The School helper, 1978 - 1987

THE SCHOOL HELPER

Accredited Elementary School Published at the Georgia School/or the Deaf
Vol ume84

Accredited High School
Number 1

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Julie Qulntrell,salutatorlan of the 1978 class, Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Qulntrell of McCaysville, Georgia.
Julle served as class secretary for two years and vice-president for one year. She was a member of the TIGERAMA yearbook staff for four years, and was the co-editor her senior year. She served as president of the FBLA and was a member of the Dorm Council. In the class superlatives , she was chosen as " Best All Around" and 'Most Popular. "
In sports, she participated In basketball and was captain for two years. In 1976 Julie was chosen the Football Homecoming Queen, and she too has been accepted at GallaudetCollege In Washington , D.C.

Mr . Con no r DIiiard, with Mrs. Dillard , showing Tlg erama which was ded icated to him .
DEDICATION
It Is with extreme pride and gratitude t hat we dedicate th is 1978 TIGE RAMA to Mr. Connor Dillard. Mr. Dillard Is a graduate of the Georgia School for the deaf, and has cont ribut ed more than forty-one years of his llfe In faith ful service to the students at the school.
The Class of 1978 has known M r . Dillard as an advisor, a teacher, a counselor , and a friend. H is retirement at the end of 1977 left many warm and happy memories, and a void that we will be unable to fill .
Because of his love and dedication to our school and to us, we dedicate this 1978 TIG ERA MA to CONNOR L. DILLARD.

Marty Smith, valedictorian of the 1978 claaa, Is the son of Mr. and M rs Mylron Smith of Wrens, Georgia.
During his high school years, Marty served as class president for four years; was a member of the TIGERAMA yearbook staff for four years, serving as co-editor
this year; was a member of the Explorer Scouts and was a member of the Dorm Coluncll. He was chosen as a class superlative, receiving the "Best All Around "
and "Mr. Senior" titles. On Awards Day he was cited as the best all around In mathematics, history and yearbook.
Smith participated In football and basketball and was captain In his senior year.
Marty has been accepted at Gallaudet College for the freshman claaa.

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Mr. James H. Whitworth

Mr. Eugene Perdue

Mrs. Emmalee Highnote

FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Recently I had the opportunity of reading the book, Deaf Like Me, by Spradly and Spradly . It is the story of one family ' s experience with their deaf daughter and their struggle to adjust to her handicap . It is a familiar story of the agony of discovering the .deafness and going from doctor to doctor trying to find a magic cure . It is the story of the frustration of a bright mind , locked in a cage of silence , and the struggle and frustration of trying to understand and communicate.
Lynn Spradly 's parents were like most parents of children. They became involved in the oral programs for deaf children in their areas . They went to audiologists for hearing tests and to speech therapists for training in lip reading and speech . They became aware that everything they did with Lynn would have to be training . They felt a keen sense of loss at not being able to share thoughts and feelings with her.
Lynn fell ill with Meningitis . She could not understand the hospital , or needles, or women in white . Her parents could not communicate their care and concern . They questioned the fate that allowed the illness. Then , at the hospital they met two people who were to change their lives and Lynn's.
"The result is a moving story of how a small deaf girl breaks through the chains of ignorance and prejudice that have held her mute for five years-to discover the world, she cannot hear and to teach her family what love and being normal really mean. "
I recommend the book to you . It is available in the GSD library or your book store . Random House , New York is the publisher .
New Officers of G.S.D.-G.A.E. Installed
(see article on page 9)

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
This year has started in the right direction . The students returned with enthusiam and a quest for knowledge. Our staff notes the seriousness of the student body and the students desire to master the academic and career education program.
This year our football team and cheerleaders visited Wash (ngton , D.C. This was an educational trip that included visitations to various governmental agencies.
Senator Talmadge of Georgia received the football team and cheerleaders in h is congressional office.
We are looking forward to an outstandschool year .

THE SCHOOL HELPER

Published by

Georgia School for the Deaf

Division of State Schools

Peyton W illiams, Jr., Director

Georgia Department of Education

Atlanta , Georgia 30334

Charles McDaniel , State

Superintendent of Schools

J. H . Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Emmalee Highnote

Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

Billy McDonald

Printing Instructor

Alton Holman

Photographer

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Vol. 84

November, 1978

No . 1

LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Twenty-two deaf youngsters have entered Lower School this year , mak ing a total of 232 students. We have 131 boys and 101 a iris.
There have been a few changes In our
teaching staff. We welcome Mrs. Lois Grizzard , who transfered from our Vocational Department to Middle School. Mrs. Suzanne Vann moved from the primary Department to Mid die School to fill the position vacated by Mrs . Harwell . Mrs. Dondra Casey is on leave until Thanksgiving , and Mrs . Laura Coward , a former teacher at GSD , is substituting for her. Mrs. Janie Steele has transfered to the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center to become teacher of the diagnostic classroom .
The in-service program for the staff of GSD began during the week of pre-planning and will continue throughout the school year as we work together to improve our program .
Our new school year has started off very well . We are very proud of our very competent staff and fine students and look forward to a very successful year.
Mr. and Mrs. Highnote at G S D-G A E Banquet.

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GS D Has New
Busi ness Manager
With the retirement of Mr. Julian Tumlin , a new staff member joined our organ ization. He is Mr. Sanford Horton of Cedartown , wh o replaced Mr. Tumlin as business manager.
Sanford Horton was born in Rome in 1932 and moved to Cedartown a few years later. He was educated in the Cedartown public school system and graduated from Cedartow n Hi gh School in 1949. He attended the Universty of Georgia, graduatlna in 1954 wi th a B.B.A. in finance and business admin istration . After college, he
was employed by the National Bank in Atlanta until called to active duty by the army . He served two years, most of the time as a finance and accounting officer with the U .S. fo rces in Germany. Upon discharge, he became general manager of Spar Oil Company, an independent service
station chai n. W hen this company was sold In 1961 '. Horton formed his own company , Ideal 011 Company, which operated an Independent chai n of service stations in northwest Georgia.
Mr. Horto n is married to the former Jane Reeves of Rom e and they have three daughters. The youngest , Mary Jane, is ~waive and enter ing Junior High School. /eves , the mid dle daughter, is a senior at
edartown H igh School and Adelia the OCldest , .is marri ed to Kevin Mark's of
edartown an d will be presenting Horton tWi 1th his f"irst grand child about Christmas
me.
We Welcome Mr. Horton to our staff .

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Upholstery
Department
A number of upholstery shops and furniture manufactures were visited by Mr. Mount during the summer . The reason for the visits was to up-date our knowledge of what is happening in the upholstery trade in the way of new equipment, techniques , and job opportunities . This will better equip us to meet the needs of those student interested in the field of upholstery and furniture making . The contacts made with furniture manufactures show that the basic !71ethods employed in furniture upholstery remain, for the most part, the same. The biggest differences were in styles and fabrics, also there were several interesting Innovations in equipment. One of the machines could install all the upholstery buttons in a chair or sofa back at one time .
It could be adjusted to install buttons In most any style of furniture . Fabrics presen-tly being used were mostly bright , and colorful floral designs. Velvet fabrics were widely used, many in colorful designs.
It was found that skilled and experienced upholstery workers were in great demand In Industry . Most all those contacted asked
about the posibility of getting ski Ilea workers from our training area here at the school. Shops and plants v isited Included some in Floyd , Poke , Haralson, Douglas , Carroll , and the Atlanta area of Fulton County.
Much interest was shown by shop owners and plant managers in our program . They were very cooperative and helpful in taking time to show us around and give us the Information we desired . Makers Furniture of Cedartown was especially interested in our program since they had hired several of our upholstery students in past years. They are willing to cooperate in every way possible to assist us in our upholstery program. Makers Furniture President Jim Bellew and plant manager Glen Smith are also interested in setting up their own training program in their plant. They suggested that we could possibly work togeth er to enhance the effectiveness of both programs by bringing into view both training and manufactoring needs.
Several shop owners in the Rome area also were very cooperative and Interested in our program. They Included Mr. Gerry Darin, Hermitage Furniture Shop, Mr. Molock of Molock Upholstery; Mr. Terry of Terry's Upholstery on 5th ave. Other areas visited were U and H Upholstery, owned by Mr. Harold Wright of Bremen Ga. , Safari Designs, Tucker Ga ., Collins Mfg. Co . Atlanta, Banisters Upholstery Inc. , East Point and AAA Quality Upholstery and Trim , Atlanta, Ga . . . Other shops working with furniture and auto.motive trim were also included in the visits. Presently there is a definate need

for skilled upholstery workers in all areas of uoholstery; This need exists In both manufacturing plants and private shops, including auto , furniture and boat shops.
Set your sights on the career of your choice G.S.D. Students, and work hard at it.There will always be a good Job available for those who are willing to work hard and become skilled in almost any career .
Upholstery Department John Mount
Numbers To
Remember
Superint endent's Office-------- --777-3310 J. H. Whitworth, Superintendent Business Office------------------777-3311 Sanford Horton, Business Manager Principals' Offices Emmalee Hi ghnote , Lower School--777-3963 Eugene Perdue, High School------777-3586 Home Life Depar tmen t - - -- ---777-8790 Dennis Doughty, Director Supervising Teachers Vera Owens, Primary------777-3957 Elvira Bray, Intenuediate------777-3963 Ed Steele, High School------- ---777-3586 Jim Perry, Vocational Building--777-8724 Counselor- --------------777-3586 Nancy Barker, high school counselor Diagnostic and Evaluation Center-777-3321 Jerry Ramsey, Audiologist DORMITORIES Lower School "Howard Johnson" , first floor---777-8888
second floor-- - - ----------777-8712 "Holiday Inn" , first floor-----777-8874
second floor-------------777-3798 Boys Annex:- - - - - ----777-3710 Multi-Handi capped Unit----------777-8890 High School Old Girls (also Honor dorm)-----777-3637 Sanders Hall---------------777-3751 Boys Hill, all dorms------777-3673 Health Services Fanni n Campus, Health Center----777-3617 Doris Crider, R.N. Gordon Campus , First Aid Clinic-777-3760 Food Service Glenda Couey, Manager------777-3777 Opal Cook, Fannin Campus,---777-3500 Juades sa Powell, Gordon Campus--777-3777 Gymnas i um, Fannin Campus----- ----777-3598 Bobby Davis, Zeke McDaniel, Sarah Wade, Euge ne Weatherly Laundry- - ------- ------777-3509 Ernes t Pledger , Manager Ma inte nance Depa rtment-----777-3556 Howa rd McEver, Supervi s or Warehou se-------- --- --- ----- -----777-8843 Al Medlock, Manager Voca t ional Rehab i l i tation Center-777-3361 Dennis Yarman, Director
Nowadays , when two newly weds feather their nest, It 's usually not hard to find four parents that have been plucked.
Sign over front door of home: "For sale, set of encyclopedias, never used. Teen age son knows everything ."

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Dennis Doughty
New Homegoing
Program Begun At
GSD
When the 1978-79 school year began this fall, there were several new programs that began with It. Such new programs as our Multiple Handicapped Unit on the middle school campus and our new Honor Dorm system on our high school campus are two good examples. Also, begining this school year, was a new homegoing program.
We are very excited about this new program and believe that it will be extremely beneficial to students and parents alike. Schools for the deaf around the nation are going to this plan and we think It Is a good one. This will enable students to go home every Friday and spend the weekend with their family. This goal Is beginning to be realized this school year. We have begun several new bus routes and are planning even more new routes before the school year Is finished . This enables most of our students to go home every Friday and to return to school Sunday evening.
Each Friday afternoon at 2:15 p.m, buses begin to load with students and depart at 2:30 p.m. There are buses which take students to the Atlanta area where many students are met by parents. Many other students catch connecting commerical buses to continue their trip home . Another bus leaves our campus and heads Northbound where It travels through Calhoun, Dalton and Ringold. Yet another bus leaves southward where It eventually arrives in Columbus after having made stops In Carrollton, Newnan and LaGrange . Students who live in cities and towns near G.S.D. are picked up by

parents where they , too, return home for the weekend.
This program has caused many changes in our weekend situation . We are beginning to reduce our number of staff members on the weekend. The number of meals served on the weekend is being reduced and we are unable to make last minute changes. Activites for the school year have been scheduled so that they fall on week nights and week-end activities now are at a minimum.
We, at the Georgia School for the Deaf, have been extremely pleased with the acceptance by the parents to our new homegoing program. Our parents are thrilled to be able to have their child home every weekend . We do ask parents cooperation and understanding in this program. We stress that due to our weekend situation we are unable to permit students to remain on campus for any reason except in an emergency situation . Parents who are going to be out of town , in the hospital, etc., should make arrangement for someone to meet their child at the bus and supervise them during that weekend . Due to our changing weekend situation, we are unable to permit students to stay on campus if they normally go home on Fridays. Exceptions are made where specific activities are planned in advance and arrangement are made. We ask your cooperation and understanding with the school in this matter.
There will be new bus routes begun this year which will carry students home on a route running from Macon to Savannah. We are anticipating new buses which the state legislature has approved for this homegoing program. We hope that you,the parents, are as thrilled and as pleased with this program as so many of the students are. It is a wonderful sight on Friday to see the smile on many of these kids faces as they are able to spend the weekend with their family as any normal child would. Any parent that has questions concerning our new homegolng policy, can feel free to contact Dennis Doughty, Director of Home Life, at 404-777-8790.

A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE LIKE

Wheelbarrows not good unless pushed.

Canoes, they need to be paddled.

Kite,

If you don't keep a string on

them,they will fly away.

Kittens, more contented when petted.

Footballs, you can't tell which way they

will bounce.

Balloons-full of wind and ready to blow up.

Trailers, have to be pulled .

Neon light-go on and off.

The sun, you can count on them even when

you can't see them .

WHICH KIND AR!= YOU?

Middle School
Graduation
Remember, we will remember The school we hold so dear; Remember, we will remember The friends who love us here.
We had some good times, We had some sad times,
We had some fun and heartaches, too. The things we learned here, The friends we made here,
Will stay with us our whole lives through. Remember, we will remember
Wherever we may roam; Remember we will remember
This, our school, our home.
So sang the 1978 graduates of Middle School in G.S.D. 's first Lower School graduation ceremony. This class song, lovingly dedicated to our principal, Mrs. Highnote, set the tone for the program and the beaut if uI reception following. Parents and friends from all parts of Georgia came to share with us this meaningful occasion which signified the end of the students elementary education and the beginning of their high school days.
Special participants in the program were Mrs. Highnote, Lower School Principal; Mr. Perdue, High School Principal ; Mr. Steele, Supervising Teacher ; and Superintendent Whitworth. Our dear friend, Larry Lloyd, beautifully sang the class song as the graduates signed the words. An award was presented to Miss Susan Johnson for her outsatnding work, attitude, and cooperation during years past. Everyone's heart swelled with pride, and a few tears were shed, as the graduates marched In
and performed with dignity.
During the lovely reception, planned by Mr. Catherine Beaird, the following graduates received congratulations:Chrls Ayers Michael Black, Rose Blakeman, Tina Blaxtlon, Larry Bobo, WIiiiam Brown, Bridgette Browning, Sam Collins, Earl Cribb, Abraham Davis, Timothy Dixon, Simon Duke, Lynn Fletcher, Richard Griffin, Joey Griffith, Wallace Hayes, Donna Johnson, Susan Johnson, Thomas Knott , Michael King, Brad Lovering, Howard Murphy, Margaret Paulk, Walter Powell, Jane Rogers, Denise Ross, Larry Smith, Carolyn Stewart, Ricky Thompson, Verley Vicks, Mark Weldon, and Joey Womble.
The little boy was helping his grandfather dig potatoes .After several minutes of hard work, he remarked: "Grandpa, why did you bury these things?"

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2-E-ltome News - ffiribune Sunday, May 14, 1978
GSD recognizes students

The high school depart -
ment of the Georgia School for the Deaf honored its out-
standing students in English and Reading at a recent banquet at the Hungry Bull
Restaurant. Seventy-five students from
the English and reading departments received blue and red ribbons for their academic achievement in their classes. Four students received trophies for the most outstanding achievement in
English and reading. The English students who
were honored included Mark McCall, Olivia Chambers, Libby Cranshaw , Jackie Clackery, Barbara Blakeman, Willie Mae Wilkerson, Deidra Elliot, John Rogers , Johnnie Turner, Richard Jones, Allen
Knox. Quenson Strozier, Gerry

Garrison, Kerry Moncrief, Jean Edwards, Lester Wimbley, Vanessa Bankston, Corene Whipple, Homer Young, Mark Haineault, Mathew Beishline, Tony Braswell, Wayne Smith, Terri Thompson, Loretta Walton, Kenneth McMillian .
Jackie Traylor, John Muse, Ken Edge, Debra LaFavor, Donna Sanders, Barbara Hardy, Tommy Taylor, Eduardo Joiner, Berry Denson, Penny Hollis, Terry Garrison, Steve Hunter, Kathy Howell, Johnny Love, Nancy I. Davis.
Randy Henry, Mike Chambers, Walter Morrison, Pam Mock, Bernard Floyd , Bobby Davis, Kenneth Wilkerson, Sharon Turman , Dorothy Jordan, Pam Berry , Sebrina Gilbert, Joan

Holowach, Sheila Rhyme, Mark Haineault , Melinda

Sheila James, Kathy Stegall, Brown, Janie Norris, Sharon

Diane Farley, Michael Jolly, Turman, Nathan Evans,

Julie Quintrell, George Hous- Gerry Garrison, Larry

ton, Sharon Sizemore.

Bowen, Ken Edge, Sandra

Debbie Gilreath, Steve Bailey and Steven Hunter.

Castleberry, Ronnie Calloway, Lester Rose, Janie Norris, Nathan Evans, Larry Bowen, Sandra Bailey, Linda Alligood, Randy Watkins, Jimmy Jennings, Melinda Brown, Ernest McDaniel and Allen Cook.

The reading teachers and aides present include Eugene Zeigler, Mrs. Lucy Cagle, Mrs. Nancy Ingram, Mrs . Martha House, Mrs . Telula Langston and Mrs Carolyn Burton.

The English teachers present included Mrs . Louise Chubb, Mrs. Fannie Scott, Mrs. Joyce Heron, Mrs. Diane Green and Mrs. Eugene Perdue.

Eugene Perdue, high school principal, and Alvin Steeh.-, supervising teacher, were guest speakers at the banquet.

The reading students who Other staff members pre-

were honored include Linda sent were ~iss Mary Alice

Alligook, Pam Mock , Debbie Montgomery, Miss Cheryl

Gilreath, Randy Watkins , Jones, Miss Marjorie Wad-

Jimmy Jennings, Libby dell, Bill Penny and Leon

Cranshaw, Jackie Clackery, Godfrey.

Special photo

Georgia School-for the Deaf presents English and reading awards

(Left to right) Eugene Ziegler, reading teacher, Pam Mock, Jimmy Jennings, Joan Holowach, Steve Hunter

and Eugene Perdue, principal



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Football Tige:rs go to
Washington
The Varsity Football Team went to Washington, D.C. on September 2; to play the model Secondary School for the Deaf. The team arrived five days early so they could catch as many sights as possible. but It was not all play as they practiced every day and did homework In the evenings.
Since Gallaudet College had taken over some of MSSD's Dorms, they put us up at the DIPLOMAT Motel about ten minutes away from the campus.
Some of the sights they saw were Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kenndy's grave, tomb of the unknown soldier, lwo Jlma Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Pentagon, Washington Cathedral , Capitol, and the White House.
During our capitol visit, we met with our Senator, Herman Talmadge. He shook our hands, spoke to us briefly, and posed for some pictures. At the White House, we went on a special tour where we met President Carter's Daughter-In-law, Karen and his grandson. We all went on the south lawn and posed for pictures and the students really enjoyed It. They presented Karen with a couple of GSD Tiger Shirts, GSD football calendars, and letters of appreciation for the President.
The week ended up with the ball game on Friday. It was a defensive struggle as MSSD finally pulled It out 12-6, with the final score coming with two minutes to go. The sad part was that we lost our starting quarterback, Mark McCall with a broken leg In the fourth quarter. They also stayed Saturday to see the Gallaudet football team play Catholic University with Gallaudet on the short end 38-0.
On the way home, our bus broke down In Fredericksburg, Virginia and we had to leave all of our equipment and luggage there, because of the space on the baby yellow bus . Our equipment and luggage was picked up and delivered several days later.
Overall, It was a rewarding educational experience for the students, seeing the historical sights, socializing and going to classes with the MSSD students, and visiting the Gallaudet campus. Of course, we are looking forward to the next trip up In 1980.
Coach Booby Davis

I' m careful of the words

say,

To keep them soft and sweet.

I never know from day to day

Which ones I'll have to eat .

Arthur Kruger is
re-elected Chairman
of U.S.A. W.G.D.
From : Publicity Department, the USAWGD Committee re: Art Kruger 's reelection for the WGD chairmanship post and selection of the USA team for the 9th World Winter Games for the Deaf In France.

Richard (( "Duke")) Connell, a graduate of the Alexander Graham Bell Day School for the Deaf In Cleveland, Ohio , and the prominent and long-time leader of the Central Athletic Association of the Deaf, was Kruger's choice for the Committee's ViceChairmanship. Other selectees of the Committee for the 1978-1982 year term are : James Barrack, Sr. , of Towson, Maryland , Treasurer; Gene Carr of Dallas, Texas, Team Director, and Rafael Pinchas , a Gallaudet College student in Washington , D.C., Secretary/ Public Relations Director.

Arthur Kruger of Richmond , Virginia, the big name In the American and International deaf sports movement, was again reelected for the chairmanship of the United States World Games for the Deaf Committee of the American Athletic Association of the Deaf, Inc. his re-election for this prestigious post coincided with the 34th annual AAAD basketball tournament held In New York City.

The 9th World Winter Games for the Deaf will take place in Maribel, France, January 21-29, 1979. Approximately 200 athletes from France, Italy, Switzerland, West Germany, Spain, Canada, Japan, the Soviet Union, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Czechoslovakia and the United States will send their teams for the Maribel Games. 33 athletes have been selected for the '79 USA squad . They are:

It Is the fourth term for Kruger as the USAWGD committee head. Previously, he was the three-term Team Director of the Committee between 1953-1965 years. Born In Philadelphia, PA, and graduated from both the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and Gallaudet College, art Kruger's career as a sports leader began with the establishment of the American Athletic Association of the Deaf (AAAD) In 1945. he chaired the first national basketball tournament In Akron Ohio, and was the first AAAD President'. Thanks to his tireless and unselfish efforts, the U.S. was able to send Its first largescale delegation for the World Games for the Deaf In Italy In 1957. In the last year's World Games for the Deaf held In Bucharest, Romania, the United States team captured 103 medals, Including 38 gold, 35 sliver and 30 bronze. It was the second time In the CISS Games history that the U.S. team outmedaled Russia-In 1973 the U.S. collected {l total of 82 medals against Russia's 48 medals. In the Bucharest Games the Russians finished with a total of 62 medals, Including 26 gold. Now both glantlc countries In the globe are preparing for another new duel which will take place In Tehran , Iran, In 1981 . It was art Kruger who led the U .S. terms to their huge victories In the two last Games. "Naturally, I was happy with my re-election," Kruger said. "I can assure that we will have another great USA team for the 1981 Games. " Asked about his plans to send a team for the coming World Winter Games for the Deaf to be held In Merlbel, France, In January 1979, the "AAAD Father" said, "In France we will compete In Ice hockey, alpine and nordlc skiing. It will be the first time In history that the U.S. team will participate In Ice hockey contest ."

Ice Hockey
Gary Dyment, 18, Braintree, Ma Douglas Grady, Jr. , 21, Red Bank. NJ Joseph urIgeIy, Jr., 21, East Longmeadow , Ma Kenneth Johnson, 20, Spokane, WA Micheal DeVrles , 15, Madison, WI Collin Jones, 18, Casper, Wyoming Paul Meears, 18, East Walpole, MA Rick McGaughey, Jr. 17, Holbrook, MA Kenneth Newman, 16, Alexandria, MN Mark Pryer, 19, Western Springs , IL Thomas Robbins, 22, Clnclnnatl ,OH Daniel Sellman, 19, White Bear Lake, WI Lex Tlahnyblk, 23 , Lincolnwood , IL Jeffery Whitney, 17, Norwalk, CT Leonard Williams , 25 , Lake Placid, NY Charles Glendening, 22, Niagara Falls, NY John Hickey, 14, Medford, MA Keith Mischa, 17, Green Bay, WI
Nordic Skiing
Catherine Mary Sullnskl, 28, Leeds, MA Herbert Holbrook, 47, North Crafton, MA Roger Albert, 36, Wlnsdor Locks, CT
Alpine Skiing
Nancy Bonura, 15, MIiford, NH Tamara Marclnuk, 29, Fitchburg , MA Leslie Romak, 20 , Santa Rosa, CA Alexander Bonura, 16, MIiford, NH Douglas Dickinson, 15, Concord, CA Lewis Elliot , 29, Denver, CO Robert Ferrance, 25 , Kearny, NJ Bruce Galoob-, 21 , Oklahoma City, OK Paul Jarrel, 26, Highland MIiis , NY Timothy Maloney, 18, Schenectady, NY Donald Morris, 34, West Bloomfield Ml Kenneth Murashlge, 28, Los Angele~, CA

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M r. Kemp Joins Staff

What Do Gerry Turner, Alvin Jester, And Harvy Tarver, All Have In Common?

New Middle School Students

Left to right : Stuart Black, Jackie Turner, Jo Anne Stinson, Carla Kile , Jerry Cullars , Danny McElmurray.

W e extend a heart~ wefcome to Mr.
George W . Kem p who joined the staff as Career Aware ness , Career Exp loration instructor in the Career Education Department .
M r. Kem p was born in Bowden , Georg ia; his wi fe , the former Edna Faye Morgan, is a native of Cave Spring. Mrs . Kemp has been a teacher in the Primary Department at G .S.D . for several years .
M r. Kemp received his B .S. degree in Ind ustrial Art s from Georgia Southern college in 1955. He received his Masters degree in School Administration from Aubu rn University in 1964.
The Kemps have three children, Kathleen , 20, is a Junior at Jacksonville State University ; Wallace 16 , and Elizabet h 13, are students of Cave Spring High School.
Mr. Kemp's varied work experience includes teachin g Industrial Arts for ten years~ teachi ng Carpentry for two years , be ing in the construction business for three years and being principal of an Elementry School for two years .
He alsci served in the U.S. army in Korea
as a tan k comm an der from 1951 to 1953.
He and his fa mi ly reside on a farm near ~ave_Spring. His hobbies include cattle armin g, hunting, and f ishing.

They g raduated from the Geo r gia School for the Deaf in May , 1978 , and each has a twin brother who also graduated . (Actually , the Tarvers are triplets ; they have a hearing triplet at home .) Left to Right:Gerry Turner , Harvey Tarver , Henry Tarver , Terry Turner, A lvin Jester , Calvin Jester.
New High School
Students

New Lower School Students
Left to right: Jeff Nelson , Sarah May Perkins, Yolanda Walker , Tina Sims .

HOMECOM IN G QUEEN CROWNED

Front row , left to r ight-Darryl Watts , Janet Baker , Harry Favors , Sara Lee, and Glorie Collins. Back row , left to right-Wendy North cutt , Nathaniel Regland , Eddi e Sarden , George McCallep , Latanya Smith , Karen Gunby, and not pictured Pam Doggett , Ch arles Brownlee , An t hony Mcclarin , and Pam Wilkerson .

Left to right , Top row : Robert Winzen eid , Robert Johnson , Robert Ban ks, Tim Nice~ Middle row : Tyson Daniel, Dino Watson , Harold Washington . Bottom Row : Theresa Morgan , Jeff Clayton , Kimberly Rambert , Barry Garrison , Robie Dalton .

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Rythm Classes

The rhythm classes have begun again. The classes and Mrs. Rodgers are very happy to have Mrs. Eva Stewart helping us this year. We are enjoying working with
her. We are looking forward to a great year as
we learn fun songs, work to improve our speech, play musical games, learn seasonal songs and how to use the rhythm instruments. We know that we will have an en-
joyable year.

The New School Year

FOOTBALL BANQUET The GSD football banquet was held on
March 24 at the Gordon Dining Room. The decorations and food were super and the dining room staff, Mrs. Glenda Couey, and Ms. Betty Green, did an outstanding job.

The cheerleader awards went to:

Fonda Cole

Most Improved

Benita Adams

Most Outstanding

Nancy I. Davis

Most Spirited

The football awards went to:

Mark Brewton Best Offensive Lineman

Johnny Love

Best Offensive Back

Robert Lewis

Best Defensive Lineman

Wayne Smith Best Defensive Linebacker

Michael White

Best Defensive Back

Doyle Albritton

Manager of the year

James Minor

Mr. Steady

Gartrell Gresham

Special Coaches

award

Lester Wimbley

Sportsmanship

Robert Lewis

Most Improved

Bobby Davis

Most Valuable

Terry Turner

Golden Helmet

HOMECOMING
Our Homecoming was a tremendous success, even-though we lost to Florida, 35-0.
For the first time, we had five beautiful floats parading from Rolater Park through town on-to the football field . The float of the class of 1980 won first place, the class of 1979 was second, and the
class of 1983 came in third place. The Cedartown Marching Band was pre-
sent to play the National Anthem and gave an outstandinQ performance at half-time.
Tony Smith was the Homecoming Queen
crowned by last year's queen, Sheila Rhyme. Dorthy Jordan was the first runner-up; Penny Hollis, second runnerup; Janie Norris, third runner-up ; and Tina Blaxton, fourth runner-up.
On Saturday night, the student events were climaxed with a disco featuring "Super Chunn," enjoyed by all.
Also, on Saturday night, the deaf adults had a gala affair at the Roman Inn,

The school year has started off with a bang somewhat bigger than usual. Everyone came back bursting with enthusiasm after a relaxing summer vacation.
Some new faces have been added to Primary. We would like you to know who they are. They are: Erica Leigh Head, Robert Johnson, Tyson Daniels, Harold Washington, Robert Winzereid, Dino Watson, Barry Garrison, Robert Banks, Robbie Dalton, Jeff Nelson, Sarah Perkins , Sheryl Sims, Yolanda Walker and Kimberly Rambert, who was with us briefly last year .
Many of our new students are coming to us from other programs and seem to be adjusting very well .
Perhaps one thing that is keeping morale so high among our primary students is that most dorm students are going home to family and friends every Friday this year. This is new for most of the children, but they are thoroughly enjoying the trips to and from home every week-end .
Twenty-one of the children in Primary are day students. They stay home with their families and come to school every day by bus or by car .
In addition to regular classroom work, the boys and girls are happily learning many other helpful skills as they go to Library, Art, Rhythm, Speech, Daily Living and Physical Education .
Much is reinforced on the playground that had its beginning in the classrooms such as taking turns, not pushing, being careful, being unselfish, helping others, running, jumping, sliding, swinging, lining up, being a part of a group, responsibility and so on .
We anticipate one of the best school years ever and solicit your cooperation in our efforts.
Vera Y . Owens Supervising Teacher Primary Department

Left to Right: Janie Norris, third runner-up; Dorthy Jordan, first runner-up; Toni Smith, Homecoming Queen; Penny Hollis, second runner-up; and Tina Blaxton, fourth runner-up.

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G 5 D Makes Friends Wi th Luci

Who is LUCI ? She is a new friend of the Middle School and High School students. She lives in Connecticut and is trying to help us become better by helping us find in exact ly what skills we are weak . Readi ng an d Math teachers are appreciative of LU Cl ' s great analytical skills and
master organ ization . Just how can she remember so much so
fast? Well, LUCI is a COMPUTER . she guides the st udent from one lesson to another without making anyone feel (left behind ) or maki ng anyone wait for a student who might be slower.
The teach er must still teach each lesson but th e help in organization is fantastic!
Just how do GSD students feel about LUCI? One student said , (now I like Math . I don 't have to wait for more work.)
In accordance with the new Federal law concern in g individualized education for each student, GSD can truly claim to be doing a great job due to the awe-inspiring brai n of Luci . Teachers have more time for teach ing with less paper work to do .

Students have more time for learn ing with less waiti ng .

~ot only does LUCI aid us in learning read-

ing and Math, but we are learning to be in-

dep~ndent . Each student must get his fold-

er, f1~d th e lesson, find the proper book , do

athneswienrdsivbiyduhai ml steeslft.If

and check his own he needs the teacher

to help him , she is always available but

she is now " teaching " , not hand in~ out

Pencils , papers and books. A word of ap-

preciatio n goes to Dr. Ward the LUS representati ve , who helps us ' when we do

someth in g wrong and to Mrs. Huckaby

WMho " talks" to LUCI via the TTY. Also , to'

iss Clark and Miss Haynes who help the
cteoachers wh en we get conf'used, and of

. Urse to t he State Department of Education th at has provided the funds for LUCI .

Food Serice Tid-B its
The Food Service Department Is now In full operation . Again, It Is offering students and staff a choice of three select Ions for the noon meal. They are: regular type A meal, salad plate, and bun plate. The H lgh School students are offered vegetables in Individual serving bowls In orde~ to cut down on excessive waste of uneaten food formerly served on the plates . Students are encouraged to eat all they want; but also, to eat all they take.
A Youth advisory Council for the school year will be selected shortly. These students will assist In planning menues and decorating the dining room for hol iday occasions.
The food service employees are now working on rotating schedules, thereby allowing each person a week-end off during a month . A new food service building Is un der construction on the Gordon campus, and everyone Is anticipating getting moved In . All the workers returned from summer vacation; no one was " young" enough to retire.
Mrs.Couey, Food Service Director, sta tes that they are looking forward to serving everyone with a smile , possibly even a grin.
A Command
Performance
"A Command performance" was the topic of the Georgia School for the Deaf's Association of Educators meeting held may 4, 1978 at Jab's Steak Emporium .
Mrs. A.D. Highnote, principal of Lower School, presented "Memories of the Past. during the program while Eugene Perdue Sr., principal of GSD ' s High School presented " Highlights of the Present." J .H. Wh It worth, superintendent, presented ''Glimpses of the Future.' '
Mrs. Betty Angel was Installed as president of the Association. Horace Parrish was named to serve as the new president-elect while Mrs. Ladre Combee was named secretary and Mrs. Louise Chubb, treasurer.
Outgoing officers Include M lss Regina Bryant, president: Bob Davis, secretary and Horace Parrish, treasurer.
Retiring staff members who were reconlzed were Mrs.Trudie Baxter, Mrs.Annie Bridges, Mr. Woodle Crider, Mrs. Viola Hughes, Mrs. Bea Kerr, Mrs. Edna Murdock and Dufcle Pool.
(see picture on page 13)
People who think they can run the earth should begin with a small garden

Primary Department
Teen Cooking and
Daily Living skills
classes
This teacher has always wanted to teach " someth Ing her students really wanted". Maybe the number of Primary and Middle School children coming through the "little cooking lab" Is Indicative of this wish. There are 109 students rotating weekly through this room In the Primary Building.
The older chlldern help plan their work. They all want to know the foods that are good for them . They started their discussions about snacks, first of all. Everyone Is excited about making Rice Krlsple Cookies. They have made snacks with peanut butter--spread crackers, mixed the peanut butter with jelly and used bread, for a sandwich. They will make cookies soon.
The students are to be commended! They are very cooperative at "clean-up time'', too.
After the children learn a little more about snacks that are good for them, they want to study about and experiment with breakfast foods. Pancakes are high on the list of favorites!
Primary children continue to come to Dally Living Skills classes once a week. We know from experience with all classes, "work Is fun".
Catherine Beaird
Regina Bryant
Attends Symposium
at Gallaudet College
Regina Bryant, a teacher In the Primary Department , completed a certification program In Multi-Handicapped Hearing Impaired this past summer at Gallaudet College .
The program Included a forty hour Symposium on Hearing Impaired, Mentally Retarded Children.
The Instructional staff consisted of Dr. David Tweedle, Chairman Department of Education, Gallaudet College; Dr. Clark Brannon, McMurray College; Dr. Marya Mavllya, Special Education Department, University of Miami; Dr. Donald Moores Penn State University and Dr. Dorl~ Naiman , New York University.
The Georgia School for the Deaf Is Very fortunate In having a staff member among those selected for this certification program.
Prior to selection for this program Miss Bryant had participated In a similar program In Fresno , California.

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A Birthday Party!
Front row, left to right : Mrs . Kinder , Leigh Head , Duane Beckner, Davie Anderson, Rhonda Brownlow, Lamar McEntire. Back row, left to right: Mrs . Head, Melissa Baydar, Mrs. Culberson , Mrs. Beckner, Mr. Beckner, Mrs. Allred, Mrs. Littlejohn .
Duane Beckner's birthday was ,September 13th. He was five years old . We had a birthday party for him.
Mrs. Carolyn Littlejohn and Mrs. Mary Culberson came to our party dressed like clowns. They were funny . They gave us balloons, candy and blowers.
Duane's mother, father , and friend Melissa were there . Leigh 's mother came, too.
Duane had a birthday cake . He blew out the candles . We sang, "HAPPY Birthday". We had fun .
Mrs . Kinder's class Pre-School

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Jones departed this life on Monday, August 14, 1978
She received her formal education in the local public school system in Rome, Ga, and earned degrees from Morris Brown College and Georgia State University. She also attend the University of Arkansas , Little Rock, Arkansas. She served with the Rome Girls ' Club, Rebecca Blaylock Nursery , and "Helpline" at Northwest Regional Hospital.
She began her teaching career in the intermediate Department on Gordon Campus in September, 1958 under Mr . Alvin Hill, Principal. She continued teaching on Gordon Campus until the fall of 1974, when she was transferred to the Georgia Avenue Campus, High School Department , as a math teacher.
Mrs. Jones was a dedicated and devoted teacher of the deaf. She loved teaching math to the boys and girls . She always performed well in whatever she was involed.
We certainly miss her!

Actions are the Soul's
Desires
I cannot speak, I have no words ; But if I could, you 'd be assured
That silence would not echo out. Yes , if I could speak, this message I'd
shout: "Do not just merely listen to what the tongue aspires,
For actions are the soul's desires . "
When I was young/ lost the power To hear music, laughter, or summer
showers. My ears were left just hollow clefts.
As if the world had been stopped, Or over it a large pillow dropped.
I learned to hear a different sound, By the feeling of my own heart 's pound.
Living silent days at my best, Filled with joys and happiness.
Mourning not, or begging to borrow, For I lived apart from selfish sorrow.
As much as others , I did not know. Learning , for me, was painfully slow .
For me to learn, I had to watch And carve my understanding notch by
notch. To some, my mind seemed dwarfed so small:
To others, it seemed as though I knew nothing at all.
Some may have wanted to pass away: Not to see another dawning day,
But for me, to live Was the hope to give .
That others may come to realize That by watching people 's eyes,
Looking for what was real, One could see through their disguise
Into what they do feel .
Seeing this: that inumerable words even at a shout,
Are by small actions drowned out. So do not just listen to what the tongue aspires,
For actions are the soul's desires .
Da vid Huber Rt. 4 Box 186 A Yakima , WA 98902

COKE TIME AT FAIR

NEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSING
Visitors to the Gordon campus nowdays notice a lot of dust , dirt piled up, ateel going up, concret e being poured , etc. ~ e are having to put up wit h constru ction tru cks going the wrong way and de livery t ucks backing into ho les t hey cannot get orut of . Hopefully, when all this conf usion is over with, we will have two new build ings, a combination dormit ory-clinic and a new
food service buildi ng. The Legislature approved more than
th ree million dollars ($3 million) worth ot bonds to be sold to fi nance the construction
of these two buildi ngs. The dormitory w ill house both boys
and girls from th e middle school and will have the new clinic connected to it, so that It will have easy access to the you nger student s on the Lower School campus . McDav itt and Street Construction company from Atlanta is the contractor, an d Barker and Cunningham from Atlanta are the architects. We estimate the new building wi ll be complete sometime between September and December of 1979 , and we hope to be Into them soon after the first of t he year , 1980.
The new food service building will serve all the students and will consolidate din ing room services into one building. The seating capacity of the building w ill be around 600, an d that means we can have professional meet ings , alumni meetings, large parent gro up meetings , and serve everybody at the same t ime.We are really looking forward to getting into the new food service building.
Th e new dormitory has such features as large T.V . pl ayroom areas with large open flr.,p lace on both the boys and girls side, so that we can spend an evening before a roarin g fire t oasting marshmallows or Just enjoy ing keeping warm . A practical aspect will be that If something happens and we lose heat otherwise In the building, we Will have t his resource to fall back on . We th ink thi s dormitory will be one of the nicest we have on campus, and our boys and girls will enjoy living In it and taking care of It.

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Effective and Meaningful Communication

Effective and Meaningful Communication

(A presentation made at the Sixth Biennial

Jr. NAO Convention, Swan Lake Lodge,

Pengilly,Mlnnesota, on August 10, 1978 by

Jack R. Gannon , Director of Alumni and

Public Relations, Gallaudet College .)

Communication is all around us. It is

very much a part of our daily lives . When

the leaves fall, the trees are telling us that

winter is coming. Our stomach growls to

tell us we are hungry and a dog wags its

tail to tell us he likes us. We wink at the

opposite sex to let them know we like them

and we use words to express our ideas or

feelings . When we smile we communicate

to others that we are happy; and when we

frown , we are warning them to be careful

when they get near us . These are some of

the ways we communicate . There are

many more.

I.Definition of Topic

The word effective means to produce a

result. If nothing happens, whatever we

did was not effective(or it was ineffective) .

Meaningful means to have a purpose or

reason . Communication is the process(or

way) of passing along,givlng, sending,

sharing or making known .

We communicate in many different

ways . Can you think of some different

ways we communicate?(talk, gesture, tele-

phone/tty, radio, advertise, act, dance,

shake hands, kiss, pad and pencil, sign

language, other.)Sometlmes we do not

understand each other;then we are not

communicating .

11. Person-to Person Communication

For our discussion, let's see if we can

learn how two people communicate. That

is called person-to-person communication.

First, let's talk about how we can share information or how we send a message

and, then we will talk about how we receive

information or how to listen .

A. How to send or share information.

Here are the secrets :

1. Know what you want to say .

What is your goal or purpose for talking?

Do you want the other person to agree with

you? To buy your car? To help you?To

leave your girl/boy friend alone? Why are

you talking? What is your message?

2. Be clear. Talk slowly, sign clearly ,

stand straight and tall. Don't hang your

head , kick your feet , sign with one hand in

your pocket and expect the other person to

understand you . Never assume the other

person knows what you are saying until

you have said it.

3. Be specific . Don't ramble on and

on . Get to the point . If you want to talk

about three things, list them , then talk

about them and STOP . Don't talk about

your summer vacation when you meant to talk about a book. Say what you mean. Be honest with
yourself . Don ' t say some-thing if you don't mean it. Don't say you like her pink shorts if you hate pink . Don't say you will help a friend if you don't have time or know you can't.
Remember : (1) Know what you want to say; (2) Be clear; (3) Be specific ; and (4) Say what you mean . Now that we have shared the secrets of sharing information, how do we receive information? How do we Listen?
B. How to listen. Learning how to listen is harder than you think. See how many are not paying Attention/ What were you thinking about just now ? About going swimming? Wishing the speaker would shut up? Talking with your friend? Making plans for next week? All that is a good example of the reason it is hard to listen . We tend to let our minds wander down to the beach, into the kitchen , or other places . It requires a real effort to listen to what the other person is saying. Here is a list of "Common Obstacles to Listening" :
1. Talking. You can't receive" when you are "sendl'ng."
2. Getting ready to talk while you are supposed to be listening. (Thinking of what you are going to say.)
3. Mentally arguing with the man who is talking. Discipine yourself to hear him through. 4. Preoccupation . Thinking about something else while the speaker is talking.
5. Impatience. Feeling annoyed with the slow pace of the speaker .... or his inability to get to the people.
6. Poor environment. If you are being distracted by noise, by other people , by things you can see, or if you are in an uncomfortable situation such as a warm room, you won't "receive" effectively.
7. Divided attention. If two men can sit across the tables from each other without distractions, reception will improve.
8. Lack of realization that listening is not passive (doing nothing) . The listener must The listener must try to listen . His "work" is to try to absorb what the speaker is saying .
9. Mental criticism of poor grammar or of less than perfect appearance.
10. Immaturity. The immature person is not sure of himself , so he is anxious to become a talker , not a listener. He wants to tell what he knows . ~1 . Mental or physical fatigue . Too hot? If you are about to listen to someone on an important subject, go wash your face and arms in warm water. 12. Failure to see the whole speaker.Not noticing his expressions, his tone, or his gestures . 13 . Two senders , no receivers . Twopeople talking at each other at the same time.

Ill. Conclusion
Effective and meaningful communication means two things. It means to know how to send a clear message that is understood and it means to know how to receive information or understand what the other person is saying . Effective communication is not something that just happens. It requires work . We must know what we want to say, say it clearly, be specific and mean what we say. We must also know how to listen, and pay attentiqn when the other person is talking. Better communication will help us understand others and be better understood. Better communication will help us learn and grow. Better communication will make it easier to work with each other...build together.

1977-78 GSD-GAE Banquet
(article on page 9)

First of a series: Leroy Columbo, Lifeguard
Delaaltv&emsetrip1c1._ns
by Dorothy Coble Helms
Leroy Columbo left his lifeguard post. He walked slowly down the beach . Many people were sun-bathing on the sand, and they spoke to him . Leroy nodded and smiled to them. But, he always kept his eyes on the water. You see, Leroy Columbo was a lifeguard, and he was deaf. He could not hear cries for help; so he had to use his eyes all the time. He could spot a person in trouble in the water quickly.
Leroy Columbo was a familiar sight on the Galveston, Texas, beaches. He was a lifeguard there for 40 years. During those years he saved 907 people from drowning in the waters around Galveston Island. Leroy Columbo was the world's greatest life-saver!
Many people in Galveston still remember the year 1928 when a boat blew up at a dock and a nearby barge full of crude oil caught fire. Mr. Columbo saved two people from the burning boat, and he rescued several more from drowning. He saved the captain and first mate of a tugboat when the tugboat sank after bumping into another boat. Once, he dived into the icy waters of Galveston Bay to save the lives of two men.
Leroy Columbo was born in 1905 . He lost his hearing when he was seven years old. When he was ten , he entered the Texas School for the Deaf at Austin. Six years later, his father died. Leroy decided to leave school and help support his family. However, Leroy didn't need much money to swim in the waters around Galveston Island; so he spent most of his free time swimming . He became an expert swimmer.
When Leroy was eighteen , his brother asked the Surf Toboggan Club to let Leroy become a member. He had to take a test first before he could be accepted. He had to swim for three hours without stopping. He couldn't even rest by floating or swimming on his back. Leroy took the test and passed it easily.

In 1924, Leroy bea t a man named Herbert Brenan in a one -mil e race. Mr. Brenan was th en the national endurance cham pion of the Amateur Athletic Union . Mr. Brenan could swim longer than anyone else without stopping. But Leroy beat him.
The next year, September 5, 1925, Leroy finished a mile ahead of Mr. Brenan in a tenmile race. He set a new record for Galveston; he finished the race in six hours and 55 minutes. Fourteen swimmers started the race. Leroy anrl Mr. Brenan were the only two to finish it. During the years from 1929 to 1939, Mr. Columbo won all distance races held in the Gulf of Mexico.
Leroy Columbo never won a scholarship. He never went into training for serious sports compet1t1on. Instead, he used his talents to save the lives of other people. He became well known . When he died on July 2 , 1974, members of the Texas State Senate stood for a moment of silence in his honor. The people of Galveston have had a plaque made in his memory . His name was included in the Guiness Book of World Records. They will never forget this very brave and famous deaf swimmer.
Dorothy Coble Helms is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and, except for brief intervals, lived in Raleigh until 1972 wh en her husband, Jesse A. Helms, was elected to the United St ates Senate . She attended Meredith College, a Bapti st instit u tion for women, in Raleigh, and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journal ism . Following her graduation, she worked fo r several years as a reporter and as soc iety editor of Th e Raleigh News and Observer.
Mrs. Helms' interest in deaf people stems from a Sunday schoo l class for the deaf taught at the First Baptist Church of Raleigh by a friend. She attended the class for a time in 1967 to learn sign language and has been studying sign language ever sin ce - both on her own and with deaf friends .
Senator and Mrs. Helms have two married daughters, a son, and two grandchildren . They still maintain a home in Raleigh in addition to their home in Arlington, Virginia.
@ by the Gallaudet College Alumni Association .
Prepar ed and distributed by the Gallaudet Coll ege Alumni Associat ion as a public service . All rights reserved .

Second of a series: John L Clarke, Woodcarver

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In Glacier National Park , in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, there once lived a little Ind ian boy. He loved to wander in the forest. He made fr iends with the animals who lived in the forest. He loved the animals, and he watched them and lea rned their habits. This little Indian boy's name was John Lewis Clarke.
When John L . Clarke was a very little boy , he became ill with scarlet fever. Wh en he was well again, he realized that he could not hea r the sounds that the forest animals made. He coul d not hear his Indian friends when they call ed t o him . He had lost his hearing. Scarlet fever had made him deaf. His Indian friends gave him the name Cutapuis (Cu -ta-pu-ee) which means "man -who-ta Iks-not."
Beca use John could not talk, he could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting things that he saw; so, he made fi gures of them out of clay from the river banks. Later, when he was older, he learned to carve t hings out of wood. He loved to carve animal s. With an axe and a pocket knife, he could carve a life-size image of a bear from a cedar trun k. The bear looked so real that the only thing missing was its growl.
John Lewis Clarke was born on January 20, 1881 , in a sm all village named Highwood, near Great Falls, Montan a. His Scottish grandfather went to West Point and became a captain in the U.S. Army. His gran dfather married the daughter of a Black foot Ind ian Chief and was adopted into the Blackfoot Indian tribe. He was later killed by Indians of another tribe near Helena, Montana. John ' s father marr ied an Indian princess, the daughter of Chief Stands Alone .
When John was old enough to go to school, his Parents sent him to the Fort Shaw Indian School. Later, he attended a school for the deaf at Boulder, Montan a, and the School for the Deaf at Devil's Lake, North Dakota. When he was older, friends sent hi m to St. Francis Academy in Milwaukee, Wiscon sin, where he studied wood carving.

While still in his teens, John returned to Montana. He opened a studio. He began to carve all the animals he had known so well in his childhood, and he offered them for sale. He made models of animals out of wood, clay, and stone. He also painted pictures using water colors and oils. He did excellent pen and ink drawings.
Many important people bought John's work. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. , the famous multi -millionaire, was one of them . John's work was exhibited in many places in this country.
John L. Cl.arke died on November 20, 1970.
He had spent most of the 89 years of his life in Glacier Park. When the park season was over, he carried on his work in Great Falls, Montana. During his lifetime, he actually whittled his way to fame.
D orot hy Co b le H elms is a nat ive of Ra lei gh, N o rth Ca roli na, and, exce pt fo r bri e f in t erva l s, l ived i n R a l eig h un t il 1 9 7 2 when h e r hu sband , Jesse A . H e l ms, was e lec t ed t o t he Uni te d S t at es S e nate. S he a ttended Meredith College, a Baptist in stit u t io n for women, in Rale igh , and is a graduate of t he U niversity o f N orth Caro l in a at Chapel H ill w ith a d eg ree in jou rn alism. Fo l low in g her gr aduat i o n , sh e w o rked f or seve r al ye a rs as a re p orte r a nd a s soc iety ed itor of T he Ral e igh News and O bserver.
M r s. H e lm s' i n terest in d ea f p eo p le st ems f ro m a S unda y sc h oo l class f or the d ea f ta u gh t a t t h e F irst B ap tist C hurc h o f Raleigh b y a f rie nd . S h e atten d ed th e cl ass for a t ime i n 1 967 t o le arn sign la ng ua ge an d has b een stu d yin g sig n l anguage ever si n ce - b ot h o n h e r o wn and wit h d eaf fr iend s.
Se n ator an d Mrs. H e lms h ave t wo ma rrie d d au ghters , a so n , and two grand chi ld r en . Th ey sti ll m aintain a h o m e in Ral eigh in add it io n to t h eir home in Arl in gton, Virgi nia.
b y the Ga ll audet C o ll ege Al u mni Associ ati o n .

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L/ ~it,d Elementary School
11 e84 .,.,~/'-
GSD Has new Director

Published at the Georgia SchoolIor tl,e Deaf
CaveSpring,Georgia, January,1979

Accredited High School
No. 2

State Board of Education visits G. S. D.

