVH cheerleading competition. Kentucky three hundred fourteen, Ohio three hundred seven, Wisconsin two hundred twenty seven, Tennessee two hundred sixty six, Indiana two hundred sixty one point five, Illinois two hundred twenty seven, Kansas two hundred twenty one point five, Missouri two hundred twelve, South Dakota one hundred seventy nine point five. Now here are the judges' ratings of the many entrants in the outstanding cheerleader competition. Shirley Bell, Kentucky one hundred and eighty points. Shelley Frank, Ohio one hundred seventy seven point five. Michelle Hudson, Wisconsin one hundred fifty eight point five. Barbara Harris, Kansas one hundred forty six. Gil Porter, Illinois one hundred thirty. Connie Rapp, South Dakota one hundred twenty six point five. Troy Bagby, Missouri one hundred eighteen, Carol Heath, Tennessee one hundred fifteen point five. All of the above contestants, however, were outdistanced by Jackie Martin of Indiana. She was named to the championship of the NCASVH as the nineteen eighty-four outstanding cheerleader with a score of one hundred eighty five point five points. Each contestant performed a compulsory cheer and then demonstrated one other cheer before the judges. The Pepsi Challenge On february twenty fourth, nineteen eighty-four, in the ISVI gym, the nineteenth annual ten shot tourney took place. Furnishing Pepsi refreshments once again was Mr. George Murphy of the Jacksonville Pepsi Cola Company. Braille Competition In the first game, Mike Hammond edged Richard Schubert by four to three in overtime. Then Ed Regan blitzed Mike Hartwig by a score of twenty one to eleven. Finally it came down to the wire with Ed Regan claiming the championship in a contest with Mike Hartwig by a score of twenty two to eleven. Cited Contests In this division's opener, Paul Beers needed four overtimes to decision Phil Inc by 32 to 31. Another overtime contest saw Tony Perkins beat Clint Sidwell by 26 to 25. In a third game, Andre Asbury trimmed Steve Hosh twenty-five to twenty-three. Then in a final game of this round, Kevin Roberts downed Kevin Harris twenty seven to twenty three. Semifinal action saw Paul Beers bump Tony Perkins by twenty five to twenty three. Andre Asbury had an easier game as he ousted Kevin Roberts twenty-seven to eighteen. The contest finally found the champion of this year when Paul Beers came back strong to nip Andre Asbury by a score of twenty eight to twenty five. Girls basketball ten shot. ISVI girls were not to be denied their own ten shot tourney just one day before Saint Patrick's Day. Here are their results. Short Basket Contest In this game, Lisa Olizuski triumphed over Don Paddy by eleven to zip. High school restricted Kathy Reedus with eighteen points decisioned Sondra Love and eliminated Kim Phipps. Elementary shootout Missy Stowers won over a game Elaine Otton by twenty to seventeen. Then Christy Draper swamped Brenda Pierce by a score of six to zero. High School Open Senior Don Birdsell with twenty two points had a hard time with Roberta Chapel, twenty points, and Gwen Thomas eighteen points. Gil Porter and Gina Dick Herber acted as rebounders and ball hawks. All of the girls enjoyed RC Cola in Ms Deepoles' office after the competition. The Comedy Hour by Regina Smith, freshman from Danville. Here are some jokes to entertain you. I have borrowed some of them from the famous comedian Eddie Murphy. Question Where does a snowman keep his money? Answer in a snowbank Don the Senior Knock knock Don the Junior Who's there? Don the senior Donut Don the Junior Donut what? Don the Senior Donut Open Until Christmas Alana Why did Santa use only seven reindeer for Christmas of eighty three? Melody Did he leave Comet home to do the cleaning? New and continuing class officers by Paul Beers, freshman from Pittsburgh, and Gina Dick Herber, freshman from Albany. Two sets of class officers have been determined in the high school area. The freshmen are keeping the officers they first elected on october sixth, nineteen eighty three. The sophomore and junior classes have yet to elect their second semester officers. The senior class sprang into action on january twenty five, nineteen eighty four at seven PM to vote in an all girl slate. Senior class President Tammy Johnson Vice President Don Birdsell Secretary Violeta Burgos Treasurer Gail Porter Freshman Class President Paul Beers Vice President Richard Waffle Secretary Treasurer Kevin Roberts Grade School News by Mrs. Sittler and the Banner Staff Upper Elementary Happenings Students in the Upper Elementary Department started the new year with a bang. They formed two teams, the Redskins and the Raiders, to compete in a classroom Super