As Associ ate Superintendent of Schools for the Office of State Schools and Special Services, Georgia Department of Education, Mr. Peyton Williams , Jr., is the new staff mem ber responsible for the Georgia School for t he Deaf on the state level in At lanta.
Mr. W il liams is a graduate of Ft . Valley , Georgia, State College; he holds a M.ED. degree from Tuskegee Institute (Alabama) , and an ED .S. degree from the University of Georgia. HE has served as vice-principal and principal of elementary , m iddle and hig h schools in Sylvania, Georgia. He also has served as co-ordinator of adult basic education programs for Screven County. He has been with the State Department of Ed ucation as Associate State Superintendent of Schools from July 1977 until the present.
Will iams has conducted summer school prog rams for the disadvantaged and coordi nated neighborhood youth programs in Screven County. In 1976 he was one of 34 Profess ional educators in the United States chosen to participate in a corporate trainIng management program sponsored by Ingersoll-Rand Corporation. He has served on the Governor 's Task Force on Education and presently serves as a board member of several organizations . He is especially Interested in the fine arts , and has a great deal of experience in various kinds of curricul um activities . He Is active in Scouting , having served as a Scoutmaster, and continues as a member of tfhe West Atlanta
(Continued on Page 6)

Beg inn ing with bottom row , going from left to right: Dr . Charles McDaniel , Pat Kjorlaug , Dr . Titus Singletary , Everlyn Turner, Thomas Vann ,
Lucille Jordan , Paul Vail Luci lle Jordan , Dr . Paul Vail Roy Hendricks , Hollis Lathem , James Smith, A.J . Mcclung , Mrs . McClung , Carolyn Huseman , Dr . Joe Freund , Teresa Lee, Emmalee Highnote Barbara Mathis, Bill Leach , Dr . Cal Adamson , Paul Goethe , Bill Gambill Dr . Allen Gurley , Eleanor Gilmer , Eldon Basham , Eugene Perdue, Gayle Godfrey Dr . Richard Kicklighter, Scott Bradshaw, Jerry Ramsey , Don Hogan , Jack Short, Peyton Williams and J . H . Whitworth .
Football Winners
(See art lcle on Page 11)

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Mr. James H. Whitworth
FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Dr. Roy Holcomb has written a book entitled, "Hazards of Deafness". He gives excellent Insight In these little stories about what It means to be deaf In our society. Below are a few of the hazards:
"You go to your doctor with a medical problem. He gives you two dollar's worth of details to explain your problem but charges you $35.00 for hIs services.''
"You have to learn to read lips with many things between them. A few of these are clgaretts, cigars, pipes, candy, carrots, beer bottles, coke bottles, etc. People can and do talk with just about anything in their mouth."
"As the waitress is coming to your table, she Is asking you if you care for some coffee. You do not notice her until she Is right at your table . Then you look up and tell her that you would like to have some 'you guess what.'''
"You can vegetables and fruit . You store your canning. Several explode. One day you are In the mood for your canned food. Your mouth waters as you go to the cupboard. You open your cupboard and at first have a hard time figuring out what happened.''
"You start your car. You let it 'run ' to warm up. You time yourself to be sure it warms up good . After a few minutes you pride yourself for having the patience to let the motor warm up good . Now you are ready to go. You push down on the gas but, alas, the motor 'died' long, long ago soon after It first started."
"You sat with co-workers at lunch. They talk and talk about everything and to everyone except you.''
Rome Quoto Club Plays Santa
The Quota Club of Rome,Georgia is Santa Claus to many children in the Primary Department. For many years this organization has been most generous to many children in their selection of Christmas gifts which are chosen with love and Interest. We, of the Primary Department, would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member of this fine organization . With friends such as these we know that anything Is possible.

Mr. Eugene Perdue
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
The high school department decided that a return to the "basics" and "discipline" would be beneficial to staff and students. We feel the return to basics and discipline have paid immeasurable dividends during the first quarter of school.
The staff has been pleased with the achievements of the stu.dents in their academic and career education areas.
The State Department of Eduactlon has been receptive in giving financial and educational leadership to our total school program; therefore, the high school deems it appropriate and right that each student does his very best in the total program.
The high school is aware of the new concepts in the education of hearing impaired young women and men. We feel that our role during the ensuing year is to offer a quantitative and qualitative program for students and parents .
This is our role and we look forward with a great deal of enthusiasm to performing this awesome duty to the young women and men enrolled at the Georgia School for the Deaf .
WINS TROPHY

GSD Girls in Tournament
The girls' Varsity basketball team from georgia School for the Deaf earned a 5th place trophy in the second annual MasonDixon Tournament, held January 18-20 in St. Augustine, Florida. Defeated by Florida School for the Deaf in their first game of the 9-state Tourney by a score of 45-40, GSD returned to beat Kentucky, 38-34 and Virginia, 39-27 .
lnd,ividual honors went to GSD ' s Olivia Chambers, chosen to be a member of the All-Tournament Team. She earned a trophy for scoring 51 points and pulling down 43 rebounds .
The third annual Mason-Dixon Tournament will be held in Cave Spring in 1980, hosted by GSD's Athletic association.
"To be a successful politicain, find out where the public is going, take a short cut across the field, get out in front, and make them think you're leading the way."
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Division of State Schools Peyton Williams, Jr., Director

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Charles McDaniel, State

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J. H. Whitworth Eugene Perdue

Superintendent Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

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Printing Instructor

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Vol. 84

January, 1979

No. 2

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:,ark his party. Two girls J Adonio ond Ani foJ Came
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New National Center

persons nationwide , Initially focusing on Individuals who have postsecondary train-

people; and has worked professionally and cooperatively with leaders of business, in-

on Employment Of

ing. The Center will also provide information

dustry and government to dispel misconceptions about hiring deaf persons .

The Deaf

related to employing deaf person; will conduct active programs with employers on

"We believe it Is natural for NTID to extend this leadership role through the

Rochester, N. y . , December 15, 1978-

job analysis and job modification; and will Center because of our national respon-

- - - The National Technical Institute for

train job placement professionals and em- sl bl Ilty and the success we have achieved

the Deaf (NTID) has established the Na-

ployers who work with deaf person.

In placing our own graduates," Dr.Castle

tlonaI Cen ter on Emp. loym. ent of the Deaf-the first effort of its kmd anywhere--

NTID expects the first operational phase explained. Given this history of .helping of the National Center to occur September deaf persons to compete side-by-side with

help advance the employment of qual-

1979.

their hearing peers in the us. labor mar-

!~ed deaf persons nationwide, NTID Direc-

Dr. Castle pointed out that the new Na- ket , we think it's both Important and appro

tor"WThIiiisiaCmenEt.ecrarsetplereasnennotsunacnedextco1dtamyg. or-

tional Center on Employment of the Deaf is consistent with federal legislation passed

prlate for NTID, In concert with other agencies, to take this bold and creative step to

izational effort, designed to blend the

last month by the 95th Congress amending ensure that career opportunities for deaf

~:r~rts of educators , rehabilitators and en:i- the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

persons will advance and endure.''

loyers to assist deaf people nationwide m

The National Center for Employment of

NTID Is the only national technical col-

~eaching their career potential in the main- the Deaf is an important component of

lege for deaf persons and the only place In

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stream of the American workplace, "Dr. NTH) Project Outeach , through which

the world where nearly 1,000 college-age

castle said. The National Center will serve as a na-

NTI D shares Its expertise with others to aid in the accommodation of deaf persons na-

deaf students attend school with hearing students to help their transitions Into a

tional service agency and authority on the employment of deaf peopl_e in the ~.S . DR. castle said the Center will be available to coordinate the development of national job opportun ities in partnersship with other postsecondary institutions, reha~i Iitat io~ agencies and employers and will proy1de

tionwide. During its 10-year history, NTID has
consistently achieved a 95 percent or higher placement rate for securing employment of its graduates. Dr. Castle notes that NTI D has reversed the history of unemployment and underemployment of

hearing society. One of the nine colleges on the 1,300-acre campus of Rochester Institute of Technology, NTID was established by Congress In 1965 and ls funded through the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

placemen t assistance to those organiza- _ person; has become an international leader

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Ms. Emalee Highnote
December 1, 1978 was the first day of retirement for Mre. Emmalee Highnote, the admired, respected , and beloved principal of the Lower School.This was the end of 34 years of every day service, devotion, and dedication to Georgia's deaf children and a career which contributed much to deaf education.
Mrs. Highnote began her service to deaf chlldern at an early age. Having a deaf aunt, she had a unique, personal understanding of deaf people and their needs; so she followed her mother Into the field of deaf education . Starting as a houseparent, Emmalee later started teaching In the Primary Department. She taught there for more than twenty years, an era of academic excellence that veteran teachers fondly remember .
After a year of In North Carolina and the acquisition of her Master's Degree In Deaf Education, Mrs. Highnote returned to Georgia to become the supervising teacher of the Intermediate Department at GSD. Teachers still talk of her Innate talents, understanding, empathy, and fairness as a supervising teacher.
In 1975 Mrs. Highnote was appointed Lower school principal. In that position, she was dedicated to the academic excellence that placed primary Importance on "readln', 'rltlng, and 'rlthmetlc". she emphasized staff development and encouraged teachers to Improve their skills. Not only were old methods retained, but new ways, equipment, and programs were Introduced to the teaching field. Mrs. Highnote believed In the education of the whole child, and supported field trips, athletics, school-home life coordination, extra-curricular activities, and social and moral training. In an age of permissiveness, she fostered dlsclpllne. She filled the prlnclpal's office with her unique sense

of humor, dignity, style, and elegance. Always Interested In students' and teachers' problems, she never failed to listen and was unceasingly fair In her Judgments. Most of all, she was a beautiful friend to deaf children and their teachers.
Mrs. Hlghnote's retirement marked the end of an era at GSD. Eduactors of Mrs. Hlghnote's training, abilities, sensltlvy, and dedication are few. Her devotion to academic excellence will not be surpassed. Her retirement Is GSD's loss; but the 35 years of her life she gave to us are our gain, an Incomparable gift.
The staff and teachers honored Mrs. Highnote In various ways. A Lower School luncheon and a banquet hosted by the Administration expressed the appreciation of fellow workers. We wish to say, "Thank you, Emmalee, for everything. We wish you well; we shall remember you fondly; we pray for your happiness. We miss you, and we love you.''
Mr. and Mrs. Highnote will continue to reside at their residence In Cave Spring. Mrs. Highnote will expand her hobbies of china painting, gardening, flower arranging, etc., Into more full time activities. (Doc bought her a new kiln) . We also hope she will return to visit us regularly.
Mr. Julian Tumlin

reputation at the school of being "penny pinching." As everyone knows, that was Just a way of teasing him.
As business manager, Mr. Tumlin had to be responsible to the "powers that be ." He had to make sure that everything came out right, down to the last dollar. Also, as business manager, he was responsible for telling everyone at the school, Including the superintendent, there wasn't money enough to buy everything wanted. This, of course, did not always make him the most popular person on the campus. However, during all the years of employment, Mr. Tumlin conducted himself with a degree of dignity, restraint, and humor, and his emotional expression will be impossible for anyone to duplicate.
In addition to being an astute observer of the physical and emotional characteristics of people, Mr. Tumlin was an avid camper and fisherman. Some of us even wondered when he was going to get a camper on his motorcycle. That may still be realized--
Mr. Tumlin has been active for many years in various professional organizatons and also worked with the Scouting program at the school. A native of Cave Spring, he Is a member of the Cave Spring Ruritan Club and Is a past deacon of the Cave Spring Baptist Church, where he continues to serve as a Sunday School teacher .
Mr. Tumblin was honored with a retirement party in Rome on July 29 , and a gaggift party by the maintenance department and office staff immediately preceding his retirement. He and his wife Catherine, a retired teacher from the Floyd County schools, reside just outside Cave Spring on the Rome road.
We appreciate the many years of service Mr. Tumblin gave to the school, and hope that he will come back and visit the school
often.

Mr. Julian Tumlin, business manager at
the Georgia School for the Deaf, retired on July 31, 1978 after 34 years of service to the school. During his tenure as business manager, Mr. Tumlin served under seven superintendents, from Mr. Harris until the present. He served as business manager for the entire time. He became recognized
as one of the best fiscal officers of any
facillty In the state. He earned the reputation of being conservative and conscientious. He had the unofficial

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Boy Scouts Committee. He has received numerous award, plaques , and citation from educational , civic, and religious organizations. Among these are the 1976 "Outstanding Educator of the Year" award from Screven Optimist Club and the Distinguished Service Award from the Screven County Board of Education. He has also received the "Meritorious Service Award for Community Service" from the Screven ~aunty Board of Education. He has also received the "Meritorious Service Award for Community Services'' from the Screven County Branch NAACP.
We have come to know Mr. Williams as a very warm, Interested, and caring person. He Is very interested in the Georgia School for the Deaf, and we look forward to many years of progress under his leadership.

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Mr. Woodie Crider
Mr. Woodle H. Crider, long time printshop supervisor at the Georgia School for the Deaf, retired on June 30, 1978. Mr. Crider came to GSD In August 1953 to accept the position. At that time, the facility was located In the brick building next to what is now the Diagnostic Center, and Mr. Crider worked for many years under very cramped conditions in that building. (The building was damaged by a landslide 1n March 1970, and was later demolished.) During those years when the Linotype operation and Job press printing were the types of skilis demanded by the printing Industry, Mr. Crider worked diligently to train deaf students to go into the world of commerce with skills that would help them to get a job in these areas.
As the printing Industry began to change Mr. Crider worked very hard to encourage the school to purchase new equipment, so they could go to offset printing and cold type methods of operation. Many times there was not enough money to buy needed equipmen t , and the print shop had to operate on surplus machinery that had to be made or reconditioned . In spite of this handicap , the printing area continued to be one of the strongest and most effective vocational training shops at the school.
For many years, In addition to doing the printing needed by the school itself and Producing the SCHOOL HELPER on a regular basis, the prlntshop was responsible for doing almost all of the printing work for the State Department of Education. This was a production type Job, and Increased the pressure of being sure the Job was done correctly, as well as speedily.
During his teaching career, Mr. Crider not only trained GSD sudents, but partlcl~ated actively In their placement on Jobs.
any times he travelled with Vocational rehabilitation counselors or on his own to

contact prlntshop managers and other personnel about jobs for the students he had trained. Often he was called upon to leave the campus and go to an area where a student was beginning a job to help him get settled In that Job.
During his many years at the school, Mr. Crider participated actively In professional organizations . He also gave of his time to the Scouting program at GSD, serving for many years as both committeeman and advisor.
Mr. Crider was editor of the SCHOOL HELPER for many years.He had the responsibility of lay-out and making sure It was published on time for each Issue. As we all know, one of the biggest problems In publishing the HELPER Is to encourage, cajole, fuss at, and beg people to get their articles In on time. It always seems that regardless of how much time we have to prepare, articles do not get In until a day late .
In his teahlng Mr. Crider was known as a perfectionist .He conveyed to the students the Idea that If the Job were worth doing, It was worth doing right. He made sure his students realized this In no uncertain terms. Each students knew where he stood with Woodle. They would complain ceaselessly about how strict and "mean" he was; but, Just as qulcky, would tell you that they respected him fo r It. After his students begin working, they would come back and tell him how thankful they were that he had given them quality training.
Another characterist ic of Mr. Crlder's Is that he Is one of those people who were "never sick a day in their lives." Also, he
found relaxation as well as fulfillment In his work. Conseq uent ly, he seldom took annual leave during the years he was teaching at the school.H e j ust sort of was "always there." Another avocation of Mr. Crlder's which benefltted the school was his interest In growing th ings. It seemed that every spare moment he was out on the grounds, digging , shovelling, poking, ferilizing or weeding. H is "green thumb" added to the beauty of the cam pus for many years.
As most of you know, Mr. Crider has not been actively on the job for the past two years due to a very hard struggle with arthritis; however, he did not retire officially until this summer. You will be happy to know that the same stubbornness that kept him going all those years on the Job has also enabled him to somewhat overcome the arthritic condition and he Is able now to get up and around on a limited basis.
We miss Mr. Crlder's presence In more ways than one. He has retired, but he Is not forgotten, as Is evidenced by the many stuents who go by his apartment to see him each time there Is a Homecoming activity on the campus.
From all of us, Woodle, "thanks." We appreciate you .

Deaf Actress From
Soviet Union Leads
Charmed Life
If you ask her, Dosla Skorobogatov will tell you that, although she Is a very lucky person, It Is not luck that she Is now living and working In America.
Dosla was born In 1950 twenty miles from the Ukrainian village of Yaslnya, high In the Carpathian Mountains. When she was nine years old she lost her hearing, but was lucky enough to find teachers who trained her to retain her power of speech and to lipread. In 1967 she graduated from high school and moved to Khust where she found a job as librarian for a deaf community center.
In 1970 she entered the Khust School of Fine Arts and began the study of acting. After two years study she moved to Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, and, straightaway, fortune smiled again; she was hired by the Raduga (Rainbow) Theatre, a professional theatre for the deaf.
Soon her new colleagues were entreating her to go with them to the beach by the River Dnepr . But Dosla had never learned to swim and had never found pleasure In sunbathing. Finally, however, she was persuaded. Again, luck was with her. DurIng her first and only trip to the beach she met the man who was soon to become her husband, Efam Skorobogatov.
An artist, Efam took his wife to Leningrad. There Dosla began her study of directIng while working as the artistic manager of the Theatre for the Deaf In Leningrad's Palace of Culture for the Deaf. Finally, with luck, In 1977 they obtained permission to emigrate from the Soviet Union .
When the Skorobogatov's began their Journey to America In March, 1978, Dosla carried with her a list of American agencies for the deaf and the names and addresses of hundreds of deaf Americans. Not knowIng where to begin, Dosla decided to select a name at random. The name she chose was Taras Denis from the New York School for the Deaf In White Plains.
As luck would have It, Taras has close ties with America's highly acclaimed Nation! Theatre of the Deaf. By June, Dosla was rehearsing with the theatre company at their home base, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center In Waterford, Connecticut.
Today Efam Is busy learning English and Dosla Is touring the country with the National Theatre of the Deaf's newest production, "Volpone." But It Is not luck, Dosla will tell you, that brought her to the stage of America's professional theatre of the deaf. "You see," she says, "It Is destiny. I was born on the fourth of July."
From The O'Nlell Center's National Theatre of The Deaf

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Career Education
Program Expanding
AtGSD
James Perry-Voe. Supervisor
The Vocational Program at GSD has thirteen Vocational Trades and four supportive services to complement the academic and Home Life Department to truly make GSD a comprehensive School.
The objective of the Career Education Program Is to offer trade courses and supportive programs to help students become aware of themselves as pontentlal workers In the working world before high school graduation . Students learn about their Interest, and potential skills by being scheduled Into several Vocational areas for exploration of trades. The program provides an opportunity for them to make a vocational choice, learn a trade and qualify for entry level employment.
Following Is an overview of the Career Education Program:
(A) Career Awareness Designed to help students become
aware of measurements,manlpulatlve skills, shop vocabulary, basic hand tools and to Introduce them to Career Exploration.
Students In 5th, 6th, and 7th grades remain In the program for one Quarter . Classes meet one day a week for 50 minutes. Five classes are scheduled this year to coincide with the 10th, 11th , and 12th grade students schedule, thereby offering a reallstlc opportunity for the younger students to observe work duties and responslbllltles In each trade with more experienced students.
(B) Career Exploration Designed for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students. They are scheduled into classes which they are most Interested In attending provided the Instructor for that particular class can accommodate them. They attend
the class which they have chosen for 40-80 minutes each day 5 days a week .They may enroll In several different classes during t he quarter which should be helpful to them In deciding which vocation to choose.
(C) Pre-Vocational Training Designed for 9th and 10th grade students who think they know the Vocational Training Program they want to "Major" In or plan to work In after graduation . Students are scheduled for one quarter on a trial basis . Students may change their " Major" during their first year of tralnlng,to their second or third choice, and still have time to complete six quarters In two years before graduating and receiving a Vocational Diploma. These classes are
offered each quarter five days a week with 40-120 minute classes according to student needs.

Career Awareness
Body and Fender Repair
Transportation TrRde
Graplc Arts (D) Vocational Preparatory Training Designed for students In the 11th and 12th grades who have made a decision ~oncernlng their Vocational Training . Classes meet five days a week with 120-240 minutes each day for two years or six

Metal Laboratory
Construction-Masonrv
Construction-Electricity
Construct lon-Carpent ry quarters according to students schedule and need . Students completing the program should develop skills and attitudes necessary for entry level employment or preparatory training necessary for postsecondary training.

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Industrial Power Sewing B.P.-Shipping and Receiving
Upholsterv Driver Educaton

B.P.- Media Development Business Practices Health Trades
Career Exploratlon

The Following Courses are offered this year In Career Education : 1. Career Awareness and Exploratlon-
Mr. George Kemp
Measurements Shop Vocabulary Tool Identification Vocational Orientation

2. Transportation Trade-

Mr. Horace Freeman

Small Engines

Auto Repair

Welding

Auto Clean-up 3. Body and Fender Repair-
Mr. R.ussell Royston

Metal-Bumping, Grinding,

Fllllng and Sanding

Paint-Masking and Spraying

Welding 4. Metal Laboratory-

Mr. RonnleWllllams

Welding

Sheet Metal

Machine Shop 5 .Graphic Arts-

Mr. BIiiy McDonald

Photo-Offset Lithography

Direct Printing

Bindery 6. Construction-Masonry-

Brick and Block

Mr. Horace Parrish

7. Construction- Carpentry-

Mr. Paul Carter Dry Wall (Sheet Rock)

Bulldlng Frame

Cabinet Making

8. Construction- Electrlclty-

Plumbing

Mr. Roland Smith

Conduit and Wiring Installation

9. Industrial Power Sewing-

Mrs. Jane Ponder Industrial Machines

Cutting Room Procedures

Quality and Production Control

10. Upholstery-

Sewing

Mr. Jack Mount

Cutting and Layout

Furniture and Upholstery

11 . Health Trades-

Anatomy

Mrs. Roberta Harris

Para-Medics

Nursing

Medical Technology

12. Business Practices-

Mrs. Carolyn Smlth,Substltute Teacher Typing

Bookkeeping Addressograph

13. Business Practices-

Mr. B.A. Davis, Media Speclallst Media Library

Audlo-Vlsual Equipment

Copy and Dupllcatlon Machine

Operation

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14. Business Practices-

Mr. Guy Welch Shipping and Receiving

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SSIForThe
Disabled
Supplemental security Income Is a Federal program that pays monthly checks to people who are disabled and In financial need. The person can be any age. In fact, a new born baby that has a qualifying disability may receive checks.
The aim, of the program Is to provide monthly checks when they are needed so that anyone who Is dlsabled can have a basic cash Income - $189.40 a month. The payment can also be made to people over age 65 that are not disabled but are In need.
If you know of a disabled child (or adult) you think might qualify for SSI checks, please suggest that the person responsible for the child get In touch with any social security office. The people there will ex_plaln the SSI program and help complete an application.
A teletypewriter for the deaf (T - T -Y) Is avallable to serve deaf citizens of Georgia. The T-T-Y number for the Atlanta area Is: 881-6625. For other parts of Georgia , people should call the toll-free number which Is! 1-800-282-4578.
Senate Initiates New
Service To The Deaf
On October 1, 1978, the U.S. Senate began a new service which permits deaf people to contact Senators and their staffs by TTY (telecommunication systems for the deaf.) The TTY numbers to reach Senators and their staffs are: (202) 224-2793 and (202) 224-3997 . The numbers are In operation 24-hours a day.
The President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped Is maklrg a nation-wide effort to dessemlnate the numbers because of a general lack of awareness of the service, and because the one year pilot project will not be refunded unless deaf people use It. At present, calls are being logged and counted by personnel In the Senate Office which staffs the TTY service.
This new service Is prlmarlly the result of efforts by Senators Robert Dole (Kansas) and Richard Schweiker (Penn.) and the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, Frank Nordoff Hoffmann .
Persons calling the TTY numbers between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, E.S.T., Monday through Friday, will be connected with a TTY office staff member who will take the message and, upon completion of the call, give It Immediately to the caller's Santor.
Persons calling before 8:00 AM or after 6:00 PM, E.S.T., will be answered by ~n automatic device. The caller will be asked to leave his/her name and TTY number.

During the next working day, a TTY office staff member will call the person back to obtain the message, and will then deliver It to the appropriate Senator.
The Senator or staff member can then call the person back on TTY with the approprlte Information or response.
Persons calling on TTY should be sure to give the name of their Senator. If the caller Is not certain of his/ her Senator's name, he should be sure to leave his home city and State along with his TTY number.
Callers can also request a written reply If they do not have access to a TTY where the call can be returned.
This new 24-hour TTY service Is a pilot project with funding up to October 1, 1979.
Subsequent funding depends upon use by the deaf Communltv.
Social Security News
For The Deaf
T-T-Y Machine now In use. To serve deaf citizens of Georgia, the Social Security Administration has Installed a teletypewriter (TTY machine) for answering questions about Social Security business. The TTY number for the Atlanta area Is: 881-6625.For the other parts of Georgia, People should call the toll-free number which Is: 1-800-282-4578. Please give this Information to all deaf persons you know who may need to do business with Social Security, such as: ---How to get monthly checks for retirement, disability or death benefits. ---What Is Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and how It helps the deaf. ---Getting a Social Security card. ---Replacing a lost Social Security card. --Where the Social Security office in your area ls located . ---Medicare. --Booklets on Social Security Programs . ---To see what earnings are on Social Security record. ---When you work and get Social Security checks. ---To find out how much a monthly check will be when a person retires. ---To change the address on a Socci al Security or SSI check.

Little girl, asked to explain the meaning of

the word "MATRIMONY"---"lt's some-

thing you put cheese on".

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Opportunity doesn't knock so often, but

temptation seems to pound away every

day .

(copied)

Testing Feelings

Two classes of students and I did some

extra work last fall. Mrs. WIima Davis'

class, Mrs. Faye Kemp's class and I did

some testing on a unit named "Feelings:

Keys to Values". The materials to be test-

ed were sent to us from the Media De-

velop-ment Project for the Hearing Im-

paired, at the University of Nebraska, In

Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mrs. Davis' class was the control group.

The following boys took the pre and post

tests, but did not use the materials: Ricky

Barnwell, Jerry Knott, Rodney Parker,

Chance Smith, Anderson Sands, Erica

Tatum and Charvls Thomas. Mrs. Kemp's

class was the program group. They also

took the test and worked In the program.

The two classes were used by the research-

ers to be sure that any changes In the re-

sponses on the tests came from the class-

room hours, doing activities from the unit

materials and were not "Just quess-work" .

This program took approximately 25 class-

room hours.

Mrs. Kemp's class enjoyed the materials

they used In the program. The workbooks

and pictures were pretty and meaningful.

The directions were easily understood.

Concepts were Introduced by role-play,

teacher explanation and class discussions.

Some of the Ideas talked about were ways

the children felt about some of the follow-

ing things:

friends, love, being pretty or handsome,

money, winning, family, good work, help-

ing others and honesty. One assignment

was to rate each situation as to how much

the student cared about It. A story like the

following was signed:

"You saw your best friend cheat on a

test at school today.''

The student was asked to tell how much

he cared about the situation by checking

one of the following ratings:

a lot

a llttle

don't care

One of the favorite lessons was on the

day that Mr. Conway and Mr. Pledger

came with video tape and equipment . They

taped stories the class dramatized about

situations showing some of the concepts

they were studying . One of the cutest stor-

ies was about a father feeding the baby-

showing he cared about the child a lot.

These roles were played by Mickey Shirey

and Chris Johnson. Others taking part In

the program were William Eaves, Judy

Scott, Donna Smith, Robby Dalton and

Johnny Troup . Karen Davis transferred to

this school In late fall and participated In

some of the activities.

Mrs. Kemp was the observer. She rated

the activities that she saw.

Catherine Bearld

January 10,1979

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Halloween Disco Held at Lower School

'78 Football Season
The 78 Football season ended on a losing note 12-14 to the Alabama School for the Deaf. It brought the end to a disappointing 0-10 season . The season saw injury take its toll as we had (2) broken legs, (1) (knee Injury which required surgery) and various other ligament and muscle strains. From a squad of 21, we had at least (9) different players who missed one or more ball games. There were some bright spots, however, Including the Mt. Zion, MSSD, and Ala. game.
Of course the Highlight was the trip up to Washington, D.C . , which was discussed in the previous School Helper. Another plus is that we won't be losin,g 18 players like we did in 1977, this year we're only losing 9. Also for the future, the first crop of senior Midges will be moving up to the Jr. Varsity next year.
So even though we had a winless year and a lot of bad luck, we feel that the worst is behind us and if the Ala. game is any Indication of next year, our opponents had
better watch out.

A "Halloween Disco" was held on October 31 in the afternoon for the Lower School students. Site of the festivity was an unused building on the campus. Mr. Frank Favors and Mr. Steve Irwin from WROM Radio Station, Rome, provided the latest in disco music and special lights. Students from Groups I and IV helped to make the decorations, clean the warehouse, plan the decor, and decorate the building accordingly. Refreshments of punch, cupcakes, and nuts were served.
Faculty, staff, and students attending enjoyed an afternoon of dancing or socializing.
Thanks are expressed to WROM, Mr. Favors, and Mr. Irwin. Without their help, the party would not have succeeded. the "Disco" will be pleasantly remembered for many Halloweens to come.

Alexander Graham
Bell Association
Convention
The A .G.Bell Association for the Deaf sponsored a conference entitled, "Speech and the Use of Residual Hearing', In Knoxvtlle; Tennessee, September 7-9. Presenters were Dr. Daniel Ling, Professor of Aural Rehabilitation, McGIii University, Montreal,Canada; and Ms Margot Cusack, assistant speech supervisor, Lexington School for the Deaf, Jackson Heights, New York. Conference topics Included "Teaching Speech-Model and Overview": "Programming Speech Targets"; "Hearing and Other Senses In Speech Perception and Production";" Making Your Speech Program Work"; and 'Hearing Assessment llnd Teaching Strategies".

The program concluded with Dr. Ling and Mrs. Cusack giving demonstrations with some girls and boys from the Tennessee School for the Deaf.
Mrs. Penelope Penny and Mrs. Ladre Combee attended the conference from the Georgia School for the Deaf. They found the entire program very Interesting and Informative . We believe the Ideas received at the conference will benefit the students both expressively through the use of speech, and receptively through training of residual hearing and development of speechreadlng skills.
Good judgement comes from experience,
and experlence---well, that comes from
poor judgment.

FOOTBALL BANQUET The Annual Football Banquet was held on December 16, 1978 in the Main Dining Room. A crowd of about 150 People attended the event. Decorations, arrangments and food were handled by Betty Green , Glenda Couey, Susie Goldberg, and Gertrude Prior. The awards were given out
as Follows:

Barbara Blakeman

Most Improved

Nancy Davis

Best All-Around

Janie Norris

Best Spirit

Erik Whitworth

MVP-JV

Carlton Stephenson

Statistician

Doyle Albritton

Mgr. of the Year

Tony El ickier

Quack-Quack

Gerry Garrison

Oscar

Marty Harris

Horse's tail

Gary Kerns

Best Offinsive Receiver

David Packer

Best Offensive Lineman

Mark Mitchell

Best Offensive Back

George King

Best Defensive Lineman

Jonny Love

Best Defensive Linebacker

Mark Mitchell

Best Defensive Back

Edward Mitchell

Mr. Steady

William Rice

Most Improved

Marc Brewton Golden Helmet and MVP

Mather Conway

Special Honor Award

Clean people make clean places Dirty people make dirty places It Is not the place that makes the people It Is the people that make the place. Question? Do your habits reflect the clean or the dirty _person?

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The School Helper

The Multihandicapped Hearing-Impaired Child: Where He has Been and Where He is Now

Presented by Edgar H. Shroyer, Ph.D.
Department of Educ ation, Gallaudet College

The history of the education of the deaf goes

consideration of MH individuals, but the

back to 1817 when the first such institution, The

papers presented did not really touch upon

American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb in

the subject.

Hartford, Connecticut, was established. It appears

1959 Workshops held at the CAID meeting

fitting that one of the first documented attempts

included sections concerned specifically

to educate a multihandicapped, hearing-impaired

with hearing-i mpaired children who had

(MHHI) child was at that school. It is on record

additional handicapping conditions; i.e.,

that in 1844, 27 years after the school was

were emotionally disturbed , blind, men-

founded, teachers at the asylum worked with a

tally retarded, and aphasic.

de af idiot (Gearheart an d Litton, 1975 ).

1961 The Illinois School for the Deaf established

Unfortunately, that bit o f history is reflective of

a program for MHHI children whose addi-

the progress which has been made towards educat-

tional handicapping condition was other

ing MHHI children in the United States. What has

than mental retardation .

happened in the 131 years since the first attempts 1964 The Babbage Report stated the education

were made at Hartford? Doctor (1959) sums up

of the MHHI child is a major problem in

our progress and gives us a charge in a statement

the fi eld of education of the deaf. Some

presented at - the 39th Convention of American

schools were providing special classes but

Instructors of the Deaf (CAID) :

too often on an improvised and makeshift

The frontie r in the field of deafness in the latter part of

basis. The study committee had been

the twentieth century lies in the field of the multihandi -

unable to discover any data which fully

capped . The nineteenth century saw the establishment of schools for the deaf, the beginning of teacher training on a professional basis, and the establishment of definite patterns of teaching the deaf. The first part of this century saw the establishment of electronic amplifi cation in our schools. The problem now, as 1 see it , is in the area of deafness with additional handicaps.

Looking at the historical chronology of the MHHI child , we can say that only in the last 20 years has the MHHI child received any fonnal recognition:

1954

Before 1954 very little information is found in the literature. In 1954 formal recognition was given to the problem of MHHI children when the Conference of Executives authorized the American Annals

1966 1968

revealed the dimension of the problem, yet it did find indications that the problem was of enough significance to warrant research. The California School for the Deaf at Riverside established a program for emotionally disturbed deaf boys. It was also in l 966 that McCay Vernon completed his doctoral dissertation on the causes and nature of learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and physical defects in a sample of 1,468 deaf children. The Office of Demographic Studies (ODS) at Gallaudet College made the first comprehensive study of MHHI children in the United States.

of the Deaf to publish a list of schools and

Identification and recognition of the needs of

1956

classes for MHHI children as a separate
section in the statistical issue of the A1111a/s. Elwood Stevens, Superintendent of the California School for the Deaf at Berkeley, presented a paper at the Conference of Executives in which he defined the prob-

the MHHI population was a slow process. However, this does not mean that nothing at all was being done. State schools and hospitals, private agencies, and some school districts were probably providing modest services to the MHHI child, even though their endeavors were not brought to the profes-

1957

lems faced by schools for the deaf in dealing with the growing numbers of MHHI children. He stated that schools should begin to recognize their responsibility in this field.
Conference of American Instructors of the DEAF _(CAID) established a section for

sion's attention.
What is a MHHI child? The problem of defining a MHHI child is extremely difficult because of the variables that are involved, variables which, in tum, make the incidence and prevalence rates difficult to ascertain. Definitions used in one place may differ from those used in another. The definitions,

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which typically reflect the current sociocultural standards of a given society, are subject to constant
change.
We must also consider the orientation of the person m~king t~e- judgment of a~ a?ditio_nal handicapping cond1t1on. Is the persons onentat10n madical, psychological, educational, or legal? Because of the varying backgrounds of the professionals answering its surveys, the Office of Demographic Studies uses a generic definition of the MHHI child. For the purpose of the annual ODS survey, "additional handicapping condition" is defined as any physical, mental, emotional, or behavior disorder that significantly adds to the complexity of educating a hearing-impaired child (Annual Survey, 1973). In interpreting the data presented, we must consider the variables previously described, especially the background or orientation of the persons who make the determination of an additional handicapping condition. This information is 11 -: ing: presented in recent publications of the ODS. The Lkgree of severity of the handicapping condition (mild, moderate, or severe) is not indicated in earlier ODS reports, but is at present being reported. The 1973 report showed that for all additional handicapping conditions, in terms of educational significance, 14.2 percent were reported as severe, 33 .6 percent moderate, and 43.4 percent mild. No report was given on degree of severity for 8.8 percent of the conditions
Summary of Data on Additional Handicapping Conditions .shows that the number of students included in the survey has risen since the initial survey in 1968. In 1974-75 it represented approximately 80 percent of the hearingimpaired children attending programs. While the number of students has increased, the percentage of students reported as having an additional handicapping condition has not increased significantly
A Summary of Data by Types of Additional Handicapping Conditions indicates the prevalence
of each additional condition appears to remain fairly constant over the years that the surveys were done. The most prevalent handicapping conditions are visual disorders, emotional or behavioral problems, and mental retardation. Vernon's data ( 1969) relative to the five major etiologies of deafness (i.e ., heredity, meningitis, rubella, prematurity, and Rh factor), show that the high percentage of visual disorders are mainly results of prematurity and rubella; mental retardation is the result of meningitis and prematurity; emotional or behavioral Problems are not listed by Vernon as a consequence of his five specific etiologies.

The Office of Demographic Studies, through its surveys, has identified approximately 300 programs that provide educational services to MHHI children in the United States. What has caused this tremendous increase in educational programs for this population? Several developments, all of which are interrelated, have contributed to this growth:
l. A shift in federal funding priorities to more severely multihandicapped children in general
2. Litigation and judicial interpretations that make education the right of all children (most publicized cases are Parents Association of Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Mills v. Board of Education, District of Columbia)
3. Parental pressure through advocacy groups School districts being held respon :-;ihk and :1ccountable for the education of cilildrL'll
Now that all of these supposedly good things have happened to bring the educational needs of the MHHI child to the surface, the profession is scrambling around trying to fill the voids that have existed so long. Stewart (l 97 l) cites several obstacles that impede the work being done with MHHI persons:
l. Vague nomenclature is used-the term multihandicapped is too vague and lacks the ability to communicate the problem.
2. The physical basis of the multihandicapped is described, but it is not related to the sociocultural and family interaction variable.
3. Implementation of behavioral modification techniques which are reported to have successful results is lacking. A stem disciplinarian approach is still being taken.
4. Media materials for low verbal and low functioning deaf persons are lacking.
5. Education and rehabilitation programs for severely multihandicapped persons have produced awareness of the problems and the needs of these people, but only minimal attempt has been made to share the information.
A sixth obstacle should be added to Stewart's list:
6. There is a lack of trained personnel to deal successfully with the problems presented by the MHHI child.
If the sixth obstacle were met, a definite bearing on the first five would be felt. At the present time, to my knowledge, only six colleges or universities offer teacher-training programs in education of the MH child. No program offers major emphasis on the MHHI child. Gallaudet College in Washington,
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D.C., has had a teacher-training program in the area of deafness since 1891 but only this past fall was a MHHI area of specialization added to the program, maki ng it, I believe, the first of its kind in the country. Certification in the area of the MHHI has been requested, for students completing the specialization, from the Conference of Executives at the American Schools for the Deaf.
The graduates in the MHHI specialization program will continue to receive the heavy concentration in language development which has always been offered and which is so vital in the education of all hearing-impaired children. They will receive pragmatic backgrounds in principles of diagnostic and prescriptive teaching, behavioral objectives, behavioral modification techniques, a thorough understanding of the various handicapping conditions and their relationships to one another, exposure to a variety of MHHI children through aiding experiences, and practice teaching in a well organized and structured program for MHHI children.
In closing, I may say that the educational future of MHHI children is considerably brighter today than it was as few as two or three years ago in spite of the many still unmet needs. As residential schools, day schools, and other educational institutions continue to establish educational programs with well trained and qualified personnel. we will see mo re postsecondary and vocational training programs developing to foster the MHHl person's independence and productivity in our society.

The School Helper
Roof of new Dining Room nearing completion .
Skeletal view of new dormitory being constructed on Gordon Campus.

(See article on , age 3)

GSD Girls Varsity Team

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FO R
10 -14 YEAR OLDS
SOCIAL-EDUCATIONAL CAMP
A FAMIL V RECREATION RESORT NESTLED IN

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OBJECTIVES:

To provide a four-week "Whole Family Integration" training program, specifically ... .

1. to develop in young deaf children the daily living skills conducive to maximum family and social acceptance;

2. to acquire family attitudes and skills basic to a wholesome and desirable aqult

How To Meuure

structure; 3. to motivate self-discovery pursuits indis-

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pensable to individual status as positive, self-supporting American deaf citizens;
4. t o promote and enhance teacher-pupil

and child-parent rapport in typical

family situations;

5. to create a sense of social awareness and responsibility in deafened children; and

6. to provide an educational adjunct to the formal classroom program .

THE QUIET SECLUSION OF MINNESOTA'S ARROWHEAD COUNTRY
Swan Lake Loclse Pen Minnesota

For further information: Frank R. Turk
Gallaudet College Washington, D. C. 20002
(202) 447-0741 or 0480(T'l'Y)

Third of a series: Buddy, The Performing Dog
~lr~IB~~TID~@

by Dorothy Coble Helms

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The little dog on the stage followed his master's gestures without a mistake. He stood like a statue with a lighted cigarette in his mouth. He climbed a ladder and then climbed back down. He sat on a chair, his front legs and head on the back of the chair as if in prayer. He stood quietly with a dog biscuit on his nose until his master gave the signal to grab and eat it. The audience clapped their hands loudly. They loved him.
Was there anything special about this little dog? Many dogs are trained to do tricks, and they appear in stage shows and circuses. They can be trained to follow hand signals, but they learn voice signals first. It wasn't like that with Buddy. Why was Buddy different? Buddy had to learn signs from the very beginning. Buddy, you see, could not hear his master's voice. Buddy, the performing dog, was totally deaf!
At first, many people did not believe that Buddy could not hear. They whistled and clapped and called his name. They tried to get his attention by shouting or waving their hands. But, Buddy did not even turn his head. He kept his eyes on his master as he had been taught to do.
Nobody knows where Buddy was born, but they think they know when. He was probably born in 1946. He was not a pedigreed or a purebred dog. He was what some people call a mutt or a cur, which means a dog of mixed breed. He was 90 per cent English Bull and 10 per cent Dalmatian.

Mr. Parker tried to tame Buddy, but he couldn't. Budd:,,, did not understand what Mr. Parker was trying to do. Maybe, Mr. Parker thought, so many people had kicked and hit Buddy that the little dog was afraid of people. Buddy did not come when Mr. Parker whistled for him. Mr. Parker was puzzled. Finally, Mr. Parker thought that mabye Buddy could not hear him. He took Buddy to a doctor. The doctor said that Buddy was totally deaf. Other docto"rs agreed.
Mr. Parker would not give up trying to tame Buddy. He invented a sign language to use with Buddy. Little by little, Buddy began to understand his master's signs. He began to learn to do tricks. On November 24, 1951, Buddy performed for the Kansas City Club for the Deaf, Inc. He did his tricks for the deaf children at the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe. He appeared with his master in many other places.
Deaf children loved Buddy very much. Many of them had dogs of their own. They were happy to know that a person who does not use his or her voice can teach a dog to respond to hand signals.
When Buddy died, Mr. Parker was very sad. Many people were sorry. They had come to know and lo-.,e the little dog. They were proud of him. Buddy, the dog that many people once wanted to shoot, had become a famous performing dog.

Buddy was found in the factory district of

Sunflower, Kansas, by a kind man named Bob

Parker. Before Mr. Parker found him, Buddy was a

very mean dog. He growled and snapped at children. He fought with other dogs. He turned over garbage cans. He tried to bite people who wanted to pat him and be his friend. The people of Sunflower didn't like Buddy because he was a mean dog, and they planned to have Buddy shot.
Mr. Parker did not want Buddy killed. He wanted to take Buddy home and look after him; so he bought a bagful of ground meat and fed it to the dog slowly, in little pieces. The small dog liked the meat because he was very hungry, and he

Dorothy Coble Helms is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and, except for brief intervals, lived in Raleigh until 1972 when her husband, Jesse A. Helms, was elected to the United States Senate. She attended Meredith College, a Baptist institution for women, in Raleigh, and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism . Following her graduation, she worked for several years as a reporter and as society editor of The Raleigh News and Observer.
Mrs. Helms' interest in deaf people stems from a Sunday school class for the deaf taught at the First Baptist Church of Raleigh by a friend. She attended the class for a time in 1967 to learn sign language and has been studying sign language ever since - both on her own and with deaf friends.
Senator and Mrs. Helms have two married daughters, a son, and two grandchildren. They still maintain a home in Raleigh in addition to their home in Arlington, Virginia.
by the Gallaudet College Alumni Association .

\ 11owed Mr. Parker home.

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Cave Spring , Georgia, March , 1979

No . 3

Weekend Flooding


Happy 80th

Birthday "School

Helper"

In order to commemorat e the 80th

birt hday of our school paper, we have

copied some pages from the first issue that

was publ ished back in 1899. We hope you

Will enjoy reading this glimpse into the

Past.

(see pages 2-3-4)



GRADUATION
Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 27, at the Cedartown Civic ~uditorium. School will close on June 1.

THE RAINS CAME The weather Bureau reported that 5.85 inches of rain fell in less than 24 hours on March 3-4 , 1979. This excessive amount of ra in in such a short period of time caused widespread flooding in Floyd and Polk County. There was extensive water damage reported in Cedartown and Rome from the backwater. Streets in the business district of Cave Spring and lower elevations along the creeks were covered in water , causing numerous soaked floors and flooded basements. H ighway 411 to Rome and Highway 100 to Cedartown were closed to traff ic until late Sunday afernoon . Pe sonnei and students at GSD experienced some inconveniences due to power cu t-offs and transportat ion problems ; however, damage to property was considered min imal at the school.
(See pictures on page 7)

President of Gal laud et
College visits GSD
Dr. c award Merrill , president of Gallaudet College, and Mrs. Merrill visited the Georgia School for the Deaf on Friday , March 9. Dr. Merrill spoke to the High School students and Lower School students In separate chapel programs , and then he and Mrs. Merrill were honored at a reception for staff and Juniors and Seniors . Dr . Merrill endeared himself to all with his fr iendliness and easy rapport with students.
The Georg ia Chapter of the Gallaudet College Alumni Assoc iation was instrumental in arranging for Dr . Merrill's visit to GSD. Mr. John W . Groth, Jr., is the president of the alumni group.
(See picture on page 11)

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THE SCHOOL HELPER.
PUBLISHI-:D BY AND i-ot:t THE PUPILS OF TH1': (H:OllUIA SCHOOL i-ot:t TH~: IH:A~.

Vor,. I

CAV~: SPRI~G; GA., APRIL 4, 1890.

No . 1.

A TRUE FAIRYLAND. this hinl is a thorn-like appe11dage about upon it. Indinn mythology

011 the firRt wing joint, which it is therefore, not so irratio11al

If we tmnRpoLt ourselves to the uses to defend itRelf from the at- when it relates that. the god Vish-

horderR of the Amazon, we find tacks of the many po1so11ous nu, armed with tL trident, cross~d

not 011ly very i11teresti11g hiL<bl, snakes which i II feflt thefle waters. the abyss of e'termd waters 011 a

hut nl!m plants. It is nlong the,1e It builds itR nest i11 the gntAfl, leaf of . the Ny111phma, and that

borders that one of the most curi- where it lay,; fou1'. colored eggs, another le1Lf setved !LS . a floating

ous birds, the jac1Lllu, is found. spotted with hlnck, IL little larger ,:ea-shell for the grnceful goddess

It is nhout ten i11ch es long : Its tha11 thoAe of the partridge. The LakRhmi.

lo11g, thin be1Lk, sle11der body, jacann is Aeldom Reen in flocks, Truly, th ere can he no more

narrow, pointed wings, and short, but generally koeps i11 pai rA..

romantic scene or nmlizutio11 of

tail seem 1Lltoget her i11co11gruous Its voice is rarely heard, as it fairyland t.han th ese floating

with its loug limbs u11d tlw extrn- nev-er makes the least sou11d during Atnges, upon which 11u111bers of

ordiuary le11gth of its 1mrrow toes the dny; bntifupproacl rnd at11ight beautiful birds go through nil sorts

1Lnd claws. But whei1 011e studies it utt ers IL cry which Ao111ewlrnt of fantaAtic movem e11t9, diRplay-

the binl tLnd its habits, it appearA reAemlilefl a laugh. The 1rntiveR ing their lirilliant feath~L"S nmid

that 111Lture has m1ule no mistake are accustomed, in tim es of war, I hese magnifice nt surrou11di11gs.

i11 providing it with long limb8 to listen fvr the cry of this bird,

aud slender toes, for it lives entire~ as it serves th e m us u sentinel to

THE WEATHER.

ly upon seeds and insects which inform them of the approach of

are fouud on aqutLtic plnntA. It a11 e11e111y.

011 Sunday F e lrnary 12, the

was thought by eady 11atumlists The jac1um may he see11 sta11ding thermometer registered O degrees

that this bird could wtLlk upon the 011 that most beautiful and mar- below zero, which was the coldest

water. The rapidity with which vellous plant, the Victoria regia, weather ever known in this section

the exceedingly light tread uf its which grnws in great quantities since thermometers have beeu iu

long limlis tLnd feet 01mbles it to aloug the banks of the river. The use-all of th e roses, which were

travel on the smallest le1Lves of leaves of this lily, which are al- beg inning to s how their leaves, be-

plants which grnw just below the most circular, measure from six ing killed outright, n11d this u ever

surface, gave the 1Lppearnnce of to eigti~ "feet i... diameter. They happened before in the memory of

walking upon w1Lter. The color of s1>ring from u petiole, which, issu- th e oldest , inhabitant. Old peo-

its head, 11eck and brenst is black; ing from the d epths uf the river, ple t e ll of the "cold Saturday"

the back, wings 1Lnd sideA of the projects from its stem some twenty that came nlong many years ago,

bird are reddish brown; the eye is feet und euds beueuth the blade, hut the year is tL little i11defi11ite, .

pale yellow; the he1Lk is red with forming by its ramification a solid as it ranges iu their memories from

tL yellow tip; on the brow and cor- framework, strengthened by pro- Febuary 1830 to 1838. Two d

11ers of the bill are bare, blood-red jecting purtitions such as no other them, each of whom claims to

patches; the feet nre gray.

phu1t possesses. The upper surfae have beeu born 011 the cold Satur-

Like many other aquatic birds, of the Victorin is of 1L brill i1rnt day, were born in 1833 aud 1838

the juc1rna is tLll excelleut diver1 green. When seen from a dis- respective ly. and when surprised will immedi- tance _it resembles so many float- Hou. Alexander H. Stephens, in

ntely disappear under the w~teL; ing, round, flat-bottom ed dishes. his history of the Unit ed States,

noL will the spectator again see it, Owing to their strong frnmework, gives Febuary 7th, 1835, aA the

for it will swim u great distance the floating leaves ctLn 1n1pport a elate, a11d states the murcury

beneath the surfoce, a11d wheu great weigl~t; a11d in these torrid dropped to 8 degrees below zero i11

compelled to come up for air, it regions the aquni ic birds rest upon the 34th parnl le! of latitude.

will merely protrude its bill above them and pass the night i11 . gre1it

the water. Its power of flight is numuers on these cool, uatnrnl Mr. Con11or has had 1rn applica-

"liot very great, but it can mouut rnfts. It is said that n child, tion for the admission of a boy

to a height of about fiftee n feet whom nn illustrious botanist in who is deaf, dumb n11d blind, 11.11d

tLil(l tiy two or three hundrud y,rnlf,. England once put upon one of he may come in ut the opm1i11g of

Thu mu8t curious thi11g uuout these gigantic leuves, w1dke<l safely the next term.

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Mr. B . F . McN11lty has entered

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our fri ends acroRs tlrn wn.t.,!r-iii 11po~1 his duti es ns Superi11t'1md 1 nt

GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF,
CAVE sr u1Nu ,n A.

Glasgow,

1n

Loudon

and

111

Be l-

of the TexaB School

for

the D1wf,

s uhscrlptl o n. 50 cents for the l::!cholastlc fast.

succeeding l\lr. A. 'l'. Rose , whose

Year, In Adrnnce. Advertising H.tites o n Application.

For th e hirn efit, of th e nniniti- genr nl

]wspita 1it.y

we

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P IUNTJ<:ll

BY

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nted, we will stnt e t.liat the H elper

l>leusure

of

enJoving J

during.

our

P IUN'l'lNG DKPARTMENT.

will he pnbliFd1 ed prinmrily in 1wd 8eve rILJ duys

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ADDl<E88 ALL COMMUl'IICATJONB TO
THE SCHOOL HELPEK,
CAVE SPH.ING1 OA.
APRIL 4, 1899.
ANNOUNCErlENT.

for the interests of the School and and Mrs. Rose und erstand thor-

1til pup11s, 1111d Iie nce ,,e ,,,1 11 1u.e oughly the n.1;t of making their

glud to have at any time, any guests feel at home, and in exert-

it.ems that will be of i11terest or ing themselves to see that th ey

give informn tion.

have a good tirne. ,ve Rhall ul-

As th e pupils come from every wnys rem e n1ber with sincere pl eas-

To our fri end s of thP " profes h " portion of th e state, we shall be ure th eir kindn ess to us during

who have evinced so much solici- glud to have the papers of th e this visit.

tudP. in r egard to the non-a ppeur- st.ate sent tons in exchange. :wce of a paper fr01p our press

Of th e private griefs existing between Mr. Rose and Mr. lllatt-

durrng the past few ,months, we Mr. Chas. K ern ey , of Palm ner we nre not thoroughly i11forn1-

nake ou r good m orning bow, with B each, Flu., writ !;)S that 11.n i11d e- ed ; lmt this we do know-that Mr.

the a.1H10u11ceme11t that "here we pendent paper for the d eaf is soo n Hlntt11 Pr rnnkR very high rn the

are at last," 1111d a sk t o he t u.ken tobestartedin"' ashington , D.C. , li st. ofsnccesrsfol in structors of the

gently into the lov in g arms of our u11d er the c harge of a salaried deaf, and we comme11d Mr. Mc-

fri end s. Make room for us.

corps of competent editors.

Nulty for his k ee 11 eye for lmsimii-:s

How do yon like our appear- If the paper is conducted upon in re-instating him in his position

unce? What bothered ns for a a high enough pla11 e of joumalis m , as head of th e intell ectu1d de-

ong time was "wlrnt to nn.m e th e it will gather friends fro m man y partni ent, over whi c h h e has so

I mliy," but we have settled it at di rections, mid we see 110 r enso11 1011g und so ably presid ed . \Ve

ast. , ve poudered over Indexes, rnd Advert.iiiiers and Couriers nnd

wh y .it extend

should him our

not s in

cesrueccweiesdh.es

We for

fee l sure that he will n ever have cause tu regret having taken this

Jo urnals mid H erald s and Enter- J1i s success.

step.

pri ses a11d Clarious, nnd so on, ad Mr. K ern ey is nlso ont m a cir- Th e u ew superintendent see ms

nfinitmn, but none 0 them just cular t e l Iing of a proposed excnr- to have tukell hold with a villl,

fit ted the case, until the light siou, of which he is manager, to be and we wi sh hiR adtni11i Rtrntio11

Lrok e in upon us s udd enly, r evea l- composed of denf delegates from alnrndnut success.

ng t he nume we have at our t he differen t states, to th e Inter-

nnstheiul, and as yon know, every uationul Deaf Mnte Congress , to "'e earn estly call the nttention

parent, of course, gives what 1s be h eld in Paris during th e exposi- of parents, relatives a11d fri ends of

thoug ht. to be th e prettiest nam e tion; th e excursion to take in 1Jot the deaf, to the abl e 11.rtic le to be

to its first-boru , we have that only th e exposition, hut port,ions fo1111d on a11other page, e11titled,

111me .

of Eurnpe, Africa and Asia, all of Learn the Alphahei.