Bowl. They scored touchdowns, field goals, and safeties according to the value of their work. The Raiders team won by the slim margin of one point. The team was composed of Brian Harden, Christine Little, Phil Link, Kenny McCoy, Christy Draper, and Mike Hartwig. Three teams are now involved in an Olympic competition based on classroom work and study. Daily events are being held which are similar to official Olympic events. Medals will be awarded to the students at the end of the meet. Weekly team and individual awards are to be awarded. Mrs. Pruitt of the Elementary staff has promoted a daily mini assembly project during February. Staff members are presenting daily programs relating to an event of the day. The upper elementary students provided the program for Lincoln's birthday. The bowling teams are coming down the wire in a very close race. The leading team is the Hawks, headed by Christy Draper. Members of the team are Phil Link, Leo DeStefano, Mike Hartwig, and Elaine Otten. In Mrs. Ferry's classroom, the students are now corresponding with elementary students from Atwood Hammond Elementary School. They are enjoying these pen pals and the exchange of letters. Students in Unit 17 made and delivered Valentine's on February 14, as well as enjoyed a Valentine party complete with red punch and heart-shaped cookies. New VCR equipment has provided many enriching activities throughout Unit 17. Students have watched themselves perform as stars on the tape of the Christmas program. They have seen delayed Christmas TV specials such as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and The Sound of Music, Courtesy of Mrs. Coulson, and Thriller, Courtesy of Mr. Cording. The nineteen eighty-four Christmas cards, as produced by the Upper Elementary Department, will officially go on sale at the ISVI Fun Festival on april twenty ninth, nineteen eighty four. They will continue to sell throughout the year. Contact any upper elementary student for your supply so you won't be disappointed. On february sixteenth, nineteen eighty four, the classes of Mrs. Ferry, Mr. Sittler, and Mrs. Pruitt traveled to White Oaks Mall in Springfield to further their career education program. They were able to learn about many types of jobs at each store in the mall. The students and faculty enjoyed a lunch at the mall. Special News Note by Ed Regan from Coulterville We have a new student in Unit seventeen this year. His name is Mike Hartwig. He is eleven years old and from the town of Lena. His hobbies are bowling, skating, listening to music, and talking on the phone. He last attended the Lena Elementary School. He is in misses Ferry's and Mr. Sittler's classrooms. He lives in the Unit Three dormitory. A birthday celebration On Friday, january thirteenth, the classes of misses Aldridge, Mrs. Coolson, and Mrs. Veghoft celebrated the birthdays of Mary Halsart and Rachel Thurman. The students enjoyed eating cake and ice cream as well as playing with balloons. Abe Lincoln Poem and Puzzle by Don Petty Junior from Jolies Paul Beers Freshman from Pittsburgh Gina Dick Herbert freshman from Albany. Born in Kentucky, he was blank. They lived in a cabin with a log blank. His mother and father could not read or blank. Abe studied reading by candle blank. His mother died when he was blank. His father soon married someone blank. Sarah and Abe were perfect blank. They had love and love blank. Before Lincoln was an old blank, he became president throughout the blank. He lived an interesting blank, for he had love, hope, and blank. Here are the words you can use to fill the blanks of this poem puzzle Write Light Dor Friends Depends Man Land Life Strife Nine Fine. Deaf Blind Department News by Paul Beers, freshman from Pittsburgh and Kevin Roberts, freshman from Matoon, with misses Woldridge. Mrs. Woldridge's class is making articles for the ISVI Fun Festival. misses Zulous' students had a party honoring the birthday of Greg Hall on january twentieth. Greg is fourteen years old. Everyone in the deaf life. Line unit would like to thank all of the people who contributed and attended our crafts and baker sale. The sale was a learning experience for the staff and the students. It was a big success.

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Thanks again to all you understand. May you find that all the dead to death.

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May your troubles all be small and your corsions.

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May the good for bless and keep you till we walk the sunlight shining. I love the word in every tree. May there be a silver team and the free water seed. May the clothes of the Lord bless and keep you.