To tlrn hrethre11 of th e Corm Cob which we know will he very 1rnjoy-

Cluh , Clarke and Mathison, to able, und we hope h e will g1t up n Apropos of the cold wenther one

Hecker and Mc Dermid , we tip our large pnrt.y. But. we ure candidly of our citizen-it, is useless to cull

int first; n11cl then comes Hodg- of th e opinion thnt it would have his nnm e-tells it that finding

son n11d .Timmi<i Smith, !llcAioney been helte r to have use1l differellt. four of his hens frozen, h e pick ed

nnc] Dobyn s, .Tri11k ens nnd Cnld- hrnguuge in u portion of the circ11- thl'm up and lnid th em 011 th e

Well , Blnt.t11er nnd Yules , Argo lur. " ' e comnie1Hl to him the hearth before the fire. ThPy Roon

nnd l\I cC lnre, Moses und Walker, "Fnhle of th e North \\'ind and thawed out und two of t.hem laid

1111d nl I the other co11ge11ial ApiritR the Sun.''

IP-ggs which were frozen.

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THE sr:nnor. HELPER

April 4, 1899

LEARN THE ALPHABET. q11,stio~- Tl11y 11.L111111t. as a 1'1111', 111 ' GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, 1all,d III to us., w It.hon t t.r1111 t,1,., a11d I

The pl\rents, rell\tives l\ncl frie1ids loss of time. The tr11t.h is, they are

of every del\f child who Cl\nnot speak scarc<'IY used at all in ma11y fa111ili.-s,

and read the lips, should learn the the Oil ly IIIPaIIS of ('Olll Ill nll iC'at io11

flllg"l'r alphabet. Especially should with th, dear nw111lwr l11i11g" hy poi11this pareu ts and lH'others and sisters iI1g" a11d the e111ploy11Hmt of cnult

BOARD OF TRCSTJ;~ES.

do so.

signs. How sad this is! \Vith such

The manual alphabet is not hard a state of affairs existing- how can

to master, and the value to a d!'af you expect to assist, even in a small

PRF.SrIH~NT: FELIX CORl'U'r.

child, his family being able to use way, in the education of your child, this method in conversation with in the building of his charnrctert him, is almost beyond estimation. How can.you hope that he will come

SF.0RF.TARY AND TRF.ASURF.R: D. W. 8LMMON8.

If the now often lonely deaf child to you lat.e t 011 with his sorrows, hh;

TRUSTE~~S:

could find, ou returni11g from school secrets, his confessions, and ask your F~:LIX CoRPU'C'... .Floyd County.

for his vacation, that every one at sympathy, your counsel, and your W. M. Mos1<1LF.Y. . . Floyd County.

his father's table could not only

~0:r..E-H.AND ~ E T .

advice? 1'here is JC. HARRIS .

. . .Floyd County.

a barrier hetween .T. W. TAYLOR ... Meri we th et County.

converse with

you, and there i.s J. T. BOII<'EUILLF.T . . . . Bibh County

him in his own

danget that it J. A. BLAN0J<J

. .. Polk County

language, but

will grow hig-her T. J. Di,:MPSJ<JY .

.Butts Uounty.

took pleasure in

and higher, wid-

doing so, he

er and wider,

would no longer

year by year. Do

know tl\e sad, in-

not . 1st th is he.

describable feel-

Break down this

ing of being one apart, s trang-e

barrier and go to OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL.
your chiicl. He

amt odd in his own home.
Instead he

may not come to you. He knows no sound of your

PRIN0IPAL: WESLEY O. CONNOR.

would at once be able to ente1 into full sy mp at h y and companionship with the family, to learn of and with them, t hl'Ough constant intercourse with

language; he ean not come to you as you can go to him.
You have not performed your whole duty when you have placed your child in school, far from

INSTR UUT0 RS: C. W. WIUGH'l', ~RS. E . .F'. CONNOR, SAMUEL M. FREEMAN, MISS S. J. POS1'~ Y, MISS MARY E. CLARK, 1\.1 lSS MARY A. HARR18, MISS ANN McD. l<~RVIN, FRANK BRIGH'l'.

them. He would become one of

i.t. T h e r e a r e TEA0HER OF ART .A.ND PHYSIOAL

ffl any O t h e l"

0ULTURE:

them, and could feel that they loved things you should do and one of the MISS JESSIE C. CONNOR.

him well enough to learn a method most important of them all is that

of conveying ideas both easy and you learn the manual alphabet, your pleasant to him, knowing that it wn.1i child's alphabet, his language. Will impossible for him to use their vocal you do it?-Optic.

MATRON: MRS. M. L. BOND.

method. The parent or brnt.11er or sister of a

MAMMA-"Why, Hany, did . your

speechless deaf child, who can aud yet who does not learn the manual alphabet, has no good excuse to offer

teacher send you home?" HARRY-"Yes; she wanted to give
me a set of hooks a fellow used last

for being to a great extent neglectful te1m, and I wouldn't take them,

ASSISTAN'r MATRON: MISS R. E .. SUMMERS.
PHYSI0IAN: J. C. W A'l"l'S.

of the pleasure and the welfare of one neat and dear to them, their own

'cause he got all out of them."

there was to learn

INDUS'l'RIAL DEPARTMENT. H. S. MORRIS, Expert Shoemaker,

kith and kin.

PROFESSOR PROBLEM-" It takes a

J. B. HUFF, Expert Printer,

Fathers, mothers, get closer to yard and a half of muslin to make a T. P. McKoy, _Expert Wood-Worker.

your afflicted children by learning to boy's shirt. How many shirts can

readily converse with them on your be got out of six yards'?"

fingers, through the use of the man- TORY 'l'0OQUI0K-"Four, sir; but I

ual alphabet. Have your other child- know of a man that got more than

ren learn it, and teach it to every one that out of one. He got five of my

you can. This extrn. effort for their big brother's and three of mi.ne from sa~es will repay you and them a our back yard one night last week.''

NEGRO DEPARTMEN'l'.

thousand fold. 1'hey need your help. your counsel, yonr sympathy, your BOBBY-" I wish the Lord had love. They need you as none of your made the world in two days." hearing children do. A pencil and J AOK-" Why?"

INSTRU0T0RS:
F. M. GORDON, CARRIE COLCLOUGH.

paper arn generally inconvenient to BoBRY-"Then we would have hl\d

MATRON:

obtain; often they are out of the three Sundays a week."

MRS. F. M. GORDON.

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The Special School of The Future begins

World 's only liberal arts college for deaf 1students--where a variety of resources will
be available to the project director and a

30th GCAA Reunion Offers Something For Everyone.

now--$1.3 Million specialist In parent education . Program coordinators will be deployed to each of the

The 30th Triennial Reunion of the Gallaudet College Alumni Association will

grant is guarantee

three cooperating Institutions.

take place on the Gallaudet College cam-

The project will be administered under pus, Washington, D .C., June 10-16, 1979.

Washington, D.C. - - Gallaudet College has received a grant of $1 ,357,790 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan, to define a new role for the special school in assisting local communities to serve deaf people.
The urgency of acting now has been underscored In this country by federal legislation that every deaf child, youth , and adult must have access to full educational opportunities, according to Gallaudet President Edward C. Merrill, Jr.
Merrill noted that more that half of deaf adults do not have a high school diploma. Occupations traditionally held by deaf Individuals are much affected by automation and technology. There are also inadequate services for parents of Impaired children.
As legislation now mandates that handicapped people, including deaf students , be accommodated in k-12 school systems as well as college and universities, the old pattern of state or area residential schools for deaf children will change markedly ,

the College's Dlvlson of public services, already a pioneer in the area of services to the community. At Gallaudet, the Model Secondary School for the Deaf and the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School have federal mandates to evaluate and develop materials and techn iques to share with hearing Impaired students around the country . The two schools will serve as major resources for the project.
A central focus of the project is the dissem lnatlon of a wide variety of Information and materials In order to Impact positively on schools for deaf Individuals as they work with public schools, colleges, and professions to enrich education for deaf citizens throughout the United States. Through this effort,the project has the potential of influencing the lives of deaf people of all ages .
Dr. Arion E. Elser, program director for the Kellogg Foundation , noted that the foundation has long had a special concern for programs to assist handicapped people. More than five decades ago Its founder, breakfast cereal pioneer W . K. Kellogg,

Theme: " Gallaudet College and Deaf leadership" .
Emphasis throughout the program activities will be placed on identifying all-level leadership goals and the specific activities to be undertaken in achieving these goals . Among the major objectives of the 1979 Reunion are the following :
1] Tots/ Involvement. The Reunion will focus special efforts on involving a comprehensive spectrum of the population-college and high school students, parents , relatives and friends of deaf people, professionals, supportive service specialists, and deafness-related leaders from all areas--ln the activities and programs of the present mission of Gallaudet College.
2] College's New Mission. The Reunion will introduce to the participants the new mission of Gallaudet College and ways that they may become Involved In It to the putual benefit of all concerned.
3) Leadership Deveopment. The Reunion
will stimulate a pooling of Ideas and suggestions on how Gallaudet College

Gallaudet 's President said .

supported creation of the first school to should utilize and expand Its present

"Yet, these residential and day schools develop programs for physically and men- resources in the area of deaf leadership,

are the best resource centers to provide the tally handicapped children within a regular not only among adults but also among the

trained personnel , facilities , and media K-12 educational system .

younger generation.

materials needed if regular educational

Other current foundation projects in-

institutions are to serve deaf people,'' clude a national program to aid colleges Among the activities of special merit are:

Merrill added. "Such residential and day and universities with the special education-

Sunday, June 10: Bar BO "Icebreaker" ,

schools also have the greatest potential to al needs of handicapped students and as- at the Model Secondary School for the

develop effective linkages for deaf people sistance to establish a national center on Deaf, followed by a reception at the

with the home, the community , employment of handicapped people, in- Gallaudet Home.

appropriate agencies , and especially the cluding cooperative linkages between In-

Monday, June 11 : Planned short coures

public schools .''

dustry, labor, education and rehabilitation for credit , annual GCAA Art Exhibit,

Gallaudet has selected three schools for agencies.

seminars, recreation and Miss Gallaudet

deaf people, located in strategic parts of

The Kellogg foundation Is today among Variety Show .

the United States to work collaboratively the five largest private philanthropic

Tuesday, June 12: Workshops and

with the College on the project. The three organizations in the nation . It supports dinner forum program featuring Louie

participating schools are the California pilot projects In the areas of health , educat- Faut .

School for the Deaf , Berkeley; the Atlanta ion, and agriculture on four continents Wednesday, June 13: Oldtlmers breakfast,

Area School for the Deaf, Atlanta , Georgia; Including the United States and Canada' visit with senators/ congressmen at Senate

and St. Msry's School for the Deaf Europe, Latin America, and Australia. ' Caucus room, Alumni Variety Show , and

Buffalo , New York .

'

Georgia School for the Deaf will be co- Greek Conclaves .

As model state resource centers, the opertlng and participating in the project.

Thursday, June 14: Regular GCAA

demonstration schools will take a leader-

bussiness meeting and Bernard Bragg

ship role in strengthening home school aInnd community ties for deaf peopl'e; traln-'
g school and other professional persontniel ' heIPIng deaf adults realize their educa-
onaJ potential and participate fully In
co;munlty affairs; and assisting public
:" private community and state agencies
tfv s~rve their deaf constituent more effec-
de: ~- The demonstration schools will thus be e op exemplary models that can readily
;::ieulated by other communities.
ca Project will be headquartered on the
.. mpus_of_Gall~~de~ _9olle11e-- still the

NEW STUDENTS ENROLLED
Primary: Karen Davis, Lee Otis Varner, Willie T. Brown , Rodney Askew. Intermediate: Arthur WIiiiams. High School : Sharron Aikin, John Isom, Dennis Brown .
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Georgi.a has a new state song, "Georgia on My Mind . " Written by Heagy Carmichael and made famous by Ray Charles, blind singer who Is a native of Georgia.

Show . Friday, June 15: Regular GCAA
business meeting, luncheon with Thompson Clayton, class reunion dinners and Las Vegas Night .
Saturday, June 16: Regular GCAA business meeting, social hour and banquet.
For further Information contact : The 1979 Reunion Chairperson Alumni/ Public Relations Office Gallaudet College Washington, D.C . 20002 202-447-0741 (voice) or 0460 (tty)

11~1111IB11~1f11~@ Fourth of a Series: Juliet Gordon Low of the Girl Scouts

by Dorothy Coble Helms

IID~ ~~IB11~~

Most people do not know that Juliette Gordon Low, who started the Girl Scouts in America, was deaf. She lost some hearing when she was 17 years old and became almost totally deaf after she had grown up and married.
Juliette Gordon was born on October 31, 1860, in Savannah, Georgia. She had a normal childhood. Her family and friends called her Daisy. When she was 14, she went to a school in Virginia. Misses Randolph, granddaughters of Thomas Jefferson, were in charge of that school. At the age of 17, she went away to another school in New York.
When she was 26, Juliette married William Mackay Low, and they went to England to live. Juliette Low became interested in the Girl Guides Association there. The Girl Guides learned to tie knots. They learned the history of the flag. They learned to cook, knit, and give first aid. Juliette was impressed with their program.

There is a funny story about Mrs. Low and a Scotch peddler. She was walking along a road in Scotland one day when she came to a stream. The only way across the stream was by a foot log, and Juliette was afraid to cross it alone. She was wondering what to do when she saw a peddler coming down the road. She told the peddler to go across the bridge first while she followed with her hand on his shoulder. The peddler started to protest, but she was stubborn and told him to do it. After they had crossed the stream, Juliette learned that the peddler was blind!
Today, there are Girl Scouts all over the world. Juliette's home in Savannah is a national Girl Scout center. Juliette died in Savannah on January 17, 1927.

Juliette started several Girl Guide groups in both England and Scotland. It was not always easy to get women to help with the groups. When they tried to say "No," Juliette would pretend that she didn't hear them.

Juliette came back to America for a visit. She started the first Girl Guide troop in this country in her home town of Savannah. Before she went back to England six months later, there were six Girl Guide troops in Savannah. At that time, the girls made their own uniforms.
In 1913, the Girl Guides changed its name to Girl Scouts. Juliette Low came back to Savannah that same year. She decided that there should be Girl Scout troops all over tt,e United States, and she worked for that goal. The first Girl Scout convention was held in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 1915.

Dorothy Coble Helms is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and, except for brief intervals, lived in Raleigh until 1972 when her husband, Jesse A . Helms, was elected to the United States Senate. She attended Meredith College, a Baptist institution for women, in Raleigh, and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism. Following her graduation, she worked for several years as a reporter and as society editor of The Raleigh News and Observer.
Mrs. Helms' interest in deaf people stems from a Sunday school class for the deaf taught at the First Baptist Church of Raleigh by a friend . She attended the class for a t ime in 1967 to learn sign language and has been studying sign language ever since - both on her own and with deaf friends.
Senator and Mrs. Helms have two married daughters, a son, and two grandchildren. They still maintain a home in Raleigh in addition to their home in Arlington, Virginia .
by t.he Gallaudet College Alumni Association .

Prepared and distributed by the Gallaudet College Alumni Assocation as a public service. All rights reserved.

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Toothpick Sculptures

Valentine's Day
We had a nice Valentine's Day, We exchanged Valentine cards and had a party In the dining room.
Mrs. Beaird helped each class make Valentine cookies for our party. We also had cupcakes, candy, nuts, and Cokes. We enjoyed It very much.
The pictures are scenes from the dining hall on Valentine's Day.

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STUDENTS VISIT GARMENT FACTORY
Champion Garment Company's supervisor, Mrs. Doris Dobbs(Left Front), with Power Sewing Instructor, Mrs. Jane Ponder, showing students how pants are made commercially.

The middle school students had a new experience In art class several weeks ago. They tackled the project of making toothpick sculptures. They seemed to enjoy It, working on them for about four weeks. Some were very surprised at themselves and proud when they finished. Their sculptures actually resembled what
they had wanted to make. Some of the less tallented students seemed to excell In this type of project and turned out some very geometrlal objects. Before starting on the projects we discussed different shapes and the fact that you start the project by workIng on wax paper.You make everything
flat first letting It dry good then start puttIng together and bulldlng It up an out . "the best of the toothpick sculptures" are In the glass case near the art room, ranging from rather abstract In nature to more recognizable pieces such as airplanes, helicopters, houses, rockets, basketball goals, and a replica of the "top of the omni" Come by and see them!
The second semester In art will consist of claywork, printing, and macrame, with maybe some trips outside for drawing when the weather Is better. The primary and prep department will be working on clay and printing also, with some weaving and making some springtime flowers from paper to get the warm weather started!
Jan Perry Middle School Art Teacher

Mrs. Jane Ponder's Sewing Class at pants factory In Rome. (Feb. 15, 1979)

Don't for parents
of the Deaf
Don't feel you must apologize for your child .
Don't be ashamed of him. Let him know you think he is an important person.
Don't keep him away from other children. They may be his best teacher .
Don't let his handicap worry you toe much.
Don't forget his father Is an important person in his life.
Don't compare him with his brothers, sisters, or neighbors' children .
Don't blame yourself for his deafness. Don't baby him-don't let anyone else baby him. Don 't wait on him "hand and foot." Don't be afraid to let him grow up. Let develop like any child does. Don't talk In single words to him. He probably understands more than you think. Don't shout at him. If he is deaf, all the shouting in the world will not make him hear. Don't correct every word he tries to say. Accept and encourage his speech. Don/ t let yourself be his greatest handicap. Dorft dream of a miracle treatment or a mlracl'~ cure. Don't waste your time feeling sorry for yourself over his hearing loss. Don't be negative about his deafnesshave a building attitude. Never display a "dead pan" face when you talk to him. Make him think you are interested when you talk with him. Don't listen to neighbors and relatives when they say thoughtless things about your child. I hope these will help. Next month I will give you some' 'do's.''
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I The School Helper Cheerleaders

Basketball Highlights 1978-79

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I..

Left to Right: Shella James, Venessa Bankston, Janie Hancock, Barbara Blakeman, Garry Garrison, Nancy Davis, Robert Lewis, Pam Aikens, Fonda Cole.
Dear Cheerleaders, Basketball season has come to a close,
which means a much deserved rest for all. I know you have been very busy with school and other activities. You have traveled most of the year, and on each trip you have been very cooperative.
You have really shown that you understand the true meaning of what a cheerleader Is. You have cheered at each game with all the enthusiasm of a True Tiger. The school and teams should applaud you for your "Never-Ending Spirit."
I was especially proud of the manner in which you handled yourself at Mason-Dixon. You behaved like ladies and gentlemen, and spurred your team from behind to a victory.
I hope you will encourage more girls and boys to join our squad . It Is a lot of work, but there are many rewards. May the four Seniors, who are leaving the group, have the best of everything and we will all miss them.
This Is a sincere thanks to each of the following for making this past year so nice ....
Seniors-Fonda Cole, Pam Aikens, Shella James, and Robert Lewis, Juniors-Barbara Blakeman, Vanessa Bankston , and Gerry Garrison, Sophomores-Nancy I. Davis, Janie Hancock , and our drummer-Henry Passmore.
Sincerely, Mrs. Betty L. Green Cheerleader Sponsor
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iolks used to say that plains was nine miles rom Americus; now they say Americus Is nine miles from plains .
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GSD Varsity boys ended their season in Bremen, Georgia on February 15, losing to Bremen 56-48. It ended a long season of frustrations and disappointments. GSD's Team was hit hard by graduation last spring, and by disciplinary problems last fall. Only one player from last year's Region Championship team remained on the team. Bernard Floyd led the Tigers to at least a respectful showing each time out, and he is sure to make All-American. Bernard broke the season scoring record held by the all time great Willie Wooten. Bernard had a season high of 611 points . His highest one game total was 42 points, four points shy of the single game record of 46 points held by Willie Wooten. Bernard led the Rome, Georgia area In scoring with an average of 25.5 points per game.
The Tigers ended the season with 8 wins, and 16 losses. The first time In seven

years that the Tigers have failed to win more games than they lost. This year has ended the Tigers reign as Region Champlons,a position they held for three years. The best record In this area for a long time for boys.
One other bright spot In this year's season other than the Individual performance of Bernard Floyd was the fifth place the Tigers captured In the Mason-Dixon tournament. The Tigers were defending champions; however, they lost In the openIng round, but rebounded to win three straight games.
Coach McDaniel feels that barring Injuries and social problems, the Tigers will rise again In 1979-80 with such players as Mark McCall, Brad Lovering, William Howard, Wilbur Sutton, Timothy Dixon, Edward Mitchell, and Michael Williams returning to lead the team.

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Many Valentines
Each week 115 children come through these doors-43 of them twice a week. The week before Valentine's Day all the little "Prep" children came In to cut out cookies and "bake and taste." Most of the children are all smiles while they are here, so we feel they are finding something they like to do.
The Party Committee met with Mr. Horton early In February. It was suggested that enough tea cake dough be mixed up In the kitchen for each student In cooking class to cut out Valentine cookies. These cookies then were to be used as some of the refreshments In the department's Valentine party. Mrs. Couey and Mrs. Beaird agreed with the sug'Qestlon. Mr. Horton bought cookie cutters for cooking class, and the children went to work! This was the week before party time . Each class made a box full of Valentine cookies for the

homerooms. They sampled some cookies and froze others for Valentine's Day . Some cookies were red, some white and most were sprinkled with confectioner's sugar while still warm. Some of the children did not understand why their teachers were keeping their cookies. They were surprised and happy to see "their box" at the party!
Mrs. Penny bought two heart-shaped pans and gave them to Mrs. Beaird for her cooking classes. So, during Valentine week, all students made a one layer cake and also made frosting from butter and confectioner's sugar. They colored the frosting pink and enjoyed spreading It on the cakes . One cake served one class. Try cutting a heart Into eight or ten equal pieces! Thank you again, Mrs. Penny .
We are staying busy doing fun things.
Catherine Bealrd's Primary and Middle School Cooking Classes

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A Valentine's Disco

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The Valentine's Committee was pleased to see some of the classes from the Multiply Handicapped Unit participate. They were amazing!
Refreshments were served during the party. We all enjoyed cake , ice cream , candy , nuts and cokes .
The committee would like to g ive special thanks to the following people for their support : Mrs. Elvira Bray, Mr. Jimmy Whitworth, Miss Keri Whitworth, Mrs. Bettye Angle, M iss Micki Gaines , Mrs. Vera Owens, and Mrs. Jan Perry. We also wish to thank each and everyone who attended or helped out in some way or another.
Super Middle School had a "super success " with Super Chunn .

New Teachers Join G .S. D. Staff

Thanks to Mrs. Bray and Mr. Whit-

worth , Middle School boys and girls cele-

brated Valetlne's Day with the second

disco for the school term. The Valentine's

Committee (Mrs. Charlotte Thomas and

Mrs. Zelle Lively) Invited Super Chunn's

Disco Connection from Rome, Georgia to

entertain both the children and staff for the

afternoon. Chlldren,teachers, and friends

"rocked on , " "freaked out," "spanked,"

got down with "the dog" and did their

own thing.

Middle School boys and girls voted for

King and Queen of each group within the

department . They were as follows :



Group I - Charles Paul and Candy

Bolton

Group II - Monie Hudson and Bobby

Franklin

Group 111 - Jackie Bryant and Ricky

Ingram

Group IV - Marcella Estus and Tommy

Green

Federal Law-
Sex Discrimination
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination In education. Specifically, title IX states-
No person In the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participatlon,be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal Financial assistance.. ."
It Is the policy of the State Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of sex In the Department of Education , Educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972.
The following employees are assigned responsibility for coordination of efforts to comply with this requirement:
Title IX Coordinator for Department of Education/Ga.
Mrs. Evelyn 0 . Rowe 312 State Office Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Telephone: (404) 656-2537, GIST 221-2537. Title IX Coordinator for Employment Corban H. Sanders 254 State Office Building Atlanta , Ga. 30334 Telephone: (404) 656-2510, GIST 221-2510 Title IX Coordinator-Ga School for the Deaf James L. Perry Ga. School for the Deaf Cave Spring, Ga. 30124 Telephone (404) 777-8724
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to either of the above persons or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C . 20201 .

Mr. Tom Jackson
Mr. Stan Dawson Mr. Tom Jackson , a graduate of East Rome High School and Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, joined the GSD faculty as High School Math teacher on February 16, 1979. Mr. Jackson comes to us from the Peace Corps where he served two years as a teacher In Nepal. Mr. Stan Dawson has transferred to the High School Department from the Rehabilitation Center, where he served as Assistant Director of the Workshop Section. Prior to his employment at the VR Center, Mr. Dawson was a teacher at West Rome High School. We welcome both of these young men to the faculty of GSD.

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Course Offering
Georgia Educators of the Hearing Impaired (GEHi) in conjunction with Georgia State University has offered a five hour course during this School year entitled seminar in Special Education. The course was designed for teachers who have contact with hearing impaired children . Ten member of the GA School for the Deaf faculty are attending the sessions which meet in Atlanta at A.A.S.D. from 9A.M.2P. M. for six Saturdays. Topics of interest and importance included are art of Child
Managment, Art of Teaching,Human Sex-
uality and the Hearing Impaired Child, Social and Emotional Assessment , Community Education Resources, and Sign Language and Linguistics.
GEH I and GA State also offered a course in Language Arts For the Hearing Impaired during the 1977-78 school year. Several G.S.D . teachers completed this course last may. GEHi and GA State University are to be commended for making these arrangements which are helpful and informative for teachers of the hearing impaired.
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Rhonda and her brother Ronald had a

~irthday party Friday, November 9th.

Thonda and Ronald are five years old . hey are twins.

h We had one big birthday cake . Rhonda's

Ralf Was decorated with pink frosting and

donald's in blue frosting. We had Coke to

rrlnk. We had party hats, blowers and

0WIntohse.

We played . We took many pictures birthday party. We had a good time.

coeare glad Rhonda's brother and mother

Uld come to school to celebrate with us.

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Birthday Party For Freddie.

BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR FREDDY

A birthday celebration was held In honor

of Freddy Gillis' sixteenth birthday on

March 14. Freddy was born on March 14

1963. His parents are Mr.and Mrs. Fred

GIiiis, Sr. Freddy's home is In MIiien

Georgia.

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Those attending Freddy's party Included

his six classmates and his teacher.(ln the

picture Freddy Is sitting behind \ the

gumball machine). Special thanks go to

Marcella Estus for her homemade cup-

cakes; to Mrs. Sandra Junkins and Ms. Lyn

Crothers for Delivering the gift and decora-

tions from Freddy's parents; and to Ms.

Dillingham, Freddy's teacher, for deliver-

the refreshments.

Shorter Students At
GSD
Terrie Raine and Karen Mabry who are students at Shorter College are presently doing their mini-practicum work here at the school In the Primary Department. Karen Is with Mrs. Terry and her class while Terrie Is with Miss Hewett and her class. We are very proud to have them here.
Practicums give college students lots of first hand experience in actually working with children In everyday classroom situations with experienced teachers. These experiences are even more Important for those contemplating going Into educating the deaf.
Terrie and Karen spend a minimum of four hours per week In the classroom doing all types of activities with deaf children. We feel that this experience will benefit the college students and our students as well.
Vera Y. Owens Supervising Teacher Primary Department

Mrs. Kemp's Class
We would like to go back to the beginning of school and share some of our highlights with you. Robby Dalton entered GSD for the first time in August. Karen Davis was welcomed to our class from Iowa School for the Deaf November 29. We are pleased that they were placed In our class. Leslie Ray, a student at Berry College, did her practicum at GSD fall quarter. She endeared herself to everyone in our class while working with Donna Smith. Johnny Reed, a Floyd Junior College student, gave us a fantastic Thanksgiving party. He has visited us several times and brought gifts for each child in our class. We visited Mrs. Shirley Whitworth's class at Floyd Junior College fall quarter. William Eaves won a first place trophy for skating January 9. William's father visited our class and had lunch with us in January. He brought all of us some candy. Mrs. Eaves has visited several _times, and has sent us activity books, cookies, candy and cupcakes. She Is a good cook. All the parents have been good to remember us. Donna, Chris, Karen, Mickey and Judy went with Mrs. Kemp to see Elizabeth play basketball during the January Junior Varsity tournament in Cave Spring.
Robby's mother came to our valentine party, and brought all the children a gift February 14. She visited our class February 5, also.
Mickey Shirey's father came to school to bring Mickey's valentine box February 13. He drove two hundred miles.
Chris Johnson rode the GSD bus to Carrollton and visited his sister at West Georgia February 16. It snowed and he did not get back to school until February 20. His sister baked us some chocolate cupcakes. They were delicious.
Karen and Chris will be happy when March 16 arrives. They have not been home since Christmas.
. Mrs. Kemp is really enjoying her class. The children are smart, interested, alert -and energetic. They like to work.
Construction of New Buildings Progressing

Volunteer Workers

From left to right pictured above are our volunteer workers. Mrs. Jewel Garner Mrs. Dolores Wilson, Mrs. Faye Self'. These ladies have volunteered their services to the Intermediate Department of the Middle School. They feel that one of the best ways to learn about deaf children is to work with them. They come to us from Rome.
We welcome such outstanding support and want them to know that we appreciate their services.
Elvira Bray

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Published by

Georgia School for the Deaf

Division of State Schools

Peyton Williams, Jr., Director

Georgia Department of Education

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Charles McDaniel, State

Superintendent of Schools

J. H. Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

Billy McDonald

Printing Instructor

Alton Holman

Photographer

The Georgia School for the Deaf is in

equal opportunity employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of sex in any of

the educational programs or activities

which it operates.

The school receives some federal

funding.

Published four times a year in November

January, March, and May. No subscription

price . All communication should be addressed
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Entered at the post office at Cave

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Vol. 84

March, 1979

No. 3

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Accredited Elementary School
Volu me84

Published at the Georgia SchoolIor the Deaf
Cave Spring , Georgia, M ay, 1979
1979 Graduating Class

~iM&O,igh School
No. 4
J ON 04 1979
DOCUMENTS

LEFT TO Ri ght- First row~onia Wilson , Loretta Walton , Kathy Stegall , Sheila James, Antonietta Jordon , Fonda Cole. Second row -Joan Holowach , Pam A ikens , Ton i Smith , Nilsa Pizarro , Donna Sanders , Debbie Walden , Shelia Rhyme. Th ird row: Mark Hightower, Matthew Beishline , Ricky Cooper, A ngela West moreland , Dianna Farley , Tony Braswell , Robert Lewis . Fourth row: A lphonso Davis, Jylynda McGuire, Phillip Hopkins, Michael Jolley, Terry Laird , Tommy Brown, Ronnie Boswell. Fifth row: Larry Hutchinson, Wayne Smith , Melvin Green , George M artin , Kenneth M cM illian , Lester Rose , Carlton Stephenson .

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THE SCHOOL HELPER (USPS 483-840)

Published by

Georgia School for the Deaf Division of State Schools
Peyton Williams, Jr., Director

Georgia Department of Education

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Charles McDaniel, State

Superintendent of Schools

J. H . Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

Billy McDonald

Printing Instructor

Alton Holman

Photographer

The Georgia School for the Deaf is in

equal opportunity employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of sex in any of

the educational programs or activities

which it operates . The school receives some federal

funding. Published four times a year in November
January, March , and May . No subscription

price . All communication should be addressed
to The School Helper , Cave Spring,

Georgia 30124 Entered at the post office at Cave
Spring , Georgia , as second class matter ,

November, 1889. Second Class Postage paid at Cave

Spring , Georgia 30124 .

Vol. 84

May, 1979

No. 4

GSU Students
at GSD
We at Primary are very pleased to have Cathy Reynolds and Marty Turner Join us for Spring Quarter while they are in the process of Student Teaching .
Cathy Reynolds Is doing her practice work In Upper Primary, spending three days a week with Mrs . Kemp and her class and two days with children who have very special needs. She is also involved in Scouting and dormitory activities.
Marty Turner Is doing her practice work In Lower Primary , spending three days a week with Miss Mitchell and her class and two days with children who have very
special needs . These two young ladles exuberate
boundless energy and vitality along with a genuine Interest In hearing impaired children . Their enthusiasm Is to be
admired . We feel that we are Indeed fortunate to
have people like Cathy and Marty with us this quarter . We think that our boys and girls have profited from the experience, as well as the practice teachers .

Vera Y . Owens Supervising Teacher Primary Department

VALEDICTORIAN
Matthew Beish line is the valedictorian of the Class of 1979. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Beishllne of Chamblee, Georgia.
Matt Is president of the Future Business Leaders of America and the treasurer of the Junior National Association of the Deaf . He served the Senior class as treasurer, and was voted by his classmates as "Most Studious" and "Most Likely to Succeed."
Beishline has been accepted by both Gallaudet College and the National Tech nical Institute for the Deaf . His goal is to become either a computer science major or a psychologist. He plans to pursue his secondary education at Gallaudet College .
His hobbies are solving game and math puzzles, travelling, cooking and reading Time and Newsweek magazines.
SALUTATORIAN
Joan Holowach is the Salutatorian of the Class of 1979. She Is the daughter of Mrs. Willard Stringham of Tennga.
Joan is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the Junior National Association of the Deaf . Joan was voted by her classmates as '' Most Studious' ' and "Most Likely to Succeed."
Ms . Holowach has been accepted by both Gallaudet College and the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Her desire is to go to Gallaudet to prepare herself for a teaching job or to serve as a missionary.
Joan's hobbies are cooking, crafts, reading, swimming, and travelling .
(pictures on page 1)
High School
English/ Reading
Department Holds
Media Fair
On Tuesday, March 13 , the English/ Reading Departments of the High School held a Media Fair in the High School reading Lab . the Media Fair was held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m . The faculty and staff attended the event.
Four books companies displayed media material. The companies that were present were Scott, Foreman , and Company ; Ginn and Company; Barnell Loft , LTD; and Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation . Each company _displayed material covering the language arts area on the levels of preparatory through high school.
The purpose of the Media Fair was to explore the most up-to-date educational

material available . Teachers are always searching for new ways of presenting material in the language arts division .
E. Eugene Ziegler Director, Reading Lab
Faculty and Staff Attend the English/ Reading Media Fair
Teachers (L to R) Mrs. Grizzard! Mrs. Vann, and Mr. Ziegler with Mr. Crook, Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corp., representative.
Teacher's (L to R) Miss Haynes, Mr. Ballard, Mrs. Perdue, Mrs. Herron, with Ginn and Co . representative

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Chaplain Bailey

''Close Up''

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The Reverend Dewey Bailey, a minister of the United Methodist Church , has recently completed ten years as his denomination 's chaplai n at the Georgia School for the Deaf . Mr. Bailey became interested in the potent ials of a ministry at the school for the deaf during his tenure as pastor of the Cave Spring Methodist Church . He was
appo inted to serve as the First United Methodist minister to the deaf in June 1969, and has been involved in many phases of christian endeavor for the past ten years. not only has he been responsible for Sunday school , Jun ior church, and other trad itional church related activities with the studen ts, but has provided spiritual , marriage, and family couseling for families with deaf children. He has served as Ombudsman for the courts and social agencies, and has been a true friend in time of term inal illness and personal tragedy .
We hope Chaplain Bailey has many more years of service at GSD.
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CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUE
Bids for the final development of the Gordon Campus and renovati on of the Administrat ion building on Fannin Campus will be opened on May 29, 1979.
The Gordon Campus plans call for an aux_iliary fuel supply for the boiler room , perimeter road, covered walks to be placed between existing buildings placement of ~lectrical lines underground' and landscaping an d water control. In' general the cam~us will be brought up to dat e ' with exl st1 ng construction .
We hope to be in the new dining room and dorm bu,"Id i"ngs by the first of the year .

"Close Up " Participants- (LtoR) Steven Hunter, Pamela Aikens, Mathew Beishline and Penny Hollis.

Four students and one teacher participated in the "Closeup" government studies program in Washington, D .C. during the week of April 1-7.
The students were Pamela Aikens, Matthew Beishline, Penny Hollis, and Steven Hunter. Lanelle Benton was the teacher who participated.
Representative students from fifteen schools from a number of states had the opportunity to question legislators, lobbyists, members of the press and travel to Washington's monuments and cultural
TWO MEMBERS OF GSD STAFF PASS
Death claimed the lives of two of our employees this spring. Mr. Zane Adams , houseparent, died on April 29 and Mrs. Juanita Hood, Health Services Technician , died May 2.
Mr . Adams began working at GSD in October 1976 . An ordained minister, Zane continued to work with churches in the area when he was off duty as a houseparent. He had been ill for several months preceding his death . He is survived by his widow, Barbara, and three children.
Mrs . Juanita Hood , a native of Cedartown, began working as an aide in the Home Life Department in 1972. Mrs. Hood suffered an attack while at work and died later that day in a Rome hospital. She is survived by a son , Eddie Neal,Jr. , of Cecartown .

centers. The six-day curriculum Involved
students in a series of seminars, workshops and question and answer sessions conducted by Washington ' s leading political figures .
Aside from gov~rnment-related meetings, students had the opportunity to take in the performance of the show "Beatlemania" and to attend a disco party.
The program gave the students a chance to better understand how the federal government operates, meet peers from all over the nation and get to know their capital city.
The students reported having a grand time and that it was a worthwhile educational experience.
Mrs . Ponders' Power Sewing Class modeling clothes which they made.

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1979 Jr. NAO Eastern Deaf Youth Conference Admission procedures for new students

From left to r ight- Penny Hollis, WIiiiam Browne, Barbara Blakeman , Mr. Groth , and Joan Holowach .

Barbara Blakeman, Penny Hollis, WIiiiam Browne, and Joan Holowach were selected to represent Jr. NAO chapter at GSD. They along with Mr. John W . Groth , Jr., who Is advisor for the group , attended the 1979 Jr. NAO Eastern Deaf Youth Conference at the Marie Katzen back School for
the Deaf In West Trenton, New Jersey, on Aprll 17-;!0.
The conference theme ' Once Sm al I, now Great " had focused on the small Jr. NAO chapters established throughout the years. The conference emphasized the Jr. NAD 's continued growth In leadership at national , state and local levels.
Many guest speakers were Invited to
the conference to Increase our knowledge and perspective about various topics such as "The present and Future Status of Jr. NAO", " Sect ion 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, " "Public Image and Society, " "Self-Concept ," " Educational Changes In School ," " Trends In Employment and Opportunities for Deaf Adults, " " The Awareness of Deaf Youth to Deaf Blindness" and"The Responslblllty of the Deaf Adult In The Community ."
Group discussions were held which encouraged student Involvement In the analysis of the facts presented by the speakers . Delegates were also involved In other leadership activities.

The delegates considered It a rare opportunity to sit In the chairs of the Legislators In the chambers of the New Jersey Senate at the state capitol . They also went on a cultural excursion to New York City . While In New York City the delegates went up to the 107th floor observation level of the World Trade Center building which Is located on the tip of Mahattan Island , New York City . They enjoyed seeing a Mime play on 46th Street and having dinner at a luxurious restaurant.
rhe Georgia <lelegates benefited greatly from the conference. The experience should Improve their leadership skills and hopefully help our chapter to be a better one. The knowledge which they aqulred at the conference will enable them to help other Jr. NAO members to develop their awareness In deafness.
The next Eastern Youth Conference In 1981 will be In Massachussetts.
Character Is made by what you stand for , reputation by what you fall for .
There are still a few things you can get for a quarter---pennles, nickels, and dimes.

It Is Important that all staff members at GSD completely understand admission procedures for new students. Following Is a listing of the steps In the admission procedure and a brief descript ion of the particulars involved in ~ach step .
1. Contact with GSD-Any agency, parent, or other involved party can Init iate an Inquiry concerning the enrollment of a deaf child. An appl ication packet is forwarded to the parent / guard ian of the child at th is
time.
2.LEA Notificat ion - The Local Educational Agency responsible for the education of the applicant Is notif ied of the contact and asked for appropriate educat ional records .
3.Pre-admlsslon Evaluation and Interviewupon receipt of the completed application , an appointment for the required preadmission evaluation and Interview is scheduled . The LEA is notified of this appointment and asked for appropriate input .
During the evaluation , psychological , audiological , educational and communication data are gathered. The parent/guardian , child , and other involved parties are interviewed by the Home Life Director, Principal and Supervising Teacher(s), and Director of the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center. Teachers or other staff members may be Involved In the Interview process If appropriate. 4 . Placement Staffing- Within two weeks of the pre-adm lsslon eval uatlon , a staffing will be held to determine If the child In question can be provided an appropriate program at GSD. Persons Invited to the placement staffing will be the parent, child , LEA repersentative , and appropriate staff members from GSD.
Should the staffing committee recommend
acceptance at GSD , a preliminary IEP will be developed immediately. The LEA representative will be asked to approve In writing of the placement of the child at GSD . Plans will then be formulated between Home Life officials , school supervisors , and parents for the actual enrollment of the child in GSD.
If the staffing results indicate that GSD Is not an appropriate placement for the child , the parents,LEA , and other Involved parties will be notified . Reasons for the refusal to accept the child will be specified and recommendations for alternatives suggested.
Jerry Ramsey Diagnostic and Evaluation Center

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Senior Class members enjoy ing dances of the " Fifties ".

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New Staff Members
Camp Endeavor

We would like to welcome Robert Green to our Home Life Staff here at G.S.D . Robert comes to us from far off California. Robert Is a graduate of Gallaudet College with a B.A . In psychology . He came to us very Interested In working with students as a Dorm Counselor. We are very excited about Robert joining our staff and he will be working as the high school boys dorm counselor. We are sure that as Robert adds experience to his training that he will become an Increasingly valuable person to our staff. Best of luck Robert and welcome aboard .

A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT PROGRAM SERVING THE HEARING IMPAIRED

1979

General Information

Camp Sessions: i. July 22-August 3 II. August 5-August 17

CAMP ENDEAVOR, INC. 7 Contera Drive
St. Augustine, Fla. 32084
TTY /Voice (904) 824-6207

Campers may come for either of the two sessions or may stay for t he full four weeks .

AGES: Campers range in age from six to approximately sixteen . After the sophomore year in high school a camper becomes eligible for t he Counselor-In-Training program . After the junior year in high school youn g adults may apply for employment as Jr. Counselors.

TRANSPORTATION: Transportation to and from camp is provided by the parents . For those using public transportation to and from cam p, scheduling arrangments Will be made through the camp . For certain routes to and from camp a special bus will be available.

VISITING: We invite and encourage individuals and groups with a special interest in our activities to contact us at least a day in advance and it will be our pleasure to make arrangements to suit your needs. Altho ugh there is no specific parent visiting day, parents are welcome to visit their children in regular activities. It is urged that the Camp Director be informed as children are often out of camp on trips .

HEALTH SUPERVISION: The camp provides a Summer Camp Insurance protection plan . A licensed nurse is in charge of health supervision 24 hours a day , with a physician subject to call at all times .

Mrs. Louise Jackson has transferred from the Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf to the Career Education Department as Business Practices Instructor. She was employed as secretary and bookkeeper at the VR Center for the past twelve years.
Mrs . Jackson received her BBA degree In Secretarial Science from the University of Georgia In August 1949.
She is married to Fred Jackson, formerly of Rome . They have three children : Nancy, Charles, and Benjie. They have resided on a farm adjoining the Gordon Campus In Cave Spring since 1950.
We welcome Mrs. Jackson to the Staff.

CAMP ENDEAVOR . INC . Rt . 3, Box 240 Starke, Fla . 32091

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Section 504
What is it?
It Is important for handicapped people to understand all federal regulations which can have an Impact upon our lives. One of the most important of these regulations is section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These regulations became effective on June 3, 1977. Section 504 provides that "no otherwise qualified handicapped individual. .... shall,solely by reason of his handicap, be excluaed from participation in,be denied the benefits of , or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assls-
Hmce . " That rather complicated governmental
11nguage means simply that the Georgia School for the Deaf , because some federal money Is used in its operation , cannot discriminate in any way against the deaf adults and students at school. This includes discrimination in hiring practices, in physical accessibility to GSD programs, In education practices with the handicapped students, or in all other facets of program operation.
The administration of GSD fully subscribes to the non-discriminatory practices In Section 504 . lf,however, a handicapped person feels that he or other handicapped persons of his acquaintance
have been the object of discrimination at our school, the following grievance procedure should be initiated :
First, a written description of the alleged discriminatory act or procedure should be flied with the superintendent, who is coordinator for Section 504 as well as Title VI and Vocational Equity . Within one week of the delivery of the notice to the hearing officer, a meeting with all Involved staff, students, and parents will be scheduled. If the problem cannot be solved to everyone's satisfaction at the meeting, the written complaint will be forwarded to the appropriate person concerned with enforcing Section 504 regulations in the State Department of Education . A hearing will be arranged by the Department of Education as soon as possible. If the Department of Education hearing does not satisfactorily resolve the alleged d iscrlm Ination problem, the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, D.C . , will be notified of the practice In question .
The State Board of Education of the state of Georgia approved on October 12 1978 th e following statement concernln~ th eir discrimination policies: "Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color , or national origin (Title VI of
~~e Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX
th e Educational Amendments of 1972) or hand1cap (Section 504 of the Rehabilita~ tlon Act of 1973), in educational programs

or activities receiving federal flnanclai assistance .
Employees, students, and the general public are hereby notified that the Georgia State Department of Education does not discriminate In any educational programs or activities or in employment policies.
The following Individuals have been designated as the employees responsible for coordinating the Department's effort to Implement this non-discriminatory policy:
Jane Lee, Coordinator of Special Education, for Section 504
Peyton WIiiiams, Jr. , Associate Superintendent of State Schools and Special Services, for Title V1
Evelyn Rowe , Coordinator, Title Loydia Webber, Coordinator, Vocational Equity
If any of these GSD or State of Georgia policies are unclear to you , please contact the superintendent's office for further explanation.
IEP Conference Held
Conferences for the review of Individual Education Programs and planning for the 1979-80 school year began Monday, April 30 . During each conference, the student's achievement this year was reviewed . Discussion then centered on the most appropriate placement for next year. Focusing on where the "least restrictive environment " for the child Is and where his/her needs can best be met. Annual goals and service needs were also determined at the conference .
Parents of each G.S. D. student were Invited to attend their child 's conference. In addition , the LEA (Local Education Agency) was invited to send a representative. It was hoped that G.S.D. staff, parents, and LEA representatives would be able to meet together to comprehensively plan for each student.
If the parent or the LEA representative did not attend the conference, copies of the IEP are malled for their approval.
Reading and
Language Banquet
Boys and girls from Middle School attended a banquet In Rome. They ate at Bonanza. The boys and girls were praised for doing good work.
Mr. Whitworth presided over the banquet. The boys and girls were given certificates .
Students present at the banquet were Johnny Raper, Phil Royston, Davita Samas, Charles Paul, Jackie Turner, Nancy Rogers , Melvin Browder, Paul Cornelius , John Hogard, Susie Waters , Ronald

Kitchens, Julie Harris, Thomas Garnett, Calvin Hughes, Bobby Simmons, Leland Roberts, Pam Pool , LeAnn Blalock, Nicki Brock, Eddie Carswell, Elaine Beckley, Rusty Mathis, Angela Harris, Denna Johnson, Willie Smith, Larry Hutchinson, Andrameter Dennis, Missy Sullenburger, Regina Tlmley, Denise Balley, Dorothy Hackle, Judy Garmon, Marcella Estus, Leslie Montgomery and David Putnam .
A special thanks to Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs . Bray, Mr. Whitworth and all the staff for making this banquet a success . This affair was made possible through grant number 89393 and funded through the Department of Education for the Georgia School for the Deaf.
Primary Easter
Party
Lower and Upper Primary children had a delightful time dyeing Easter eggs on April 11 . Thanks to the generosity of Judy Garmon 's parents, Mary and Everitt Garmon, who donated the eggs. The Garmons have been furnishing eggs for the Primary Department' Easter parties for seven years . Two years ago they gave us forty-five dozen eggs . You can imagine the ir surprise when we only needed eighteen dozen this year.
Each child and teacher wrote his name on each egg and put pretty decals on them. This was done In Individual classrooms for the Lower Primary and In Mrs. Bealrd's room for Upper Primary. This was an excel lent language experience.
The Easter party was held In the dining room on April 12. The dyed eggs were put In Easter baskets and used for a colorful table decoration. The refreshments consisted of bolled eggs, fudge sticks, potato chips, three kinds of candy and Cokes .
Due to rain, the Easter egg hunt was postponed until Monday, April 16. Group 1 consisted of Mrs. Klnder's, Mrs. Power's and Mrs . Terry's classes . Robert Winzenried and Dyan Osborne found the most eg!:I~ and Stacy Heath found the golden egg . Children In Mrs . Tallent's, Miss Mitchell 's and Mrs. Davis 's class were in Group 2. William Haslam and Anita Allen found the most eggs and Richard Roberts found the golden egg.
The Easter Party Committee Catherine Beaird, Shirley Childers, Barbara Allred,
Ruby Hewett and Faye Kemp, would like to thank Mr. Horton, Mr. Medlock, Mrs. Couey, and Mrs. Powell and her staff for their excellent cooperatioln In helping to make this a successful party .
The Easter Committee

AERIAL VIEW OF FANNIN CAMPUS (November-1978)

AERIAL VIEW OF GORDON CAMPUS (November-1978)

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"A Store"

College Bound

The School Helper

(left to right) Mike Hardwick, Le- Ann Blalock, Rosemary Horton, Pam Poole, Nickl Brock, Lisa Thompkins, Wayne Bolton, Robert Meeks and Ricky Ingram.
We heard about the problems that the zoo In Atlanta has been having recently . We wanted to help--but how? A store--we decided to have a store and raise money for the zoo . We made cookies, cakes and candy; we popped popcorn. We sold candy bars and pickles, too . All of our classmates visited our store, some more than once. The teachers and' aides liked our good ies , \oo . Ricky Ingram was the head cashier. Rosemary Horton was voted " Best Salesperson " .She sold many , many bags of candy . Rosemary would say , " cheap, cheap , come and buy some candy ."
We had a fantastic time running our very own store, but we certainly were tired at the end of the day! The best news was that we made over $40.00 for our friends at the zoo . It feels great to help others!

CPR Course Held
Through the Public Service Office of Floyd Junior College a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction course (CPR) was held on the GSD campus April 18th and 20th. Volunteer Georgia Heart Association Instructors who conducted the course Included Bob Blom, Diane Dawson , Ann Barrnett and Mike Hollander. Mr. Sanford Horton was GSD Coordinator. Several staff members participated and received a certificate upon completing the course.

(left to right) Tonia Wilson, Jylynda McGu ire, Carlton Stephenson , Matthew Beishline, Joan Holowach.
Congratulations are being offered to five sen iors who have been accepted to pursue post-secondary education . They are Tonia WIison , Jylynda McGuire , Matthew Beishline and Joan Holowach, who will attend Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C. ; and Carlton Stephenson , who will attend National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) in Rochester , N .Y . Joan and Matthew have also been accepted by NTI D.

A man dropped In to pay a friend an unexpected visit , and was amazed to find him playing chess with his dog . The man watched In silence for a few minutes, then burst out with : "That's the smartest dog I ever saw In my life!" "Oh, he Isn't so smart," was the answer. "I've beaten him three games out of four!"

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Morris Mitchell , Driver Education Instructor , with Deborah Wilson practicing maneuvers on driv ing range .
Group Tours Nursing Home
Recen tl y , a group of students In the Career Awareness and Health Occupations classes vis ited Springwood Nursing Home in Rome , an Institution dedicated to the care of elderly patients . Many of the pat ients are there because their state of health is such that they no longer require hospitalizat ion , but their needs cannot be met in a home environment.
The st udents assembled In the lounge where they were greeted by the Nursing Home's Social Worker and the Director of Nursing . They visited with ambulatory patients in t he area . Then, they went on a guided to ur to vi sit the patients who were bedfast. T hey were shown exercise equipment in the physical therapy department .
Some of the highlights of the tour Included meeting a deaf patient, a deaf and blind patient, and a chubby little blind lady who gave her rend ition of a song and dance routine which del ighted the students. Mrs . Roberta Harri s Health Occupat ions Instruction
Car.ol.yn Stewart observi.ng Ti.na Blaxton cPeultl fin1shing t ouches on one of her ex-
ent paintings.

Sound of Silence
By Mike Burton , Art Teacher The above is a redundant , plag iarized
title , but still a perfect metaphor for the feeling one gets from looking at a room full ~f art work by deaf students ; or by watching a room full of deaf students working at their easels . Ah , to see the art teacher puff with pride!
This year 's art students are possibly the best group of art students in my 12 years of teaching. The class periods are not long enough; the students come early and stay late. Never have so many first year GSD art students worked their way through perspective drawing , pencil shading, color theory ( some craft work), matrix painting and color shading into easel painting with oils .
In all of my years of having a merit/ demerit system, never have so few demerits been given or so many merits. Two students in particular did a great deal of extra work and earned enough merits for rewards- Jimmy Salter and Tina Blaxton Mike Tucci has been outstanding with some sophisticated oil paintings . Billy Joe
Collins has done a great deal of extra work and is showing some real skills as a potter and a painter. Darryl Watts has made a noticeable leap In his art skills since the beginning of the year, as has Carolyn Stewart and Rose Blakeman . Donald Stringfield has been doing some intriguing experimentation In abstraction and symbolism. Donna Johnson, BIiiy Howard, Mark McCall, Henry Passmore, Tommy Taylor, Grover Chandler, Bobby Crowe, Greg Manis, Barbara Blakeman, Joan Holowach, Kevin Troup, Debra Peppers, Tonia Wilson, Mike White and Tai Davis have all applied themselves In an enth us last le and cooperative way. A number of Junior and Senior students came in the last quarter, and are getting In the groove with various forms of crafts and multi-media work.
A field trip to a one-woman art exhibit In the Berry College Art Gallery and an exhibit of experimental work In a Rome bank has been a great source of inspiration and motivation to this group of students. One more laudatory remark about this group : They were probably the best behaved group In terms of being ladles and gentlemen of any group I have escorted in the past 12 years of trips , and one of the most perceptive and Inquisitive Into styles , techniques and symbolism of the work that they viewed. All In all, It has been a very gratifying year for this reformed cynic.

Time tells on a man especially a good

time.

'

New Registration Procedure at GSD

This coming fall The Georg ia School for

the Deaf will begin a new registration

pol icy . It is Important that parents give

close attention to this Information and

beg in now making appropriate plans.

We are finding that more personal

contact between parents and staff Is

desirable with the Increasing pressure of

federal regulations and special

requirements of todays educational

process. In view of this we are requiring

parents or guardians to register all

students this fall here at G.S.D. This can

be done at the following times :

1. Pre-registration :

A parent can pre-register their child

between August 1-24 on any Monday thru

Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until

4:00 p.m . at the Administration Building.

2. Fall Registration :

If a parent does not pre-register their

child, they can bring him/her to school In

the fall for registration. Fall registration

will be:

Friday, Aug. 24

4 p.m .-9 p.m .

Saturday, Aug. 25

10 a.m .-6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug . 26

10a.m .-6 p.m.

The dorms will be open to receive

registered students beginning at 4:00 p.m.

on August 24 . School will begin on August

27 . Any parents registering students on

August 24 or 25 may take advantage of free

overnight lodgl_ng In our dorms upon

request. The school will provide bus

service from Atlanta to Cave Spring on Sunday, August 26 from 2:00 p .m. until

6:00 p.m . FOR PRE-REGISTERED

STUDENTS ONLY. Students whose

parents have not pre-registered their child

will not be transported.

Parents who have family hardships

which would prevent them from coming to

G.S.D. to register should contact us by

June 30 . We will make arrangements for a

staff member to visit your home to

complete the registration process .

Dennis Doughty Director of Home Life

IAPDto Hold
6th Biennial
Convention
The International Assocation of Parents of the Deaf, will have its 6th Biennial Connventlon at the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind In Colorado Springs, Colorado, from June 29 through July 1, 1979. This is expected to be the most lnfq_rmatlve, and enjoyable convention to date for parents and their families .

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Access to Student Records

1979 Tennis Team Middle School Field Day

(adapted from the Tennessee Observer)
Parents have full access to Information which Is collected and maintained regardIng their children. Due to the different services offered at GSD, It Is necessary to maintain personally Identifiable student Information In several locations . The following 11st describes the types and locations of records kept on students :
1. School department flies-educational records, work samples, grade cards, progress reports and achievement scores are kept In the Individual student files In the supervising teacher's office of the department where the child Is enrolled .
2. Diagnostic and evaluation Center flies - Dlgagnostlc records Including audlologlcal, psychological, guidance and counsellng, social work , and visual screenIng reports along with pre-school progress notes, staffing summaries and copies of correspondence to parents regarding Diagnostic and Evaluation Center matters are maintained In the Diagnostic andEvaluation Center flies .
3. Home Life Director Flies - Incident reports relative to dormitory behavior are kept In the Home Life Director 's office .
4. Infirmary Flies - Cumulative medical records, Including medical hlstory,physlcal exam reports, Immunization records, and treatment logs are maintained at theInfirmary.
5. Superintendent's Flies - Coples of correspondence to and from parents regarding medical treatment rendered and copies of dormitory Incident reports are kept at the Superintendent 's office.
6. Main School Flies - Designed to provide cumulative student Information . Upon graduation or withdrawal from GSO, all files are consolldated In the main school
flies. Parents wish ing to view their child ' s files
may arrange to do so by contacting the superintendent and making an appointment.
If after Inspecting the records the parent believes that the Information In the records Is Inaccurate, misleading, or In violation of the child's rights, the parent may request that the Information be amended . The Georgia School for the Deaf shall then consider the request and decide whether to amend the Information. A review team composed of the Superintendent (or his deslgnee), the supervisor of the department In which the child Is enrolled and the person/s who wrote the report/s In quest Ion sh al I review the report/ In guestlon and determine appropriate action . Should the parent be dissatisfied with the decision, the parent has a right to a Due Process Hearing .

First row : Johnny Love , Diane Minshew, (coach), Deidra Elliott, Lisa Donalson , Kathy Howell , Mike Tucci. Second row : Gerry Garrison, Kevin Troup , Steven Hunter, John Rogers , William Rice , Terry Garrison , Sam Neimier (coach) , Carlton Stepenson , (manager) .
Why Johnny Can't Write
The parent of a Houston high school student received a message from the principal about a special meeting. It read In part as follows.
Our school 's cross-graded multi-ethnic, individual ized learning program is designed to enhance the concept of an open-ended learn ing program with emphasis on a cont inuum of multi -ethnic, academ ically enriched learning using the identified intellectually gifted child as the agent or director of his own learning program . .. "
The parent wrote back ; " I have a college
degree, speak two foreign languaaes ""rl
four Indian dialects , have been to a number of county fairs and three goat ropings , but I haven ' t the faintest idea as to what the hell you are talking about. Do you? ' '
Reprinted from Associated Press
A man wandered into a federal build ing and asked , " Is this the headquarters for the war against poverty? " " Yes , It Is," replied the receptionist . " Good ," he said , " I 've come to surrender."

In the past (at least, for the past two years) , there has been a Field Day between the middle school of the Atlanta School for the Deaf and the middle school of the Georg ia School of the Deaf . The location of the activity has alternated between the two schools . However, for several reasons , the two schools will not be getting together for a Field Day this year ; but the Field Day Committee decided that there could still be fun , so the GSD middle school kids will participate against each other.
You say , What Is A Field Day? It Is where all the staff and students get sunburned and have some fun -filled gameJ!! Th is year ' s events include tug-o-war , potato spoon race , shoe relay, bean bag throw , over/under ball relay , paper bag soda cracker race , balloon burst, and three-legged race . There will be 14 teams with 11 members on each team , and a staff member rotating with them for each event. Other staff members are stationary with the events , keep score , or are '' water people" . Along with the fun , possibly there will be prizes for the winners and lots of watermelon for everybody when Field Dav Is over .
The event is scheduled for May 24 from 12 : 30-3:00 p.m. between " Howard Johnson " and " Holiday Inn " dormitories, down on the f ield .
BLESSED ARE THEY
Blessd are they who und erstand my faltering steps and palsied hand .
Blessed are they who know my ears today must st ain to catch the things they say .
Blessed are they who seem to know my eyes are dim and my w its slow .
Blessed are they who looked away when coffee spilled on the table today .
Blessed are they with a cheery smile who stop to chat for a little while .
Blessed are they who never say, " You 've told that story tw ice today ."
Blessed are they who know the ways to br ing back memories of yesterdays .
Bl essed are they who m~ke it known am loved and respected and not alone .
Blessed are they who know at times am at a loss to find strength to carry the cross .

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GS D'S Athletics Receive Special Awards

Front Row left to right : Lisa Donalson , Tina Blaxton , Michael King , Carolyn Stewart , Libby Cranshaw , and Diedra Elliott
Second Row left to r ight : Sand ra Ba ll ey , Kathy Howell , Susan Johnson, Pam Mock , Olivia Chambers , Darryl Watts , and Gary Peeler
Th ird Row left to right : Tonya Francis , Margaret Paul , Gerry Garrison, Bernard Floyd , and Reginald Hightower
Fourth Row left to right: Tommy Taylor , Janet Baker, T imothy Dixon, and Robert Lewis
Fifth Row left to right: John Rogers , Steven Hunter, Brad Lovering , WIibur Sutton , and Wllllam (BIiiy) Howard

Floyd Honored
Bernard Floyd, GSD'S all-American deaf prep basketball player, was honored recently during a chapel program for his. outstanding achievements as a member of GSD ' s basketball team for the last ten years . The jersey number 11 worn by Floyd was retired In his honor .
While playing for GSD Varsity Team, Floyd scored a total of 1671 points, a school record. In his senior year Floyd scored 611 points also a school record . Twice during his senior years, Floyd had 40 point nights, and six times scored 30 points or more .
Some goals accomplished by Floyd are : played on three region champions (6B), Two Mason-Dixon champions for the deaf , two National-Deaf prep champions, played In three state tournaments, selected to the Rome area All-Star team, was honorable mention All-State his senior year, and named Deaf-Prep All-American twice. Floyd still has a chance of being named National Deaf-Prep "Player of the year," which will be announced In June by the "Deaf American ."
Coach McDaniel says that several small colleges are Interested In Floyd and that we are trying hard to get him enrolled In one of these before fall.

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Easter ProgramMiddle School

Junior Class Explores Job Market

The Easter Program was held In the Middle School ~udltorlum April 12. Marcia Cousins and DaVita Sams d istributed program books . Jackie Bankston and Evelyn G. Smith welcomed and introduced the Acteen Group from Cave Spring Baptist Church . The hearing group, using sign language and pantomime, told the
beaut iful story of Easter. We were not prepared for the surprise end ing . There were two girls dressed as Easter bunnies throwing candies to the aud ience! Jack ie Turner thanked the group. Andy Mason and Joseph Nettles Invited all of us to the milling area where refreshments cons isting of peanuts, mints, cupcakes , speckled malt eggs, ice cream , and soda drinks were served .

The Easter Committee

Eleanor McCullough

Lois Grizzard

David Bailey discusses photography with some eleventh grade students

"Special School of
the Future''-GSD
The Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Is pleased to announce the Georgia School for the Deaf as an affiliate of "The Special School of the Future" project . This fiveyear project Is sponsored by a cooperative .grant through Gallaudet College and tile W. K . Kellogg Foundation.
The Georgia School for the Deaf will become a "Special School of the Future" by making the human and physical resources at the school available to parents, deaf ad ults, public school administrators and teachers, lawyers, medical personnel, municipal officials, architects and engineers. Programs and projects will be developed to heighten deaf awareness and Increase skill level when working with or planning for all hearing Impaired Individuals.
All "Special Schools of the Future" will come to view themselves as the hub of resources In the field of deafness for children in their own programs, deaf children in public school settings, deaf adults, families of deaf children, and the community at large.
Further Information on specific activities may be obtained by contacting Mr. Jimmy Whitworth at your school or through Rachel MIiier, Acting Project Director, "Special School of the Future," Atlanta Area School for the Deaf , 890 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, Georgia, 30021 .

During the third quarter, the Junior Class at Georgia School for the Deaf has been exploring the world of work . First, a poll was taken among the students to determine the occupational interest areas . Then, several persons were invited to speak on the specific areas . The speakers were Mrs. Jamie Thomson , representative of Floyd County Family and Children Services (social work) ; Sgt. Kerner from thr Army Recruiting Office In Rome(Enlistment and Army life); David Bailey from David Balley Photography (photography); and Mike Glenn of the New York Knicks (Professional Athletics) .
Field trips to Klopman mill, Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Co ., Rome New Tribune, and the Georgia Employment office in Rome gave these eleventh graders more insight into the job opportunities available to them as well as some general " know how " in making job applications.
Mike Glenn discusses the pros and cons of professional athletics.

by Dorothy Coble Helms

Can you believe that t he f irst famous deaf teacher in America was from France? Well , he was. His name was Laurent Clerc . He was a friend of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet. Together, they started the first free public school for deaf persons in America.
Laurent Clerc was born in a small village in France on December 26, 1785. When he was one yea r old, he fell into a f ire . Because of this , he lost his hearing and his sense of smell. Also, one side of his face was badly scarred . In later years , the scars on his face only made him look more dist inguished .
At t he age of 12, Laurent went to a school for deaf c hildren in Paris. He was a good studen t. After he finished his studies , he stayed on to hel p as a teacher in the school. He later taught the best class .
In America Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was studying to be a minister. He met a young girl who was deaf . He was upset to learn that there were no sc hools for deaf children in America. So, in 1815, Gallaudet went to London , England. He wanted to learn how to teach deaf people. Wh ile he was in London , he met someone who invited him to go to Paris. He went to the school where La urent Clerc was a teacher. Clerc showed t he visitor how to " talk " in sign . That is how the t wo men met.

At the school , Laurent led a busy life. He taught signs to Principal Gallaudet. He taught the pupils . He taught hearing men who came to the school how to teach deaf people.
The state paid for each student to go to school. But each student could stay only five years . Laurent taught his pupils as much as he could and as fast as he could. He and Gallaudet helped to start other schools for the deaf.
Once , Laurent visited Washington , D.C. He was asked to visit the Congress of the United States. He met President Monroe.
In 1811 , Laurent married one of his pupils. They had six children . He stopped teaching in 1858. He died on July 18, 1869.
Clerc and Gallaudet shared a dream. They wanted to teach deaf people. They believed that deaf people could lead happy and worthwhile lives. Their dream came true.

The tim e came for Mr. Gallaudet to come home to America . He asked Laurent to come with him . La urent said yes .
The tw o men sailed on June 18, 1816. They sailed on a ship named " The Mary Augusta ." The trip to America took 52 days . While they ;ere on t he ship, Laurent studied English , and
allaud et st ud ied sign language. They made Plans fo r t heir new school. They opened the ~merican School for the Deaf the next year in
arttord , Co nnecticut.

Dorothy Coble Helms is a native of Raleigh, North Caro l ina, and, except for brief intervals, lived in Raleigh until 1972 when her husband, Jesse A . Helms, was elected to the United States Senate. She attend ed Meredith College, a Baptist institution for women, in Raleigh, and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Cha p el Hi ll with a degree in journalism. Following her graduation, sh e worked for several years as a reporter and as society editor of The Raleigh News and Observer.
Mrs. Helms' interest in deaf people stems from a Sunday school class for the deaf taught at the First Baptist Churc h of Ralei gh by a friend . She attended the class f o r a time in 1967 to learn sign language and has been studying sign language ever since - both o n her own and with deaf friends .
Senator and Mrs. Helms have two married d aughters, a son, and two grandch ildren. They still maintain a home in Raleigh in addition to their home in Arlington, Virginia .
by the Gallaudet College Alumni Association .

Prepared and d i stributed b y t he G allaudet College Alumni A ssoc at 1o n a s a p u b l i c service . All rights reserved .

HOW YOU CAN ADD CLOSED-CAPTION WORDS TO TV PICTURES by Don E. Weber, Chairman of the Board of the National Captioning Institute

People with hearing impairments watch television as much as anyone else . But until recently , little had been done to make up for the loss of soundtrack in television - the words that give meaning to the pictures .
Late in 1976 the Federal Communications Commission authorized the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and other broadcasters to televise " closed" captions for the more than 14 million Americans with hearing impairments.
We have now developed the technology to create , broadcast and receive closed captioning nationwide. Home equipment needed for the system will be ready for sale to the public in early 1980.
At this time , the National Captioning Institute (NCI) wants to assess how interested hearing-impaired people are in closed captioning . At the end of this article you will have an opportunity to fill out and mail a coupon to NCI indicating your interest. But first, let me answer some questions frequently asked about closed captioning for TV :
What are captions? Captions are translations of the TV soundtrack into
words that are shown on the viewer's home television screen .
What Is the difference between "closed" and "open " captions?
Closed captions can only be seen on television sets equipped with a special device. Open captions, like those seen on a foreign-language movie or on the Captioned ABC World News Tonight appear on all television screens.
Why can't TV Just use open captioning? Since many hearing viewers consider captions a
distraction , TV programmers are reluctant to use them on a regular basis .
What do hearing-Impaired people think of closed-captioning?
In a series of tests , PBS transmitted programs with closed captions to deaf studio audiences nationwide. Most of the viewers said they could not have understood the TV programs without captions , and virtually all indicated a desire to own their own equipment for closed-caption receptions at home .
In other studies as well , the responses of hearingimpaired audiences including the deaf, hard-ofhearing , and even some persons with only a limited hearing loss - have been enthusiastic .
Is there widespread support for closed captioning?
Yes! The U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare has financed the research and development of the closed-captioning concept. The system also is supported and encouraged by PBS, ABC, NBC, producers , distributors and sponsors of television programs, and , of course , various organizations which work with , or represent , the hearing impaired.
Who will caption programs? The National Captioning Institute. NCI is a non-

profit organization located in Washington , D.C. It will soon begin to build up a supply of captioned programs for airing in 1980.
What programs will be captioned? A variety of predominantly prime-time programs will
be captioned . After an appropriate start-up period, a total of over 20 hours a week will be available through the combined efforts of PBS , ABC , and NBC-and possibly other broadcasters as well.
What equipment do I need In order to receive closed-captioned programs in my home?
The type of equipment that will first be available to the public is an Adapter Unit that can be attached to any TV set - portable , console, black-and.-white or color. II will be simple to install and operate.
A new TV model - with the special equipment built in during production - will be available later. Both the Adapter Unit and the special TV will be produced by a major TV manufacturer.
How much will the Adapter Unit and special TV cost?
By recent estimates , the Adapter Unit should cost between $220-$250 . The special TV model is expected to cost approximately $500 (which includes about $ 75-$ 100 for adding the special equipment to that model.)
WIii the prices go down over time as they did for calculators and other electronic equipment?
Probably not. NCI has negotiated contracts and is providing guarantees to various manufacturers so as to produce the lowest possible price from the outset of the project.
When and where will I be able to buy an Adapter Unit and special TV?
The Adapter Unit is expected to be available in early 1980. It will be sold through the catalog by a major retailer with stores and catalog outlets nationwide. The special TV will be available in both stores and catalog through the same retailer later in 1980.
What should I do now? The more Adapter Units and TVs with special equip-
ment that are sold , the more programs NCI can caption . Thousands of hearing-impaired persons across the U.S. are being contacted through national organizations, schools , clubs , and churches to see if they would be interested in buying this equipment.
If you or a member of your family are interested in having an Adapter Unit or a TV with this special equipment, please fill out and return the coupon below. That way, you will be sure to receive information on how to purchase the Adapter Unit and special TV receiver as soon as they are available .
Please respond . Your expression of interest now will help generate the type of consumer demand that can make closed captioning a commercial success. It is very important that the National Captioning Institute receive your indication of interest as soon as possible .

I'm very interested in closed-captioned television. I would like to be notified by the national retailer when the Adapter Unit or special TV becomes available in 1980.
D more interested in buying the Adapter Unit.
D more interested in buying a new special TV.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER

- - Accredited Elementary School
,
"_ volume 85

Published at the Georgia School for the Deaf
Cave Spring , Georgia , November , 1979

Accredited High Sch ool
Nu mber 1

Recognition from the Deaf
Congre ssman Paul F i ndley (R-111) is sho wn with an award presented to him earlier this month by the Telecomunicators of Central Illinois , an organization representi ng the hearing impaired , for his work on the behalf of the deaf. Findley has introduced legislation to aid the deaf and hearing impair ed in purchas i ng and operating a TTY , a dev ice necessary to enabl e deaf people to use the telephone .

a teacher in th e primary department . She lator became supervisor of the intermediate department and , eventually ,principal of the lower school. Her genuine concern and admiration of th e students were readil y seen and felt in her everyday contacts. W e deeply respect her efforts and hope t his dedication v.lill show our sincere best wishes for a happy retirement . "
Mrs. Vera Owens
Appointed Principal
of Lower School

American Instructors of ih e Deaf and Council on the Education of th e Deaf . She is active in the Reach to Recovery Program of the American Cancer Society , servi ng the West Polk and Floyd County areas . A member of the St. Bernadette Cathol ic Church in Cedartown , Mrs . Owens has served as v ice president of th e Par ish Council for two different terms and is currently serving on the Lector Roster at the church .
Mrs. Owens is married to Odell Owens , Jr ., current presid ent of the Georgia Associate of Educators and a teacher at th e Cedartown Comprehens ive High School. They have seven children ; the youngest , Janice , is a sen ior at the Cedartown ) ; : ! ~ School.
Received
1979 Homecoming

Queen

OV .191979

1979 T igerama Is Ded icated to Mrs. Em malee Highnote
At th e end of the High School Awards Day progra m , Pam Aikens , editor, announced the ded ication of and presented the 1979 Tig erama to Mrs . Emmalee Highnote. The words of dedication follow :
"It is with love and heartfelt gratitude that we anno unce the dedication of the 1979 T igera ma to Mrs . Emmalee J . Highnot e. She has worked at the Georgia School fo r th e deaf for thirty-seven ded_icated years . Her initial position was that of

Mrs . Vera Y . Owens of Cedartown has been appointed Academic Principal of the Lower School , Georgia School for the Deaf , Cave Spring , Georgia. Mrs . Owens has been associated with the school for deaf since 1957 as a classroom teacher and supervising teacher of the Primary Department. .Prior to coming to the school for the deaf , she served as an elementary teacher in Putnam County and in Cedartown.
Mrs . Owens holds the B . S. Degree in Elementary Education from Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley, Georg ia, and the M . S. Degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet College in Washington , D.C. She has done graduate work at Atlanta University , Smith College in Northampton , Massachusetts , and is presently a candidate for the Specialist in Education Degree in Administration/Supervision at West Georgia College, Carrollton .
Mrs . Owens was a charter member of the Alpha Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society at Ft. Valley State College , and presently holds professional affiliations with the Georgia Association of Education , Georgia Education of the Hearing Impaired , Convention of the

GSD Queen , Glenda Lowe , with escort Mike White and last year ' s Queen Toni Smith.
Glenda Lowe , a member of the Jun ior Class , was crowned as the new Homecoming Qu een by last year ' s queen , Toni Smith , during the Georgia Schoo l for the Deaf-North Carolina Sc hool for the Deaf half-time fest ivities on October 13 , 1979 . The daughter of Mrs . A zie Lowe of Leslie , Georgia , Glenda was escort ed by Michael White , a member of th e senio r class .
The Homecoming Court was compris ed of first runner - up Pam Mo c k , a se nior ; second runner-up Denise Bai ley , pr eparatory ; third runn er-up Carolyn Stew art , a senior ; and Sherry H e nde rso n , So ph omore , fourth runner- up.
The Cedar town High School band provided entertainment after t he crowni ng .
A wonderful climax to th e Hom ecoming game was that the GSD T igers won t heir first game in two years by defea t ing the North Carolina Bears 14-0.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors for the Deaf Attend Conference at Cave Spring.

JOKE "QUOTES"
Mother- "I had a fank discussion with our daughter today about the facts of life . "
.......... Father-" Did you learn anything new."
Teacher- " Johnny , would you like to go to heaven? " Johnny- " Yes , but mother told me to come right home after school .''

(Left to Right) - Steve Smith - Evaluator, Atlanta Rehabilitation Center; Henry Warner Federal Regional Representative, Atlanta; Linda Con rads - Counselor, Cave Spring ; Jane Major - Evaluator, Cave Spring ; Dennis Fennell - Supervisor, Atlanta Rehabilitation Center; Bess Lawrie - Counselor , Atlanta Rehabilitation Center; Jarus Keller - Counselor , Savannah; Angle DeThomas - Handicapped Specialist, Albany Voe-Tech School ; Iris Touw - Counselor, Augusta ; Bill Reinhardt - Counselor , Albany ; Betsy Gurley Counselor, Marietta; Elaine Thompson - Counselor, Gainesville; Bill Myatt - Counselor, Atlanta; Weyland Billingsley - Counselor, Rome ; Janice Serritt - Counselor, Cave Spring ; Tom Lawrie - Coordinator - VR Program for the Deaf, Atlanta; Ken Barrett - Counselor ,
Roosevelt-Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center.

AAHPER Youth Fitness Test
Results of the American Alliance For Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Youth Fitness Test .
The following Middles School girls should receive recognition for scoring at the 80th percentile or above on their AAHPER Youth fitness Test :

Test Items Flexed Arm Hang Sit-ups

First Place Denise Albritton Denise Albritton

Shuttle Run

Teresa Davenport

Standing Broad Jump 50 yard Dash 600 yard Dash

Karen Carter Denise Albritton Denise Albritton

Second Place Kathy Eubanks Tina Myers and Devita Samas Denise Albritton Tina Myers and Jackie Turner Marcia Cousin Glenda Patterson Teresa Davenport

Third Place Gail Bragg Monice Hudson and Nicki Brock Lisa Thompkins
Denise Albritton Deana Kimbral Donna McGee

Denise Albritton scored at or above 85th percentile in all six Item s and is eligible for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award . This award Is the highest award given for performance on the AAHPER Youth Fitness Test .

Lynda Walts Lower School P.E . Teacher

" All you need in this life is ignorance and
confidence , and then success is sure ."
.......... Mark Twain

Pupil-"Do you think it's right to punish folks for things they have't done? '' Teacher- " Why , of course not , Willie." Pupil-' 'Well, I didn ' t do my home work.''


Minister- " And what does your mother do for you when you've been a good girl?" Margery- " She lets me stay home from
church ."


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THE SCHOOL HELPER (USPS 483-840)

Published by

Georgia School for the Deaf

Division of State Schools

Peyton Williams , Jr., Director

Georgia Department of Education

Atlanta , Georg ia 30334

Charles McDaniel , State

Superintendent of Schools

J . H . Wh itworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

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Vol. 85

November, 1979

No. 1

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New Staf1 at RCD
Front Row : (L-R) Constance McWarter, Linda Con rads, Claudette Raburn, Donna Shaw, Nadine McClendon . Back row(L-R) James Mitchell, Loring Kirk.not shown in picture Don Maxwell Constance McWhorter- A native of Cave Spring, Connie attended elementary and junior high in Floyd County. She graduated from Central High School in Columbus, Ohio and is currently enrolled in Floyd Junior College studing Deaf Education and Business Administration . Connie has worked at GSD and RCD since September, 1974 as a Houseparent . She was promoted September 17 to Director of Home Life at RCD . Connie is a member of New Hope Baptist Church and is active with the Youth Department. She enjoys reading and listening to music. Linda Con rads began work at RCD in September as the new full-service counselor . She came to us from Athens Community Mental Health Center. Linda holds a B . S. in Elementary Education from North GA College and M.Ed. in V. R. Counseling from the University of Georgia . Linda is living in Rome . She is single. Claudette Raburn came to RCD as the bookkeeper last April from The Department of Family & Children Services in Rome. Prior to moving to Silver Creek, the Raburn . Family lived in Tucker, GA, though Claudette is a native of Augusta . Her husband Dillard, works for Southern Bell ; daughter Susan attends Pepperell High School and daughter Carol is a Sophomore at Shorter College. Donna Shaw began work in July, 1977 at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital and transferred to RCD in April, 1979. A graduate of Coosa High School, Donna lives with her husband , Steve , and 17 month old daughter, Jennifer, in Coosa. Steve is employed at Plant Hammond . Donna' s position at RCD is secretary to the Director. Nadine McC/endon , a native of Blachshear, GA now resides in Cave Spring. After Graduation from GSD in 1972, Nadine came to RCD for job training and was placed in a CETA position as a teacher ' s aide in November, 1978. On September 17, 1979, Nadine was hired by RCD as a full-time Houseparent. During Nadine's Senior year at GSD, she was elected Homecoming Queen . Nadine enjoys reading and sewing. James Mitchell , originally from Cave Springs until junior high school age, lived in Chattanooga until he joined the Army . James served a total of 22 years, in the Military, 17 were on active duty including 4 years overseas duty in Korea and Vietnam, and 5 years as a Military Police. Mr. Mitchell attended Barber College and has been self-employed, as a barber, for three years . James is married and has two sons and one daughter. His hobbies are gospel singing and reading. He joined RCD staff as a Houseparent on September 17. Loring Kirk is the new Director of RCD. He came to Cave Springs from Gainesville, GA, where he had supervised a Deaf Vocational Rehabilitation Caseload for several years. Loring , his wife Patti, and three boys live on Alabama Street in Cave Spring . ':;;:ictured-_Don Maxwell, a native Roman, joined RCD as a Houseparent on August 16, Co Do~ retired from the U .S. Navy after serving 20 years . Don has attended Tidewater wo~muni_ty College and is currently enrolled at Floyd Junior College. Don previously
ed with the Chesapeake Boys Home in Virginia as a Counselor .

Lower School
by Vera Owens, Principal
At this time there are one hundred ninety-eight boys and girls enrolled in Lower School. Twenty-three of these are new this year . Twelve are in Primary, ten in Intermediate and one in Special Studies.
Forty-two of the students in Lower School are involved in the Special Studies Program which is explained in detail elsewhere in this issue by the Supervising Teacher, Miss Lynn Crothers.
One hundred four students are in the Intermediate Program supervised by Mrs. Elvira Bray.
Fifty-four students are in the Primary Program this year with the largest class yet in Pre-school. The department is being coordinated by Mr . Jerry Ramsey who is also Assistant Principal.
Intermediate and Special Studies students are enthusiastically participating in an enlarged Living Skills/ Home Economics program this year. This is housed in the Primary building and is coordinated by Mrs. Dondra Casey for Intermediate students and Mrs. Beaird continues with the Primary with even younger children participating this year than ever before.
One of their extras this fall is the initiation of monthly birthday parties in conjunction with the Food Service Director, Mrs . Glenda Couey . This is proving to be a big hit with the student body.
Mrs . Couey has also solicited a group of 10 students from Intermediate to serve on her dining hall committee to help plan menus . This is quite an asset to our nutrition emphasis .
Enhancing our Living Skills/ Home Economics program further is the use of Home Service Aides during the school day. They are proving to be quite an asset in many ways .
The Speech Program got a boost this fall with the part time services of Mrs. Rodgers while she is not involved with Rhythm . This has enabled us to expand our speech efforts which continue to be coordinated by Mrs. Ladre Combee .
There are many positive things going for us this fall and we all look forward to a very productive year.
The one thing that strikes us as being negative is the approaching retirement date for Mrs. Elvira Bray, Supervising Teacher of Intermediate . We regret to see her leave at this time but do take comfort in the fact that the school has been blessed to have had her services for so many years .
We wish Mrs. Bray all that is good during her well earned retirement years.

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Lynne Crothers appointed Supervising Teacher of Special Studies Group
A new Program has been developed at the Middle School this year to meet the needs of children who have consistently had difficulty in the academic program . Special Studies is designed to stress practical skills of daily living , the skills which the students need to Iive and work as independently as possib le in the future .
Children were enrolled in the program on the basic of formal testing, previous school work , and teacher recommendations . Testing included the Stanford A chie ve ment T est , Test of Syntactic Abilities, Gates Reading and, in many cases, psychologicals . Teacher recommen: dations considerd such areas as I EP (Individ ual Education Programs) . achievement , Social Skills , adaptive behaviors , commu:. nica ti on skills. and overall functioning levels . Parents were involved in IEP conferences held during the spring. They also received program descriptions early in the year . a long with permission forms for placement . The response has been very good. with most parents returning the forms prom pt ly .
Currently . Special Studies includes one self- co ntained class and six rotating cl asses . Children in the Self-contained cl as s receive intensive individualized programming in basi c pre-academic. selfca re. and com municationn skills. The ro tating classes receive language , reading , social studies . job practices , math, and health instruction daily . Forty minute class periods allow for frequent activity changes. In addition . all students are enrolled in physical education. art . home economics , and library periods weekly . Speech is available for selected students . Career awareness will be included in the schedule for the second or third quarter . The Special

Studies students participate in the regular Middle School holiday programs , parties , field trips , and extracurricular acti vi ties . They are placed in the regular Middle School dormitories .
The program in Special Studies is being established on the basic of a variety of curricu Ia and materials . adapted to meet student needs . Teacher designed materia ls are also being used extensively . While the subject areas are familiar . the criteria for developing lesson plans is relevant to the students ' daily li ves . For example , during the first weeks of school . work included telling time. accepting responsibility for following a schedule . cou nting money , handling a checking account , learning about basic foods, learning safety signs, using the want ads. spelling , and using a calculator.
The entire program is planned to stress these kinds of skills. as well as helping the children to develope responsibility for their own behavior . Th e Special Studies day starts with students signing in , a skill that will be useful later on the job . The students earn "c redits " throughout the day for completing class work and responsible behavior . The erect its can then be used as if they were money ; to pay for activity pri vileges in the afternoon , to go to the school store , to go outside , or to play ping-pong . Credits may also be saved by depositing them in the bank in the math room. Approximately once a month , an off-campus activity is planned . Students who ha ve enough credits in the bank then write a "check " to pay for a " ticket " to the activity . The credits not only reinforce students for appropriate behavior , but also provide act ual experience in " money managemerit" . A limited amount of money from the Needy Children's fund has been made avai lable for st udents who have no money in the school ' s student bank . By applying for a "job " and being accepted into the work program , these students may earn spending money . Completing a week at such tasks as washing boards , picking up litter , or vacuuming classrooms he lps the student to realize that money must be earned , as well as enabling them to accept responsibi lity . Promptness, Completion of the job , and waiting until the end of the week to get paid al l provide valuable and realistic experiences which should be helpful in the future .
Teachers in the program are Ms . Regina Bryant .Mrs . Charlotte Thomas, Ms . Sylvia H aynes , Mrs . Barbara Dempsey, Mrs. Emma Johnson , Mrs . Helen Farmer , and Mrs . Suzanne Vann. Mrs. Inez Fincher serves as teacher aid. Three former Home L ife aids, Mrs . Leola Pollard , Mrs . Belle Garett, and Mrs . Odell Sheppard also assist the teachers .

A Personsl Note- Special Studies is more than a new program . It is the hustle and bustle of the children signing in eac h morning ; it is the teachers fa c ing a new situation and meeting the challenge ; it is being flexible-a key word in the program , sometimes said in jest , sometimes in frustration . Special Studies is our new aides learning new skills and the routines of school ; it is Angela going to Mrs . Welch's room , again ; it is Jeff asking each morning , " Where is Mrs . Dempsey? " It is smiles on student fa ces as success is found in the class room .
Special Studies , like all of GSD , is people trying their best to work together . sometime s with great success, other times fa cing problems . Yet , even in the midst of problems , each person co ntinues to work for the children , to improve the program , to learn from mistakes , and to make each day worthwhile . My thanks to the teachers , aids , and students in Special Studies for getting the year off to an excellent start. By Lynne Crothers , Supervising Teacher
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Mrs . Farmer ' s Special Studies " Mat h " Class . (L- R) Yolanda Walker , Tim Nicely , Will iam Brown . " Sissy Mellette .
Special Studies teach ers Prudence Dillingham and Sylvia Haynes servi ng
students (L-R) Carla Kile. Jan Ingram and
Angela H uckaby at the school store.

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Prudence Dillingham is New IEP Coordinator at Middle School
Ms . Dilling ham will be working directly with parents , Local Association Representatives , t eachers, and other educators concern ing In dividual Education plans for the stud ents enrolled at GSD's Lower School.
A New Kitchen 1am excited about my new job as middle :tool daily livin g skills teacher . I am very
ankful to all t he people who have helped
~ get the pretty t hings in our new kitchen .
e are having a good time learning about
~~~ cooking heal t hy foods .
bre t~u kno w th at you can drink your Mrsa as_t? ,W ith our nice new blender , abr~ 8k~aird s classes and mine have made
A a ast milkshake--yummy ! crealmost ev ery one likes homemade ice cream.fwe make it with our very own ice
m reezer .

Birthday Party of
the Month
Have you ever had the fun of helping get ready for your own birthday party? We did!
Some of the classes from Mrs . Casey ' s and Mrs . Beaird's Home Economics classes baked cupcakes and made sheet cakes. Mrs . Couey ,food service director , iced the cakes . One day all the classes were invited to the dining room and Mrs. Couey showed us how to decorate ttie baked goods .
Finally , the day arrived for the September birthday party . The participants went to Mrs. Casey's room. It was decorated with pretty green and white streamers and the birthday cakes were on the table with candles! The "birthday" children lit the candles , made a wish, and blew out the candles. Everyone sang " Happy Birthday " to each other . One of Mrs. Bealrd's Primary classes had made vanilla ice cream and one of Mrs Casey 's Middle School classes had made punch . So we had nice refreshments of birthday cake , ice cream and punch . After we had finished eating , we played a funny game.
These are the students that celebrated together ; (L to R in picture) Arthur Williams , Marcia Cousins, Al Anderson , Rosemary Whorton , Barry Byers , Marlow Clowers , Mrs. Couey , Ricky Barnwell , Raquel Brown , James Wilson, Phil Royston , Bentley Brownlow , Duane Beckner, Calmer Jones .
Jan Ingram, from the Special Studies group , had a party in her home-room, with her teacher and classmates .
All the children are looking forward to the month of their birthdays , because they have learned that some of the staff plan to give a birthday party every month .
Dondra Casey Catherine Beaird Lower School Home Economics Teachers
Kitchen equipment is expensive. All of us are proud of our new equipment and will help to take care of it .
Mrs. Dondra Casey

Prep I News
We have seven members In Prepartory I this year . Three of the seven "graduated " from Mrs. Klnder 's prep-school class. these three are Rhonda Brownlow , Lamar McEntlre and Duane Beckner(all live In Rome. (Sekeltha Glover comes from Dry Branch, Eddie Miller from Martinez and Holly Swanson and Lamar Battles from Cave Spring . We are a lively group and keep Mrs. Chllderns and Mrs . Powers on their toes.
We like school, love all our friends and are learning a lot . We know our mamas and daddys w i ll be proud of what we are learning .
Rhythm Classes
(L to R) Adon la Smith, Suzette Scott, Ricky Barnwell, Erica Tatum , Anderson Sands , Chance Smith, Rodney Parks.
The students In the Primary Department are enjoying classes In rhythm this year. The students . are learning health songs, fun songs , and songs about the season . They are encouraged to use their speech .
Other activities which the students participate In to help improve their coordination are using rhythm instruments and running, hopping, walking and skipping to the beat of Childhood Rhythm records .
Mrs Allee Rodgers , Rhythm Teacher Mrs. Eva Stewart, Teacher Aide
Former GSD Student Graduates from NTI D
Ms. Charlene Mattox received an A.A .S. degree In Business Te_c.hnology from Rochester Institute of Technology t hrough the National Techn ical Institute for the Deaf.Ms . Mattox, the daughter of Mr and Mrs . George Emmett Mattox, Route #One, Box 199, Waycross, Ga. 31501 , graduated fro~ Georgia School for the Deaf , Cave Spring , Ga. In June 1975.

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MRS . RACHEL NAIMAN OF CSU VISITS GSD

COACHES GET FREE SHAVE

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Signing Sing Club

Mrs . Rachel Naiman of the California State

University at Northrldge Conducting

chapel program for Juniors and Seniors to

explain the program for deaf students at

their schools.



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Little Willie was in a store with his mother when he was given candy by one of the clerks. "What must you say, Willie?" " Charge it , " he replied .
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uerry Garrison, Billy Howard, Roberta Thomas, Kathy Howell, Barbara Hardy, Gary Peeler, Michael King, Steven Hunter Penny Hollice, Deborah Wilson , Michael White, Kevin Troup, and Sharron Akins are members of the Singing Sign Club for the school year of 1979-80.
Serry Garrison will serve as the student
director. The Club plans to present a singing
program next spring. They will serve as the choir at the Cave Spring Baptist Church once each month. Miss Lanelle Benton is the advisor for the group.

Bobby - "I ain 't goin to say my prayers tonight , mother. I' m goin ' to take a chance .

Coaches Davis , Jackson and Niemeier shaving off beards , as promised, after Homecoming Victory .

GSD STAFF ENTERTAIN AT HALLOWEEN
" Trick or Treat " were the words spoken by staff members recently as they paraded around campus on Halloween Day . The students had an opportunity to see the staff dress up in costumes and relive their childhood .
The Personnel and Business Departments were adorned with Minnie Pearl (Barbara Cox) , Raggedy Ann/ Andy (Nancy Carter) , a nun (Joyce Farrer), and a witch(Teresa Galloway-. The superintendent 's office had a new cleaning woman (V irginia Berry) . The Home Life Office sported a witch (Jean Taylor) , a scarecrow (Brebda Cantrell) and a hobo(Sandra Junkins). The High School Reading Lab teacher , Eugene Ziegler , appeared in a hospital gown . He looked like an accident victim fresh from his hospital bed ... such dedication!.
Sister Farrer is requesting that all GSD staff wear costumes next Halloween .


Back Row : (L-R) Virginia Berry , Jean Tayler , Sandra Junkins , Joyce Farrer, Teresa Galloway and Brenda Cantrell. Front Row: (L-R) Barbara Cox and Eugene Ziegler.

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''CETA" Workers Join Permanent Staff
Pictured (L to R) Shirley Childers, Nancy Carter, Eltori Hodges, Sarigra Johnson, and Linda Poole, who were originally employed at the school under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) through funds provided by the Labor Department . Mrs. Carter will be a clerk In the personnel and food service offices. Mrs. Childers, Miss Johnson, and Mrs. Poole will be in instructional aide positions. Mr. Hodges will be in a trades craftsman position with the maintenance department.
We welcome these individuals to permanent positions on our staff.
Internal Staff Changes
Several of our staff have_assumed supervisory responsibility at our school.
Mr. Roger Barnett has become Houseparent Supervisor. He will be working to give expanded dormitory supervisory coverage on the Fanning campus. Ms. Lynn Crothers has assumed supervisory responsibility of the new Special Studies Department . Ms. Prudence DIiiingham has become the new Individual Education Program (IEP) co-ordinator for the Lower School. Mrs. Teresa Lee has become Acting Director of the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center. Mrs. Vera Owens has moved from Supervising Teacher of the ~wer School to Lower School Principal.
r. Jerry Rsmsey has moved to Lower School to give "on-site" supervision of the Primary Department and also to serve as assistant to Mrs. Owens .
Oth er changed staff roles are:
t~rs. O0nd ra Casey is elementary Home Ee st ructor; Mr . Norris Johnson is the new JmooehnnwtsetAorSnrcth81soaoHnl d1'Pg.hCEr.SaicfnhtssotorilnuscCttarorurec'etMrorrD;.eJMpoarhrstn.-

Janie Steele is the Diagnostic Assessment Instructor at the D&E Center, and Mr. John Studdard has taken over the Trades Craftsman Job vacated. by Mr. JI m Wright's retirement. Ms. Regina Bryant, Mrs. Barbara Dempsey, Mrs. Helen Farmer, Ms. Sylvia Haynes, Mrs. Emma Johnson, Mrs. Charlotte Thomas, and Mrs. Suzanne Vann are Instructors in the Special Studies Department. Mrs. Allee Rodgers will be working part time In speech In the Primary Department. Ms. HIii, Ms. Ruby Pollard, and Ms.Runnel! Chubb will work in recreation, but are temporarily assigned to the infirmary. Ms. Edna Reese and Ms. Margaret Moore are Instructional aids in the Primary Depart" ment, and serving in that capacity also In the Special Studies Department are Ms. Odell Sheppard, Ms. Leola Pallord, and Ms. Jessie Garrett.
Summer, Student ''CETA'' Workers
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GSD was the scene of much activity this summer . Several students from GSD and Cave Spring High School were employed on the campus under the "CETA" program. They cleaned windows, mopped, cut grass, painted, typed, filed, etc. They did a good job of making things look better .
Students involved in the program were Joy Farley, Dianna Farley, Olivia Chambers, Sherry Henderson,Sonny Holman and Robert Ledford.
Mike Tucci and Tonja Francis during Homecoming dance.

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CAREER EDUCATION "See-Try-Learn"
The objective of the Career Education Program Is to offer trade courses and supportive programs to help students become aware of themselves as potential workers In the working world before high school graduation . Students learn about their Interest, and potential skills by being scheduled Into several Vocational areas for exploration of trades. The program provides an opportunity for them to make a vocatlonal choice, learn a trade and qualify for entry level employment .
Following Is an overview of the Career Education Program :
(A) CAREER AWARENESS
Students In 5th , 6th, and 7th grades remain In the program for one Quarter. Classes meet one day a week for 30 minutes and are scheduled to coincide with
the 10th, 11th , and 12th grade stud~nts schedule, this method offering a realistic opportunity for the younger students to observe work duties and responsibilities In each trade with more experienced students.
(B) CAREER EXPLORATION Designed for students In the 8th, 9th , and 10th grades, for "hands on" experience In all career areas before making a final decision regarding their preferred training area. Students are scheduled Into a particular Career Area for six weeks before rotating to another area . They will have the opportunity to explore six different training areas each year .
(C) PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING Designed for students In the 9th, 10th ,
11th, and 12th grades who have chosen to " major" In Career Education, or students who have not made a final decision regarding their preferred training area.
Special attention is given to teaching about working conditions, salaries , job applications, pay check deductions , specific measurement problems, appropriate clothing and transportation to and from work .
(D) voe . PREPARATORY TRAINING
Designed for students in the 11th and 12th grades who have made a decision concerning their vocational training . Classes meet five days a week 120 minutes each day for two years or six quarters according to students schedule and need . Students completing the program should develop sk i lls and attitudes necessary for entry level employment or preparatory training necessary for post-secondary training.
Mr . James Perry Technical/ Vocal ion al Supervisor

1. Career Awareness 2. Career Exploration 3. Metal Fabrication 4. Body and Fender Repair

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5. Industrial Power Sewing 6. Business Practices
8. Construction-Masonry

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9. Construction-Electricity 10. Construction-Carpentry
11 . Transportation Trades 12. Upholstery

.13. Health Trades 14. Graphic Arts 15. Arts and Craft
16. Driver Education

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1-2. Career Awareness and Exploration Mr. George Kemp
Measurements Shop Vocabulary Tool Identification 3. Metal Fabrication
Mr. Ronnie WIii iams Welding Sheet Metal Machine Shop 4. Body and Fender Repair
Mr. Russell Royston Metal-Bumping, Grinding, FIiiing and Sanding Paint-Masking and Spraying 5. Industrial Power Sewing
Mrs. Jane Ponder Industrial Machines Cutting Room Procedures Quality and Production Control 6. Business Practices
Mrs. Louise Jackson Typing Bookkeeping Adressograph 7. Business Practices
Mr. Bob Davis Media Library Audio-Visual Equipment "The School Helper " Editor 8. Construction-Masonry
Mr. Horace Parrish Brick and Block 9. Construction-Electricity
Mr. Roland Smith Plumbing Conduit and Wiring Installation 10. Construction-Carpentry
Mr. Paul Carter Building Frame Cabinet Making 11. Transportation Trade
Mr. Horace Freeman Auto Repair Auto Clean-up 12. Upholstery
Mr. Jack Mount Cutting and Layout Upholstery Sewing 13. Health Trades
Mrs . Roberta Harris Anatomy Para-Medics Nursing Medical Technology 14. Graphic Arts
Mr. Billy McDonald Photo-Offset Lithography Direct Printing Bindery 15. Arts and Craft
Mr. Guy Welch Mr. John Johnson 16. Driver Education Mr. Morris Mitchell

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Mrs. Carolyn Sanders Is New Staff Nurse

Mr. Robert Turner And Mr. Billy Lewis Join Home life Staff

Ms. Ellen Kesler Joins Staff

We are very pleased to have Mrs. Carolyn Sanders join our family as the new staff nurse. Mrs. Sanders received her nursing education at the Gordon School of Nursing at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida. She has three years of experience working In pediatrics, and worked several years lnAtlanta. Seven of those years were spent In an Ear, Nose and throat Clinic. We are very happy to have
Mrs. Sanders head up our Infirmary, and give u, her expertise to meet the challenges that our Infirmary will face In the
future. Mrs . Sanders Is married to Edward
Sanders, manager of the Georgia Apartments In Rome . They have a four year old
son, Josh . The school Infirmary provides a tremen-
dous service to our students and In so

We welcome to our Home Life Department houseparent Robert Turner , Sr. Mr. Turner Is known to many of us already, as he has a son attending our school, Robert Turner, Jr., who Is In the Intermediate department. Turner comes to us from Cedartown and Is presently working as a high school boys' houseparent. We are happy to have him with us, and hope he enjoys his work here with our students.
This school year we began a new bus route to the Macon area. In searching for a qualified bus driver we were pleased to procure the services of Mr. Billy Lewis.
Lewis is a well known citizen of Cave Spring . He has driven a school bus for the Floyd County School system and brings with him 22 years of safe driving . Operating a long weekly bus route Is a lot of hard work and heavy responsibility , but we believe Mr. Lewis has the ability to handle this position with the skill and maturity needed.
We welcome Mr. Lewis to our staff, and look forward to 22 more years of safe driving .
doing, has a great responsibility. Certainly,_ providing medical service and assistance for 400 students Is not an easy task. However, we feel that we have one of the best staffs to be found any where, capable of meeting the challenges and needs of this department. Any parents or staff members who .have question~ about the physical well-being of a child or student Is Invited to cortact Mrs. Sanders at the Infirmary, telephone number 404/777-3617.

On September 24, 1979, Ms. Ellen V. Kesler joined the Georgia School for the Deaf staff as a Speech and Hearing Specialist , Senior. Her office is located in the Diagnosticc and Evaluation Center .
Ms. Kesler received a B.S. Ed. degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Georgia, and a Masters degree in Speech with a major in Audiology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Before coming to GSD, she was employed part time as a graduate assistant at the LSU hearing clinic . She also worked with the Audiological Consultants of Louisiana doing school screenings.
Ms . Kesler is from Douglasville, Georgia, and is currently residing in the Garden Lakes area in Rome.
We welcome Ms. Kesler to our school family.

Reception and Dance During Model Secondary School for the Deaf Student's Visit to GSD

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Fair Day for Middle School

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and goblins. Each child's desk held a candied apple, a Halloween hat and either a plastic skeleton head or jack-o ' -lantern containing candy . All the children enjoyed the party!!!!!
A special thanks goes to Robby ' s grandmother for sending two 1979 Science Yearbooks to the school . Robby ' s teacher is Mrs. Ruby Fletcher.

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Rusty Mathis, Deanna Cagle, Kathy Eubanks, and Tony Hufstettler enjoy a ride at the Coosa Valley Fair.
Each fall when our students return to G.S.D., one of the first quest ions they ask is , " When Is the fair?" This year, the Rome Exchange Club treated the children to the Coosa Valley Fair on September 20. The students saw exhibits of arts, crafts , handwork, livestock and photography . As always, the rides were the highlight of the day . The students greatly enjoyed the refreshments provided by the Exchange Club . We would like to thank the Exchange Club for the opportunity to "go to the fair " .
Hydropool Given to GSD
GSD sophomore Brad Lovering and his mother, Mrs . Grady Holt of Colquitt, Georgia , are shown delivering a gift of a hydropool to the Georgia School for the Deaf . The pool will be used by the various athletic teams at GSD to help soothe sore muscles . .::Y- he pool will also be used for therapy for other students as needed .
Coach Ezekiel McDaniel and Superintendent J .H. Whitworth are shown accepting the pool on behalf of GSD.

Mrs . Couey demonstrating " cake decorating " to home econom ics class .
Food Service
Department
There are 29 employees working in the Food Service Department . These people are responsible for three meals a day, seven days a week , and also prepare carry-out meals for field trips , athletic events , etc . Mrs. Glenda Couey is head of the food service operation , with two supervisors, Opal Cook and Juadessa Powell. Eleven cooks and 15 food service aides complete the staff, which operates on two shifts daily.
Nutrition Club are being formed on both ttie Gordon and Fannin campuses. These groups will assit in planning menus, decorating cake, decorating the dining room , having "tasting " parHes , etc. They will study films and materials on nutrition to learn how the body uses the food we eat .
Mrs . Beaird and Mrs. Casey conduct family living skills classes, and with Mrs. Couey's help, Their students recently learned to decorate birthday cakes and cup cakes. A once-a-month birthday party will be held for all childern on Gorden campus , with each birthday child having an Individually decorated birthday cake.
ROBBY DALTON 'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Robby Dalton was 12 years old on October 17. His mother came to the school and gave him a birthday party in his classroom.
A table was decorated with a beautiful table cloth and napkins printed with a Halloween theme. The rectangle shaped birthday cake was covered with orange frosting and decorated with l!ttle pumpki ~s

It is always difficult to decide who is the most excited and enthusiastic about coming back to school in August, the children or the teacher . Erica Tatum, Chance Smith, Rodney Parker, Anderson Sands , Ricky Barnwell , Adonia Smith and Suzette.Scott , were happy to see everone.
Obeying classroom rules is fun in our class. We earn one cent each morning and one cent each afternoon for obeying all the rules listed on the individual contracts pasted on each desh . If we have four gold stars on the classroom chart for obeying all the rules, four days out of five , we receive a surprise on Friday . We have really improved . Receiving praise for good work and good behavior is another incentive.
We are enjoying Mr. Jesse Brantley , a student teacher from Georgia State University, who came to GSD September 25th . He is from Hapewell, Georgia and will graduate in December with a B .S. DEGREE IN Hearing Impaired . .
Group I News
School bells ring for (L-R in picture) Lynn Ash , Sonya Daniely, Allen Parker, Pamela Peek , Jasper Slaton , Candy Watkins, and Charles Weaver.
We are happy to be back . We have started working on our projects which Is something new . It keeps us busy adding to the collection of " My Spelling Book " and " My Language Book. " We may begin the collection of " My Poetry Book " soon. We are going to have a great year . !
Mrs . Grizzard , Teacher

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MikeWatch
Introduced
Life can be simpler and more pleasant now for the hearing impaired person who uses M ikeWatch, a device to alert one to previously undected so und levels .
MikeWatch com bine s a miniature microphone and an A-weigh ted amplifier with a four-digit LCD(liquid crys tal display) time mechanism and a vi brat or module in a convenvent ial wrist watc h case and band .
The device, another benefit of the electronic age , has been developed by Monty Coats , electr ical engineer , and the late Claude Pend leton Sr . It has been given an evaluation of excellen t performance by a uni ve rsity speec h and hearing clinic , for the sound moni tor .
Coats was inspired t o work out the project when he realized a young cousin , Mike Coats , had no way of modulating his voice level in varying env ironments and though he could li p read , was unaware of sound at high intensities , such as duorbells , sirens , auto horns .
Th e MikeWatch is designed so that the last two digits of the six-digit d isp lay on th e watch face , normally used to show seconds of time , indicate the so un d leve l intensity as picked up by the microphone inside .
These two digits are activated by a switch which enables the wearer to preset an alarm to the desired so u nd intensity level .
Th ese two digits then prov ide a reading of the ambient sound within the range of 37 to 100 decibe l s. sca lrd from one to 60 counts . This representation o f so und has been found effective for speec h vo lume control and genera l so und effec t iveness .
Th e number display increases one co unt every half second as long as the switch remain s activated. When it reaches th e point at which t h e wearer wan ts t o be alerted , the tactile warning represe nt ed by the v ibrator wil l be triggered, applying pressure to the inside o f the wrist .
Then the wearer can answer a doo r , raise or lower the voice proper ly , avo id traff ic dangers , be aware of anothe r person s presence and movement and, for those who have some hearing, answer th e telephone , adjust TV and radio .
The vibrator module w hi ch taps the wrist for two and one-half seconds con tinu os l y , th en can be reset agai n . It is attached to the back side o f the wristwatc h band .
The MikeWatch ca n be set so that only th e highest intensity sounds will set off the vibrator, if desired .
M ikeWatch is being produced by Muse Inc. 2918 n . H ende rson Dallas T x. 75206 Wh 1'ch has been assig' ned th' e pending' ~atent rights . To be available early in 1980 , 1 s est imated price is under $300 .

Cla ud e Pendleton Jr ., vice president of Mu se , who worked on the packaging and markerting said " Onl y combining a hybrid technolog y with a custom log ic chip would i t all fit i nt o a watch case so neatl y and work so well.' '
Upholstry Class Visit "Makers" Furniture Factory
Uph olstery in stru cto r , Jack Mount with some of his students ' during visit to " M akers" furnture factory in Cedartown .
TEXTILE CAREERS
The te xtile industry-that which deals with cloth-is most commonly equated with the manufacture of garments . Although the garment industry is the fourth largest employer of production workers in the United States , it does not represent the whole textile picture . In fact , the garment industry uses only about half of the textiles produced .
Where are the other textiles used? The answer is all around: Flying over the school yard , upholstering car and bus seats , carpeting floors , on camping tr i ps , hanging in windows , making bandages and bedsheets. Everwhear you look you see te xtiles in functional or decorative use .
J obs in the industry relate to all its aspects , from design through the manufacture of the !exile itself , to cutting and sewing , and finally to the shipping and selling of the finished product. With increasing technology the demand for skilled labor is on the incline . On both the secondary and college leve l , schools are offering courses which will help to meet the industry ' s needs .
On the high school and vocational level , courses and skills taught in the area of tailoring , power sewing and mechanics can open doors more quickly to opportunities in supervisory and middle management positions .

Colleges wh ich offer cur ri culums in textile and garment design , or in chemistry and te xti le technology , are today barely able to keep abreast of the industry's need for designers , engineers and upper management personnel. Moreover , these posit ions often represent stepping stones to higher positions as plant manager s , research directors and many other compar-able co rporate positions.
Although a large portion of the jobs in textiles are as power machine operatrors , opportunities are as varied as the te xt iles themselves . With the ad ve nt of more and more synthetics , with the development of automatic equipment , and with the co ntinual demand for textiles , a career in the textile industry today has unlimited bounds .
This article was reprinted with the permission of Union Special Corporation .

NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

Superintendent ' s Off ice . . ... 404 / 777 -33 10

J . H. Whitworth

Business Office .

.. .. 777-3311

Sanford Horton , Business Manager

Principal - High School ......... 777-3586

Eugene Perdue , Sr .

Principal - Lower School .

. 777-3963

Vera Y . Owens

Home Life Office. .. .

. ... 777-8790

Denn is Doughty , Director

Personnel Office .

. . 777 -3689

Primary Department . .......... 777-3957

Intermediate Department . . . . 777-3963

Vocational Building .

. . 777-8724

Jim Perry, Supervising Teacher

High School Counselor ... .. ..... 777-3586

Nancy Barker

Diagnostic & Evaluation Center .. 777-3321

Food Service Manager .......... 777-3777

(Lower School Dining Room)

Main Dining Room . . . .. . .... 777-3500

Health Center , Fannin Campus .. 777-3617

Health Center , Gordon Campus .. 777-3760

Laundry ...

. ....... 777-3509

Maintenance Department ...... . 777-3556

Warehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 777-8843

Reading Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 777-8682

Dormitories

Primary , First Floor ......... 777-8888

Primary , Second Floor .

. .. 777 -8712

Middle School Boys , ST . Floor . 777-8874

Middle School Girls , 2nd Floor . 777-3798

Annex Dormitory ...

. 777-3710

Middle School Boys ..... . . .. . 777-8890

High School Boys . .... . . . . ... 777 -3673

Sanders Hall (Girls) .......... 777-3751

Old Girls Dormitory .

. .. 777 -3637

Rehab . Center for the Deaf .

. 777 -3361

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Five Pre-Schoolers Enrolled
(L-R) Tom Rogers, Mrs . Kinder (teacher) Roderick Hardage, Mrs . Allred (Teacher aid), Natasha Hadley , Serena Goodson , David Anderson .
The Pre-school programs at G.S.D. is designed to provide for the individual needs of each child between the ages of two and five years of age. The curriculum Is very broad and covers a wide range of skills . These skills are taught in sequential developmental steps.
Although there is a wide difference in age, prior experience and skill of each preschool child , the program provides for this difference by assessing and prescribing a program for each child on the basis of individual need and by an on-going evaluation with appropriate changes in the program. However , the basic objective for every child is to develop those readiness skills necessary to prepare the child for academic work later w ith an emphasis on language acquisition .
The Pre-school program includes the development of reading readiness skills, sense training , language, social and selfhelp skills.
Reading readiness involves the development of those skills and concepts the child must master before he is ready to read . Some of the more specific reading readiness skills include : the ability to match colors , forms , sizes shapes and go-togethers ; the ability to recognize likenesses and differences ; to look from left to right ; to relate a picture to the child's own knowledge or experience and to recognize his own name.
Sense training is another area of study that is a prerequisite to structured academic work. In general , sense training is meant to improve the child's muscular control. More specific objectives are: to train the visiual , tactile , and auditory senses ; to cultivate the child's memory ; to stimulate the child ' s mind and to train the child's power of observation , concentration , imitation and reproduction .
Language development is one of the most important and emphasized area of study in the pre-school curriculum.

generally , our goal is to help the deaf child develop an understanding and use of language as part of everyday living . More specific objectives would be : to a reliance upon receptive and expressive language as a normal means of communication and to enrich their auditory experiences to ensure optimum use of residual hearing . the language program is based on the philosophy of total communication .
Other areas of study include the development of social and self-help skills . Social skills include those skills that enable the child to function in society and develop presonal relationships . Self-help skills are those skills necessary to enable the child to care for his or her own personal needs .
The pre-school is intended to develop in the young child a wide variety of skills that are a prerequisite to a more structured academic program . It is an individualized proram. The program for each child is determined by his age , prior experience and skills already developed .
Diane Kinder Teacher
Lower School's Trip
to the Fair

New Lower School Students
First Row : (L- R) Eddie Mill er, Roderick Hardage , Sekeitha Glover, Holly Swanson, Hatasha Hadley, Cunard Hughes, Lamar Battles. Second Row : Chuckle Belcher, Raquel Brown , Clinton Mitchell , Johnny Dunlap. not in picture-Tom Rogers
New Middle School Students

Front Seat(L-R) Holly Swanson, Eddie Miller . Back Seat (L-R) Tom Rogers , Davie Anderson.
Again this year the Lower School of the Georgia School for the Deaf went to the Coosa Valley Fair . The children look forward to this annual event of the school year with great anticipation . They were not disappointed in 1979! The Fair was a great success this year ! The beautiful displays of produce and handiwork impressed the children ; the magnificent livestock gave the children a renewed respect for the animal world ; the Midway rides made even the least enthusiastic child dizzy with excitement.
The Rome Exchange Club treats the children of our school to this expenience annually . We are already looking forward to " Fair Day" next fall.

Front Row: (L-R) Pam Peek, Tina Cook, Robin Thompson, Donna McGee. Back Row : Jerry Swaffored, Willie Dale. Mike Logan , Bentley Brownlow, John Haymon , Robin McDonald . Not in picture" Sissy " Mellette .
New High School Students
(L-R) Given Jones, Keith Mitchell, Mark Posey, Glenda Patterson, Donald Hall, Thomas Kimble

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High School Awards Day
Mrs . Perdue presenting Matthew Be i shlin e t he Twelveth grade English Award .
Miss Ben ton presenting Yearbook Awara to Pam Aikens .
Gerry Garri son signing "I Hear Your Hand ".

James Perry presenting Welding Award to Tony Kennedy .
Mr. Doughty presenting Home Life Award to Kenneth McMillian .
Presented by Mrs. Catherine Perdue, ttie English awards went tO---iina Blaxton , Eighth grade; Jimmy Salter, Ninth grade; Terry Garrison , Tenth grade; Gerry Garrison, Eleventh grade ; Matthew Beishline, Twelveth grade; Gerry Garrison , Award of Excel lence.
Presented by Nancy Ingram , the Reading award went to Tonia Wilson and Tony Kennedy for most improvement and Steve Hunters as Best All Around .
Presented by Lanelle Benton, the Mathematics awards went to : Kathy Howell , Consumer Educat ion; Mark Haineault, Basic Math ; Olivia Chambers, Refresher Math ; Tony Elicker, Algebra I; Bernard Floyd , Algebra II ; Doyle Allbritton , Geometry; Pamela Aikens, Comprehensive Math ; Mathew Beishline, Best All Around .
Presented by Sarah Wade , the Physical Education awards went to : Susan Johnson and Michael Black, Eighth grade; Olivia Chambers and Darryl Watts, Ninth grade; Elizabeth Donalson and William Rice, Tenth grade; Ruth Parks and Tony Murray, Eleventh grade; Joan Holowach and Matt Beish line , Twelveth grade .
Presented by Jim Perry , the Career education awards went to: Mark McCall and Tommy Taylor, Transportation ; Marc

Brewton , Body and Fender; Walter Powell , Metal Lab ; Tony Kennedy , Weld ing ; Donna Sanders , Graphic Arts ; Sheila James, Business Practices ; Kenneth McM llllan, Carpentry ; Robert Lewis , Masonry; Doyle Allbritton, Warehouse ; She ila Rhyme, Power Sewing ; Alphonso Davis, Electricity; Dianna Farley, Health ; Nancy I Davis, Driver Education , Roxann Stalnaker, Career Exploration .
Presented byHal Betz, the Soc ial Studies awards went to: Jimmy Salter, American History and DAR ; Michael Will iams , Georgia History , Shella Rhyme , Government, Elizabeth Donalson, Geography , Donald Stringfield, World History; Jylynda McGuire, Civics ; Mathew Beishline, Best All Around .
Presented by Erskine Wooten , the Science awards went to: Pam Doggett , Health ; Susan Johnson , Michael King , Michael Black , Jimmy Salter - General Science; Steve Hunter, Bio logy; Pamela Mock and Larry Warthen, Chemistry ; Joan Holowach , Comprehensive Science.
The scholarship awards went to three students who made 89 .5 or better average for the 1977-78 schoolyear - Pamela Mock , Steve Hunter, and Matthew Beishl ine .
The Best All Around Awards went to : MlkeTucci, Art; Latanga Smith, Home Economics ; Pamela Aikens, Yearbook .
Presented by Dennis Doughty, the Home Life Awards went to : Pam Wilkerson and Mike King , Eight grade; Milinda Brown and Henry Passmore, Ninth grade ; Roberta Thomas and Edward Mitch el I, Tenth grade; Linda McAfee and Larry Warthen, Eleventh grade; Sheila Rhyme , and Kenneth McMilllan, Twelveth grade.
Gerry Garrison provided the entertainment by signing two beaut iful songs" You Light Up My Life" and " I Hear Your Hand " .
The program ended with the yearbook dedication to Mrs. Emmalee Highnote by Editor Pamela Aikens . Mrs . Highnote was also given a beautiful corsage as a token of appreciation by the eighth grade class president , WIiiiam Browne.
Kevin Troup and Micheal McCall In a scene frcim a skit.

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Cedartown Band at GSD Homecoming game

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(L - R) Cheerleaders Jane Rogers, Sharese James, and Janie Norris helping everyone get the spirit before homecoming day .

Coach Sam Niemeier. attending homecoming dance.
GSD Beats NCSD at
Homecoming Game
The Tigers upset the North Carilina School for the Deaf in a very exiting homecoming game . It was our first win in two years . The defense kept North Carolina out of the end zone with several fine goal line stands in the first half , with the score tied 0-0 . At half , The TIGERS came out with fierce determination for the third quarter.
After recovering a North Carolina furn ble on their 37 , it only took three(3) plays with Darryl Watts going in on a 12 yard pass from Mark Mitchell. The PAT was made by Marty Harris. Then , on the very next North Carolina possession , they fumbled a pitch-out and after a 30 yard mad scramble, we recovered on their one yard line. Mark Mitchell scored on the first play with a QB sneak. Again, Marty was true w ith the PAT.
Our defence played tough as they recovered four fumbles and intercepted two passes with Johnny Love lead ing the way with nine tackles and Michael W i lliams with seven. The offense was lead by Tony Kennedy with 115 yards rushing . There was some more exitement, especially at the end , when everyone thought we scored on the last play of the game as several officials called it good ; but the head referee said we came up a foot short .
However, the victory was ours and it was a great victory for the team , because only 20 boys dressed out and we played without our starting quarterback and center . With this victory and the JV victory the previous Thursday over Armuchee 18-0, it gave a needed boost to our football program .
Bobby Davis , Coach

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l iccredited Elementary School
Volume 85

Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
Cave Spring, Georgia, January , 1980

Accredited High School
Number 2

Retirem ent Banquet For Mrs. Bray

A retirem ent banquet was held on November 20 in the lower school dining room . The honoree was M rs. Elvira Bray , supervising teach er of the Intermediate Departmen t.
Mrs. Gevema Stepp welcomed the guests and staff . The Reverend Mr. Herman Montgomery gave the In vocation . Mr. Jim Whitworth Praised Mrs . Bray for doi ng a good job through her career . He presen ted her with a Faithful Service Award for 34 years from the State Department of Education .
M r. John Caple, former superintendent ; Mr. Eugene Perdue, high school principal ; Mrs. Emm alee Highnote, former lower schoo l principal, and Mrs . Vera Owens , present lower school principal, were all speakers for Mrs. Bray 's retirement banq uet. They spoke of her dedication and their love and respect for her . They wished her many good years of retirement. Mrs. Callie Montgomery presented Mrs. Bray with a silver tray from the lower and hi gh school faculties ; she also received a plaque from Post 5 of the Ameri can Legion. Post 5 honored Mrs. Bray as an outstanding educator. She received many gifts from family and friends .
Mrs. Bray Introduced her daughter, BOn-ln-law, and grandchildren. She expressed appreciation to all teachers, aides , boys and girls for making her Job an enjoyable one.

NTI D Workshop
James Perry, supervisor of our Career Education department, attended the Career Information Workshop at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, N . Y. on Sept. 23-26, 1979. Mr. Perry met with alumni of the Georgia School for the Deaf during the workshop. In the picture, he is talking with Carlton Stephenson , a 1979 graduate of GSD.
The workshop was designed to provide career information to professionals who work with deaf students. This Information will enable these professionals to better advise deaf students about NTID's technical programs and employment in technical areas .

Albert T. Pimentel Selected NAO
Executive Director
The Board of Director of the National Association of the Deaf has announced the appointment of Albert T. Pimentel of New Carrollton , Maryland as Executive Director of the Association. Mr. Pimentel , who had been connected with Gallaudet College as Director of Public Services Programs and the National Academy , had been Assistant Executive for National Affairs since August , 1979 and Acting Executive Director since the death of Dr. Frederick C. Schreiber in September.
Mr. Pimentel is no stranger to the NAO and has twice been elected to the Board of Director and on another occasion chaired the vita! Ways and Means Committee. Some years ago he actually worked full time In the NAO offices when he served as the first Executive Director of the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf .
Holder of a Master ' s degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University , (he was the first deaf psychologist in the nation) Mr. Pimentel brings to his new position a rich and varied background. Besides his employment experience at Gallaudet and with the R.I.D. , he also has worked as a teacher and as a psycholog ist in residential schools for the deaf , coordinated a program for multiply-handicapped deaf children at a state hospital, lectured at several colleges and universities and
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NAO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (continued from page 1)
served as consultant to school systems , rehabilitation organ izations and facilities , and a variety of social service agencies .
Among the many other background experiences of Mr. Pimentel has been a long and active involvement in development of American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (formerly PRWAD) charter presidency of American Coalition of Citizens With Disabilities , Presidency of Teletypwriters for the Deaf, Inc., membership on the Council of the White House Conference on the Handicapped , membership on the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped , and a member of the Carter-Mondale Transition Government.
He holds membership in , among others, the National Association of the Deaf , Maryland Association of the Deaf , Gallaudet College Alumni Association, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Telecommunications for the Deaf , Inc. , American Coalition of Citizens With Disabilities, Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf , Div. #46 National Fraternal Society of the Deaf , and National Rehabilitation Association .
A native of Massachusetts , Mr. Pimentel now resides in Prince Georges County , Maryland with his wife, Sally and three children , Carolyn 19, Stephen 15 and David 8.
In Memorium
Dr. Marie Kennard
The faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Georgia School for the Deaf were saddened at the recent death of Dr. Marie Kennard , beloved teacher and Supervising Teacher of the Primary Department for more than forty years . Mrs. Kennard was from the " old school" of education , where one gave his or her full dedication and devotion to the job and the children , working long hours, often unrewarded , giving much but expecting little in return.
Beginning her career at G.S.D. while still in her teens, Mrs. Kennard received her specialized training for teaching at Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton , Massachusetts . She eventually became known as an expert in the teaching of both speech and language to deaf ch ildren . Under her direction , G.S.D. 's teachertra ining program was un ique in its thoroughness , difficulty and success . It was often said that one year in Mrs. Kennard 's training program surpassed two years of college tr~ining anywhere else in the United States .
During Mrs . Kennard 's tenure , G.S.D . became known as the " Home of Straight

Language." Her collaboration with Miss Edith Fitzgerald produced the method of teaching language known as the " Fitzgerald Key " or " Straight Language for the Deaf." Miss Fitzgerald , herself deaf, originated the idea and sought out Mrs. Kennard to help her develop and publish the program, because of her language expertise.
Mrs. Kennard ' s knowledge of speech and language were Incomparable. There was no question concerning grammatical usage or principles which she could not answer immediatley and correctly . Dedicated as she was to oralism and speech training, she often said, "There is no point in teaching a child to talk if he or she knows nothing to talk about." She believed in educating the whole child, in every way possible, and she demanded the same of her teachers.
It was a joke among the Primary teachers that Mrs. Kennard could teach a deaf child to say the entire Gettysburg Address in the same amount of time it would take anyone else to teach him say "cat. " To observe her working with a deaf pupil was to see a miracle taking place , an experience never to be forgotten , an inspiration to be treasured .
Educators of the calibre of Marie Kennard are , sadly , a phenomenon of the past. The contribution of her 44 years cannot be enumerated or described . To express what she meant to the deaf children of Georgia is an impossible task . Gallaudet College honored her by awarding her an honorary Doctor ' s degree because of her outstanding contributions to the field of deaf education . To Mrs. Kennard , the greatest honor was to hear one of her deaf boys or g iris say , " I love you ."
Even after her retirement , Mrs . Kennard continued to help teachers and students . Using her famous long scissors , she still cut out pictures for noun cards and sent to teachers , professional articles and magazines. Her heart never left Georgia School for the Deaf - - - and never will . As long as there is a deaf child learning to speak or write a sentence , as long as there is a teacher requiring excellence from herself and her students , Dr. Marie Kennard 's spirit will live on.
Micki Gaines
Council on the Deaf
November 27 , 1978, Governor Geo r g ia Busbee signed leg islation creating a Council on the Deaf for Georg ia. The main function of the Council , as stated in the by-laws, is to' ' promote the development of needed programs for the deaf ' ' and to take " feasible steps necessary to assist and service the needs of hearing impaired

citizens . " The Council is composed of sixteen members , appointed by the Governor. Four members represent the Department of Human Resources , two member are from the state Department of Education; one member is appointed from the Department of Labor; the Georgia Association of the Deaf has one member , as does the Georgia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. One member must be a representative of parents of the deaf ; one member must come from the Social Security Administration, and three members shall be hearing impaired citizens. Also serving are one Senator and one Representative from the General Assembly.
In November of this year Mr. Whitworth was elected by the body. to serve as president for a two-term .
GSD Football Player Makes AU-Star Team
Senior ta i lbac k Tony Kennedy was honored by t he Rom e News Tribune for his outstand ing performance dur ing the 1979 season . The Tr ibune selected Tony to the best 11 foo t ball t eam of Class A.
Tony , who se home is Harr ison , Georgia, f inished t enth in the area in ru shing with 659 yards and a 5.5 yar d average . He has played four years of football w ith GSD , two with the Junior Vars it y and two with the Varsity .
Th is honor gi ve n to Tony is quite a tribute , and we all are very prou d of him .
Teacher - " What do yo u call th e last teeth we get ?" Pupil - " False teeth ."
Sunday School Teacher - " Why in your prayers do you only ask for your daily bread instead of asking enough for a week?" Boy - ' ' So we can get it fresh every day.' '

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parent Education and Involvement

Dennis Doughty Director of Home Life

1 all of a child's life there is nothing which anffects him more than does hish pare.nts. Beg inning in early infancy , t ere Is a

relat ionsh ip which develops between . a

h I' ld and his Cand different

mother and father , special
from any other re Iationsh'Ip

he will have in his life . Those of us w_ho work with deaf children need to recognize

the importance of this bond and use it _to the benefit of the child. This would require

ur educating and involving the parent

~hrou ghout the student's childhood. on December 4 though December 8

had the opportunity to attend a parent

educat ion con ference sponsored by Gallaudet College in Lincoln , Nebraska.

This workshop was far above average and proved to be a very stimulating experience.

1 was able to see on a firsthand basis the

work that is being done in parent education

and involvement throughout the field of deaf education . I also had many opportuni-

ties to discuss this subject with parent eduactors, social workers and administra-

tors in both public school and residential school programs . Since I have always felt

very strongly that parents, many times, are

left out of the picture in the education and

rearing of their deaf child , it was comforting to me to see the great amount of progress that is being made in parent

education . A survey taken before the workshop

showed that of the 34 schools for the deaf (day and residential) , 18 of these schools had a parent education program . This

indicates that in many of our schools for the

deaf there is a great deal of work being

done. Most of the parent education

programs are carried out in one of two

arrangements. The first is a system where-

by a parent educator works within the district in which he or she lives , serving,

visiting , and helping to meet the needs of deaf children in the area.

The second arrangement , very much in use in residential programs, is parent

educators who operate out of the residential school , but stay on the road much of

their working time . These persons have

established routes and contact parents of

deaf children on a regular schedule. They

provide them with counceling and en-

couragement , and answer questions as the parents require.

An important subject discussed in the workshop was , " What is a parent educator

and what services should he render?"

Generally speaking , the parent educator is a person who visits in a child ' s home for the purpose of helping the parent help that Child to cope with all the implications of

deafness. The parent educator provides information on subjects such as hearing aids, educational opportunities, communication, genetics and speech training; and also arranges for the parent to be in contact with audioligists , day school programs, and other parents of deaf children . Much of a parent counselor ' s work is done with the parents who have just recently learned of their child 's deafness.
The relationship between the parent and parent counselor can continue through many years, and often parents will get in touch with the parent educator years later for assistance in particular problems they may be having with their deaf child.
From the work done during the symposium there will come a curriculum for a parent education program. We hope that this work will prove very beneficial in this all important field . Certainly, there is great talent and ability resting within each parent of each child attending our class rooms and living in our dormitories. What we need to do is to learn how to tap this power and use this resource so that the child and parent can continue to have this special relationship throughout their lives. Through this relationship both the parent and the child will have the greatest opportunity for leading a satisfying, rewarding and productive life.
''Mainstreaming Law'' Endangers Deaf Children
By McCay Vernon
The new "Mainstreaming Law " (PL 94-142) is the most controversial legislation in the history of special education. It will have a devastating influence on many of the lives of an entire generation of deaf children.
The results will be of mixed value to those who are hard of hearing , and may well detract from the education program provided regular public school children . It is paradoxical that a law with such idealistic goals should have such diabolical effects. The intent of PL 94-142 is above reproach as indicat ed by its four purposes:
1. To assure that all handicapped children have available to them a free appropriate public education which emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs :
2. To assure that the rights of handicapped children and their parents or guardians are protected :
3. To help states and localities pay for the education of all handicapped children:
4. And to assure and asses the effectiveness of the educational programs.

A major problem of the law is that it man-dates " Utopia, " but provides funding which will result in something much more akin to Purgatory . On the one hand , PL 94-142 requires each state to provide full educational services for all its handicapped children regardless of disability. Yet it pays states only a relatively small percentage of what that state currently spends to educate an average pupil. Obviously such funding is grossly inadequate. The result is frequently the following type of situation .
Mrs . Peggy Denton will have 30 to 32 youngster in her third grade class . In years past these would have all been basically " normal " children . However, this year under PL 94-142, there will be one youngster with a serious heart condition requiring an adult to be with him full time. Thus, Mrs. Denton will have to leave her entire class unsupervised and accompany this student to the restroom and elsewhere when he has to leave the class . In the same room will be a cerebral palsied youngster who requires a typewriter and extensive extra supervision . Another student is deaf. Mrs . Denton is expected to give this deaf youngster the intensive individual attention necessary to provide him a third grade education despite the handicap of congenital profound hearing loss. Among the other class members is one who is hyperactive and on medication .
Obviously the deaf child and the others in the class with severe handicaps need unique specialized programs and skills which a third grade teacher and a regular school cannot provide without huge unrealistic sums of money being invested. For example , expensive clinical type medical and educational equipment , years of professional education for the teacher, and funds for consultants and aids would be required for the deaf child alone if his basic needs are to be met. Because of the limited finanical support the Federal Government extends under PL 94-142 , not only is none of this available , bu _t - Mrs. Denton's overall class size of 30-32 is not reduced despite the addition o( the disabled children. The only available teacher ' s aide must be shared equally with five other teachers .
Obviously, both the handicapped and the regular child are shortchanged education~ ally under PL 94-142. For example, prior to the law , the deaf student would typically have been in a class with 5 to 10 other deaf classmates in a special day or residential school. There his classrooms would have been acoustically treated. There would have been group amplification equipment. specialized educational materials, a teacher with extensive professional preparation specifically to work with deaf students, on ad infinitum .
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MAINSTREAMING (continued on page 3)
From the viewpoint of Mrs. Denton 's deaf student , this young girl now sits in classes all day long in which she cannot . understand what her teacher or classmates are saying . School authorit ies euphemistically call her " hearing impaired, " but for all practical purposes , she is deaf because the little hearing she has is not adequate for understanding speech even with a hearing aid . Although bright (IQ 115), because of the language disability associated with congential profound hearing loss, she reads at an academic level two years below that of the average third grader . At best , speech reading enables her to understand 5 to 1O percent of what her teacher and classmate say if she can see their faces from a frontal view .
In essence, her situation is educationally and socially hapless . When then is a deaf child put in such a situation ? The reason is the controversial "mainstreaming " dimenson of the PL 94-142:
Procedures to assure that , to the maximum extent appropriate, handicapped children ...are educated with children who are not handicapped and that" special classes , separate school .. . occurs only when the nature or severity of the handicap is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.
In practice , when schools emphasize educating deaf children in regular classes, they deny reality , namely the natu re and severity of the handicap of deafness. despite these obvious problems , the mainstreaming of deaf children is not a new practice . In fact , it has been tried for 40 years . As a consequence, there are now thousands of deaf teenagers in the U .S. reading at second or third grade levels who vegetate all day long in junior high and high school classes with hearing children . PL 94-142 will magnify the problem .
Despite the serious diffeculties the law is not all bad . For many ch ildren who are hard of hearing or otherwise mildly handicapped, it offers excellent social and educational advantages (but most of these children were getting them anyway). For profoundly disabled children who were being denied any education at all , it offers hope, but hope of dubious substance (wh ere w il l the money come from ?)
In sum , PL 94-142 has monumental imp l icat ions for deaf and fo r all hand icapped children . Al t hough well intended , it will wrec k havoc with deaf children because of its emphasis on mainstreaming . It feeds psychological needs to " make deaf children normal " wh ile at the same time mandat ing programs which will magnify abnormality .

GSD Students Participate in the Chieftain Road Race

The fi rs t ann ual Chiefta in road race was

held December 8 on the Ber ry Schoo ls

campu s. T he race co nsi sted of thr ee

se parate races: A 5K (3. 1 mi le) ; 10K (b.2

m ile); 15K (9 .3 mil e). The race was

spon sored by th e Ju no ir Se rvice Leag ue ot

Ro me to be nefit t he Chieftai n M useum.

A tot al of 325 ru nners r an in t he th ree

races, w ith 140 in the 5K, 101 in t he 10K

and 84 in th e 15K . Six GSD stu dents and

three st aff members parti cipated. A ll but

teahcer Tom Jackson ra n in t he 5K;

Jackson ra n in the 10K . Names and order

of finishing are as follows:

Lar ry Warth en

51

Gary Peeler

54

Reg gi e Hightowe r

62

Bobby Dav is

79 (teacher)

Sharon Banks

92

Ellen Kes ler

111 (au di ologist)

Vanessa bankston 11 8

Rut h Parks

128

To m Jackso n fi nished elevent h in the

10K .

All t he partici pant s received a 1-S hirt

and a cer t ifi cat e show in g t heir time . Three

of t he stu dents were sponsor"ed by Ms .

Wad e, Ms . Gain es, and M s. Combee , and

we th ank th em for the ir sup port.

Th e st udents had a good time , and we

plan to take a larger group next year.

drive with a t en yard touchdown run with Marty Harr is' PAT . So when ASD scored lat er and went ahead 8- 7, it looked like it was going to be an offensive show ; however , that was not the case . Both defensive teams made excellent stands and capitallized on the offensive mistakes in the second half.
It appeared t hat GSD had pulled it out early in the fourth quarter when Kennedy scampered around end on a 30-yard touchdown run but a penalty mullified his effort. ASD then made a great defensive stand and caused GSD to g ive up the football. But the Tiger defense, led by Johnny Love Erik Whitworth and Daniel Butts , rose t~ the occasion and forced ASD to punt in the final minutes of the game.
The Warrior defense which had played well throughout the contest started to come apart at the seams . They made two costly penalties which gave the Tigers new blood . With t he clock running and with no timeouts remaining , the Tigers were facing third and goal from the ten . As the crowd stood holding its breath , tailback Mark McCall took the Pitch and rolled left , stopped , threw the ball back across the field to Mark Mitchell who made a fine move past an ASD defender into the end zone for the winning touchdown . Marty Harris again added the PAD to make it 14-8.
On the follow ing kick-off , the Tiger defense again stood up to the challenge with Michael W illiams intercepting a pass which sealed the GSD victory .
It was a gr eat day fo r GSD , since it was the first time a GSD football team had beaten ASD in 33 years .
The Alabama v ict ory gave the Tigers a
2-8 record , t he best since 1973 when they played a JV schedule . Also , the JV team finished w ith a 3- 2 record , their best ever.

GSD Defeats Ala. School for the Deaf

The football team ended its season on November 10 w ith a Victory over the Ala . School for the Deaf , 14-8. GSD ' s w inning touchdown was scored with 50 seconds left in the game . GSD had trailed since the second_ quarter when ASD scored and made the two-point conversion .
The first GSD score came in the first quarter with Tony Kennedy capping a

Electri city cl ass inst alling Christmas decorations in Cave Spring ... (L-R) Mr . Sm ith (i nstru cto r) , Larr y W arthen , Tony Elicker , and Kerry Moncr ief.

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The Nutrition
Situation
What 's happening in the Nutrition Classes at Primary? Fun things! Can these young children learn which foods are better
for their bodies? Yes! Emphasis is being placed on the four
food groups and the amounts needed daily for a balanced diet . The right foods, along with the proper amount of rest and play, help people have strong and healthy bodies and minds . Large , clear posters are displayed in the classroom showing the
following groups: 1. Meats , fish and poultry 2. Vegetables and fruits 3. Breads and cereals 4. M ilk
The children prepare a nutritious snack one day each week . Once they made cheese toast , and were very surprised to find cheese in the milk group. Now they know that cheese does the same thing for their bodies and minds that milk does. Another week they made peanut butter sandwiches. Were they ever surprised to learn that nuts are in the meat group!
The classes are enjoying some new color films. On e, entitled, "Alex Has a Good Day ," is about a little boy who is happy and healthy. This film introduces students to good health habits that include enough sleep , cleanliness, good nutrition , play and exercise . The film shows Alex having a healthy relationship with classmates, teachers and parents . "Alex Learns Good Health " te lls about a little boy who did not practice good health habits . He ate too many sweets and read his book " far into the night. " He was sick the next day and could not play an important baseball game. There is also in the film library a good film from the National Dairy Council and all six series of " Mulligan Stew," the 4-H series for televis ion produced by the U . S. Department of Agriculture . There are also new filmstrips that help in teaching the importance of a balance diet for a healthy, happy life.
The child ren enjoy helping with their party refreshments . The week before the holidays , they prepared enough cookies for their school Christmas party . The ladies from Food Service Mi xed the dough and the children rolled it and cut out assorted Christmas symbols . They carefully decorated them w ith colored sugars . Their cookies were very pretty .
The monthly birthday parties with Mrs. Couey (Food Serv ice) are fun and exciting. There have been approximately 30 children cel_ebrating together each month . The children have different activities each month . In September they baked their own cakes . The October and November "birthday children" frosted and decorated the cakes, using decorator bags and profes-

sional tips . They made pretty designs . Some of them said they wanted to decorate cakes when they grew up . Mrs . Couey made a beautiful horse-shoe cake for the December children . It was red and green and read , "Happy Birthday " . The children enjoyed Mouseketeer Popsicles(from the milk food group) and lime punch .
One month the group will make individual pizzas .
Stay healthy and happy!
Cathrine Beaird Primary Daily Living Skills

fear and superstitions . Penny Hollis acted out an old Irish story of Jack-O-Lantern, about a man named Jack who- was mean , stingy, and tricky . When he died , he couldn't go to heaven . He asked the Devil for help . The Devil gave Jack a lantern . Jack is still,according to the tale, walking with his lantern looking for a place to stay!
Pam Mock compared the poor of long ago who went begging for soul cakes with the children of today , who go tricktreating . David Putnam dramatically expressed about Halloween still being a magical night. He advised the children to wear light colored clothing ,carry a flashlight, and to be careful for a safe and happy Halloween.
Following the program, everyone was invited to the milling area. where delicious refreshments were served.
The Halloween Committee consisted of Mrs. Lois Grizzard, who edited and directed the Halloween story; Mrs. Emma Johnson, who was a reader for the hearing audience ; and Mrs. Eleanor McCullough , who was in charge of the refreshments .
Congratulations to the four Junior NAO members for a job well done!

Halloween Program
at Middle School
Four members of the GSD chapter of Junior NAO (National Association of the Deaf) Penny Hollis, Pam Mock , Gary Peeler , and David Putnam , presented a Halloween program at the Middle School auditorium on the afternoon of October 31 . 11Karen Davis and Lyn Ash distributed the program books . Charles Weaver gave a short prayer, and Jasper Slaton pledged an allegiance to the flag, with Candy Watkins holding the paper.
Penny Hollis dramatized how the word "Halloween" evolved from All Saints' Day in835 A.O . to All Souls ' Day , All Hollows , All Hollows Even , Hallowe ' en , and finally Halloween as we know it today .
Gary Peeler made the story of ghosts come to Iife ... a real ghost rose from the grave in the middle of his story! Suddenly, the ghost went back to sJe_ep_in the grave at sunrise to sleep until next Halloween . Pam Mock , as a black witch, pantomined making "magic brew " in a big black pot , saying that Halloween was the Witches night . She flew away on her imaginary broomstick .
David Putnam explained about Halloween colors being orange or gold (harvest colors) and black (for magic and mystery) . Gary Peeler demonstrated his bravery by wearing costumes to fool evil spirits, as did people of long ago . Now, _Halloween activities are no longer full of

Wrapples being served .
The Thanksgiving
Scarecrow
A play, " The Thanksgiving Scarecrow" , was presented November 15 in the audttorium of the Intermediate Department. The play featured Rusty Mathis, Priscilla Gardner , Donna McGee, Stuart Black, Boris Vinson , Michael Smith , Lisa Thompkins, Robert Meeks , and Susie Waters in various roles. They did a good job in learning their lines and acting out the parts.
A song , "Thank You Heavenly Father", was sung by Susie Waters, Priscilla Gardner, Evelyn Smith , Lisa Thompkins, LeAnn Blalock , and Rosemary Horton.
As the children left the auditorium they were given sacks of fruit and peanuts .

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supervisor, rendering several years ot dedicated service to deaf boys and girls and lending leadership and inspiration to the instructional staff.
Commitment , dedication , and dependability are all terms that apply to the professionalism exemplified by Mrs. Bray throughout her career in relation to the students , instuctional staff and administration.
Mrs. Bray ' s retirement marks the end of another era in the education of deaf boys and girls at GSD . The school is grateful for the service she rendered with such dignity and sincerit y. She will long be remembered by students and staff .
We wish Mrs. Bray a long life and every happiness in her retirement.
A report on activities honoring Mrs. Bray will be found elsewhere in this issue of " The School Helper" .
Vera Y . Owens Lower School Principal

Christmas with
Middle School
The Christmas program was presented Tuesday, December 18, at 9:30 in the Middle School auditorium.
Jackie Turner offered a prayer for Christmas to begin the program .
The Special Studies Department was the first group on the program. The meaning of each letter in the word CHRISTMAS was shared by Andy Mason , Tim Hester, Diedra Kimbral!, Jackie Bankston , Willie Brown, Johnny Raper, Mary Dorsey, Lannie Williams , and Kenneth Long .
Group ll's "Christmas Band " under the direction of Micki Gaines consisted of 21 members: Melvin Browder, Michael Grace, Rhonda Meadows , Phil Royston , Brenda Morrow , Rodney Bell , Bernard Scott, Tina Myers , Jackie Turner, Roderick Marshall , Monie Hudson , Nancy Rogers , Jerry Callahan, Michael Smith , Charles Paul , Carolyn Bullard, Marcia Cousin , Lisa Burnley, Kent Firsdon, Joseph Nettles , and Liz Eason . Twelve beautiful Christmas songs were introduced by Jerry Swafford.
The Christmas Story was presented as a play by Group Ill Students : Pam PooleNarrator; Karen Carter-Mary ; Ricky Ingram-Joseph; Elaine Beckley-Angel ;
I
Danny McElmurray-lnnkeeper; Connie Harrelson and Denise Murphy-Angels; Wayne Bolton, Thomas Garnett, and Willie Dale-Shepherds .
The group I Choir , Chris Creed , Pam Peek , Chris Johnson , Judy Scott , and Karen Davis, interpreted the favorite "Silent Night" as the manger scene was highlighted .

Angela Huckaby wished everyone a "Merry Christmas", and the Group I Choir echoed with "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to close the program.
Our opening prayer is our wish for everone this season.
"May the meaning of Christmas be deeper,
It 's faith stronger, And it 's hopes brighter
As it comes to you This year. "
JOYS OF CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m ., the Middle School auditorium was really alive with joy. Everyone was having fun, enjoying the music and lights shared by Mr. Frank Favors, a disc jockey with a popular Rome radio station .
Refreshments were served. Everyone ate, watched , and danced. We were all ready for Christmas and the long awaited vacation - Joy to the World!
Mrs. Elvia Bray Retires
November 30, 1979 marked the end of a thirty-four year career in the field of education for Mrs . Elvira Bray , who was at the time of her retirement the supervising teacher of the Intermediate Department. Mrs . Bray came to the school for the deaf as arts and crafts teahcer after having taught more than five years in the Floyd County pub Iic school system .
Later , she became a full-time classroom teacher and then served a dual role of teacher and supervisor . She was subsequently appointed instructional

(L- R) Mr . Kemp (Teacher), Ricky Ingram, Kathy Eubanks, Lisa Thompkins , Donna McGee , Pamela Poole, Robert Meeks, and
Bertley Brownlow .
Career Awareness
Four classes of students in Middle School Group 111 have Career Awareness classes each week . The students walk to the Vocational Building with their homeroom teacher for thirty minutes classes with Mr. George Kemp, the Career Awareness teacher in the Vocational Department.
This year our students began the year by studying how to measure with a ruler. Then they were tested to see how well they had developed skills in measuring and reading fractions . Next , they studied drawings of tools used in vocations offered in the Vocational Department at GSD . Each week they reviewed and tested themselves to see how many tools they had learned. Movies were shown to impress students with the correct use and care of each tool .
Now Group Ill students are learning how to use some of the tools they have studied . For exam pie , they are learning how to saw , cut metal and drive nails . This experience will be useful when they use tools at home.

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Thelma Twyman Joins Staff
The Georgia School for the Deaf is happy to introduce to you one of our newest staff mem bers . She is Mrs . Thelma Twyman of Rom e, Georgia . Mrs . Twyman is a regist ered nurse and received her training from the nursing program at Floyd Junior College . While attending FJC Thelma involved herself in many of the deaf educat ion classes and was able to further prepare herself t o work with deaf children . Thelm a's addition to our staff will help give us add itional coverage in our infirmary by registered nurses and will improve our med ical services to our students .
Mr. Steve Autry
Joins Staff
We welcome Steve Autry to the staff . He beg an work at GS D as an audio-vis ual speciali st on November 16 , 1979 .
A native of Calh oun , Mr . Au try gr adu;ted fr om Coosa Valley Vocational-
echn ical School with a degree in E l ectAronic Technolory . He worked for Scientific
t_lanta fo r three years as an antenna and rnicrow are technici an and comes to the
SFclh 001 fo r the dea f a'fter three years at
t 0 Yd Ju nior Co lleg e as an audio-visual echnician . A 8/eve and hi s wife , Fannie Clarkson re~i? '. an d thei r five year old son Chris
e in Su mmerville, Ga.

Cave Spring Students
Attend GSD
Five students from Cave Spring High School attend Career Education classes at Georgia School for the Deaf.
The students involved include Lum Irvin and Darrel I Sheppard-Metal Fabrication, Tony Holtclaw-Body and Fender, Ricky Fortenberry-Masonary, Billy McCordTransportat ion.
This is the second year that students from Mr. Lively's Special Education Class at Cave Spring High School have enrolled in Career Education classes at GSD. They have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills which should be beneficial to them when deciding on a career .

Nutrition Awareness
High School Home Economic Department Rena Reeves
Americans, and especially teen-agers, live a very active life. The teen years present special problems. Most teens are basically concerned with weight control, complexion flaws , energy and general good health. Many teens are unaware that good eating habits can solve most of their concerns . We usually establish good habits and standards that stay with us through life during the teen-age years. Eating the right nutritious foods daily should be at the top of the list of habits, because our body functions depend on the quality of foods we eat.
Since records show teen-age girls and women have very poor breakfast eating habits, the beginning high school class decided breakfast was a good place to begin a study of nutrition. the class studied and identified breakfast foods , looked up nutrients found in them , and learned more about calories, vitamins , minerals, etc. It was Interesting to learn that it takes more of some nutrients than others to give energy and growth, but that all nutrients are important for different reasons.
After some study , the class began planning and preparing very tasty, attractive and delicious morning meals . With knowledge of what eating a good breakfast can mean through the day , there was additional enthusiasm.
Just for fun , the class included in the nutrition study an inventory of the high school snack bar. The findings were that the most nutritious snacks sold were ice cream , peanut butter crackers , and nuts. It was surprising to learn that the biggest seller was Baby Ruths , barbequed potato chips and oatmeal cookies. Another interesting fact was that most students follow a daily routine of buying the same kind of snacks day after day . Ninety percent of GSD high school students eat in the snack bar . Dr. Pepper and Coke lead In consumption in the beverage line. Beside having fun observing people, the object was to see " eating habits in action ." In evaluating the inventory, the class , even tho ugh they love snacks , decided they were more aware of what they were eating through the day . By eating regularly in the dining room we have a r ich choice of foods from which to choose .
Do you eat from each group of foods daily? Check the meals each day for one , week , and see if you are helping your body to be well developed , with good muscle tone, a blemish free comple xi on , clear and bright eyes , strong and shining hair , erect posture, and a good appetite and digestion . If you follow good eating habits , you should
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enjoy a pleasant disposition and plenty ot" pep .
DAILY GROUP I Milk 4 or more cups daily

GROUP II
Meat 2 or more servings of beef, veal, pork, poultry , fish, eggs, dry beans, dry peas , nuts

GROUP Ill
Vegetables and fruits 4 or more servings dar_k green vegetable . Every two days, other vegetables and fruits, including potatoes .

Cave Spring Mayor Dianne Dawson greeting Billy Puryear, alias John Wisdom, upon his arrival In town.

Heritage Holidays
A highlight for Floyd County area residents during fall 1979 was the observation of "Heritage Holidays". This ten day affair was termed a success and hopefully will become an ammual event. Sponsored by the City of Rome, Rome Tourist and Convention Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Floyd County, and Pride, Unlimited, the festivities included art shows, plant tours, museum exhibitions, craft!! displays, musical and dramatic performances, shows of memorabilia, and many otl)er activities of Interest to everyone .
One partlculary exciting ev8f1t was the

re-enactment of pioneer John Wisdom's ride of 1863 from Gadsden , Alabama, to Rome, Georgia. This 67 mile horseback ride was made by Billy Puryear, who "went through" Cave Spring around 5:00 p.m. on October 20, amid the cheers of onlookers who were waiting in Cave Spring to spur him on . This ride originally made by John Wisdom was to warn the city of Rome of a federal invasion. In following the route of Mr. Wisdom, Billy Puryear changed horses six times along the route .
A tour of Homes in Cave Spring during the same week-end brought several hundred people into the area to see some of the lovely old homes for which the town is well known.

V.R. CLIENT'S CHRISTMAS TREE

MISSIONARIES TO THE DEAF

From left to right : (back) Roy Thomas, Rudolph Bradley, Richard Walters, Eddie Brown . Front- Randall Summer, Randy Reynolds, Angie Edmonds, Tim Gilmore.
Christmas has come to R.C.D .and the clients there. There Christmas tree was cut down and decorated with recycled materials by the clients themselves. The height of Christmas activities will be climaxed by a staff-client Christmas party.

Friends of Fred and Hazelene Sparks wlll be Interested to know that they have recently returned from Haiti as "missionaries to the deaf." Mr. and Mrs. Sparks have retired from the American School for the Deaf In Connectlcutt, and went to Haiti on a volunteer basis, responding to a plea from the National Association of the Deaf to encourage experienced deaf educators to spend some time working with the deaf. Mr. and Mrs. Sparks are contemplating going back to Haiti to continue their work In deaf education.

GROUP IV Bread 4 or more servings_
How does the dining room rate according to the four group? Better still, how do you rate, eating from the foods prepared for you??????

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Volum e 85

Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
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Accredited High School
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Opening Exercises
tor Mason-Dixon
Tournament
A " Hal I of States" extravaganza marked
the opening of the 3rd annual girls' MasonDixon Tournament. The Henry Stewart Au ditor ium served as meeting place for the teams f rom nine states , GSD staff and student s, Cave Spring residents , and inv ited guests . Presiding over the ceremo~ ny was Mr . Eugene Perdue , High Schoo l Principal and Athletic Directo r .
After a welcome by Superintendent Wh itwo rth , Lower School Principal Vera Owe ns i ntroduced the platform guests . GSD w as honored to have Mr . Peyton W illiams, Assistan t State Super intendent of School s, present for the occas ion to offer a few words of welcome to out of state visitors and of praise and encouragement to the GSD girls team. Other guests included Mr. Art Kruger, chairman of the AAAD Worl d Games, Retired Superintende nt and Mrs . John Caple ; Retired Principal Emmalee Highnote, Cave Spring Mayor Dian e Dawson , Cave Sp rin g Cou ncilwoman Myrtle Johnson , Retirees Frank Bryant , Connor Dillard , Elvira Bray , Gussie Johnson, and others .
Mayor Diane Dawson welcomed each team to Cave Spring and presented memorial plaques to .the coaches from Alabama , Florida , Kentu cky , Lou isiana , Mis~issipp i, North Carolina, South Carol ina , Virginia, and Georgia.
M r. Caple, Superintendent Emeritus , an nounced the ded ication of th e Mason-Dixon Tournamen t to M iss Sarah Wade, coach and physical educatio n inst ructor at GSD for 25 years . The honor was a surprise to Coac h Wade , who received a standing ovation from GSD students .
GSD Senior Gerry Garrison performeu a beautiful signed rendition of the song , " Yo u Light Up My Life." Words are inadequate to express the beauty of Gerry's perform ance .
M r. Eugene Perdue initiated the unvei ling of a portrait of Coach Wade , skillfull y crafted by High School Art Instructor Mike Burton. Mrs. Nancy Barker, High School coun selor , presented to Coach Wade a com memorative silver. tray.
After the song , " We are Family " by Gerry Garrison and the GSD chee rleaders guests proceeded to the " Hail of Stat~s " party . Each State was represented by a refreshment laden table in the Wid e hall of the Griffin Building . Colors

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GSD Boy Scouts display colors at beginn ing ceremonies of Mason-Dixon Tournament.

of each state school adorned the tables and backdrops . Georgia ' s table was located in the library and was elegant with silver punch bowls and flowers.
Special recognition must go to M r . Perdue , Miss Rena Reeves , an d M r . Dean Williamon , plus man y others , for organiz ing and presenting a beautiful reception .
GSD Girls Win
Mason-Dixon
Tournament
January 17-19 , 1980 , were days filled with thri lls , good play , fun , and excit ing activiti es as basketball team s from nine states came to Georgia Schoo l for the Deaf to participate in the third annual Mason Dixon Tournament for gir ls. Newl y- formed friend sh ips crossed state lines as students an d officials from Florida, North Carolina , South Carolina, Virginia , Lou isiana, A labama, M ississipp i, and Kentucky converged in Cave Spring for th irteen exciting games , climaxed by the GSD girls ' sk illful win over NCSD , the previous tournament champions .
The highlight of the even t was the ded ication of the tournamen t to Coach Sarah Wade , physical education t eacher an d coach at GSD for 25 years. The surprise dedication was announced during th e Wednesdav-night act iv ities, as Miss Wade

was presented a lovely silver tray . Each following day produced additional silver gifts from the GSD staff and students at the open in g game , at a morning coffee, and at a dedicatory luncheon .
Various act ivities , In conjunction with the basketbal l games , were planned by Athletic Director Eugene Perdue and his comm ittees . Nightly dances for the young people ended each day with fun and fell owship .
Excitement reigned supreme as basketball games fi lled the schedule. The entire GSD faculty and st udent body attended the first game on Thursday morning , as South Carolina and Virgin ia vied on the court. Lisa Thompki ns , a Middle School studen t, presented to Coach Wade a silver basketball from the GSD students. South Carolina emerged as victor of the first game , defeating VSD by a score of 37 to 18.
The second game pitted Louisiana against Florida, with FSD winni ng , 41 to 22 . A t 3:30 p.m. the same day, host t eam GSD m et K entuck y, w inni ng by th e margin of 24 to 23 .
Thursday night brought two games with M iss issipp i defeating Alabama by a score of 57 to 37 . North Carol ina floored their neighbor , South Carolina , 55 to 37 .
On Friday morning Alabama an d Virginia , both losers in prev ious games , played to a 32-24 f inish . ASD the win ner . Stil l on the lo:iers ' side of the brackets , at two o' clock Kentucky defeated Louisiana by a score of 37 to 27. At 3:30 South
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GSD Girls Win (continued from page 1)
Carolina robbed Alabama of a chance for 5th place by showing them a 49-28 win.
Frenzy filled the air Friday night as NCSD , determined to retain their championship , defeated Mississippi , 55 to 44 . Then the GSD girls and Coach Wade joined forces to knock FSD off the winners' list by a score of 36 to 34 .
The fight for 5th place occurred Saturday afternoon, with SCSD gaining that honor in a 32-28 win over KSD . Excitement mounted as game 12 gave Mississippi the 3rd place berth over 4th place Florida . The score was 44 to 20 .
The championship game brought spectators in abundance to the gym as alumni, staff , and friends of GSD arrived to cheer for their favorite team , hoping for the girls first Tournament victory . NCSD , bent on "maintaining" their "championship", did not make It easy for GSD. Olivia Chambers , Glenda Lowe , Susan Johnson, Penny Hollis, Diedra Elliott, and Teresa Davenport played skillfully , enabling GSD to stay ahead of NCSD and to emerge victorious by a score of 48 to 44 . Congratulations, GSD girls, Mason-Dixon Champions!
Following the championship game, trophies were awarded as follows :
5th place - South Carolina 4th place - Florida 3rd place - Mississippi 2nd place - North Carolina 1st place - Georgia
Traveling Trophy - GSD
Most tournament rebounds Glenda Lowe (GSD) Most single-game rebounds Glenda Lowe (GSD) Most points in the tournament Anita Lockhart (MSD) Most Outstanding Players : 1st round - Anita Lockhart (MSD) 2nd round - Bobbie Mitchell (NCSD) 3rd round - Olivia Chambers (GSD)
Sportsmanship : Individual - Roxanne Daves (ASD) Team - Virginia
Most Valuable Player Olivia Chambers (GSD) The All Tournament Team, selected by the coaches , were:
1. Olivia Chambers (GSD) 2. Anita Lockhart (MSD) 3. Della Stephens (SCSD) 4. Tammy Smith (SCSD) 5. Daphne Wright (NCSD) 6. Bobbie Mitchell (NCSD) 7. Gina Tester (VSD) 8. Joyce Grubb (KSD) 9. Joyce Houghton (FSD) 10. Roxanne Daves (ASD)

Home Life Director Dennis Doughty, Coach Weatherly and hostess Christa Cline Jackson during coffee honoring Coach Sarah Wade .

Morning Coffee
at Cline Home
The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cline was the setting for a coffee honoring Coach Wade on the morning of Friday , January 18, 1980. Visiting coaches and invited guests enjoyed delicious sweetmeats and coffee; delightfully tasty were th-e ham and biscuits , sausage rolls, cheese puffs, muffins, and spi c'y breads . Coffee was served by Mrs . Christa Cline Jackson.
Mr . Cline 's red and black " University of Georgia" room was the perfect backdrop for presentation to Coach Wade of a silver band bracelet in recognition of her 25 years of service to the deaf youngsters of Georgia. GSD 's Athletic Director Eugene Perdue introduced Superintendent J . H. Whitworth for the gift presentation .
The staff of Georgia School for the Deaf sincerely appreciates the generosity of the Clines for sharing their lovely home.
Visiting teams and school officials praised GSD for hosting , planning , and presenting an incomparable tournament, with many beautiful activities for the participants . GSD set a precedent by having "classy" affairs for adults, and deligheful discoes for the students , and socials for all ages. Everyone can be proud of GSD ' s showing, not only as a host , but as a true champion .

Mason-Dixon
Luncheon at
Roman Inn
The last day of the Mason-Dixon tournament began with a luncheon - fashion show held at the Roman Inn in Rome Georgia. Many surprise guests arrived t~ honor Coach Sarah Wade, to whom the tournament was dedicated . Also attending were all of the visiting coaches and teams.
Principal-Athletic Director Eugene Perdue introduced Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wade, Stephen and Diane , Coach Wade's brother and his family from Savannah. Other friends , besides GSD staff, present were Mr. and Mrs. John Caple, Mr. and Mrs. W . E. Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Connor Dillard , Mr. Art Kruger , Mr . Gene Baggett , and Mrs. Gussie Johnson.
Again recognizing her 25 years of faithful service to deaf stud~nts, Superintendent Whitworth presented to Coach Wade a silver pen and pencil set, a gift from her GSD friends. Coach Wade expressed her appreciation and love to all who honored her, and particularly to Mr. Perdue for his support and inspiration.
Following lunch , Belk-Rhodes of Rome presented a delightful fashion show, featuring primarily sportswear for young men and women .
The staff of GSD is grateful to the Roman Inn and Belk-Rhodes for the accommodations and fashion show . The luncheon was indicative of GSD ' s respect for Coach Wade .
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Superintendent Whitworth presenting Coach Sarah Wade a silver pen and pencil set, a gift from her GSD friends. Mrs. Shirley Whitworth interprets for the event .

Students Present Gift
To Coach Wade
Penny Hollis and Glenda Lowe, captain and co-captain of GSD's Ma~on-Dlxon champion girl's basketball team, presented to Coach Sara Wade an athletic bag made by GSD students. The green and yellow bag, with a hand-tooled handle, was made in Jack Mount's Career Education class.
The name " GSD Tigers " adorns one side of the bag, above a leather strip etched with the words, "Girls' Mason-Dixon Basketball Championship #1 - 1980." Raised baskerballs and a Tiger 's head are additional decorations.
On the other side of the bag is a map of Georgia, with an "x" marking Cave Spring, with a Tiger in the background . A round leather plaque, surrounded by embossed hands and tennis shoes, reads, "Deaf Olympics, Rumanla, 1977. Gold Medal, 440 run , Sharon Banks, GSD . "
In the pictured presentation , Coach Wade and Misses Hollis and Lowe stand behind a portrait of Coach Wade, drawn by High School Art Instructor Mike Burton.

Coach Sarah Wade Honored

Coach Sarah Wade displaying the silver tray which was presented to her, on behalf of st udents and staff , during opening night of the Mason-Dixon Tournament .

The third annual Mason-Dixon Tournament was affectionately dedicated to Miss Sarah Wade, GSD coach and physical education instructor for 25 years . The honor was well-deserved, as Coach Wade has
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Coach Wade Honored (continued from page 3)

given innumerable hours of hard work ,

skillful teaching , and inspiration to many

deaf students through the years .

Born in Savannah , Georgia , Miss Wade

attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and

starred in basketball , softball , bowling ,

swimming , and tennis at Savannah High.

She is a graduate of Armstrong State

College and the University of Georgia.

Coming to GSD in 1955 , Coach Wade

immediately expanded the girls ' athletic

program . For many years she performed

the unbelievable task of coaching " baby ,"

elementary, and varsity basketbal I teams ;

"baby ," elementary, and varsitv track

teams ; two softball teams, and the football

cheerleaders, in addition to her full teach-

ing duties . During most of those 25 years,

coaches were unpaid volunteers , but Miss

Wade gave of herself without complaint or

monetary expectations . She personifies the

word " dedication ". It would be impossible

to count the lives she has touched with her

philosophy of good sportsmanship, fair

play , fun, and discipline. Though she likes

to win , her students always Know tnat other

things are more important : doing your best

and enjoying the game .

Coach Wade loves deaf children and

gives of herself to them unstintingly. No

one is more loved or respected by past and

present GSD students .



The staff and students of GSD fondly

presented to Miss Wade several silver gifts

during the tournament, commemorating

her 25 years of devoted service; but the

best gift of all was the tournament victory

by her Mason-Dixon championship team .

May we give her the same gift next year!

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Georgia Loses In
Boy's Mason-Dixon
Play
For the first time in eight years, the T igers of the Georgia School for the Deaf lost two games in the Mason-Dixon Tournament. The last time that the Tigers lost two games was in 1973 at St . Augustine, Flor ida. Since that time , they have won the tournament crown twice , were in second place three times , and placed fifth twice. This was the first year that Coach McDaniel's team failed to bring home a trophy .
After defeating Mississippi in the opening game 64-44, the Tigers had to play number one seeded and defeating champion Florida later the same day . After putting up maybe their best effort of the sea-
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Mark McCall (I) and Brad Lovering honored
GSD cagers get tourney honors
Two members of the Georgia School for the Deaf Tiger basketball team garnered honors at the recent Mason-Dixon basketball tournament.
Junior Mark McCall, from Toccoa took the free throw shooting t itle by making 25 of 25, tieing a Mason-Dixon mark set by GSD's Willie Wooten in 1976. In the past eight years, a member of the GSD team has won the shooting title five times.
Sophomore Brad Lovering, from Colquitt, made the all-tournament team at the event , scoring 56 points, grabbing 36 rebounds, and blocking six shots in three games.
The GSD team, however, didn't fare as well. After opening the tournament with a 64-44 win over Mississippi, they lost to Florida (60-52) and Tennessee (50-39) .
It marked the first time in the past eight years that GSD didn 't advance to the championship rounds . In those years , GSD won the title twice , was second three times, and placed fifth twice . The tournament was held in Talladega, Ala .
-from The Rome News Tribune

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HOME LIFE DEPARTMENT New Staff Members

Mr. Peyton Williams shaking hands with Mrs. Mary Jo Williams at reception honoring Coach Wade . Former Superitentdent John Caple and Superintendent Whitworth accompany Mr. Williams .

Sitting : Mary Padgett, Alice Stallworth Standing : Jim Roberson, Dottie Watwood , Bob Baker.
Mr . Dennis Doughty, Director of the Home Life Department announces the addition of five new staff members . They are : Mary Padgett of Cave Spring , Georgia, a former temporary serv ice employee with the Georgia School for the Deaf for several yea r s, Is now a houseparent on "B" shift in the high sch_ool boys dorms; Alice Stallworth from Cedartown, Georgia; was also formerly employed with the Georgia School for the Deaf as a temporary service employee and is now a houseparent on "C" shift in "B" dormitory with the 9th and 10th grade boys . Jim Roberson, a graduate of Lee College in Tennessee and formerly from the Atlanta area, now lives In Cave Spring,
Georgia and is a houseparent with the intermediate boys on "A" shift ; Dottie Watwood was also on temporary service with the Georgia School for the Deaf. She lives in Cave Spring, Georgia and is a houseparent with the middle school girls in the special studies group; Mr. Bob Baker is from Rome, Georgia , and is employed with us as a houseparent in " A" West dormitory with the 8th grade boys.

Assistant Superintendent of North Carolina School for the Deaf, Elmer Dillingham, presents Miss Sarah Wade the Traveling Trophy Award .

rwo FORMER GSD EMPLOYEES ON
CITY COUNCIL
Retired GSD Principal Emmalee Highnote has recently been elected to the Cave Spring City Council. Mrs. Highnote Joins former employee Myrtle Johnson on the council.

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Workmen renovating Fannin Hall.
Fannin Hall Being
Renovated
Kendrick Construction Company of Rome is in the process of renovating Fannin Hall (Administration Building) . This Pre-Civil War building will be reconditioned on the outside,maintaining it's original design as much as possible . Some repairs and remodeling is also planned for the inside of the building . The old building was beginning to show it's age, however, when the renovation project is completed it should look almost good as new and last for another generation or two .
A perimeter road is also being constructed on Gordon Campus along with covered walkways between buildings. Utility lines will all be underground which will enhance the beauty ot the campus .

Middle School student Lisa Thompkins, presented Coach Sarah Wade a silver basketball charm from GSD students. Lower School Principal, Vera Owens , accompanied her during the presentation .

New Superintendent
at Atlanta Area
School for the Deaf
Mona McCubbin was recently named superintendent at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston.
Ms. McCubbin graduated from Western Kentucky and holds a master's degree in deaf education from Oklahoma University. She recently completed work at Georgia State University for a certificate in administration and supervision .
Ms. Mccubbin came to Georgia in 1972 and served as elementary supervisory and principal of AASD prior to her appointment as superintendent. Her experience also includes teaching in Iowa and at the American School for the Deaf in West Hartford , Connecticut .

GSD Cheerleaders (1-r) Roberta Thomas, Sharese James, Jane Rogers , and Venessa Bankston in action during Mason-Dixon Tournament.

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Mr. Whitworth presenting Coach Wade a silver band bracelet ... a gift from students and staff at GSD.

Jan Ingram stealing kiss from Jeff Clayton during Valentines' party at M lddle School.

GSD ATHLETES HONORED DURING FOOTBALL BANQUET

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Information On NineDig it Zip Code

At the Mai ler ' s Techn ical Advisory

Committee meeting held on December 5

and 6, 1979, Sal Gennaro , Director , Off ice

of Zip Code Expansion , reported that the

schedu le for implementation of the nine-

dig it Code has been established .

The added four positions will show : First

two - the sector (a smaller sect ion of .a

5-diglt code) ; the last two will indicate a

segm.ent of sector (i .e. , block face build-

ing , floors of a large building , company or

other unit receiving a volume of mail ).

The new directory of Zips will contain

approximately 19 million entries and will

be available in a number of ways (i.e .,

printed - many volumes of books similar to

phone books , on microfilm , microfiche and

magnetic tape) . There will also be a phone

service using an 800 number that can be

called to secu r e codes .

The new add -on Zip Code will be perma-

nent - that block face, building , etc. will

always have that one Zip Code unless

something major happens (i .e., it is torn

down , a highway is built through the area

requiring a change, complete redevelop-

ment of the area , etc .).

The Z ip Code add-on is coming rapidly ,

so we urge all mailers to start planning now

for the effect this will have on their busi-

ness . There will be incentives for using the

Z ip system on your mailings , so discuss it

w ith your postal officials to keep up to date

on the system . The implementation sched-

ule is shown below .

COMPLETED BY

Initial Model City December 10, 1979

Rules, Procedures

January 15, 1980

Additional 5 Test Ci ties March 21 , 1980

Field Training

May 16, 1980

Data Base Tes t

July 1, 1980

Assignment of code February 28, 1981

Notification to All Customers July 31 , 1981

Reprinted from NAO News letter

Help Hearing Impaired Babies Be Found
Th e Geo r gia Co mm i t tee for th e E a r ly Id entif icat ion of t he H ear in g Im pa ired was for m ed th ree yea rs ago to prom ote th e earl y id entif icatio n of child ren who have heari ng los ses.
Mrs . Ga i l M cCay , chai rp erson fo r t he comm itt ee , stat es th at " children wh o have hearing im pairm ent have a g reat deal of difficult y learn ing langu ag e. Th ey mu st be fitted w ith goo d hearing aids as early as

possible . They must be trained to listen and understand what they hear so they can develop language ; and feel a part of the world. Because we learn language from our parents in the first few years of life , waiting until they reach school age is too late! ! The earl ier a child is identified and aided , the easier it will be for natural language to develop . Parents , too , need emot ional and practical support during these early years of their child 's life.' '
Last year , a law was passed in Georgia (Act 1336) to scn,t::11 infants who are at risk for hearing loss . However , no money was appropriated to fund th is screening .
Mrs . McKay recommends that we call or wr ite our local Representatives and Senators and ask them to fund Act 1336.
Shipments of Portable Telephone Device Begun
American Communication Corporation of East Hartford , CT has begun shipments of their new AM -COM-I portable telephone device for the deaf. Th is unit allows the deaf , hearing impaired to type the message on the keyboard and it is then transmitt ed over the telephon e lines to the party you are calling who r eads your message on a similar type unit. That person then responds by typ ing their reply .
For the first time , the deaf will have an emergency message feature that will automatically sen d an emergency TTY message for police, f ire , or ambulance . It will include the name and address of th e deaf per son and this feature will allow th e deaf to be fr ee to handle th e emerg ency. Th e messag e will r epeat itself until shut of f.
Also of great interest , and another first , is the memory feature which will automatically retain 900 characters of the incoming ph one ca ll. Aft er co mpl etin g th e ph one ca ll , you w ill be abl e to reca ll th e message fo r r ev iew or to copy dow n an ad dress or phone number . Th e mem or y can be recalled as many t imes as you w ish and has t wo rat es of speed , st andard an d stow .
Th e A M -CO M - I is engi nee red wit h t he latest in elect ro nic des ig n , a mi cro processor con t rol wh ich requires one th ird (1/J ) less components and is ve r y rel iable .
A mer ican w ill market t he new un it t hro ugh dea lers t hro ug hout t he wor ld . They also plan on setti ng up ser v ice centers in different sect ions of the U nit ed States , Canada , and Europe . T he unit will sell for $495 .00 and t he three eme r gen cy messages are opt ional for an additional $65 .00 .

NCI To Caption rs
Hours Of TV Weekly

The National Captioning Institute (NCI),

the nonprofit organization founded last

year to caption television programs for the

nation 's 14 million hearing-impaired

viewer ' s, has announced that it will caption

an initial 16 hours of programmjng per

week for broadcasters participating in the

closed caption service . Programs will be

captioned at NCI facilities in Falls Church

Va., and LosAngeles .

'

The ABC Television Network , the NBC

Telev ision Network and the Public Broad-

casting Service will distribute closed-

capt ioned programs beginning this March .

Closed captions are subtitles which can

be seen only on television sets equiped

with special decoding divices. This system

d iffers from open captioning , in which

captions can be seen on any TV set .

The first program that NCI will regularly

caption include: The NBC Sunday Night

Movie, Barney Miller, Vegas , Eight Is

Enough , and another program yet to be

named on ABC-TV ; Disney ' s Wonderful

World, the NBC Monday Night Movie and

the NBC Friday Night Movie on NBC-TV;

and Once Upon a Classic, Masterpiece

Theatre , 3-2-1 Contact , Mystery! , and

Nova on PBS. Two more PBS shows ,

Odyssey and Over Easy , will be captioned

later this spring .

Captioning adapter units, which will per-

mit closed capt ions to be seen on any TV

set , will be available through Sears

Roebuck and Co . catalog sales , beginning

March 15.

NEW SY MBOL TO IDENTIFY CLOSEDCAPTIONED PROGRAMS

The participating networks and other program originators w ill encourage use of a styl ized , miniature TV set as a symbol In advertisements and listings to identify TV shows closed-captioned by NCI .
Reprinted from " NCI NEWS"

Do you kn ow an y reliable rule for estim at ing the cost of living?
"Yes. Take your income whatever that may be and add 25 per cent.
-copied

Court esy may be defin ed as treating the ot her fell ow as th ough he is as important as he th inks he is .
anonymous

'

Tlie Georgia Institution.

TIIE GEORGIA. INSTITUTION.

I,~ 1861, this Insti_tution contained about, thirty or forty

pupils, and was presided over by Prof'. W. D. Cooke. There

were two assistant teachers, one of whom entered the Con-

federate Army in June, and the other somewhat later in the

_year. Their places were filled by the appointment of two

lady teachers, one of whom had formerly been a teacher in

this Institution.

The annual appropriation.at this time was eight thousand

,d ollars_, a sum _barely suffi~ient to meet the expenditures.

Early m 1862, 1t became evident that without an increased

.appropriation, _the ~xercis~s of the school must necessarily

,stop? as supplies of all kmds began to be scarce and high.

Fa1lmg to secure the requisite increase the Trustees called a

meeting in :May, at which it was resol~ed to suspend inde-

:.finitely.

All the pupils~ with the excep~io~ of two orphan girls,

were sen_t ~o. then homes, the Prmc1pal removed to Rich-

mond,_ V1rg1ma, and the ~teward and family returned to their

home m Augusta, Georgia. The Executive Committee then

..sel~cted a fa~ily and placed it in the Institution, the primary

-.obJect of which, was, the protection of the buildino- and a

,.secon.d a r y

ob~. ect,

t l1e

prov1'd'mg

a

home

for

the

0
orpha' n

girls

:ment10ned above.

Somewhat later in the year, a portion of the bedding,

table-ware, &c., was sold to the CoufeJerate authorities for

hospital purposes, and the proceeds devoted to the support

-of the two girls.

Nothing worthy of note occurred until 1864:. Some time

-~uring this year, the unoccupi ed portions of the main build-

11;1g were taken by a cavalry command, stationed in this sec-

tion, and used as a hospital. While occupied as such a United

States soldier, of the co11)s stationed at Rome, was' wounded

.and ca~tnred, alid became an inmate of the hospital. He

was waited upon b_y the lady committees, and received the

..same a_ttention as th~ C~nfederates. 4-t ~rst, he was shy of

partakmg of the delicacies offered, thmkrng, perhaps, that

the food was poisoned. Having sufficiently recovered he was

exchanged. This was the only United States soldier that ever

--occupied any portion of the building.

In the Fall, Gen. Hood's army passed throur0rh en route
for Tennesssee, and a few days afterward, Gen. Sherman's

1:>_ut neither party did any injury to the building. From th~

time of the occupancy of Rome by the United States army, to

-I
~ ct)

The Ge01gia Insti tution.

CnJ>
~

0

0

the beginning of Sherman's " march to the sea" tl1 e yj}Jao-e

I

was alternately in the hand s of tL e }_.,ecl er:tls an ~1 Co nfecl~'i--

Cl) -0

ates, and after th is tim e, in th e ha11d s of Co11fcd erate sco uts-..

~

At different times bedding, bedstead::-, stt>H!:-, d1 a ir~, &c.,

were ahstrncted, so that when th e surrender took pl:1 tl', th e Jn,-

stitute was found destitute of all fnrnitnre ex rl'}ll the Jaroe

slates in the school-rooms and chapel, and a few de,-;k,- more ~r

less broken. The fences were all destl'Oyea, bnt t l1c builcli1ws

were in pre!ty good c?nditi,an c01 1s_icleri11g th e tnrb11 lent tim~.

. The L eg1 slat_ure of 186G, th e first that met, rnade provis-

10n for r eope_rnn_g the school, by appropriating eight thou-

sa~d dollars for its support, ancl twenty-fi ve hundred for re-

pairs.

At a meeting of the new B oard of Trustees, some of whom

had been members before tli e war, the writer was ch osen

Principal protem, and J. S. Da,is an assistan t both old

officers, nncl it was decided to resume operation's in F eb-

ru ary 18ti7.

'

The doors were opened, and the exercises be,rnn at the

appointed time, with eight pupils in attendance.::, Tl;e 1111111-

ber increasing-, another assistant, Mr. James Fisher. a mute

educated at H artford, and seven years a teacher in the Tenne-

essee Institution was employed.

At the an n11al meeting of the Trustees in Jnn e 1867 the,

writer was ch osen Principal, with the same assistants. '

About the close of 1867, as th ere had been no Legislature .

and conseqnently no provision for a further support of th;

school, ,re beg:i.n to thrnk we would be compelled to suspend

but upon application to Provisional Governor Ruger a/

rangernents were made by which we were allowed to draw

the usual amount appropriated but it was insufficient to,

m eet the outlay. Upon this fact being made made known

to the Legislatnre which met in July of the present year a

sum to meet the deficien~y, and ~welve thousand as a support

fund was voted us, but 1t reqmred hard work to get the in-

crease.

We have aclmitt:d !his term fifty three pupils, and the

number now h ere 1s fitty one, more than were ever present

at any one time, since the establishment of the school.

The h eal_th of the pupils during the past two years has been

very good, mdeed, we have h ad not one serious case of sickness.-

.~e consid~r the Iz:istitntion in a l?retty flourishing co11-

d1t10n, _nothw1thstandmg our Board of Trustees, are behind

almost all those of other Institutions in their ideas as to the

best mode of managing a school of this kind. w. o. o_ "Q)
<O Cl)

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Assessment Workshop
A workshop for persons responsible for psychological , audiological , speech, language or learning assessment of hearing impaired elementary or secondary students in pub Ile schools or schools for the deaf was held on January 30, 31, and February 1, 1980, in Atlanta . Sponsored by the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School and the Model Secondary School for the Deaf , located in Washington,D .C., the purpose of the workshop was to share the instruments, techniques, and reporting procedures used by these two schools and other assessment personnel.
The objectives for the workshop were to discuss the advantages/ disadvantages, strengths/ Iimitations of various assessment Instruments; to discuss the minimal conditions necessary for appropriate use of particular assessment devices and techniques; to demonstrate the use of assessment instruments ; to discuss as_sessment processes as related to educational planning ; and to discuss implementation of assessment procedures withl_n the context of participant 's educationa, setting .
The workshop was designed for small group participation . Participants were given a brief overview of each assessment area and then attended an in-depth presentation within the realm of their assessment responsibilities. The program concluded with a guest speaker who discussed ways in which multl-dlscipllnary reporting and communication can be accomplished .
Those attending the workshop from the Georgia School for the Deaf were: Mrs . Janice Steele, diagnostic teacher; Ms . Ellen Kesler , audiologist ; and Mrs. Teresa Lee , psychologist .
Food Service Department
The Food Service Department of the school provides three balanced meals daily . During lunch high school students and midd le school students have an option . They can choose the regular plate meal , a bun plate or a salad plate . All students hav e a cho i ce on milk ; they can select wh ole milk , or buttermilk .
High Schoo l students are scheduled to participate in nutrition training dur ing the Ma son-D ix on Tournament in January 1980 . Studen ts will be assisting regular food serv ice employees in sett ing up servi ng lines,o perating d ishwasher , and clean ing up . Mr . Perdue , high school princ i pal , will select the students .

The Nutrition Club on the Gordon campus consists of ten students from the middle school. They are: Lisa Thompkins, president ; Stuart Black , vice president ; Rusty Mathis, secretary ; Sus ie Waters , treasurer . Other members , who are on the Activity Committee , are Thomas Garnett , Elaine Beckley, Vincent Roberts, Julie Bell Harris, Pam Poole, and Gail Bragg . The club meets once a month .
A meeting was held in October . Members wrote about their favor ite foods and planned a menu for one week. In November, the group met and went on a field trip to select colored leaves to decorate for the Thanksgiving meal. The Nutrition Club helped to decorate the dining room with leaves and fresh fruit . The December meeting was devoted to learning about meat groups , and the four basic food groups . Later, the ten members decorated the dining room with artificial snow, pine cones and boughs .
Primary Department students are also participating In the Nutrition Project. They enjoy a family style meal at lunch.
You can help with the school ' s Nutrition Project by eating a balanced meal three times a day.
Glenda Couey Food Service Director

" Preston Riley" modeling new sports jacket given him by Mrs. Emma Pirkle on behalf of the American Legion Post 136, Lindale.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE MASON-DIXON TOURNAMENT.

Deaf Student Sets
New Record
Mark M. Blesch, a deaf college student from Cupertino Calif . , was part of the Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) running team which recently set a new transcontinental record--14 day's , 12 hours and 8 minutes. Blesch Is enrolled in the data-processing program at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf(NTID), one of RIT's ten colleges.
The RIT cross country team, coached by Peter J . Todd , began Its marathon run at Santa Monica Beach in California on Thanksgiving day , with NTID Director William Castle on hand for the send off. It was greeted enthusiastically two weeks later at Chesapeake Bay by the U.S. Naval Academy cross country team .
The coast-to-coast run of 2,846.5 miles broke the previous record of 20 days , 5 hours and 20 minutes set by 13 Los Angeles policemen in 1975 and has
earned a place in The Guiness Book of World Records .
Reprinted from an " NTID News Release "

" Daddy , what is your birthstone? " " A grindstone, my dear."

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Coach Sarah Wade , Art Kruger , and Champion Tigerettes displaying trophies won by team during Mason-Dixon Tournament.

Rites For Benita Adams Held

Benita Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs . W illie B. Adams , passed away after a sudden illness on January 23 , 1980 .
Benita was born November 14 , 1959, and was a 1978 graduate of the Georgia School for the Deaf where she participated as a cheerleader and as a member of the singing sign club . She served her senior class as vice-president.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday , January 28 in Bethlehem Baptist Church i n Atlanta , with the Revs . Carl Moncrieff and B. Smith officiating. Interment followed in Rest Haven Cemetery.

Coach Sarah Wade , Tigerette Olivia Chambers , and Art Kruger shown with trophies won by GSD ' s Lady Tigers in the Mason-Dixon Tournament.

National Theatre Of The Deaf

The National Theatre of the Deaf will be in Georgia in April and a performance has been scheduled for April 11 at the Cedartown Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m .
Based in Waterford, Connecticut , the National Theatre of the Deaf has toured world-wide and thrilled audiences , both deaf and hearing , with interpretations of a repertoire consisting of both classical and contemporary drama.
The Cedartown performance is being sponsored by the Cave Spring Chapter of the Georgia Association of the Deaf. Tickets can be obtained from any GAD member and will also be on sale at the box office the evening of the performance. Mark this on your calender as a " must attend !" It will be a memorable experience .

Georgia School for the Deaf football players and cheerleaders were honored at a banquet . Those receiving special awards were ; standing (1-r) Dean Wil Iiamon , honor award ; Eddie Greenway , special award; Johnny Love , defense ; Marty Harris , Golden Toe ; Mark Fisher , spirit ; Mark McCall , Golden Helmet; Mike Beck , receiver ; David Packer , injury award . (1 -r ) Mark Mit chell , Defense back-MCP ; Daniel Butts , Defensive lineman ; Timm y Di xo n , special; Tony Kenn edy, offensive back and most improved ; Vanessa Bankston , cheerleader; Michael Wil Iiams , offensive Iineman.
-from the Rome News Tribune

Page 12 Sanford Horton Barbara Cox Teresa Galloway

"Spotlight"
Beginning with this issue of " The Schoo l Helper " we will focus on different departments which contribute to the successful operation of the school but seldom receive any publicity or recognition for a job well done . The " Spotlight " in this issue will be on th e Business Office .
Sanford Horton has been the Business Office Manager since September, 1978. Wading through myriads of vendor ' s catalogs , comparing pr ices and deciding what 's the best buy , considering quantity discounts , taking inventory , preparing budgets , and stretching dollars where possible in order to stay within the budget , is a sampling of Mr. Hortons responsibilities . Spending close to a million dollars would involve checking many invoices and writing hundreds of checks .... that 's Barbara Cox 's job . Keeping up with meal purchases, typing letters, and answering the telephone keeps Teresa Galloway occupied most of the time.
Punching a computer button is not all that ' s required in order for us to get paid the right amount and on time. With over two hundred employees, many changes occur during the year which affect each individual's pay check. Joyce Farrer, Personnel Officer , is responsible for getting these programmed correctly, with help from Nancy Carter. U Al Medlock is another member of this team. He sees that everything that's bought gets to the right place. Keeping the two dining rooms supplied with quality produce and supplies requires a lot of effort and time.
To these staff members who are so vital to the smooth running of the total operation, from all of us here, a big "thank you" .
Love Me Always
You say you love me but sometimes you don,t show it. In the beginning, you couldn't do enough for me. Now you seem to take me for granted ... some days wonder if I mean anything at all to you .
Maybe when I'm gone, you'll appreciate me ar1d all the things I do for you . I ' m responsible for gett ing the food on your table, for your clean shirt , for the welfare of your children ... a thousand and one things you want and need. Why, if it weren't for me, you wouldn 't even have a car . I've kept quiet and waited to see how long it would take for you to realize how you really need me .
Cherish me .. .take care of me and I'll continue to take care of you .
Who am I? I am your job .
-from the Tool and Die Institute Bulletin

The School Helper Al Medlock Joyce Farrer Nancy Carter

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Georgia Loses (cont in ued from page 4)
son , the boys fin ally lost 52-60 to fall to loser ' s bracket . They met Tennessee and were defeated 41-50 . Coach McDaniel felt that his boys were too emotionally drained to get up for the Tenn . game after such a hard effort against Florida the night
be fore. On the bright side of the tourney , two
Ti gers were individually honored . Mark McCall won the free throw championship tor the secon d year in a row . Mark shot 25 tor 25 . Brad Lovering was named to the all-tournament team.

H. 5. Reading Lab Gives Reward Parties
The High School Reading Lab recently held reward parties for students who cooperated and maintained acceptable work . Refreshments Included Cokes, pastries , potato chips , and nuts .

summer '80 Social-
Educational camp
swan Lake Lodge- Pengilly , Minnesota is scheduled to be open from July 28Aug ust 19, 1980 for 10-14 year old normal and hearing impaired children .
For further information contact :
Fran k R. Turk Gallaudet College
Washington, D.C. 20002
Phone: (202) 651-5100 or 651-5104 (TTY)
What's A Wrapple?
Help ing one another can be a lot of fun. One of the party committees asked the Daily Living Skills classes to make caramel appl es for a party . Mrs . Beaird 's and Mrs . Casey ' s classes all helped to make caramel app les.
A Wrapple is a circle of caramel candy . The students put t he Wrapple over the ap ple , stretched it to fit , inserted the stick and popped It all into the oven for a few minutes. The Wrapple smelled delicious cooking . Altogether , t wo hundred Wrappies were made for the party .
Wrapples are a nutritious snack , because apples are in t he fruit-vegetable grou p. The Daily Li ving Skills class mem bers have been learning to eat the " 4-4-3-2 Way" - four servings from the frui t and vegetable group, 4 serv ings from the bread and cereal group , 3 serv ings from the milk group, and 2 servings from the meat grou p. You are what you eat remember " 4-4-3-2!"
Dondra Casey

(1-r) front - Leland Roberts , Bobby Franklin, Mark Mc Kenzie a"d Aloua Keith. back - George Clayton, Eugene Ziegler, Telula Langston-teacher aide, Virgil Christopher, and Gwen Jones.

Miss Brown - "I know he ' s rich, but isn 't he too old to be considered eligible? '' Mrs. Green - " My dear, he 's too eligible to be considered old."

(1-r) front - Calvin Hughes and Al Anderson. back - Jeanette Caison, Lucy Cagle-teacher aide, Nancy Ingram-teacher aide and Thomas
Kimball.

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New Weight Equipment Installed

GSD recently received some new modern weight equipment . The equipment is made by the Hydra-Gym Company, and it is called a powernetlc resistance system , which Is a combination of the isotonic and lsokinetlc systems . It runs off a hydraulic
cylinder system . The equipment can be used by girls,
boys , women and men, with some minor adjustments on the cylinder. It will also be used by most of GSD's athletic teams since It Increases strength and endurance .
Some of the stations we have received are : pro -power, arm-curl, hip machine, power-runner, double-knee, power squat, tennis-iser, and neck machines .
GSD should be very proud of this new weight equipment , and It's presence makes our weight room one of the finest of
any school In the area . Everyone Is encouraged to come by the
gym and use the new equipment. Lets try to get slim and trim by summertime.
Coach Bobby Davis

Mrs. Diane Minshew trying out some of the new hydrolic tension, exercise equipment which was recently installed at the gym.

Diedra Elliott building up her biceps ."

Carolyn Stewart using arm muscle exercise machine.

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Dr. A rt hur Bilyeu , new State Director of Special Education, visited GSD recently . Shown with him are: Mrs. Vera Owens (Principal of Lower School) , Miss Sylvia Haynes (teacher) and Yo landa Walker (student) .

Nutrition project
tackled by GSD
CAVE SPRING - Food t ast in g part ies, Sk its and comp i ling a cookboo k are all s~c ial act ivit ies t hat Georg ia Schoo l for the Deaf (GSD) has tackled In a spec i al nutrition project sponsored by the Emory University School of Med icine In Atlanta .
GSD is one of 40 Georgia schools to participate in the Nutrition Educational project during 1979-80. This special pr_oject was developed by the dietetics division of the Allied Health Professions at Emory . Eugene C . Lee is director of the project along with "Ann Register , Nutrition Grant Coordinator for Georgia. Taube Schofield , an Emory staff member , has been assigned specifically to work with GSD .
The purpose of th_e project is to enable teachers and school food service personnel to incorporate nutrition education into the existing curriculum for all grades from kin dergarten to seniors .
Among the special projects planned is a cookbook of recipes for the basic four food groups, with student-drawn illustrations for each recipe. Copies of this book will be available for purchase when completed .
A poster contest was also sponsored as part of this project . Winning in this contest were Wilann Power's class for the younger elementary grades and Zelle Lively 's class for the upper elementary division . Those participating were Rhonda Brownlow , Lamar McEntire, Lamar Battles, Duane Beckner, Sekeltha Glover and Eddie Miller, all from Mrs. Power's class, and Monie Hudson , Jackie Turner, Tina Myers, Edgardo Robles,Adrian Moore, Michael Smith, Jerry Swofford and Ronald Kitchens from Mrs . Lively 's class .
-from the Rome News Tribune

Winners in the nutrition poster contest from Mrs. Lively 's class were : Ronald Kitchens, Adrian Moore, Mike Smith, Jackie Turner, Monie Hudson, Edgardo Robles, Tina Myers.

Frist place nutrition poster contest winners from Mrs . Power's class: (I-r) Eddie Miller, Sebeitha Glover, Lamar Battles and Duane Becker .

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Developing A Good

offer to help . We all need special support at time and it makes us feel good others

Self Concept

care enough to help .

by Marlene Harrell Reading Specialist In my latest reading of professional materials , I seem to be centering on the subject of student attitude or self-concept and thought some of this deserved to be

Both school and home environments are Important . The quality of the home environment is of vital importance . Below are listed some questions for us to consider in our attitudes and behaviors toward children. They deserve our attention .

shared . Self-concept may be def ined as an individual ' s perception of himself: that is what he believes he is or can do .
The way a child sees himself (good, bad, happy , sneaky , dumb , smart , capable, incapable , courageous, brave, weak, afraid or strong) affects every aspect of his / h~r li fe. It makes a difference in his/ her behavior , relationships with friends , and especially with success or lack of success in school. We all recognize that we en joy do ing things at which we are successf uI and avoi d those with which we have great difficulty . Success generally leads to greater effort ; failu r e tends to cause _less eff ort , which results in progressively poorer perfo r mance as the learner advances In school. What Is more interest -

1. Do I value each student as a learner and respect his/her efforts in attempting to become a better learner?
2. Do I permit the student to express his fears and dislikes even if they are directed
toward me? 3. Do I consider the feelings of my stu-
dents and give immediate attention to thei r
needs and interests? 4. Do I convince my students that they
need not be afraid to make mistakes? 5 . Do I believe that each student can
achieve some measure of success with learning without excessive pressure?
6. Do I rationalize that I do not have the time and materials to attend to individual
needs and interests? 7 . Do I change methods and material

in g is that it does not matter whether t~e success or failure is real , but that the child sees him / hersel f as successfu l or failing . As parents and teachers we wou~d all

whenever student progress indicates that the methods and materials being used are not producing the desired resutlts?
8. Am I aware of the verbal and

want to see happy , self-confid ~nt children wh o are enjo yin g li fe and working w ith good at tit udes fo r the successes they can

nonverbal ways that I communicate my feel ings about learn ing to my student?
9 . Am I willing to work with my child in

achieve . Part of thi s process is learning to dea l w ith those areas where we are not sh ining st ars wit hou t feel ing that we , ou r selves are less t han good. No one is gr eat at eve~y th ing . Adults know t hat. Children don ' t: t hey need to be taugh t. The question then becomes , " How do we teach t hem?" U nfort un ately, it seem s, we adults ar e very subt le at teachi n g ju st t he oppos ite . If a child br in gs home a re port card w ith t wo a' s two b ' s and t wo e' s, where do we place th~ emphasis? " Next ti me t ry to bring up the C grades . or I ' m very proud of yo u . You are passing al l your subj ects . If you are

a posi ti ve loving way and ask fo r assistance from the school in do ing so?
10. Am I willing to take time to vis it schoo l voluntarily to d iscuss my child's progress or show an interest in h Is/ her
act ivities? 11 . Do I encourage learn ing by tak ing
part In my ch il d ' s Interest and helping h im/her to fi nd more Informat ion fo r
leisure t ime act ivi ti es? 12 . Do I encourage investi gation by v isi ti ng t he local l ibrary w ith my child an d
read ing t o h im / her? 13 Do I let my ch ild know that I accept

hav ing to wo rk extra hard in som e of th ese areas , I would like to hel p make it eas ier.

an d lov e hi m / her with out reservat ion ? 14 . Do I prov ide recogn it ion fo r his / he r

Maybe we can work toget he r on it ." Ch ildren believe what we t ell th em ab out
t hem selves in what we don't say , in t he way we act , even in ou r express ions . They can also spot a fake a m ile away. Don ' t praise un less you mean it! Children honestly try to be good at every th ing . T hey w ill stop try ing if they feel they are not successful in the eyes of individual s most im po r-
tant to t hem . Be honest. If a ch ild is hav ing d if ficult y
don 't tell him / her , " Oh, that 's nothing ." Tell him / her that yo u see he / she is havi ng diff ic ulty. Let the ch ild tal k about how he / she fee ls abo ut t his . Or, if the ch il d can 't eqJess it. help by sayi ng ho w y ou f ee l wh e r yo u encounter diff ic ult y and the n

ach iev ements no matt er how small th ey seem to me ?
15 . Do I avo id sh ow in g anger or disppointm en t whe n my ch ild does not meet my ex pectati ons ?
16 . Am I aw are of my t on e of voi ce, faci al expressi on , and bod y mo vements?
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M ick i Gaines dese r ves c red it f o r th e

descr ipti ve artic les , in t his issue , abou t the Mason -Di xon Tournament. A lton Holman was respons ible fo r al l of the fin e photo -

graphs .

-the Editor

Attention Alumni
A feature we plan to start in the Helper is a column of Alumni News. Recently questionnaires were sent out to a number of our graduates , and we have had very good response . However , many of the addresses were incorrect and the letters returned . If you would like to be written up in the Alumni News , please send us information as follows:
1. Name 2. Maiden Name 3. Present addre.ss 4. Year graduated 5. What vocation you studied at GSD 6. What work you are doing now 7 . Are you married and if so , name of person you married 8. Names of any children you have 9. Any interesting things that have happened to you since you left GSD .
Anyone wishing to receive the SCHOOL HELPER should send $1 .00 a year to the Super in t endent ' s office . Any money r ece ived t h is year will be counted as a full subscript ion fo r the 1980/ 81 school year
also .

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March , 1980

No . 3

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~ Accredited Elementary School
P/L{!..olume 85

Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
Cave Spring, Georgia, May , 1980

Accredited High School
Number 4

Graduating Class of 1980

(From left to right) - Top Row: Mark Brewton, Dennis Brown , Gartrell Gresham, Tony Elicker, Garry Garrison, Kerry Moncrief , Mark Hainault , Michael White , Kevin Troup , Doyle Allbritton , Charles Respress , Bernard Floyd, Larry Warthen, Glenn Smith, Tony Murray . Middle Row: Lester Wimberly , Ruth Parks, Sharon Banks , Jackie Diggs , Dorothy Jordon , Jackie Quimby, Randy Henry, Mike Chambers, Donald Stringfield, Melton Wilkin , Reginald Hightower, Kenneth WIikinson, Jeff McCarty, Nathan Evans, Josh Barnes . Bottom Row : Debra Peppers, Jacqueline Quimby , Venessa Bankston , Sharon Turman , Carol Simmons, Brenda Gibson , Rosemary Harris, Linda McAfee, Pam Mock, Juanita Johnson , Sabrina Gilbert, Felecha Rozier.
GSD Parent Advisory
Council Meets

Left to right, foreground: Mrs. Nancy Barker, Mrs. Barbara Garrison, Mr. Glenn Garrison,
Mrs . Beatrice Chambers . Background : Mrs. J .F. Autry, Mr. J .F. Autry , Mrs. Prudence Dil ling ham.

GSD's combination Title One and PL 94-142 Parent Advisory Council met with the superintendent and other administrative staff for lunch on April 18, 1980.
Following lunch In the main dining room, the group met and were briefed by school personnel about events and new developments since the last Advisory Counc il meeting In December 1979.
Following an explanation of the prog ress of the new buildings and plans for the 1980/81 school year, the group discussed plans for Title One for the coming school year. They approved continuing the emphasis on Reading , Language , Speech and Recreation . They agreed that employing personnel to work directly with children was the most effective use of funds . The group was most supportive of the school's efforts In regard to PL 94-142 and Indicated their feelings of GSD as a "least restrictive alternative" for their children .
Another meeting was scheduled for May 13, 1980 at 3:30 p .m . to meet with the planned monitoring committee.

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Oops! We' re Sorry
We failed to 11st the original source of the article by Marlene L. Harrell on " Developing a Good Self Concept " In the March Issue of The School Helper. Here It Is:
Harrell, Marlene L., " Developing a Good Self Concept," Blue Hen Bugle, Vol. X11, No . 1, October 1979; Margaret S. Sterck School for the Hearing Impaired , Newark, Delaware; (pp . 16-18).
Holiday Inns Inc.
Offers New Reserva-
tion Service For Deaf
Persons
I nstallatlon of new C-Phone-1-A telecommunlcator unit In the Mempls central reservation office of Holiday Inns Inc. Is enabling those hearing-Impaired person with similar telecommunlcator un its throughout the U .S. to make reservations at Holiday Inn hotels.
The new service, first of _Its kind to be lntrouduced by a major hotel chain, utilizes the advanced technology of Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDDs), which a growing number of deaf persons have In their homes.
The TDD equipment consists of a cathode ray screen and keyboard unit. Typed messages are transmitted by the caller via a toll-free telephone line to a similar TDD unit at the Holiday Inn reservation center. A reservationlst responds by typing a reply . The" conversation "I s continued by the two parties on the i r keyboard and Is visualized on the TDD screens.
The toll-free number established for this Service Is 800/238-5544. In Memphis, the number Is 794-441 . " Until now , deaf persons had to ask friends to call and make reservations for them or take the ir chances on finding available hotel rooms , '' sa i d Donna Nabors , administrator of reservat i on planning and control for Hol iday Inns Inc. ' ' Now they have the freedom and convenience of making reservation from their homes just as hearing persons do . "
In the United States , more than 2 mill ion people are deaf and another 14 m ill ion experience significant hearing Impairment , Nabors said . Of these , some 450 ,000 presently have access to TDD un its, and that number Is rapidly growing .
Recent legislation in Caflfornla Is paving the way for increased communications for hearing - Impaired persons by provid ing

TDDs fo r home use w ithout charge , and more states are expected t o do so In the near future.
Telephone toll charge reduct ions for TDD users , taking into account the Increased time required to type and receive messages , have been approved in New York , Connecticut , Idaho and North Carolina. Similar leg i station Is under consideration In Maine, Wisconsin , New Jersey , Texas , North Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Maryland and California.
Holiday Inns Inc . is the largest non-government organization to provide special service for the deaf. " The Holiday Inn System was a pioneer In making its hotels architecturally accessible to the wheelchair traveler , but until now we had no way of communicating with hearing-impaired persons. " said Dick Hovermale , director of the Memphis reservation center. " Even with the current public Interest In disabled citizens and their rights, the deaf population Is often overlooked because theirs is an Invisible handicap . " This is the 100th anniversary year of the National Association for the Deaf, and 1981 has been designated by the United Nations as International Year of the Disabled Person . The Holiday Inn System welcome this opportunity to be able to do more to Make trave l easier for handicapped people " .
Trip To McDonald's
The lower primary classes had an interest ing and enjoyable trip to Rome on April 16. Mrs. Kinder , Mrs. Terry , Mrs. Tallent , Miss Mitchell, and M rs. Powers took their classes and went to t he West flome .McDonald's for lunch-hamburgers, French fr ies , Cokes and cookies-better known as McDonald ' s Happy Meal. The meal was attractively served In colorful boxes with punch-out characters on the box , plus prizes . After lunch , the children had a marvelous time playing In the lnclosed area on attractive "fun " playground equipment.
Before returning to school , a stop was made at Kay ' s Castle for ice cream . It was a hard dec ision to select from more than th irty flavors , but each child finally made his/her selection , and boarded the bus for Cave Spring . The trip served two purposes- it was a fun filled day for the youngsters, and it provided an opportunity for teachers to work on language based on firsthand experience.
Mrs. W ilann Powers
Teacher - " Every day we breathe oxygen . What do we breat he at night , W ill ie?" W ill ie- " Nitrogen ."

(L-R) Bobby Davis , Tom Jackson, Ellen Kesler, Larry Warthen , Mike Burton and Jimmy Salter.
Rainbow Run
Some GSD people participated In the second annual Rainbow Run held on April 12. Two runs were held.that day : a 1.7 mile fun run and the6 .2 mile (10k) road race . GS D audiologist Ellen Kesler , student Jimmy Salter, and Mike Burton 's daughter Kela ran in the 1.7 fun run . Student Larry Warthen and teachers Tom Jackson, Michael Burton, and Bobby Davis ran In the 10K race .
Everyone who ran received a T-shirt, and some of the runners qualified for trophies . Tom Jackson received a trophy for coming in fi ft h in the 25-29 age group , Bobby Dav is got one for fifth place In the 30-34 age group , and Michael Burton got one for coming in fourth In the 35-39 age group . Over all in the 10K race , out of 168 runners , Tom Jackson came In 27th with a time of 39 :43:7 ; M lchael Burton , 44th with a time o f 43 : 22 :5 ; Bobby Davis , 50th, 43 :56 :9 and Larry Warthen , 93rd , 48:35. Even t hough the rainy , cool weather cut down t he number of GSD participants , we are plann ing to take a larger group with us next year w ith a poss ibility of entering the team event . Now t he staffers are in tralning for the Roman team run and the Peach t ree Road race. We hope that many of you w ill join us .
GSD's Basketball
Coach/Team Praised
T~e follow ing is from an article in the Apr il issue of THE DEAF AMERICAN, w ri tten by Sports Ed itor Art Kruger :
" The Georg ia School for the Deaf Is the basketball team of the sevent ies , as It has seven straigh t winning seasons from 1973 to 1978, with a sparkling record of 103-28. And the GSD T igers made the finals of the Mason -Dixon deaf prep tournament five straight years from 1974 to 1978, taking two t itles , and to the Class B tournament t h r ee times from 1976 to 1978. Ezekiel McDan iel of Georgia is named the Basketball coach of t he Decade ."

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GSD-GAE Annual Banquet Held

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NEA Director Bill Scott addressing group at Annual GSD-GAE Banquet.

Mr . Whitworth speaking t6 group at Annual GSD-GAE Banquet.

(L-R) Mrs . Ken Lange ; Mr. Ken Lange (GAE Uniserv Representative) and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Parrish .

Enjoying the GSD-GAE Banquet are : (L-R) Background: Mr. & Mrs . Jim Perry, Mr . Gene Ziegler . Foreground : Mr. & Mrs . Bobby Beaird and Mr. & Mrs . Ken Casey .

The Georgia School for the Deaf - GAE, local chapter, held Its annual banquet May 15, 1980 at the Holiday Inn In Rome. Horace Parrish , local president, presided. Bill Scott , one of Georgia's NEA Directors was the keynote speaker .
Three member retirees were honored: They were Miss Willie M . McCain, 41 Years In the tea ching profession ; Mrs . Elvira Bray, 34 years ; and Mlss Helen E. Muse, 21 years . Their combined years of service constitut ed a total of 96 years I T~~se lad ies received gifts from the local chapte r o( GAE and were presented
~chleve ment award certificates by Ken ange , GA E, Uniserv Representative .

Officers for 1980-81 were Installed . They are: Eugene E. Ziegler, President; Sylvia Morgan, President-Elect; Bettye AngelSecretary ; and Beulah C. Welch, Trttasurer.
Graduation Exercises
GSD Graduation Exercises wlll be held Sunday, May 25 . The baccalaureate sermon wlll be at eleven o'clock In Griffin Auditorium and the Commencement Exercises wil l be at three o ' clock In the Cedartown Civic Center.

'GSD~GAE Officers for 1980-81 are: (L-R)
Beaulah Welch , Bettye Ange l, Eugene Ziegler, Sylvia H . Morgan .

Page 4 Ernest Pledger Myrtle DIiiard Mary C. Lindsey

"SPOTLIGHT"
A"behlnd the scenes " , but necessary part of GSD's operation is the school laundry. Did you ever think about where the clean sheets and towels come from; or how the dining rooms turn up with Immaculate tablecloths, aprons, and kitchen clotils; or how the students get their clothes laundered? "Skeeter" Pledger, laundry manager, and his staff are responsible for approximately 8,000 pieces of assorted linens, clothes, etc ., that are laundered,ironed and mended, if necessary, that go through the laundry weekly.
"Skeeter" (or Ernest) has been with the school laundry for 20 years. Myrtle DIiiard Is his assistant, and workina in t_he laundry are Mary C. Lindsey, Lola GIireath, and Eugenia Neal. Also considered a part of the unit Is Louise Royston, seamstress, who mends all those rips and tears.
Thanks to these people for a job well done.
Alumni News
Thanks to many alumni who answered our letters . It was good to hear from you and learn what you are doing now . Many people have not yet let us know about their lives since graduation, and we hope to hear soon. If you have not written, please do so. Give us your name, address, the year you graduated , the vocation you studied in school, the work you are doing now, if you are married, who you married, any children and their names . Tell us anything that you want us to print in the SCHOOL HELPER . All your friends will be interested. Write to Alumni News, Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia 30124.
We will have our first big page in next fall's SCHOOL HELPER.
J.H. Whitworth
Career Day At
Berry Academy
Each year In April prior to their graduatlon, Berry Academy (Rome) seniors are hosted to a Career Day by their faculty. These Berry students choose the areas they are interested in for their future professions , and several of the students had stated an interest in Deaf Education . GSD teacher Willann Powers and one of her students in Preparatory 1, Lamar Battles, were Invited to the Career Day discussion and lunch afterwards at Berry Academy. Lamar , who Is six years old, did very wel I, and his teacher was proud of his presentation and behavior.

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Easter Activities
Of th e Primary
Department
The Pri mary Department had some exciting and i nteresting activities . On W ednesday, April 2, the children dyed eggs in th eir classrooms . Each child wrote his name on h is eggs and chose his favorite co lors . Thi s was an excellent language experien ce . We are truly grateful to Judy Ga rmon ' s parents , Mary and Everet Ga rmon , f or supplying us with twenty dozen hen eggs . The Garmons have been ou r frien ds for many years .
A n Easte r egg hunt was held the afternoon of April 2. The candy eggs were hidden , bu t the eggs were saved for a party the following afternoon . Three prizes were given in each of the three groups . Davie Anderso n found the golden egg and Tom Rogers and Natasha Hadley found the most eg gs in Group 1. In Group 11 , the golden eg g was found by Stacy Heath. Robert W inzenrei d and Calmer Jones found the most eggs . Terry Moore found the golden egg in Group 111 , and Johnny Dunlap and Tina Sims were the winners for finding the most eggs .
The foll owing day , April 3, all attended t he fashi on show that was held in the M idd le Schoo l aud itorium . Then everyone went to the din ing room and enjoyed refreshm en t s, consisting of cook ies shaped like rabbit s and Fritos, jelly beans , boiled eggs and fru it punch .
The East er Committee , Diane Kinder, Ruth Tall ent , Carolyn Mitchell and Faye K emp, th ank Mrs . Couey , Mrs . Powell and their staff for helping to make th is a happy ti me for th e ch i ldren .
Lower School
Easter Prag ram
The Lower School presented an Easter program i n t he school aud itor i um on Thursday , Ap ri l 3. Mr. Connor Dillard , retired GS D t eacher , opened the program With an insp irati onal talk entit led , " EasterA New Loo k." The theme was chosen bec ause Chr ist arose and gave us a new look to the future. This is one reason new clothes are worn at Easter Time .
Fo llowi ng Mr . Dillard ' s story , a fashion sho w was held . A local store , BJ 's Clothing Cor ner , w as kind enough to fu r nish the clot hing. Mr . and Mrs. Bobby Beaird are the owne rs of the cloth i ng store . Mrs . Mary Bell , who operates the store , was especial ly helpful in outfitting the mode ls, Who wor e church and sports clothing . Jahamel Grant , owner of a local flower Shop , furni shed the flowers for the occaion .

St udents and staff who participated In t he fash ion show were Mrs. Sue Huckaby , Judy Scott , Chris Johnson , Rhonda Brownlow , Dyan Osborne, Erica Tatum , Evelyn M. Smith , Susie Waters, Jackie Bryant , Donna McGee , Andrameter Dennis , Mrs . Bettye Ang_el, Terry Moore , Orlando Rozier, Charles Paul, Ronald Kitchens , Calmer Jones , Anita Allen , Sekeltha Glover, Donna Smith , Mrs. Charlotte Thomas, Jackie Bankston, Rhonda Meadows , Joseph Nettles, Tim Nicely, Jeff Nelson, Lynn Ash, Yolanda Walker, Donna Bennett , Mrs. Suzanne Vann , Amy Terry , Pam Poole , and Wayne Bolton.
Gerry Garrison concluded the program with his signed version of the song , "You Light Up My Life . " After the program , refreshments were served In the milling area . Mrs. Glenda Couey had baked two lovely cakes which were shaped like crosses. Students and staff helped to prepare a del icious and nutrit ious vegetables dip , served with a variety of vegetables, Includ ing cauliflower and squash. Everyone enjoyed the Easter Celebration at Lower Schoo l.
Middle School Easter Committee Dondra Casey
Health Education
for Middle School
Students
On May 6, 7, 8, and 9, health educators from the Floyd County Health Department will give daily three hour workshops for most of the fourte811 and fifteen year old st udents of the GSD Middle School. These two professional health educators , Ms . Lynn Brumelow and Mr. Gary Markum , will present Information on the responsibilit ies and pitfalls of boy - girl relationships throughout the teenage years .
All parents of the students Involved were given the opportunity to refuse permission for the ir child to part ici pate In the program. The workshops are opt ional , alt hough the administration of the Lower School did encourage parents t o allow parti cipation. It was felt that our deaf students desperately need honest , factual Information in this sens it ive area .
Interpreters for these sessions will be Mrs . Helen Farmer, Mrs. Sylvia Morgan , and Mr . Mike Burton .
Helen - " What kind of husband would you advise me to get? ' ' Grandmother - "You get a single man and let the husbands alone. ''

Jackie Bankston (ready for church)
(1-r) Rhonda Brownlow and Sekeltha Glover ( Swim , anyone?)
Susie Waters and Jackie Bryant (ready for sports)
Mr . Connor DIiiard and students enjoying refreshments during Easter party at Middle School.

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White_House
Announces Debut of
Closed -Captioning
Service
Washington, D.C. March 19 -at a White House press conference today, First Lady Rosalynn Carter announced the debut of the closed captioned television service designed to make television more enjoyable for the nation's 14 million hearing-Impaired persons.
Beginning this week, Mrs. Carter said, hearing-Impaired viewers whose televisions are equipped with special adapters wlll be able to have written translations of program dialog presented as captions, or subtitles , on their television screens.
The National Captioning Institute, a nonprofit corporation with offices In Falls Church, Virginia, and Los Angeles, has been charged with captioning television programs for the service. The Institute will caption 16 hours of predominantly primetime shows to be broadcast by the ABC and NBC Television Networks and the Public Broadcasting Service, Mrs. Carter said. By the end of the year, the Institute wlll be supplying broadcasters with at least 22 hours of captioned programs each week.
The adapter units, which enable a viewer to receive closed-captioned programs, are avallable from Sears, Roebuck and Company catalog sales.
"This program Is a great break through for our hearing-Impaired citizens," Mrs. Carter said. "They are hungry for the Information and entertainment that television provides.''
She pointed out that, while hearingImpaired viewers have been unable to appreciate television broadcasts fully until now, they still watch television as frequently as the hearing population.
For more than thirty years since Its Introduction, television has been a silent screen for hearing-Impaired persons,'' Mrs. Carter said. "Closed captioning will make the screen speak.''
National Captioning Institute President John Ball presented Mrs. Carter with an Inscribed unit In appreciation of the White House's efforts In mobilizing support for the closed-captioning service. Ball called the White House, "one of the strongest proponents of closed-captioning."
Mrs. Carter acknowledged the contributions of the broad coalition of groups Involved In the development of the closedcaptioning service .
So many groups, Including organizations for the hearing-Impaired, members of congress, federal agencies, television producers, manufacturers and marketers have worked together to put closed-captioning

on the air," she said . "We can all be proud of the efforts of this diverse coalition that has made possible the opening of television to the hearing-Impaired public."
-from NCI News
Hardball Heroics
This Spring, for the frlst time, deaf children from the Lower School are participating In the Floyd County baseball leagues. GSD Is fielding two teams. One , the T-Ball team, Is for students who are seven, eight, and nine years old. Boys and girls from Mrs. Terry's, Mrs. Tallent's, Miss Mitchell's, Mrs. Davis's, Mr~. Harris', Miss Hewett's, ,and Mrs. Kemp's classes are participating. The T-Ball team has completed one game In which our students really exhibited surprisingly good play, considering their limited experience and practice time . The coaches for the T-Ball are Debbie Holder, Steve Autry , Rachel Terry, and Shirley Childers.
The other team Is the Minor League squad. This team Is for students who are ten, eleven, and twelve years old. Games start this week (April 20-24). Coaches for this team are Charles Moncrief and Jerry Ramsey .
Both of the GSD teams constitute our first attempt to have school sponsored baseball teams In many years. Everyone Involved realizes the problems of begin nlng a new sport, but we are more aware of the advantages of learning to play the "national past time" and of Increased Interaction with hearing peers.
Jerry Ramsey
Two Seniors Honored
Two GSD seniors, Bernard Floyd and Reginald Hightower, were recently honored at the Fourteenth Annual May Week Observance of the Rome Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
The program was held at the Marietta Street United Methodist Church May 4, 1980.
The young people, Top black seniors, were representatives from each of the High Schools In the six-county area of Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Polk, and Walker counties.
A total of 31 seniors received framed cert IfIcat es/ cltat Ions. A scholarship Is traditionally awarded to the one senior who, In the opinion of the Scholarship Committee, best meets all of the basic criteria which Includes: scholastic aptitude, leadership qualities, future educational plans , and financial need.
This year, the scholarship was divided between Bernard Floyd of GSD and Dianne

Shaw of Cass Comprehensive High . Dianne plans to attend Trident Technical College In Charleston, S.C. Bernard has been accepted at Truett McConnell Junior College at Cleveland, Georgia
We at GSD want Bernard and Reginald to know that we are proud of them and their accomplishments. We congratulate them on reaching this milestone In their lives and extend to them our best wishes for a successful future.
Mrs Louise Chubbs
Reginald Hightower and Bernard Floyd
Sign-language Tours At The Hirshhorn Museum
The Smithsonian's Hlrshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Is currently offering sign-language tours for the hearingImpaired and other visitors . The free tours begin each Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Groups may also arrange special visits by calling 381-6713 or TTY 381-4411. (TTY: Telecommunications device for the hearingImpaired visitors.)
The tours, last Ing approximately one hour, are given by Ken Puckett, a member of the Museum's trained docent staff. Puckett's Itinerary focuses on highlights of the permanent collections, Including scu_lptures by Daumier, Degas, Matisse and Rodin; paintings by artist of the Ashcan school, Surreal lsts and Abstract Expres slonlsts , as well as other Important examples of modern art. The tours conclude with a view of the special exhibition currently on display at the museum.
The sign-language tours complement the Museums existing schedule of general tours, which are offered Monday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30, and on Sundays at 12:30 p.m . , 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m . All tours are free and begin at the Information desk, plaza level.
The Hlrshhorn Museum, open seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m . (until 9p. m . after April 1), Is located on Independence Avenue at 8th Street S.W. The nearest Metro stops are Smithsonian and L' Enfant Plaza. Adm lsslon Is free .

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A Visit To Floyd Junior College
The second week in April was " Deaf Awareness " week at Floyd Junior College. Georgia School For the Deaf was recoglzed on Tue sday, April 8 . Louise Osborne, a houseparent at GSD and a student at Floyd Jun ior Coll ege, was responsible for coo rdinatin g the program .
Kent Firsdon, a student in Joanne Clark's class , imitated a robot. His performan ce was so well received that he was asked to repeat it after the program . Adonia Smith, Suzette Scott, Erica Tatum , Ch ance Smith, Ricky Barnwell, Rodney Parker and Anderson Sands signed and sang (speech) , " Jesus Loves Me " and " The Animal Song " . A group of high school stu dents under the direction of Lanelle Be nton si gned several songs . Dyan Osborne, a student in Rachel Terry's class , ass isted th e group in signing " You Light Up My Life ' ' . Refreshments were served at the end of the program .
(1-r) Mr . Anthony Destefano and Mr . Perdue .
Law Day
Law Day is celebrated on May first In the Un ited States to emphasize the importance of law in our American way of life.
The High School Social Stud ies Department at GSD recognized Law Day by presen ting a chapel program on May 30 In Griffin Auditorium .
Guest speaker for the event was Mr . An thony Destefano, who is a law partner with C. Hillis Hol lin sworth , Jr., In Rome. Mr. Destefano discussed recent laws that are of sp ecial interest to the deaf and ans wered questions by students about nat ional la ws , international laws , court systems In the United States, and Georgia law . Students participating in the program incl uded Doyle Allbritton , Penny Holl is, Jane Rogers and David Putnam .

The Art Of Being
Deaf or Th is I Believe
BY MERVIN D. GARRETSON Principal , Model Secondary School for the Deaf , Washington, D.C.
(This paper presented to the Montgomery County Chapter of the Parent -Teachers Association of the Maryland School for the Deaf while Mr. Garretson was Executive Director of the Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf .)
It would be presumptuous for me to think I possibly could reflect the art of beIng deaf on the basis of my own experience wit.h the disability; however, perhaps It Is possible to know something about this from personal observations of deaf children and adults of all ages . If you look closely, you will note this head which was once midnight in hue Is now approaching dawn , so I am no longer in the bloom of youth. Once upon a time, many years ago when I was five, spinal meningitis introduced me to profound deafness-so all through these years It has been my privilege to know and to work with thousands of deaf people In this county, in Canada , and in Europe. From these contacts It has been possible to develop a sort of composite picture of what we might mean by "the art of being deaf" . And because a number of thoughts, opinions, and prejudices have gathered up here about this life of ours, my talk tonight could be prefixed " This I Believe " . I might note in parenthesis my understanding that what I believe does not make It necessarily right .
Whenever I am approached by a parent of a deaf child or a group of parents, a line from an old song comes to me : ' 'What can I do-or say to you? " First of all , let me caution against seeking extens ions or projections from only one person 's experience with deafness. There must be at least half a million profoundly deaf people In this country and each one probably has made a different sort of adjustment . To be sure some very broad general lzat ions may be possible.
To begin with , let me tell you that loss of hearing is no calamity. Most deaf people find life interesting, vibrant, challenging . Once In a while one gets Into a rather uncomfortable situation , as when he goes Into a drug store and asks for a package of Chesterfield cigarettes and Is given a bottle of cough syrup. That ' s one reason why I switched to Salems-that I can pronounce! That may also be why some deaf people quit smoking! I can still recall my early days when Mother would send me to the corner grocery store for 10 pounds of potatoes and I learned to expect anything from a slab of bacon to the Emp ire State Buildin g ! And being stopped on the st reet by passing tourists asking for directions-why

do they always select a deaf person fo r their quest ions? We try a variety of responses : I) Po i nt to your ear and say ' ' I cannot hear ", " I' m deaf " or a reasonable facsimile thereof . 2) Take out a pad and pencil and ask them to wr ite down their question .(Unfortunately , sometimes they can ' t write , and other times they ask If you can read.) 3) Just say : "I don't know " -but the most Interesting approach Is number 4, say : "Go down 4 blocks , turn right and continue all the way to the first traffic light, then up two more blocks, then turn left and go on for 6 more blocks. '' I don't know
where that gets them but they do see a
llttle of the city In th~ process .
Life Is a state of mind. It Is a parent's own adjustment to deafness which makes the problem great or small , not the child himself. He Is perfectly capable, believe me . Let us explore the basis of a mother's fears . Just where is your boy ' s life going to be different? We have several deaf people here with us tonight. Have you visited their homes? Do they drive cars? Watch TV? Laugh? Sing-maybe, but out of tune! Most of them have telephones which they use through their hearing children or with a special teletypewriter attachment . I repeat , where are they so different? Silence may characterize their home and their form of communication ; there Is an absence of sound in their lives- but that Is different to iou, not tothem. They have adjusted, more or less like people get used to th ings "iike mini-skirts , sideburns , and turtleneck sweaters .
It has been suggested that I m ight want to cons ider such questions as " Who has helped me Into the life I have today?" " What can parents do to help their deaf child? " What can I say to you who need to push on? Throughout our lives, not just of deaf but all of us, we receive help , adv ice , and gu idance from many quarters , from teachers , parents, friends , neighbors ... it adds up. However, I m ight say t hat In my own case , and certainly with many other deaf adults during early years, it was , if you will, the absence of help . When a parent has confidence that th ings will work out all right, this sense of security becomes a part of the deaf child . That is all the help he needs . My parents had two other children to think about on our Wyoming ranch , and In retrospect I think I ' m very lucky they didn ' t have time to fret about my deafness . That was the greatest gift they gave me-acceptance of me as I was and as one of the ch ildren . Certainly you will be concern ed about the well-being of your deaf child , about h is education, his progress , h is school , and all that, but in the same manner that you would be for any normal child-no more , no less.
Most deaf people occupy two wor ldsyour world and their world . Because lip-
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THE ART OF BEING DEAF (continued from page 7)
reading 1s such a difficult art and such an exhausting strain on the eyes and the mind, frequently they seek relief In a relaxed form of talk, with those who are familiar with their language, deaf or hearing. As your child matures Into young manhood or womanhood and occasionally seeks companionship among those with similar communication problems, he will go to club, social, and athletic affairs with the deaf. Don't ever begin to feel sorry for him or yourselves. I cannot emphasize too strongly that the world of the deaf Is not a sad, lonely place. It Is no bleak, foreboding ghetto, no cul-de-sac shunted off from the world of the hearing. Sometimes I think they know a hell of a lot more about living, the true meaning of a carefree exlstance than some of you with nerve-shattering conflicts In the world of sound . Shouting kids, banging doors, sonic booms, radios and TV sets turned on high, represents
a phenomena that has my wife climbing the
walls while I am blissfully burled -In book. Human nature has a wonderful way of
compensating. As they say, "Hope springs eternal. .. " and If you Just get acquainted with your deaf child, learn to commti-nlcate with him, and let him know about the big, exciting world waiting around the corner, things should work out all right. To be sure, life Is not all roses, but neither Is It for you, for the man next door, for the governor, the mayor, the alcoholic , the cripple, the blind, the millions of mentally sick, the soldier facing death In Vietnam, for anyone. View your child ' s disability against the backdrop of the universe, extend your perimeters of consideration, learn to accept him for the unique person which he Is. Don't worry about his speechconcern yourselves with the Immeasurably more vital element of communication, of mind meeting mind, mood to mood, heart to heart, and the whole Joy of self-expression. That 's what deafness Is all about, not the lines on the audiogram or the elements of speech pathology.
Mrs . Ponders' senior sewing class modeling blouses which they made. (L-R) Janie Hancock, Joy Farley, .iuanlta Johnson, Jackie Diggs, Dorthy Jordon, Sharon Banks, Sandra Balley.

Students In Printing Class getting a book ready for binding .
(L-R) Sharon Akins , Tonja Francis. BIiiy McDonald (Instructor), Lisa Donaldson , Glenda Lowe, Richard Jones. Students finishing a project In Mr. Carter's Woodworking class.
(1-r) Mark Halneault , Edward Mitchell and Josh Barnes.
Workmen Installing underground utility IInes on Gordon Campus .

Retirees (L-R) Mrs . Elvira Bray, Miss Willie M . McCain .and Miss Helen Muse were honored at GSD-GAE Banquet .
(see page 3)
Four GSD Teachers in Roman Run
The fourth annual Roman Run was held on Saturday May 10 at Berry Academy.
GSD's team placed fourth in the 20-29 age group. The team was lead by Tom Jackson who ran the two mile course In 11:14, Mike Burton 12:43, and Sam Neimeir 14:25. This was the best record by a GSD Running Team this year . They plan to do even better next year.

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Aerial view of Gordon Campus showing the newly constructed Dormitory/ Health Clinic
(upper left corner), Food Service Center (above and to the left of pond), concrete covered walkways and perimeter road .

GSD Expands
Building Program
Another phase of the building program at GSD has been completed with the addition of a new food service building and a combination dormitory/ health clinic building .
FOOD SERVICE BUILDING The larger dining room has a seating
capacity of 600, which enables the entire student body and staff to dine together . The 19,272 square foot building also contains a smaller dining room , restrooms, storage areas(both dry and freezer), offices , food preparation and clean-up areas , receiving areas, and operational areas .
DORMITORY/CLINIC
The dormitory section of the 84,000 square foot building is designed to sleep 128 persons . It has two spacious living rooms with large fireplaces which adjoin the entrance lobby. It is attractively

equipped with new furnishings . All racilities are accessible to the handicapped. The 16-bed infirmary includes two private rooms for isolation . There are two fully equipped treatment rooms, one testing room for vision and other screening, an office for the school doctor, and a dentist ' s office. There is a solarium/sitting room for students who are confined to the clinic -
which can be used for reading, indoor games, and television watching. The bathrooms have showers and tubs with easy access for the handicapped. An intercom system located in the nurse's station is used to monitor patients' rooms.
Paving of - the new perimeter road on Gordon Campus has been completed. The concrete covered walkways between buildings are in place . An architectural firm is designing a proposed addition to the school's present vocational building , and a new maintenance/warehouse building to be constructed as part of the Master Plan.
The staff and students of Georgia School for the Deaf are proud of these new modern additions to our school.

Floyd Junior College:
A New Beginning
By Robin J. Titterington
The Hearing Impaired Counseling Program at Floyd Junior College Is starting Its second year. Several GSD graduates have been Involved in this program.
The H ICP provides support services needed by hearing Impaired students In a "hearing college ." Interpreters and note takers are In al I classes. The staff also helps students to find housing and transportation.
All campus activities are Interpreted. The college has a t.v. decoder In the lounge. The staff and faculty volunteer their time to learning sign language so that the hearing Impaired student can take care of his/her school business without the aid of an Interpreter. The Deaf Awareness Club Is very active .
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FLOYD JUNIOR COLLEGE (Continued from page 1)
Located just 10 mlles from GSD, the college Is situated on a beautiful 226-acre campus.In the winter of 1981, Floyd Junior College will open a new gym .
If you have not yet visited Floyd Junior College,please feel free to do so . For an appointment call 295-6307 (voice or TDD) .
GSD Student
QuaIif ies For
Deaf Olympics
The United States didn 't appear in the Olympic Games In Moscow, however, there will be another Olympics next year and hopefully, a GSD student will be participating In It.
Art Kruger, chairman of the United States Committee - World Games for the Deaf, pointed out In a recent letter to the Sports Editor of the Rome NewsTribune that Olivia Chambers , 18-years old daughter of Mr. and Mrs . Oliver Chambers, Cave Spring, has been selected on the first USA Womens' Basketball Team for the XIV World Games (Deaf Olympics) . The event will be held In Cologne Germany, West Germany , beginning July 23 and continuing through August 1, 1981 .
However,Ollvla must raise $4 ,000 to pay the cost involved in attending the _Olympics according to Mr . Kruger . He said It would cost that amount for the training , equiping, housing , feeding and transportation for each participant .
Olivia, a major reason for her GSD team winning the Mason-Dixon title since she was named the MVP In the event, has proven to be a dangerous close-range shooter. And, despite the fact that she has Impaired vision , she was constantly proving a major asset to the club .
She has been named to the deaf prep All-American twice during her career at GSD.
The USA deaf team will not get financial help from the government or any other organization Involved In sports, thus the drive to secure money for individual athletes.
"The deaf team has prided itself In the past that athletes have been supported by their local communities," Kruger said . The effort proved very successful In the last event . Thus, a community (area) push Is being made to raise the money for Olivia , Insuring that she'll be able to be a part of the team In the Olympics.
A special account will be provided for Olivia and and Sara Wade, her coach, will serve as director. She ' ll set up the account and put In monies donated to the cause . Anyone wishing to aid can do so by contact-

Olivia Chambers
ing Coach Wade at GSD. The checks should be made out to Olivia Chambers " Deaf Olympic" Fund . The deadline for raising the money is March 15, 1981 .
" To go to the Deaf Olympics is a chance in a lifetime for Olivia. If people in your area can raise the money needed , she will on July 20, after a three-wee~ traininQ session at North Carolina School Tor th,e Deaf in Morganton, leave with her teammates for Cologne. '' Kruger pointed out.
Olivia, 5-1 o, 120, was born dear and is a
junior at GSD. She has been a regular on the club for the past three years.
Washington Trip
The GSD football team and cheerleaders went to Washington, D.C . du"rlng the last week of September. The occasion was the riame against the Model Secpndary School team . Even though the loss was disappointing , tne week ' s stay had Its highlights.
On Tuesday morning, Senator Talmadge met and spoke with the team In front of the Capitol. 1. ater that afternoon, Senator Nunn md< and spoke with the team lns-ide his office . The team went on a special tour of the White House on \l\fednesday. These visits, along with visits of the other sights, gave our students a memorable trip.
Coach Bobby Davis
(See pictures on page 15)

Students, Staff
Participated in
Peachtree Race
Five people from GSD are the proud bearers of special T-shirts for completing the famous Peachtree Road Race In Atlanta on July 4, 1980.
The participants and their times were: junior Jimmy Salter, 57 minutes, 30 seconds; senior Mike Tucci , 66:09; art teacher Mike Burton, 45:00; coach Bobby Davis, 45:34; and Jane Major, 69:00.
The runners from GSD did not suffer any injuries in the 6.2 mile race. They will compete in the Chieftan Run in December and the Rainbow Run in April, in Rome. Any student, staff, or faculty member is welcome to join these five runners In the two races .
On the morning of July 4, there was a crowd in Colony Square Building in Atlanta getting ready to run in the 6.2 mile race. They waited for a Marta bus to pick them up and carry them to Le~ox Square, about
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THE SCHOOL HELPER (USPS 483-840)

Published by

Georgia School for the Deaf

Division of State Schools

Peyton Williams , Jr. , Director Georgia Department of Education
Atlanta , Atlanta 30334

Charles McDaniel , State

Superintendent of Schools

J. H. Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Bob Davis Billy McDonald

Editor Printing Instructor

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Deaf Awareness
Program For Police
Officers
(contributed by Robin Titterington) This article was reprinted from " The
Centurion" _ Floyd Junior College's Regional Police Academy, law enforcement
training bulletin.
For the past six months, Deaf Awareness has been a part of the basic course _at the FJC- Regional Police Academy . The purpose of the program has been to help the law enforcement officers become m~re aware of various ways to communicate with hearing impaired persons . In the past, unfortunately , deaf persons have not always been able to get the full benefit of their rights and on occasion have not been required to fulfill their responslblllty as a lawbreaker. Have you ever avoided giving a deaf person a ticket because you couldn't communicate with him/ her?
For those who have not been able to
participate In these programs, as a
reminder to those who have, here are a few suggestions:
Remember that Gommunication, by whatever means, is what's most important . Signing , talking, writing, acting; as long as It ' s understood , the means Is not Important.
Some persons may respond to some sounds and yet be deaf for conversational purposes. They may hear sounds at some levels but not others.
Deaf people are just that; not deaf and dumb or deaf mutes. Many deaf peole have understandable speech .
Lipreading is very difficult even under the best situations . Sunglasses, flashlights, mustaches, beards, cigarettes, tiredness, and nervousness are all things that will affect lipreading. Don't assume the deaf person can lipread and watch out for " noddlng"-he may not understand as much as he thinks he does .
If you need an Interpreter, try not to rely on a friend or family member. Their skills are usually not sufficient and of course, objectivity Is hindered.
Find out how deaf persons communicate by phone In your area _If your office has a TTY system, learn how to operate it .
Be very patient when deal Ing with a
deaf individual. Remember that the experience is Just as trying for them - they are faced with the fear of not being able to communicate to a figure of power. It makes a lot of difference.
The Academy maintains a listing of resources to help you better deal with the deaf In this region . Please contact us If you have any questions or comments .

High School Reading Lab Begins New Reading Program
This year the High School Reading Lab IS using a comprehensive reading program called ESMC (Educational Services Management Corporation). The program Includes a 1) trl-level reading curriculum composed of A= academic reading, B = core reading , and C = survival reading; 2) assessment done by the Brigance Basic Skllls Inventory; 3) student I.E .P. 's; 4) student modules; 5) record keeping; 6) progress reports every three weeks; 7) I.E.P. up-date every quarter; and 8) an 11nnual ev_al_uatlon report .
, ne main objectives of the reading program are 1) to Identify the main Idea of a reading selection; 2) to Identify thesequence of events; 3) to Identify facts In a story; 4) to follow the written directions; to Identify slmllarltlea and differences from a reading selection; and 6) to develop an Interest and to develop basic skills In reading,
The funds for the reading project are from Title One. Title One has made It possible for the G.S.D. Reading Lab to become one of the top reading programs In the state of Georgia.
by E. Eugene Ziegler
(I-r) Sandra Lewis, High School Reading Lab Teacher; Eugene Ziegler, Supervisor; Dr. Jerry Ward , President of the Educa1Ional Services Management Corporation .
Internal Staff Changes
Two of our Middle School teachers have been transferred to High School, they are: Mrs.Eleanor McCullough and Mrs. Ruby Fletcher. John Groth, also from Middle School, la now communications Speclallat. Watson Seara and Marilyn Reese, Home Life Personnel , will be working with parents; Jim Robertson, WIima Maynard and Louise Osborne are assuming counaellng duties.

Regina Bryant, former Middle Schoo teacher, married thli summer. She and her husband now reside In Callfornla.
Mlaa Helen Muse and Mtaa WIiiie McCain, former High School teachers, have retired . Connor Mobley and Hugh WIiiiamon from the Malntalnance department also have retired.
Mr. Ziegler will assume responalbllltle~ for staff development, public relations and practicum training.
High School Department Host Retirement Luncheon
by Eugene Ziegler The GSD High School Department held a
luncheon on June 2, 1980, to honor the r&tlrees, Miss Helen Muse and Miss WIiiie Mae McCain . Together the retirees had given a total of 62 years of service.
Mrs. Vera Owens, lower school principal, Mr. Eugene Perdue, high school principal, Mr. J.H. Whitworth, superintendent, and Mr. Peyton WIiiiams, Aasoclate State Superintendent, delivered remarks In honor of Mias McCain and Mias Muse.
Gifts of plaques, gift certificates, and corsages were presented to the retiring teachers.
Entertainment of Interpretive music was provided by Gerry Garrison.
The catered meal consisted of fried chicken, squash caaaerole, llma beans, corn-on-the-cob, potato salad, tomato aspic, assorted pies, rolls, and Ice tea.
The luncheon was planned by co-chairperson Louise Chubbs and Eugene Ziegler.
(I-r) Miss McCain and Miss Muse showing plaques which they received at luncheon .

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Four New Members
Join Teaching Staff
Georgia School for the Deaf High School Department has three new staff members this year, They are: Michael Hoffman, Andy Dawson, and Sandra Lewis . The Middle School welcomed Diane Conti to their staff.
M lchael Hoffman halls from M lam I, Florida . He received his B.S. degree In Speech Pathology from Florida State University and his Masters degree In Deaf Education from the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) . He and his wife worked for one year as houseparents at a school for the deaf In Luqulllo, Puerto Rico. They now reside in Rome.
Andy Dawson Is an original Floyd Countaln. He graduated from West Rome High School and attended Shorter College from 1975-79. He received his B.S. degree In History and Social Studies from Shorter College.
Mr. Dawson was a substitute teacher at Middle School--G.S.D. , and at M.V. Tolbert Elementary School (Gordon County) last year. In addition to his teaching duties, he will help coach football. His hobbles Include Kayaking .He and his wife, Becky, reside at 1804 Turner McCall Blvd. In Rome . Andy's brother, Stan Dawson, has been Associate Coach and High School Social Studies teacher at G .S. D. since March 1979.
Sandra D . Lewis , formerly Sandra Dooley of Toccoa, Georgia, joins the High School Staff as Reading Specialist . She graduated from Stephens County High School, received her B.A. Degree from Shorter College in Rome, and her M.E .D. degree (Reading Specialist) from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. her previous experience Includes teaching In the Rome City Schools, Jefferson County Schools, and Floyd County Schools . She also worked In the Reading Lab at Floyd Junior College.
Mrs. Lewis and her husband, Jimmy B. Lewis, who is pastor of Cave Spring Baptist Church, live In Cave Spring. They have two children, Jonathan-5, and Jeremy-3.
Diane Conti Joined the Middle School Special Studies Staff this year . She was substitute teacher in the High -Schooi Department last spring.
Mrs . Cont'I received her B.A. degree in English from Gallaudet College and a Masters degree In -Deaf Education from Georgia State University. She is a former G.S.D. student, graduating in 1967. She is married to David Conti, who has taught High School Math at G.S.D. for the past seven years. They and their two children, Deana-6 and Dlnah-4 resJde in Cave Spring.

We welcome these four people to the school and community, and hope their stay here is pleasant and rewarding.
Mr. Michael Hoffman
Mr. Andy Dawson

Alumni News
This year a new column will appear In
the "School Helper " about the GSD Alumni. It will be written by Eugene Ziegler for each Issue of the school newspaper . Anytime you have news about our graduates, please contact Mr. Ziegler.
The spotlight for the first "School Helper " of the school year is on Elaine Porterfield, a 1974 GSD Graduate. An Interview was held with Elaine ; the following article reflects the conversation with her. Mr. ZIEGLER : Where do you live now? Miss Porterfield: Cedartown Mr. Ziegler : Do you live with your parents? Miss Porterfield : Yes . Mr. Ziegler: Do you work? Miss Porterfield : Yes. Mr. Ziegler: Where?
Miss Porterfield: I work as a CETA aide at the Georgia School for the Deaf in the administration building and in the Diagnostic Evaluation Center. Mr. Ziegler : What are your duties as a Ceta aide? Miss Porterfield : I clean, work with the mail, and make copies of important papers. Sometimes, I type. Mr . Ziegler: Do you work with any students? Miss Porterfield : Sometimes, I carry students to the bus station in Rome. . Mr. Ziegler : Do you have any advice for students? Miss Porterfield : Students should try to understand as much as possible and act right. Mr. Ziegler: Do you have any plans for the future? Miss Porterfield : Yes, I want to find the right person and to marry.
In addition to an interview, news will be printed about various classes . The first class will be the class of 1971.

Mrs. Sandra D. Lewis

Joyce Ealey - Houseparent at GSD. Jan Parker - Works at a Phillips 66 Service Station in Louisville, Georgia.
Patricia Adams - Resides in Macon. She is presently not working .
It Is always a pleasure to hear from our Alumni.
By Eugene Ziegler

If you think you have someone eating out of
your hand it's a good idea to count your fingers .

Mrs Diane S. Conti

Want to keep a secret from your enemies? Don't tell your friends.

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"Spot Iight"

Page 5 .

Stand ing : (1-r) Clara Garrett (LPN) , Ella McGloth (LPN). Mildred Hill (H .S. Technician). Sitting : (1-r) Dee Simms (LPN) , Nellie
Payne (LPN) , Carol Sanders (RN) . Not in picture: Sue Perry (LPN).

(1-r) Thelma Twyman (RN); aides Ruby Pollard, Bessie Wilkie.

Student Danny McElmurry getting his teeth checked by Dr. Ken Edwards who is being assisted by GSD Nurse Thelma Twyman.

Dr. Dlllp Potel

Providing twenty-four hour medical service for our students Is quite a responsibility . We commend our capable Infirmary Staff for the efficient manner In which they meet this challenge.
Mrs. Carolyn Sanders, Staff Nurse, Is assisted by a staff .which Includes two RN's, five LPN 's, and three Nurses' Aides . ~r. Ken Edwards, dentist, and Dr. Dlllp
otel , ped iatrician, visit the school on a regular basis and are available for emergencies and telephone consultation .

Mrs. Sanders says the busiest tlm~ In the Infirmary Is usually In February during flu epidemics . There Is an Influx of patients with poison Ivy each spring, _and atheletlc Injuries are prevalent during the fall.
All members of the Infirmary staff agree that the new Infirmary building Is great; even though there are a few "bugs" that need to be worked out, they think the new facility will enable them to be of greater service . Some of the comments about the new building Include praise of the new

equipment, new beds, new furniture, the refreshing scenic view, the spaciousness and air conditioning .
Futher commenting, Mrs, Sanders commended the students on their Improved behavior while confined to the Infirmary. "It Is more like a hospital now" , s,t,e said, "and patients have fewer visitors, which cuts down on the confusion.'.' GSD staff, students, and parents are grateful for the new health services building and for the _cooperative and efficient staff.

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Georgia School For
The Deaf Holds
Graduation Exercise
The Georgia School for the Deaf at Cave Spring, Georgia, held Its 124th graduation exercise on Sunday, May 25, 1980. At eleven o'clock on Sunday morning, 44 members of the Class of 1980 heard the Reverend Jimmy Lewis, pastor of Cave Spring Baptist Church, bring the baccalaurteate sermon at Stewart auditorium at the school. Each senior was presented a monogramed blble by Mr. Ronald Twilley of the Cruselle-Freeman
o:.- Church of the Deaf, Atlanta . At three
clock In the afternoon In the Cedartown Civic Auditorium, more than 750 parents and friends from al I over the state of Georgia gathered to honor the class at its graduation exercises.
Mike White, vice-president of the class, and Nathan Evans led the the Invocation. The group was welcomed by Pam Mock, class president . The salutatory address was given by Gerry Garrison and the valedictory address by Pam Mock . Superintendent James H . Whitworth presented the following awards:
1. Georgia Association of the Deaf I Viola McMlchen Scholarship Award was presented to Pam Mock of Atlanta.
2. The Frank Bryant Award for Vocational Excellence was won by Glenn Smith, Cave Spring, and Dorothy Jordan, Atlanta.
3. The Jesse Forbes Jones Memorial Scholarship of $100.00 was won by Gerry Garrison, Cave Spring .
4. The Roy McAfee Cltlzapshlp A"\ard, a $50.00 bond, was awarded to Ken WIikinson, Atlanta.
5. The Quota Club of Rome chose Debra Peppers, Thomasville, to receive Its $250.00 scholarship for 1980.
6. The National Fraternal Society of the Deaf chose Gerry Garrison to receive Its award of a $50.00 bond .
7. Pam Mock and Gerry Garrison received the aQnual award from the Daughters of the American Revolution, Rome Chapter.
8. The Rome Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta chose Reginald Hightower, Atlanta , as one of the outstanding black seniors from the six-county area around Rome; Bernard Floyd, Macon, was also recognized, and received a $250.00 scholarship In recognition of academic achievement, educational potential, and college bound ambitions.
9. Sabrina GIibert, Tunnel HIii, was selected to receive the scholarship award for students entering post-secondary train-

Ing In religious colleges . 10. Senior Honor Roll medals were pre-
sented to Pam Mock and Gerry Garrison . 11 . The Outstanding Student award
went to Gerry Garrison. 12. The Honor Student award went to
Pam Mock. Seniors Debra Peppers and Treasurer
Reginald Hightower presented a four foot by six foot framed and lighted stained glass mosaic "Tiger" to the school to be installed in a permanent location . The box frame containing the stained glass work was hidden behind the curtain on stage and wheeled out and unveiled before the entire graduation audience. The very impressive piece of art work was hand crafted by Mike Burton , art teacher at the school for the deaf ; David Conti , senior class sponsor; and Mike Tucci, art student at the school.
Following the class memorial, Gerry Garrison, secretary of the class , presented the class song , " We've Only Just Begun." Then Mr. Eugene Perdue, principal of the High School Department, presented Mr. James F. Smith, Seventh District Member of the State Board of Education, who delivered the diplomas . The benediction was narrated and signed by Bernard Floyd and Nathan Evans . The entire class then received congratulations and good-byes from families and friends on the south lawn of the Cedartown Civic Complex. Mrs. Nancy Barker, pianist, and Mrs. Shirley Whitworth, interpreter, provided outstanding service to make the entire graduation program a success .
GSD Supporters,
The cheerleaders have worked hard all year. We attended summer camp at the University of Georgia in Athens , Ga. We brought home several Achievement Awards and "The Spirit Award". We have almost completed a hard football season and still have basketball to go.
Now we are pleading for your support. We have several "Spirit Boosters" left; if you don't have one or some of the following items please get them soon. 1. GSD Stadium Cushions . Now $3 .00
2. GSD Bumper Stickers . Now $.50 3. GSD Tiger T-shirts (child sizes only).
Now $4.50 4. GSD Gold Sport Shirts . (adult sizes).
$8.00 These items will be available on the Atlanta, Columbus, Macon and Dalton buses or they may be purchased by contacting :
Mrs. Betty Black GSD Cheerleaders Sponsor Cave Spring, Ga. 30124
Phone 777-3500

Job Fair For The Handicapped Held
A Job Fair for the handicapped was held at the Rome Civic Center October 9, 1980 about 200 applicants and 15 companle~ from the Rome area attended.
The purpose of the Job Fair was to provide a place for :
1. Handicapped applicants to talk with employers to either gain employment or learn what skills, training, or education they need in order to get a job.
2. Agencies and employers to show that they are concerned and interested in helping the handicapped find employment.
3. Employers to get acquainted with a large group of applicants with various handicaps and enable them to evaluate their operation with employment of the handicapped in mind .
Sponsors of the Job Fair were: Rome Mayor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, Georgia State job Service, and Department of Vocational Rehabilitation .
Representatives from the following companies attended the Job Fair:
Westpoint Pepperell , Trend Roxbury, Floyd County Gov't., City of Rome, Southern Bell , Pharr Yarns, Ga . Kraft Co ., Krannert Division, Atlanta Gas Light Co ., Georgia Power Co ., Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital , Romespun Inc., K-Mart , Floyd Medical Center, General Electric.
Miss Georgia 1980, Crysta Lynn Smith, attending Coosa Valley Fair in Rome. GSD ,Middle School Student, Donna Smith (left) is enjoying refreshments donated by the Rome Exchange Club.
"I got so cold last nl~ht I couldn't sleep I just shivered ." " Did your teeth chatter?" " I don't know, we don't sleep together . "

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(1-r) Robbie Smith and Faron Myers working on projects in Arts & Crafts class . The wood being used in this class was donated by Fox Manufactoring Company in Rome .

New Help for the Deaf

It's called Superphone, and its creater claims it will revolutionize the way the deaf can communicate not only with each other, but with the hearing world as well
Superphone is about the size of a re8In of paper. It attaches to a telephone, and
it contains a keyboard and a receiver (which shows a line of 32 characters). The invention allows the deaf to type out a message which is synthesized as a humaa voice as it emits over the telephone line. The patty being called can send a response by using the touch-tone or dial clicks of the phone. The returned message appears as typed words on the receiver.

Development of the communications terminal-now being manufactured and distributed by Ultra-Teck, Route 4, Blue Grass Lane, Madison, Wis., for about $700-means that the deaf can now send short messages without the bulky tele-
type terminals and other machines they relied on previously for telephone com-. munication. In the past, both the person making the call and the person receiving it needed to have the teletypes . Generally, this meant that the deaf were limited to talking among each other.

The voice of the terminal has a basic

vocabulatly of enough words for the

average conversation as well as words

oriented towards emergency messages,

such as

"Send

an

a

m

b

u

l

a

n

c

e

.

'

1 '

Addi-

tional modules can be added to expand



the vocabulary, says its creator, electrical engineer Robert Engelke. And if the synthesized voice doesn't "know" a

word that's been typed into it "then it

will seell the word," says Engellte.

-Newsday Huntington, N.Y.
August 12, 1980

New Food Service Center on Gordon Campus. Students and Staff enjoying eating in new Food Service Center.
Serving line in new Food Service center .

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Homecoming Game
GSD won Its homecoming game for the
second year In a row . The score was 29-14
and the victim was the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf.
GSD had Jumped out to an early 15-0 lead when ENCSD stormed back . The
Tigers stood the charge, and sealed away
the victory In the fourth quarter. A key Interception by Jamie Eubanks and the recovery of a fumbled 60 yard Eric Whitworth punt locked up the win .
The half-time activities were lead by the Pepperell Band and the Queen's crown went to Sophomore Jane Rogers.
Jane, class of '83 from Metter, escorted by Mark Fisher, had as her Court 1st runner-up Susie Waters, Class of '85 from Tifton, escorted by Gary Peeler; 2nd runner-up Joy Farley, Class of '81 from Cave spring, escorted by WIiiiam Rice; 3rd runner-up Judy Garmon, class of '84 from Duluth , escorted by Steven Hunter; and 4th runner-up Libby Cranshaw , Class of ' 82 from Columbus, escorted by Charles Shirey. The lovely girls added much to the
t;tomecomlng festivities.

HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT
(I-r) Gary Peeler, Susie Waters, Steven Hunter, Judy Garman , Mark Fisher , jane Rogers (Queen), Charles Shirey, Libby Cranshaw , William Rice and Joy Farley .

By Coach Bobby Davis

Newly crowned Queen Jane Rogers with escort Mark Fisher and last year's Queen Glenda Lowe.
Mark McCall being pulled down by E. North Carolina player during Homecoming game .

Pepperell High School Band performing at halftime during GSD's Homecoming game.

GSD Cheerleaders -1980-81: (I-r) Jane Rogers, (captain) , Judy Garmon, Roberta Thomas (Tiger) - senior , Henry Passmore, Diedra Elliott - senior, Elizabeth Donalson - se111or, and Bridgette Browning .

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.New Telephone
Services Provided for
the Deaf
The Be ll System now provides deaf customers who use special telecommunicat ion devi ces (TDD/TTY ) a new service that features nati onw ide 24-hour operator services reached th rough a single toll-free access number .
By dialin g 800-855-1155 TDD users can reach a speci al operator to help them with person-to-person, co ll ect, cred it card and third -nu mber call s. Directory assistance is also available .
Th is service wil l be prov i ded by Bell Teleph one compan ies from locat ions in Boston , Phlladelphl a,Omaha and Oakland, but will be availab le to callers dialing from Independent telepho ne company territo-
ries . T DD users may obtain a customer In-
structi ons booklet by contact ing their local Bell Telephone TDD Customer Assistance Bur ea u.
NCI Renews Closed-
Captionin g offer to
CBS
The National Captioning Inst itute has renewed it s previous offer to CBS to caption programs for th e network and to assist CBS in achievin g its longer-t erm teletext goals .
NCI is presently closed-captioning more than 20 hours of t elev ision programs each week for ABC , NBC and PBS . ClosedCaptions are also provided major advertisers , synd lcators , and Independent producers. The Caption ing service, which took almost ten years to perfect , makes television accessible to about 14 million peop.le with impaired hearing .
NCI Is project ing that by the end of 1981 more than 150 ,000 homes will be enjoying the benefits of at least 50 hours of ClosedCaptioned televi sion programs each week.
NCI Is a non-pro fit organ izat ion .

houses , doctors , shops , and stores . There are also vocational rehabilitation offices and. schools listed In the directory . Also found are numbers of government officesFederal, state and local. Plus, many of your friends ' numbers are listed, too .
If you are Interested In getting tnls directory, please write to the:
Telecommunications for the Deaf , Inc. 814 Thayer Avenue Sliver Spring, Maryland 20910 301-589-3006

Students, Staff (See article on page 2) .

STUDENTS STAFF (Continued from page 2)
five miles from Colony Square. At Lenox Square there were about 25 ,000 or more runners gett ing warmed up . Some waited In a long line for restrooms.
At about 7:45 a.m ., an off icer called all runners to group their colors by their numbers . At 8:00 a.m. , the gun was f ired into t he air . It took t en minutes for al l r unners to cross the starting line .
A large aud ience was on hand to watch the runners, with some aiding runners by giving water , while others j ust watched from the street . Other people wat ched the race on TV.
Craig Virgin won the race. One runner suffered a heart attack ; others suffered a heat stroke. Most'of the runners fin ished t he race . A few dropped out . Runners who crossed the fin ish li ne were hit with a water spray in t he air for relief .
Those who ran the distance ln55 m inutes or less rece ived a bag containing a magazine, a coupon , a ticket , and a Peachtree Road Race T-shirt. Some of the runners who ran in more than 55 minutes still got the same prizes .
About two hours after the race began, a at lady was the last person to cross the finish line. At about 10:00 a.m. the awards were presented to the first ten men and the first five women finishers .
By Jimmy Salter Eleventh Grade

(I-r) Bobby Davis (Coach) , Mike Burton (Teacher), Jane Major (Counselor) , Jimmy Salter (Student) , Mike Tucci (Student) .
(I-r)Roberta Thomas and Steve Hunter In Business Practices class (Mrs . Louise Jackson Is Instructor) .
(see article on page 14).

National TTY /TDD Directory Available
a The well-known "bl ue book ", Is availble every year for members of the Tele-
commun ication s For The Deaf Inc (TOI) TThis b l ue book Is the In'terna tional
e;Iphone Di rectory of the Deaf . his di rector y contains TTY /TDD
~mbers of near ly 8,000 stations - many of em are hosp itals, police stations , fire

Newly com plated dorm ltory / health cl lnlc on Gordon Campus. (See article on page 1).

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School Time Again

When school bells ring, we know It is almost fa ir time again. This year four of us did something besides 'Just play" at the fair . We exh ibited some food! Two boys showed bread and two girls made desserts . They studied and practiced before the final day. Then early Monday morning of fair week , They cooked products to take to the fair. Barry Byars made Corn Meal Muffins and Joseph Nettles made Buttermilk Bisquits . They worked in Mrs . Beaird ' s room.
At the same time, the girls were working In Mrs. Casey 's room . Suzette Scott made M and M cookies and Tina Sims made frosted cupcakes . She decorated them with a flower made from marshmallows and a lemon drop . We took them to the fair and they were displayed and judged. Tina won a wh ite r ibbon with her cupcakes. We are proud of her and happy to have had that

fun experience . One Wednesday morning Mrs.
Morgan's and Mrs . Con ti 's class were in Mrs . Beaird 's room for a cooking lesson . We had practiced measuring for 3 weeks . We felt skilled. Now it was time to test ou r skills by making someth ing good to eat! We decided on a party food --a cookie ! We were st udying the rec pe from the board , w ith our teacher . Then the storm came! Al l electricity went off! It was very dar k. We could not see Mrs . Beaird nor t he blackboard . A flashlight was found and Robert Carroll flashed the light on Mrs . Beaird 's hands and face . She continued to help us with the rec pe. We relaxed , because she looked funny in the light . Now we were not afraid of the lightning . We finally had some cookies to eat.
Her e Is our recipe for the cookies ; hope you enjoy them as we did .
By Mrs . Beaird and Mrs . Casey (Daily Living Skills Classes.)

Congo Bars

1. Turn on oven to 375 degrees .
2. Grease an BXB Inch pan .
3. Measure these lnaredlents :

1/J c butter

2 c flour

lb. brown sugar

t . salt

2 eggs

1 t. baking powder

4. Mix the above Ingredients together .

5. Now add approxlnately 3 oz . chocolate

chips and c broken nuts, If you like the

nuts. Stir these Into the batter.

6. Pour Into the pan . Press down with the

back of a tablespoon .

7. Bake In 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Joan Holowach

Former GSD Student
Appears In College
Play
Joan Holowach of Long Beach, California , played a role in the Gallaudet College theatre arts department's production of THE PERSECUTION AND ASSASSINATION OF JEAN-PAUL MARAT AS PERFORMED BY THE INMATES OF THE ASYLUM OF CHARENTON UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MARQUIS DE SADE held Oct. 24 , 25 , 31 and Nov . 1.
Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wi llard Stringham, played the role of Simonne Evrard, nurse to Jean- Paul Marat , and she gave a commendable performance. Al though this was her stage debut in the Gallaudet theatre she appeared in nume-

rous plays while a student at the Georgia School for the Deaf.
Deaf since birth, Joan is a freshman majoring in Drama and Art . She attended several schools for the deaf and graduated from the Georgia School for the Deaf. She was Salutatorian of the Class of 1979.
A near capacity crowd of 500 persons attended each performance and many theatre goers claimed this play as being one of the best seen at the Gallaudet theatre in recent years .
Gallaudet College, the world's only accredited liberal arts college for deaf students presents several plays during the academic year and this was the first play. As with all plays presented by Gallaudet College , it was performed in sign language with readers speaking the lines for the
benefit of hearing peopie in the audience.
This article was reprinted from a Gallaudet College Newsletter.

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GSD Varsity Basketball Schedule

1980-81
Friday Nov. 14, 1980 Temple Thursday Nov. 20 , 1980 Bremen Friday Dec . 5, 1980 Temple Tuesday Dec . 9, 1980 Darlington Friday Dec . 12, 1980 Adairsville Tuesday Dec . 16, 1980 Berry Thursday Dec . 18, 1980A.S.D.

Away Home Home Home Home Away Home

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Thursday Jan . 8, 1981 Bremen

Away

Friday Jan . 9, 1981 Berry

Home

SaturdayJan . 10, 1981 Cedartown Home

Tuesday Jan . 13, 1981 Red Bud

Home

Thursday-Saturday, January 15-17, 1981-

Mason f Dixon for girls Danville, Kentucky

Tuesday Jan . 20 , 1981 Adairsv ille Away

Saturday Jan . 24 , 1981 Ala . School Away

Thursday-Saturday , January 29-31, 1981-

Mason ! Dixon for Boys St. Augustine, Fla .

Friday Feb. 6, 1981 West Rome

Home

Saturday Feb . 7, 1981 Cedartown Away

Tuesday Feb . 10, 1981 Darlington Away

Friday Feb . 13, 1981 Red Bud

Away

Saturday Feb . 14, 1981 West Rome Away

Week of February 16-21 , 1981-Sub-Reg ion

Week of Febr uary 23-28 , 1981 - Region

Rockmart Road Race
onSaturday , August 23 , the GSD football team and coaches ran in the 2nd Annual Homespun Festival Road Race in Rockmart (5K) . The team had been running about 2 mile::: a day for the previous two weeks In summer practice and wanted to run in a real road race . The top th ree finishers in the group were Mark Weldon 20 :35, M ichael Black 20 :40 , and Coack Bobby Davis 20:45. All finishers received a T-shirt for their efforts.

New High School Students
(1-r) Ronald Wren - Decatur, Kelvin McKee Atlanta , Vickie McDowell - Griffin, Sandra Hudgins - Ringgold , James Williams Decatur. .
New Lower School Students
First row: (1-r) Ronnie Ray Ritchey - Dallas, Shirley Osborne - Cave Spring. Middle row: (1-r) James Sturn - Fort Valley, Lamar Horton - Rome , Sherman Neal - Dalton , Frank Fencher - Pelham , Johnny Shelton Homerville. Last row : (1-r) Rayetta McNeal Byronville, Dee Armstrong - Buchannan, Kevin Hunt - Cave Spring .

GSD Celebrates
National School
Lunch Week
Cooperating with the National School Lunch Program , special suggested menus were served the week of October 13-17 In the school dininQ_ room in o_b5.ervance o! ~chool Lunch Week.Noontime meals were as follows :
October 13 - Menu planned by students October 14 - Favorite food of Cave Spring Mayor Diane Dawson . October 15 - Universal Menu October 16- Georgia products October 17 - Menu planned by Principal Eugene Perdue .
The opening of the new food service building was the hightlight of the food service department this fall. All of the food !jervice personnel are now working on Gordon campus. The two " old " dining rooms have been closed .
Nutritious and appetizing meals continue to be served to students. The breakfast pattern consists of meat/ meat alternate ; fruit/vegetable juice; bread/cereal ; milk. The lunch pattern includes meat/ meat alternate; vegetable or fruit ; bread or bread alternate; milk. A popular addition to lunch is the salad bar , set up daily. Individuals may amass salads according to their desires from vegetables, meat or meat alternates, and a variety of salad dressings . A bun plate is also offered during lunch ; and high school students may have a choice of meat. The evening meal is lighter, but well-balanced .
The capable dining room staff of 25 employees prepares and serves three meals a day , seven days a week. They also prepare all take-out foods (refreshments for parties, meals for trips, etc.).
The food service department plays a big part in making the dally operation of GSD successful.

N\J RSERY

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Students and Staff enjoying salad bar In new Food Service Center

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special Studies Unit

several new faces were seen at the openIng of school this fall. We welcome new

students Dee Armstrong , Johnny Shelton, and Rayetta McNeal for their first year at

GSD . Dee is from Buchanan ; Johnny, from

Homerville; and Rayetta, frorr. 8yronvllle . Michelene Murray and Barry Garrison

joined us later in September . Mrs. Diane Conti is our new Language teacher . We are pleased to welcome her also . One familiar face is missing . Ms. Regina Bryant , now Mrs . Reuben Spivey is currently living in

California. Mrs. Delores Wilson has been substituting for Suzanne Vann while she recuperates from recent surgery .
After a considerable amount of planning, moving , unpacking , and reorganizing , we

are settled in our new building , #006 on the Gordon Campus , also known as the Prickett Bu ilding , which formerly housed the Primary Department . Mrs. Casey's and Mrs. Beaird 's home economics classrooms can also be found here , along with Mrs. Steele's evaluation room.
Students daily schedules include health , language , math, reading, social studies , and work practices. Home economics, art, library periods, physcial education , and, for some students , speech , supplement the schedule . This fall, health classes have been studying grooming and cleanliness . In language , the early focus has been on building sentence patterns and vocabulary development. Reading classes started. the year with safety vocabulary , signs, and labels. Many reading students are receiving individual tutoring using the Craig

reading machine also. The first social studies unit covered feelings and coping with emotions in appropriate ways . CountIng money, making change , and using calculators were some of the areas studied in math . Students in work practices spent the first days of the year working on schedules and good work habits. Each students' work is planned individually, according to his/her levels and needs Within the overall guidelines of the curri~ culum .

Many students in Mrs. Morgan's readIng c_lasses are now working -with the Craig read,~g program , involving a reading machine wh ich projects word slides . Each student receives individual tutoring from Mrs. Inez Fincher , Title I aide . Charts are maintained showing progress in word

;~gnition and comprehension . The

udents are taking a great deal of pride in

~heir Work , studying their words In the

orm to be sure that they make progress eLach sessron . Our congratulations to Ken

ong, Charles Dickey Andy Mason AMng eI8 Huckaby , Jeff ' Clayton , Adria'

Daarsrov_ln,

sTmerieths,sa

Cook Judy

'

Shel le' Rowell,

BDroewann,'

Klmoral , and Rayetta McNeal for their fine work.
Lynne Crothers, Supervising Teacher
New Arrangement Of
Classes At Lower
School
The 1980-81 school year has had a very successful beginning at the Lower School. Several changes have aided this success a great deal. For example , we have finally been able to achieve the long sought after goal of reduction of class size . The average class size in the Academic Lower School is six students per class this year. With this good student-teacher ratio each student can receive the individual attention he needs .
Another example of positive change in the Lower School this year is the new physical arrangement of the departments. the Primary Department has been moved to the front hall of the Middle School building . This is the hall on the same side of the building as the principal 's office . The Intermediate Department, consisting of ten homerooms, is now entirely located on the back hall. This is the hall nearest the dormitory. Special Studies classes for those students with special learning problems have been relocated in the former Primary Building . These new physical arrangements have facilitated the administration and supervision of the departments and have enabled the Lower School to achieve more inter-departmental continuity.
To see all of the positive changes in Lower School this year, however, you will just have to come and see us! Please do!
By Jerry Ramsey
Assistant Principal
LowerSchoolReport
The Lower School Division of Georgia School for the Deaf is off to a very enthusiastic beginning this fall.
The main focus this year is in the direction of more Individualization, which should benefit each child significantly socially, emotionally, and educationally.
Adding to the atmosphere of the school environment Is two splendid new buildings. One is a food service building; the other a modern dormitory that houses older Lower School students and first-year High School students . Also part of the dormitory is a well equipped Infirmary with a most Impressive solarium that brings In the beauty of the surrounding north Georgia hills. The atmosphere Itself should speed recovery of the ailing ones .
We lost one of our teachers to the State

of California at the end of last school term
when Miss Vlreglner: Bryant married ~
Californian and moved there. She Is now teaching In California, and we wish for her a happy and successful future .
Replacing Miss Bryant In our Special Studies program Is Mrs. Diane Stinchcomb Conti. Diane, a GSD graduate, Is married to David Conti, who teaches High School math. We feel that Mrs. Conti will be a good model for our hearing Impaired chlldren,as are our other two hearing Impaired staff members, Mrs. Lois Grizzard (teacher) and Mrs. Barbara Allred (teacher aide).
At the present time, there are one hundred forty-one energetic boys and girls enrolled in the Lower School Department from all over the State of Georgia. We have a concerned and caring staff who would welcome visits from parents and school friends. Please feel free to contact us and make plans to visit and see firsthand what Georgia School for the Deaf is doing for the hearing impaired boys and girls of Georgia.
By Vera Y . Owens , Principal
(1-r) Harold Washing, Cunard Hughes, Eddie Miller and James Sturn .
Special Education Class
Four little boys, ranging In age from seven to nine years old, make up the Special Education Class in the Primary Department. They are Cunard Hughes from Atlanta; Eddie MIiier, who lives In Hephzibah; James Sturne, who comes to us from Fort Valley and Harold Washington from Statesboro.
These little boys were chosen to participate In this class.because they have very special needs which cannot be met In a regular deaf classroom setting . In this class, the boys spend much of their time working Individually on projects which are designed to best meet their needs.
Projects Include self-discipline, self-help skills, attention span Increase, cognitive development, motor skills, sense training activities, social skills, physical therapy, and communication skills. Outsloe their
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(I-r) Jackie Clackery, Mrs.Ponder(teacher)
and Deborah WIison operating cloth cutting machine In Industrial Power Sewing Class .
Career Ed Classes
Work Together
Mrs .Jane Ponder, Industrial Power Sewing Instructor, emphasizes to her students that quality and speed are the two key factors In being successful as an Industrial power sewing operator . In order to stress these Important points to her students, Mrs.Ponder established a set-up In her classroom similar to the way It would be In a garment factory. Her students receive a check each week. The amount of the check Is determined by how proficiently the students have worked that week. Students must rotate to different work stations and become skilled In each phase of the garment-making process.
The check which the students receive each week Is not "for real" -- It cannot be cashed. However, It gives them a good estimate of what their salary would be provided they were on the production line In a real garment factory. Another Incentive which encourages the student to do a good Job Is that they are permitted to keep some of the garments which they make.
A unique feature of this operation Is that they have teamed up with the.business practices class (Mrs . Louise Jackson - Instructor) to keep all records, figure their work time, and Issue their checks. This gives the students In Business Practices some good experience In figuring payrolls, balancing checking accounts, etc.
When Income-tax time comes around again, these students will know how to fill out their 1040's. They will realize that when they finish schoo and get a Job, that part of their salary will be deducted for taxes, Insurance, retirement, etc., -that they will not actually get to take home all of the money they make.
Despite Inflation, a penny for some people's thoughts Is stlll a fair price.

PubIic Law 94-142
By Teresa Lee Many parents and GSD staff mAmbers
have asked questions about Publlc Law 94-142 . It Is a federal law designed to give handicapped children a free appropriate
education. The Education for All Hand icapped
Children Act of 1975, P.l. 94-142 requires state and local governments to provide:
A .Identification programs that find and evaluate all handicapped children In each
area. B. Special education designed to flt each
child's needs, while the child maintains normal school activities as much as
possible. C. Related services Including transporta-
tion , testing, diagnosis and treatment needed to help each child get an education.
There are over eight million handicapped children In America today - 10 to
12% of all our children. Over four million have not been receiving the educational opportunities our system offers all citizens . Another one million have been totally excluded from public schools, thus being denied the chance to learn necessary academic and social skills .
Who Is covered by P. l. 94-142?
A .Physical or sensory handicaps 1. speech handicaps 2. hearing Impairments 3. visual handicaps 4. physical disabilities
B. Intellectual or emotional problems 1. mental retardation 2. learning handicaps 3. emotional disturbances 4. multiple handicaps
The goals for the future are:
A. Independence - as much as possible for all handicapped people.
B. Improved Identification _procedures .
C. Better physical facllltles adapted for easy use by the handicapped .
D. Improved public attitudes toward the handicapped; more understanding about the obstacles they face .
E. New programs to more effectively treat and serve handicapped citizens.
F. Training for teachers and other specialized personnel.
Our procedures for admission here at GSD state that we will receive referrals from Local Educational Agencles(LEA) . Each school system In the State has an LEA representative. This designated person Is he source of referral on all of our new students. Parents must contact their LEA and request that a referral be sent to us by the LEA before further admissions procedures can be Initiated. We may not accept chlldern Into our program without LEA approval .

If anyone has questions regarding admissions procedures, please contact Teresa Lee at the D&E Center.

Telephone Numbers

Fannin Campus

777-3310 777-3311 777-3321 777-3322 777-3500 777-3586 777-8790
777-3689 777-8682 777-3673 777-3637 777-3751 777-3598 777-3509

Superintendent 's Office Business Office Diagnostic Center Diagnostic Center Dining Hall/Home Ee Dept. High School Principal Home life Department
Personnel Office Reading Lab Dormitories - Boys Dormitory - Old Girls Dormitory - Sanders Hall Gymnasium Laundry

Gordon Campus

777-3963 Lower School Principal

777-3964 Lower School Supv. Teacher

777-3957 Special Studies Unit



777-3617 HeaIth Center

777-3777 Food Service Building

777-8724 Vocational Building

777-3947 Print Shop

777-3556 Maintenance Building

777-8843 Warehouse Building

777-3798 Dormitory- Middle School

Boys

777-8712 Dormitory - Middle School

Girls

777-8888 Dorm ltory - Primary Boys and

Girls

777-3760 Houseparent coordinator

777-8890 Dormitory- Eighth Grade

Boys and Girls and Special

Studies

Special Education Class (Continued from page 13).
classroom work they participate In physical education, art, library, dally living skills, and rhythm.
The favorite seems to be communication skills. The pupils like to learn the signs for
new words . They are beginning to use
simple sign language to express their desires and needs . It is our hope that their families and friends will Join them In learning total communication, so that when the boys are at home, they will be able to talk with them through sign language.
By Rachel Terry, Teacher

You have a good vocabulary If you can describe a spiral staircase or a shapely girl without the use of your hands .

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Lower School Clubs

The Intermediate Department of the
Lower School has recentfly lnltdlated .a formal program of clubs or stu e~ts in
t department. The students will be t~t wed to participate in two clubs of their ~h~osing. The clubs will usually meet one day a week. If the spons~r chooses , the club can begin at 2:40 p.m . in the afternoon
d continue as long as needed . anThe clubs which are formally recogn ized
at the Lower School this year are :

Nature Club

Mrs St epp

Photography

Ms. Crothers

Drama Club Mrs . Farmer , Miss Gains , Mrs. Lively

Ping-Pong Club Make-up and grooming

Mr. Ramsey Mrs. Thomas
Mrs. Angel

Tumbling Boy Scouts

Ms. Snyder Mr. Holman , Mr. Ramsey ,
Mr. McCullough

Reading Club Mrs. Cont i, Mrs. Grizzard

Co-Ed Group Act ivity

Ms. Crothers, Mr. Ramsey

Sponsorsh ip of these clubs is strictly voluntary on the part of the teachers , and their efforts to broaden our students minds through extra-curricular activities are appreciated .

WASHINGTON TRIP . (See article on page 2)
Senator Herman Talmadge posing with GSD football team, coaches, cheerleaders and chaperons during their visit to Washington D.C.

Local Chapter of GAD
Presents Plays
On September 20th, The Cave Spring Chapter of the Georgia Association of the Deaf, Inc. hosted a home-cooked spaghetti dinner with entertainment for. deaf adults and friends in the beautiful new dining room on Gordon Campus . The festivity was held after the victorious homecoming football game between GSD and ENSD.
About 350 people attended the event. The spaghetti was delicious- thanks to Lanelle Benton ' s "secret recipe for the sauce!
David Conti , a mathematics teacher in the High School Department , directed two plays " Pandora's Box" and "Whodunit? " with the assistance of committee members, Lois Grizzard and John Groth . Many of the members worked very hard , rehearsing on many nights to make the two plays a success . The " incomplete " play " Whodunit? " will be presented in a full-length play in the near future.
The successful event was under the charge of two chairpersons , Barbara Allred and Joyce Herron, w ith assistance from many members .
By Mrs. Janie Steele

Senator Sam Nunn posing with GSD football team, coaches , cheerleaders and chaperons during their visit to Washington , D.C.
Scene from GSD's play " Pandora's Box ." (1-r) Diane Conti , Doyle Allbrltton, Lynne Crothers, Janie Steele, Joyce Herron, Barbara Allred , Cathy Morrison .

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80's -- Decade .Of Evaluation For ,
Georgia Schools
-- By Georgia Qepartment of Education
Publications and Information Service.

Students at the annual Governor's

Honors Program in Valdosta this summer-

bore Into State School Superintendent

Charles McDaniel with pointed questions

about student testing and exit examinat-

ions for seniors. It Is Ironic that gifted

students -- whom those conslderatlo~s

would affect very little -- were so concern-

ed about them. But It Is only a reflection of

the times In which. public dissatisfaction

with the public schools has forced the

country's most scrutinized institution to

Initiate a form of badly needed product and

worker control.

The results _ of statewide testing in

the 70's pointed out the need for and

led to the development of a comprehensive

plan of staff development for teachers in

Georgia's public schools and the develop-

~ent of a series of criterion-referenced

tests(CRTs) with which to test students at

certain grade levels to determine how well

they were progressing and what Improve-

ment measures needed to be taken.

Both staff development and student test-

Ing have worked well and have led to the

enactment of new standards In both areas .

Two of State Superlntdent McDaniel's

major priorities in his plan for Education in

his plan for Education in the 80s are the

evaluation of successes and failures for

students and school programs and

enhancing professional competence for

teacher and school administrators. About

successes and fai Iures he said," In the

plainest words,we need to find out what

works and what doesn't.We will evaluate

what we do, eliminate Ineffective programs

and keep those that work.''



Students entering the eighth grade this

year will be the first graduating seniors

(1985) who have to take a basic skills

exmlnatlon before receiving a regular high

school diploma. This Is a part of Georgia's

new set of graduation requirements

which are a good deal more stringent than

before and which pretty much standardize

what the state's high schools will teach as a

minimum. The new requirements mean

students will have to earn 3 minimum of 20

Carnegie Units for graduation (two more

than previously). with only 10 electives,

many required by local systems.

The new course requirements will also

be a lot more practical, they will demand

that graduates possess skills they wlll

need as adults. "In the past," says

associate State School Superintendent H.

Titus Singletary, "we have assumed that If

students graduated they could transfer their knowledge to everyday situations, but this has not always been the case. The new policy requires students to demonstrate what they have learned .''
Teacher Accountability
' One group who thought they were 'throu~h with taking tests when they gratluated from college is the state's teachers . But they, too, will be tested for competence and teaching-field knowledge . It h~s alre?dY begun . Teachers entering the field this year will have to undergo a new method of evaluation to assure they are competent teachers ; they must pass a content test in their teaching field and prove their teaching ability through on-thejob evaluations In order to receive renewable tea~~ing_ certificates . Those completing cert1f1cat1on requirements September 1, 1978, and later must pass the test, while those completing certification requirements May 1, 1980, and later must also pass the on-the-job assessment.
Performance-based certification was developed by state education officials with t~e assistance of representatives from public schools and institutions of higher education in an effort to more clearly separate college preparation from t1'1e granting of a certificate to teach. Standards for teachers both in knowledge and performance, hav~ been established and a network of regional assessment centers have been established to evaluate the performance of teachers seeking renewable certificates.
Superintendent McDaniel feels that Georgia's leadership in teacher evaluation will benefit both the institution and
teachers as a group. He promises in his statement on the priorities, ''The department will support excellence in staff development programs for all school personnel: we will assume leadership in the professional certification process and work with institutions of higher education to Improve teacher training programs. We will also work to make Georgia the leader In the Southeast In staff salaries and benefits.'
School Standards
School system staff, teachers and students will be continually evaluated . Programs, school buildings, course offerings, materials, school food servlce,certlflcatlon of personnel are continually being evaluated and assessed by the Georgia Department of Education through exacting standards set by the State Board of Education. . Paul Vail, director of the department's Division of Standards and Assessments, says that standards and the method of determ In Ing the standards have changed. In 1978 the State Board of Education directed 46 school systems that had been nonstandard three or more years to sum It a plan to

t _ne Board of Education to remeu,ate st
dards deficiencies . As a result f an1.
effort, this year all school syste~/= either standard or are following a I re remedial~ Identified deficiencies. Pan to
Starting _in October, directors of regional services will apply a new set of standard, Some of these standards will be new some will be- field-tested only; others:~: standards that have been applied over the past years and syste111smust meet them. In the fu_ture, standards will be continual! unn"t~d_so that they do not becom: oosol_ete. According to Vail,state standard, may become the needs assessment of th future_an_d will help insure that a basle
educational opportunity is available to eac~
child .
Al~o, ac~ording to Vail, more people WIii
have I_nput into the standards. "We are d
veloping a procedure to solicit lmput from various publics -- school principals, local
board members, parents or even students." Standards submitted for consideration must go through a screening procedure which will be developed later
but they must be measurable. On the sam~
basis, standards may be ellminated If they are no longer needed. . And _so efforts to improve education by improving employees, students and standards are already beginning to pay off student testing through the continuing rise of statewide tests scores and scores of peorgia students on the SAT,teachera through the requirements of pe.rformancebased certification, and the Improvement of the overall educational programs by the application of new standards . But McDaniel's plan for education In the 801 points out a need for excellence In the public institutions and further advance1
over the increases already made, a need
which must be addressed In partnership with the communities . A strong steadfl evaluation of the tremendous advances the 70s--klndergartens, a whole n system of special education, gr increases in consumer education vocational education--will, undoubted lead to further well-thought-out changes evaluation of the successes and failures the past.
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The man who remembers what he learn at his mother's knee, was probably be over it.
An ounce of keeping your mouth shut au
beats a ton of explanation.
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Influence is what you think you have un you try to use it.

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I ).ccredited Elementary School Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf

1p,,me86

Cave Spring , Georg ia, January, 1981

Accredited High School
Number 2

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Rece-ived
FEBO 5 1981
DOCUMENTS UGA LIBRARIES

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State Board Names Buildings For Six Georgians

IN MEMORIUM

When six new buildings are dedicated In early 1981 at three of the state schools operated by the Georgia Board of Education , They will bear the names of Georgians, according to action taken by the state board at Its November meeting.
The new Student Service Building at the Atlanta Area School for the -Deaf , Clarkston, will be named the Jack P. Nix Building . Nix was Georgia Superintendent of Schools from 196~:-1977. It was under his leadership that the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf was conceived and constructed. His support for the school complex has
assisted It to be recognized throughout the United States as a model school for the deaf children. Nix currently resides In Gainesville.
A new classroom building at the Georgia Academy for the Blind In Macon will b_ear the name of Roy A. Hendricks of Metter, chairman of the Georgia Board of Education . During his 13 years on the state board, Hendricks Is credited with providing Invaluable leadership and support for public education and the state operated schools for the handicapped.
The other four buildings are part of the Georgia School for the Deaf campus at Cave Spring.
The middle school building Is to be named In honor of the late Marie Kennard. She began teaching at the school In 1920 and served as supervising teacher of the primary department from 1932 until 1965. She was a pioneer In the development of a language system used by the deaf.
A new dining hall building at the school complex will be named In honor of Lucy Tumlin. She served as a housekeeper and food services supervisor at the school for 23 years.
The new dormitory/clinic structure on the campus Is to be named the Gordon Dormitory/Clinic In honor of Mr. and Mrs. F.M . Gordon, both deceased. As a Clark College of Atlanta graduate, he was appointed by the State of Georgia In 1881 to establish a school fo r deaf black students. He served as the school's first principal from 1881 until 1928. His wife, Marla, served as school matron from 1881 to 1933.
The new vocational building will be named In honor of Connor DIiiard , a vocational teacher for 40 years at the school .
By Eleanor GIimer, News Coordinator Ga. Dept. of Education
Publications & Information Service Atlanta, Georgia 30334 (404) 656-2476

Homer Littlefield Homer Nathaniel Littlefield, a valued member of GSD's Maintenance Department for the past ten years, died September 19, 1980. Mr. Littlefield was born In Porterdale, Georgia, November 14, 1923. He served In the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1969. Surlvors Include his widow,Mrs . Ed ltr K. Littlefield; three sons, Gene, Jerry, anc Dale Littlefield; one daughter , Mrs. Brenda Faye Pool ; three sisters, Mrs. Clara H iett, Mrs. Margret Bulter, and Mrs . Alline Shuman; Five Grandchlldrens; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Whitehead Joins V.R. Staff
The Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf has emp!oyed a new rehabllltatlon counselor, Mr. Allen Whitehead. He Is from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Whlthead received his B.S. Degree from M iddle Tennessee State University with a major in Psychology. He was then employed by Project Overview Inc. as a counselor for the Deaf before he began his graduate work at the University of Georgia. Mr. Whitehead just recently graduated from the University of Georgia with a M.ED. Degree In rehabllltatlon counseling . Mr. Whitehead's parents are deaf and currently reside In . Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Ms. Jones Joins Staff
Ms. Joan M . Jones joined the Career Education Department Staff, as Health Teacher , on December 1, 1980. She transferred from Northwest Regional Hospital after working there 19years. While there she was supervisor of the T. B. Un it and Charge Nurse of the Psychiatric Un it. She was also d irector of lnservice Education for one year.
Ms . Jones is a graduate of Winston Salem State University where she received her B.S . Degree in Nursing.
Ms. Jones is a native Roman and presently resides there with her mother.

THE SCHOOL HELPER

(YSPS 483-840)

Published by

Georgia School for the Deaf

Div ision of State Schools

Peyton W illiams, Jr., Director

Georgia Department of Education.

Atlanta , Georgia 30334

Charles McDaniel, State

Superintendent of Schools

J. H . Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Bob Davis Billy McDonald

Editor Printing Instructor

Alton Holman

Photographer

The Georgia School for the Deaf is an

equal opportunity employer and does not

discriminate on t he basis of sex in any of

the educational programs or activities

which it operates.

The school receives some federal

funding .

Published fou r times a year in November

January , March , and May . No subscr iption pr ice .

All commun ication should be addressed to The School Helper, Cave Spring,

Georgia 30124.

Entered at the post office at Cave

Spring, Georgia , as second class matter,

November, 1889.

Second Clas~ Postage paid at Cave

Spring , Georgia 30124 .

Vol. 86

January, 1981

No. 2

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Primary Halloween party
The Primary Depart'.11~nt Halloween part Y Was held in the m1ll1ng area of the chool on October 30 , 1980 . s Each child made a jack-a-lantern , a~d h blue ribbon was awarded to M 1ss tHe ett's class for the most original. The cheiwldren paraded in the.ir costumes wh_"1I e the judges , Gene Ziegler , Sandra Junkins and Jean Taylor , selected the children with the best costumes . The winners were Terry Moore , Ti na Sims , Rhonda Brownlow and Robie Johnson . Carolyn Ramsey and the Hamburglar v isited the children wh ich thrilled everyone .
Refreshments , cons isting of a black cat cookie , and orange pumpkin cookie , a fudge apple , candy corn , corn chips and an orange drink, were served to everyone attend ing .
Diane Kinder and Faye Kemp wou ld like to thank Catherine Beaird , Glenda Couey and her staff , Sanford Horton and Martha Jane Montgomery for providing us with our delicious refreshmen t s, and Callie Montgomery for asking Ronald McDonald to visit us.
Faye Kemp , Teacher
(1 -r) Shirley Osborne, Eddie Miller, Lamar McEntlre, Dyan Osborne, Jeffrey Roberts , Hamburg lar.
(1-r) Rhonda Brownlow and Sandra Junkins

gifts than the refreshments. They really had a good time playing with their new toys .
Jerry Ramsey, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Powers helping Santa during Lower School Christmas Party.

(1-r) Mrs. Jean Taylor and Tina Sims.
(r-1) Mr. Gene Ziegler, Rhonda Brownlow and Roble Johnson .
The Christmas Party
The Primary Department enjoyed a nice Christmas Party on Thursday, December 18, before going home for the holidays. Santa Claus was the honored guest. He greet.ad all the children as he gave out candy and gifts. They were del ighted to see iilm , and assured him they had been good.
We appreciate all the other guests that came . We were happy to see some of the parents here, and our faithful friends from Rome Quota Club came and brought each child In the department a very nice gift. The ch ildren were more excited about the

Christmas In Lower School
December 18, 1980 was the "Spirit of Christmas" day In Lower School. We were made aware of the meaning of Christmas and of the Joy and happiness we have during the Christmas season .
Group B of the Intermediate department and the Special Studies department opened the program with prayer and sang , In signs , two carols In front of the Nativity scene. The rhythm band from Group A of the Intermediate department played eight songs. The Primary department acted ou t three of the songs while the band was playing and then the entire group sang , '' We Wish You A Merry Christmas.' '
After gifts were presented to Mrs. Owens , Mr. Ramsey and Ms. Crothers , the Primary department went to the dining room for refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus . The Intermediate and Special Studies departments were served refreshments In the milling area .
We were happy to have a good number of parents Join us for the program and party.
We hope each family had a Joyous Christmas and a happy holiday together.
Mrs. Angel,(rlght) pres~ntlng gifts to (1-r) Mrs. Owens, Ms. Crothers, Mr. Ramsey. during Lower School Christmas party .

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Thanksgiving, 1980
''God Bless Amerka, land that I love'' .. .so began Lower School's Thanksgiving program, an lnsplratlonal and patriotic salute to the United States. Through songs, poems and recitations, youngsters from Middle School and Special Studies reminded everyone present of the beauty of America and the blessing and privilege It Is to be an American. Words and signs were accompanied by slides of picturesque scenes of the mountains, rivers, coasts, canyons, cities, and countryside throughout our beloved country.
Following a filmstrip about the first Thanksgiving, a skit was presented In which younger Lower School pupils portrayed a present-day family at Thanksgiving dinner, with each child naming something for which he Is thankful.
The program closed with a beautiful dramatic rendition of "America The Beautiful" performed by Carolyn Bullard, Mike Smith, Liz Eason, Jackie Turner, and Monie Hudson.
We are thankful for America and for talented G.S.D. students.
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(I-r) Carolyn Bullard, Liz Eason, Monie Hudson, Michael Smith, and Jackie Turner singing," America The Beautiful," during Thanksgiving Program.
(I-r) Melvin Browder and Donna Smith singing, "This Land Is your Land," during Thanksgiving Program .

News of the News

Have you ever seen yourself on televi-

sion? Several students have recently en-

enjoyed that experience. Working with

Steve Autry, five Lower School students

have been learning to use the school's

videotape equipment.

Jimmy Irvin, Robert Carroll, Roger

Stroud, Charles Dickey, and Ken Long first

learned how to set up tapes for viewing.

Then came experience on both sides of the

camera as they took turns taping each

other doing improvised skits. One session

was spent "on location" as the group

walked between campuses on a pretty fall

day, taping outdoor scenes .

.

Next the boys tried their hand at making

an actual program . Much discussion led

to the idea of a news show about school

happenings. It was surprising how much _

time was needed to think of news ideas,

plan the stories, tape each story, and then

tape leads and introductions for each part

of the show. The first show took a long

time. The next two went more quickly as

the ;tudents developed their skills and

gained experience with the emquipment.

Highlights of these shows included inter-

views with teachers (Mrs. Conti, Mrs.

Vann, Mr. Burton), birthday spotlights,

briefs on holiday events, class introduc-

tions and spots on our work program and

G.S.D . football. The programs were shown

to our department with credits going to

Jimmy for announcing , Roger for his excel-

lent interviews, Robert for his sports

reports, and Charles and Ken for their

stories.

Plans are being made to exchange news

tapes recorded after Christmas with the

Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. Several-

other students who have shown an interest

will also be involved in making future

programs. As the students' work becom~s

more polished the programs will be avail-

able for viewing upon request.

by Lynne Crothers,Supervising Teacher

Photography Club
Lower School
Lower School Photography members started the year off working on basics of taking a good picture-composition, distance from your subject, backgrounds, and focus. Polaroid pictures were made of subjects selected by each individual photographer. These photos were then viewed and discussed, with each member making suggestions for improvement .
Future plans call for experimenting with other types of cameras, culminating with darkroom experience, making negatives and prints. Members are Andy Mason, Deana Kimbral, Evelyn Stow, Ken Long,

Darryl Smith, Mickey Shirey, Lavon Gann, and Charles Weaver .
Make-Up and
Grooming Club
The Make-up and Grooming Club members have been involved In several interesting activitives . The beginning sessions involved demonstrations and discussions on cleanliness. Personal hygiene articles included soap, water, bath cloths, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, shaving lotions and shampoo.
Other. sessions involved applying facial makeup, manicures and hair care . Artlcles included cleansing creams, fresheners, moisturizers, foundations, blush, eye cosmetics and lipsticks.
Manicure accessories were files, nail polish and cuticle removers and a variety of nail protectors and colors.
Future activities will involve deeper concentration of hair care, using articles of the following: shampoo, conditioners, hair creams and sprays, rollers, combs and brushes, curling iron, straightening combs, ribbons and barrettes .
The last sessions will involve basic exercise and an "all about town" field trip.
The girls have thoroughly enjoyed beautifing themselves as well as a few of the teachers. Members are Micheline Murray, Theressa Cook, Evelyn Stowe, Judy Rowell, Angela Huckaby, Dee Armstrong, Rayetta McNeal, Charlene Flemister, Barbara Monday, and Yolanda Walker.
Mrs. Charlotte Thomas, Sponsor
GA. PINES
Diane Kinder Is Parent Advisor for Ga. PINES, Parent -l_nfant Network of Educatlonal Services. Her duties include visiting families of 3-5 year old hearing Impaired children in Northwest Georgia Including Polk and Floyd County. She contacts parents of pre-school hearing Impaired children and works with them concerning audiological and psychological problems, communication, speech and language.
Anyone who knows of a pre-school deaf child, please contact Mrs. Diane Kinder, Georg la School for the Deaf' Cave Spring, Ga. 30124 . Phone: 777-3963.
Junlor-"Say mother, how much am worth? " Mother-"Why, you're worth a million to me dear. " Junior-"Well, then, could you advance me a quarter?''

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counselor Jim Perry discussing job application forms with client Carl and Brenda Jacques .
Instructor Helen Farmer (right) and aide Sandra Johnson (standing) d iscussing Job vocabulary with clients (I-r) Mildred Culberson , Michael Anderson, Carolyn Parker, Wanda Kendricks and Gary Sears.

New "CETA" Train-
ing Program Begun
AtGSD
In Aprll 1980 Coosa Valley Tech at Rome began a program, with the help of the Georgia Department of Labor, the Georgia School for the Deaf, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, to teach out-ofschool adults to do custodial and maintenance work . This special program was designed specifically for deaf people. The instructors use manual communication (one instructor is deaf himself), and the books are adapted to the language of the deaf.
Students are payed minimum wages while they learn .
The Program is taught at the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center from 4:00 p.m . to 10:00 p.m . daily by Mr. Alton Holman and Mrs. Helen Farmer. Classes are divided Into study and work segments , with students working in groups and alone . Miss Sandra Johnson , an instructional aide , helps new students to catch up with the class assignments and also helps other students with advanced material.
Students enjoy working and learning the correct way to care for floors , carpets , rest rooms, and other areas of public buildings. Classroom instruction Includes how to get a Job, how to accept responsibility on the Job , and the qu ickest and best way to perform a task . One class of eight students Is working on industrial floor care .
Counselor Jim Perry helps the students with problems concerning finding a Job , getting along with other workers , and getting the paper work done correctly .
Most of the present enrollees will finish their training on or before March. Anyone who is interested in enrolling should contact Mr. Jim Perry, Georgia School for the Deaf , Cave Spring, Georgia 30124 .

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Former GSD Student , Bill M ize (R) being interviewed by Mr. Dillard Dye (L) who represented Romespun , Inc., of Rome . Mr. Weyland BIiiingsiey (Center) , VR Counselor for the Deaf , is interpreting for the interview . About 200 applicants and 15 companies from the Rome Area attended the Job Fair for the Handicapped which was recently held at the Rome Civic Center.

Instructor Alton Holman (center) explaining job procedures to Carolyn Parker and Michael Anderson.

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Do's And Don'ts And
I 'II Be Doggoned's Of
The Language Of
Signs
(Abstracted from the curriculum A Course in American Sign Language).
There are certain rules that one should observe in communicating with deaf persons in the language of signs. Some of them are obvious, such as making sure you are facing the deaf person and he is looking at you before you start signing. Other rules are not so obvious. For example, a deaf person must look directly at you when you are talking with him, whatever means of communication is used; but are you aware that you should look at him, too? Of course, if he is using the language of signs without voice, you will certainly have to look at him. But-- and here is the sticker-- some deaf people use both signs and speech at the same time, and if a person is listening to the deaf person's speech and understanding what he is saying, and turns his head, then the deaf person thinks he has lost his audience. Common courtesy dictates that a person keep his eyes on the deaf person until he has finished what he is saying, regardless of whether he is saying it orally, manually, or in combination of the two methods.
Another concerr is your attitude. "Don't
talk down to deaf people." Usually deaf people are normal In intelligence, and the quickest way to turn them off is to attempt to patronize them. This is as insulting to a deaf person as it Is to a person with normal hearing, but few hearing people seem to realize this. Indignities that a normally courteous hearing person would not dream of inflicting upon another hearing person, he will often do to a deaf person. These can range from forcing unwanted help upon a deaf person capable of handling his own affairs. Through disregard for the deaf person's feelings by discussing him verbally with another hearing person as if the deaf person were not present; or allowing another hearing person to interrupt a hearing-deaf conversation without apology or explanation, excluding the deaf person entirely. Whether the exclusion is unintentional or deliberate, the deaf person is left with a feeling of humiliation.
Deaf people themselves are sometimes guilty of a breach of good manners. Those deaf who have the ability to both speak and sign simultaneously, occasionally exclude hearing people with limited manual communications skills from their conversations. However, the hearing person does not normally feel Insulted, and usually is quick to remind the deaf person of his signing skill by asking for vocal replay. On the other hand, the deaf person, sensitized by

a lifetime of being made to feel like a second-class person, of being snubbed, ignored, and patronized both intentionally and unintentionally, does not call attention to the social faux pas of his "betters." Rather, he will withdraw in hurt and resentment, seeking other conversational partners.
Even veteran interpreters for deaf people sometime forget deaf people are present and carry on verbal conversations with other hearing people which exclude the deaf people. However, good interpreters usually keep a weather eye on the deaf person. If he appears to be getting lost in the conversation, the interpreter tries to bring him up to date by interpreting the remarks the deaf person did not catch.
What can you, a complete newcomer to the language of signs, do if you are interrupted by another hearing person who must talk to you in front of a deaf person with whom you have been trying to communicate? Observe the common courtesy of apologizing for the necessary interruption ." Excuse me" will enable the deaf person to wait a resonable length of time before beginning to feel abandoned. If you must accompany the other hearing person elsewhere, excuse yourself and give a brief explanation of why you must leave.
If, on the other hand, your conversation with the other hearing person is not urgent or private; and if it lasts longer than just a few minutes, you should attempt to bring the deaf person Into the conversation if he still stands there patiently waiting for you. This can be done in such a way that the deaf person, whether or not he actively participates in the conversation, at least FEELS included, and may be enabled to follow the conversation to some degree. A few fingerspelled or signed key words can narrow the topic of conversation down to the point that the deaf person's lipreading ability may enable him to catch most of what is being said.
It is, of course, extremely rude for two hearing persons to carry on a verbal conversation In the presence of a deaf person if both hearing persons are fluent in manual communication. Also, it Is rude for a hearIng person to Interrupt a conversation between a hearing person and a deaf person without any attempt to Include the deaf person In the conversation. An explanation and apology for this kind of behavior Is certainly in order to the deaf person.
Observing the rules of common courtesy can determine the effectiveness of a good relationship with a deaf person and all deaf people. Rude behavior and lnconslderness can travel through the "deaf grapevine" and you may find yourself wondering why your deaf friends have become cool and distant.
Several research studies have shown that deaf people do suffer from very fragile egos. Their self-image is low, for they have

been conditioned since childhood to feel

that they are inferior to normal children

Hearing people have a way of talking

among themselves with no regard for th

deaf child who may be straining his eyes 1e watch their lips; the child is also awar~

when he is being discussed,as 'the hearing

people slightly turn their heads, cover their

mouths, or in other ways unconsciously In-

dicate they are discussing the child in their

pre~ence. This can leave a child with hurt

feelings, and create suspicion of conversa-

tions in which he does recognize his name

on lips of conversationalists. The deaf Indi-

vidual can in time develop resentment

and a feeling of unimportance, rejection

and deliberate exclusion.

'

A sophisticated, verbal deaf person may

recognize his own reactions as Immature

and knowing that his resentment may b~

clouding his judgment, call the oversights

to the attention of the careless ones. But

the majority of deaf people will simply

withdraw into themselves--and cross off

the names of the erring ones from the lists

of hearing people they feel they can trust.

Equitable Helps NCI

Pass The Word

John E. D. Ball, President of the National Captioning Institute (NCI), today announced the receipt of a $10,000 grant from the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. The funds will be applied toward captioning programs, now being selected, of interest to hearing-impaired viewers.
NCI is the nonprofit corporation established in 1979 to provide closed-captioned television for hearing-impaired persons. NCI began captioning shows in March, 1980, for PBS, ABC and NBC.
In announcing the grant, Ball stated, "I am very proud that Equitable Is working with us. Equitable joins a distinguished group of private entities which have realized the enormous importance of the closedcaptioning to a significant portion of the American population."
Second World
Congress of Jewish
Deaf To Be Held

The Second World Congress of Jewish
Deaf will be held in Jerusalem, Israel, from August 3-7, 1981. This Congress Is sponsored by the World Organization of Jewish Deaf. The Subjects of workshops will Include Religion, Relations with Israel, Law Committee, lngatherlng of Exiles, Achievements of the Deaf In Israel, and Learning about Israel. For Information, please write to: The Secretariat, Second World Congress of Jewish Deaf, Hayarkon Street 122, P.O. Box 3054, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

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Scene from the play "Whodunit? " which will be presented , in full length, at the AASD auditorium sometime in April. The play will be sponsored by the Cave Spring Chapter of GAD as a fund raising project. (1-r) Ricky Cooper, Ed Steele, Cathy Morrison, Doyle
Allbritton, Janie Steele and Diane Conti.

NAO Wins 504 Grant
to Establish National
Resource Center
Albert T. Pimentel, executive director of the National Association of the Deaf (NA~) announced today that the NAD has obtained a new grant . The grant, which is for more than half a million dollars, will help the NAD to establish a National Resource Center. The Center will help people to understand and follow rules about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
"Section 504," Pimentel noted, "says that programs which get money from the Federal government must be open to disabled people. Many schools, agencies, and programs are working very hard to make their services open to people with disabilities. But often, they do not know or understand what needs to be done for deaf people."
"This grant," Pimentel continued " mea~s that the NAD will be able to hel~ agencies identify and understand the ~eeds of deaf people. We will help them
ecome aware of the problems deaf people have, and show them how these problems can be solved ."
The grant has two parts: First It will eTshteablish th e NatIonal Resource 'Center. f Center will collect materials and lndor~atlon on Section 504 as it applies to ea People. The Center will show schools caagnenbcies and programs how their services'
e opened to deaf people .

The second part of the grant Is to train deaf people in local communities to serve as resource persons. These people, once they are trained, will work with groups In their area, showing them how programs can be made useable by deaf people.
"Deaf people are a disadvantaged group," Pimentel stated. "Educational Levels, educational attainment, and incomes of deaf people are lower than the national average. Communication problems cause many of these problems. Ironically, communication factors also prohibit deaf people from getting help from the social service systems.
'.'At present, many p_rograms, such as schools, welfare offices, and hospitals do not know how to serve deaf people. They do not have the expertise or the Information they need to make their services useful to the deaf community.
"It is Important that they learn that the communications problems they have with deaf people can be solved," Pimentel concluded. "TDDs, Interpreters, simple language, Job modifications, and other adjustments can build up good communication between deaf people and their communities . "
Edward C. Carney has been appointed project director for the grant. To the largest extent possible, the NAD will fill the positions with qualified deaf Individuals.
For more information, contact: Edward
C. Carney, National Association of the Deaf, 814 Thayer Avenue, Sliver Spring, MD20910.

Well shed constructed by Masonary, Electrical, Woodworking and Career Exploration classes. Front row: Edward Mitchell, Grover Chandler, Nathaniel Ragland, Edward Joiner and Buster Griffin. Back Row: Mr. Parrish, Mr. Kemp, Bobby Crowe, Joey Womble, Joey Griffith, Howard Murphy, Darryl Watts, M r, Carter, Charles Brownlee and Mr. .ifuffh .
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- :~: i,
~ '1a- ;l ~
Abraham Lincoln wasonce accused during a debate of being two-faced . Replied Abe: "I leave It to my audience-If I had two faces, would I be wearing this one?''
l;i_applness Is a journey, not a destination.
The appearance of wealth keeps many people poor.

The number of marriages In America

proves It's the land of the brave. The num-

ber of divorces proves It's the land of the

free.

'

" Papa, are you growing taller all the time?''
"No, my child . Why do you ask?" '' Cause the top of your head Is poking t,hrough your hair."

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(L-R) Robert Wizenreid, Recreation Director Sue Snyder and Calvin Carradine .

Susan Snyder Is New
Recreational Director
For Lower School
Susan Snyder is the new Recreational Director for lower School.
Activity Therapist Susan Snyder's duties are primarily with Lower School students on an_ind!vidual basis or in group activity.
This Title 1 program was designed to initiate after-school activities, to help students make good use of their leisure time, and to provide therapeutic recreation for multi-handicapped boys and girls.
Ms. Synder holds a B.S. degree in education, with a major in Leadership recreation . She interned at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, New York.

Shrubbery recently planted behind Career Education Building. Newly planted pines along perimeter road on Gordon Campus .
L-R Coach Andy Dawson, Tiger Quarterback Mark McCall (holding trophies he received), and coaches Sam Niemeier and Bobby Davis.

SPN Making Cable
History With The
National Benefit
Auction
The satellite Program Network will carry the first major auction nationally telecast on cable television, April 3-12, 1981. The National Benefit Auction will invite SPN viewers to bid , and buy products and services donated by American corporations, with the proceeds going to ten national charitable organizations . Those ten charities are : Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of America; Child Welfare League of America; The Deafness Research Foundation; National Benefit Auction Charitable Education Fund; National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse; National Federation of the Blind; National Jewish Hospital and Research Center/ National Asthma Center; Opera America; Parkinson's Disease Foundation; and the Sierra Club.
The charitable organizations receive the benefits, the corporations which donate products or underwrite portions of the program receive the credit, and SPN's cable viewers receive top quality products and services. For this reason, The National Benefit Auction is being dubbed "The Game That All America Wins" . SPN will carry the auction from 6pm-2pm ET on weekdays, 1pm-2am ET on weekends for ten days from April 3-12, 1981. SPN talk show host Paul Ryan will host the live auction originating from Miami, Florida.
The Satellite Program Network carries quality entertainment and information for cable systems 24 hours a day on Transponder 9 on Westar 111 .
For further information, contact Selman M, Kremer, SSS, P.O. Box 45684, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145, (918/481-0881).

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"SPOTLIGHT"

HOUSEPARENTS First Row:Etta Scott, Marvene Ferguson, Bob Baker, Robert Turner, Esther Neal, Ola Sams, Mary Padgett . Second row: Margaret Bishop, Dorthy Fricks, Betty Kerr, Louise Parks , Sara Gibbons , Alice Mahone. Third row: Ethel Thomas, Dorthy Hoskins, Mary Joe Williams, Elaine Mclemore, Alethia Chubbs , Macie Watts, Marie Clemmons, Mary Stocks
HOUSEPARENTS First row: Doris Sears, Judy Costley, Joyce Frieson, Mary Jane Scott, Mildred Harshaw, Bertha Erkins, Bea Chambers, Carrie Sims. Second row: Dorothy Neal, Elsie Bramlett, Rodney Hamilton, Yvonne Taylor, Alice Stallworth. Louise Crawford, Martha Mathis. Third row: Wright Carr, Denver White, Eleanor Clemmons, Juanita Barnett.
Dennis Doughty, Cheryl Wiggins, Jean Taylor, Sandra Junkins.

An Integral part of the GSD program Is the Home Life Department , which has the responsibility of the three hundred residential students during out-of--school hours. Mr. Dennis Doughty Is the present Director of Home Life.
Mr. Doughty assumed his home life duties in 1977, having had experience in working with the deaf through church work, Scouts, "Y", and youth organizations in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Texas . In addition to the director, the home life office staff consists of Mrs. Jean Taylor, secretary; Mrs. Sandra Junkins, who operates the student bank; and Mrs.
Cheryl Wiggins, who oversees student homegoing. Other staff Include four houseparent coordinators, three dormitory counselors, two parent counselors, 57 houseparents and the eight health service technicians who comprise the Infirmary staff.
The primary responsibility of the director of home life is dormitory supervision through houseparents. Mr. Doughty maintains contact with parents In regard to problems of students and health needs. He counsels with his supervisory staff, dlrecits homegolng and student bank activities, and Interviews prospective employees. He Is responsible for setting up houseparent schedules, and making sure there Is a substitute houseparent on duty If a regular houseparent is out . He approves all recreational activities and school trips which occur beyond the classroon. He Is Involved in decisions regarding student discipline.
The director of home life Is a part of the school administrative staff .
The home life office Is the liaison between "school side" and "dorm side". Mrs. Taylor maintains office records and flies, coordinates houseparent schedules, does Mr. Doughty's coorespondence, screens telephone calls, and sets up appointments and Interviews with parents and prospective employees .
Mrs. Junkins manages the student bank, taking care of student deposits and withdrawals, cashing checks, and correspondIng with parents regarding student financial needs. She counsels with students on the wisdom of using the student bank, budgeting money, and shopping. Mrs. Junkins keeps a record on each student's account with the school bank and the Bank of Cave Spring .
Homegolng of students Is a major function of the home life department, and plans and preparations for all student homegolng Is In the hands of Mrs. Cheryl Wiggins . All students go home four . times a year during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Holidays, and summer vacation . Letters are malled to parents notifying them of
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"Spotlight " (Continued from page 9)
dates and bus schedules , and Mrs. Wiggins logs parents' response as to how their child Is to come home. Also, many students go home each Friday, and Mrs Wigging coordinates this with parents . She prepares a list each week for campus distribution of students who ride busses home to the Atlanta, Macon, Columbus, Valdosta, Augusta, Dalton, and Savannah areas and various stops In between . She Is In close contact with parents and students each week in compiling Information as the deadline for homegolng nears . Her duties Include working out problems that develop with bus drivers concerning schedules and stops . She registers students who enroll during the year , and notifies concerned individuals about addresses.
High School students live on Fannin
campus, and Mrs. Shirley McAfee Is houseparent coordinator Monday through Friday.' M rs. Juanita Barnett is Houseparent coordinator for Lower School Monday through Friday on Gordon campus . Mr. Roger Barnett is houseparent coordinator for both campuses on weekends . Mr.. Gabe Sinclair serves as coord inator on both campuses on Sundays, and takes care of inter-campus busslng on a dally basic between campuses .
Coordinators assume many different . dut ies, such as supervising houseparents, checking work schedules and daily attendance reports, summarizing dally chron icles, organizing student activities, etc. They are also aware of Individual student's needs and problems . They are available to help houseparents, dormitory counselors, school principals , and parent counselors wherever they are needed to make suggestions or decisions concerning the students and dormitories. Parents are encouraged to telephone coordinators at any time about their child's progress or wellbeing in the dormitories.
Dormitory counselors Mrs. WIima Maynard, Mr. Jim Roberson, and Mrs. Louise Osborne ail have college credit In the area of hearing impaired and
counseling. Roberson is dorm counselor for Lower School boys; Mrs.Osborne works with high school girls, and Mrs. Maynard is counselor for lower school girls. They work directly with the students and houseparents, giving Individual attention to students with special needs. This relieves houseparents to spend more time with
other students. Parent counselors were added to the-staff at the beginning of the 1980/81 school term with Mrs. Marilyn Reese and Mr. Watson Sears assuming these positions. Their duties Involve personal contact with parents regarding school related questions or problems of their children . They work with parents who are interested In Improving their commu nica-

lion skills and offer suggestions and recom mendations for various services which may benefit the pre-school or school age deaf child . The role of the parent counselor is a valuable asset i'n Improving communications and relations between school side and home side .The home life department Is in charge of registration of students at the beginning of each school term and throughout the year , and for room assignments for individual students.
The nurturing and care of three hundred deaf children who live away from home is a tremendous responsibility : The director and staff of the Home Life Department are to be commended for their efforts to create a home-life atmosphere in this residential setting and for their help in the development of a well-rounded child.
Juanita Barnett , Shirley McAfee and Roger Barnett, houseparent coordinators.

GSD Student Bank
The G.S.D. Student bank handles monies sent by parents to the student. This gives them easy access to the money plus providing a real-live banking experience while keeping their money safe.
Money for school fees, class rings, class dues, class pictures, yearbooks, insurance clothes, gifts, medical, dental, optical ex: penses have been handled by the bank this year. Spending money from 40 cents to $40.00 has been withdrawn by the students.
Parents may set a weekly limit for their child 's spending or let the student withdraw the money according to his/her needs or wishes. The lower school has access to the bank once a week on Wednesday.Each class comes with their teacher to withdraw their money . The special studies unit's math teacher works more closely with her students helping them to learn the value of the coins and learn ing to recognize them. High school students have access to the bank during the morning break and after school until four o'clock , Monday, Wednesday , Thursday and Friday .
Mrs. Sand ra L. Junkins has worked in the student bank for the past three years. Any parent wishing to correspond or talk to her about their child's finances should write or call : G. S. D. Student Bank, Home Life Office , Cave Spring , GA 30124, phone 404-777-8790.

Marilyn Reese and Watson Sears , parent counselors.

Mr. Robert Mitchell, a member of American Legion Post 136 (40&8), Lindale, presenting two rolls of cloth to Mrs. Jane Ponder, GSD's Industrial Power Sewing Instructor. Mr. Glen Baker, Chairman of the Community Charities Committee obtained the cloth from West Point Pepperell . GSD Student Wayne Bolton (center) looks on.

Louise Osborne and Jim Roberson, dorm itory counselors.

Mrs. Carolyn Sanders, who has been head nurse at GSD since Mrs. Crlder's retirement, resigned In December. She and her family are now living In Dayton, Ohio.

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Award winners with trophies they received during annual Football Banquet . L-R standing : Jane Rogers, Michael Williams, Michael Black, Darryl Watts, Mark McCall, Coach Bobby Davis, Billy Howard, Erik Whitworth, 8. B. Chubb and Gary Caldwell.
L-R kneeling : Alton Holman, Howard Murphy , Daniel Butts, Henry Passmore and Danny McCain.

Football Banquet

The annual football banquet was held Saturday night, December 13, at the new dining hall. About 170 people were in attendance to view the awards presentation . The awards went to :

Jane Rogers Outstanding Cheerleader

Henry Passmore

Cheerleader Spirit

Gary Caldwell JV Most Valuable Player

Michael Williams Defensive Linebacker

Daniel Butts

Defensive Lineman

Danny McCain

Defensive back

Howard Murphy B.B. Chubb Mark McCall Erik Whitworth Billy Howard Darryl Watts Michael Black Erik Whitworth Mark McCall Alton Holman

Horse's Tall Offensive Receiver
Offensive Back Offensive Lineman
Golden Toe Most Improved
Mr. Spirit Golden Helmet Most Valuable Player
Honor Award

Also two service awards went to Mrs. Glenda Couey and her staff and to Mr. Dennis Doughty and his staff for their outstanding help to the football team .

Coach Boby Davis ran In the annual Atlanta half-marathon on December 20. The course started at the Westminster School and went through some hilly residential areas of northwest Atlanta. He completed the 13 mlle, 197 1 /2 yard run In one hour, forty-eight minutes, and fiftyeight seconds . Even though he had been running, he trained approximately six weeks for this particular event.
Coach Davis ' next goal Is to run a full marathon (26 mlles and 285 yards), and he hopes It will be the New York one next October.

L-R Mike King, Darryl Watts, Mark McCall, Mr. Sam Mount, Erik Whitworth, Michael Williams and Billy Howard.

Footbal I Honors
The Georgia School for the Deaf football team was honored by Q-2 Rome (Radio Station WQTU) and "Formal Hat" for the TIGERS ' fine play against Jackson County. The TIGERS won that game 28-0, and were Selected as the Team of the Week for October 6-12 .

Above, Mr. Sam Mount of Top Hat , Inc., is presenting the award to the Seniors.
Also, Senior quarterback Mark McCall made the honorable mention team for the Rome area as selected by the ROME NEWS-TRIBUNE. Coach Bobby Davis was selected as Rome ' s Coach of the Year by the Rome Kiwanis Club.

Chieftain Road Race

The annual Chieftain road ra.ce was held

Saturday, December 6, at ..Serr)' College,

Rome. Three separate races were held: A

5/K(3 .1 mile); 10/K (6.2 mile); and 15/K

(9.3 mile). Several GSD staff members and

students ran In the 5/ K. Their names and

times are as follows:

Coach Bobby Davis

20.31

Michael Black

20.52

Coach Andy Dawson

22.08

Mark McCall

22.52

Eduardo Joiner

22.56

Gary Peeler

25.06

Jimmy Salter

25.06.05

Rec. Director Sue Snyder

29.00

Sharese James

40.23

Jane Rogers

40 .23

Lisa Donalson

40 .27

This was the first race for these GSD ladles and they should be proud of their efforts. All the runners received T-shirts and certificates showing their times.

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State School Students
To Particioate In
Physical Education
Survey
Dr. Ernest Bundschuh from the physical education program at the University of Georgia Is participating in Project Unique sponsored by the State University of New York and the Office of Special Education. Project Unique is a three-year project designed to study the physical fitness and performance of children and youth with handicapping conditions in school and instructional settings throughout the United ~tates. Cl Dr . Bundschuh, assisted by graduate students, would like to measure the physical fitness of al I the students in the state schools. This survey could be conducted during one.day at each school as it requires 15 minutes per child . Dr. Bundschuh and his assistants would visit each school for a day prior to the survey to set up scheduling . The survey could be conducted during the regular physical education schedule for each child.
After the survey , Dr. Bundschuh will provide data on each child, national norms for sensory impaired students, and assist staff members in the appropriate use of this data.
Dr. Bundschuh will provide the data gathered from each state school with no names attached to Project Unique. All of the students will be tested; no Identifying p_ata will be relaesed.
For additional Information about Project Unique call or write:
Joreph P. WinnickorJohn M . Silva Department of Physical Education
State University of New York College at Brockport Brockport, N. Y. 14420 (716) 395-2761

ALUMNI NEWS

During 1980 a questionnaire was sent to G.S.D. Alumni who were members of the 1970 through 1980 classes. A total of three hundred twenty-six (326) questionnaires were mailed. Fifty-five (55) or seventeen per cent (17%) of the alumni responded to the questions.
Results of the survey are as follows :

1. Thirty (30) males and twenty-five (25) females responded .
2. Thirty-eight (38) alumni are single . 3. Sixteen (16) alumni are married. 4. One (1) is a widow. 5. Thirty-one (31) have full-time em-
ployment. 6. Twelve (12) either attended college or
are presently enrolled in college . Some are college graduates. 7. Eleven (11) are not employed. 8. Three (3) are housewives .

The following breakdown shows where the alumni live:

47>--Georg ia 1-New York 1-Florida

1-Louisiana 2-Washington, D.C.
3-Not Available

CLASS NEWS
1972- Johnny Scott- Retail Clerk at Kroger 1972- Dren non Pierce-Royston manufacturing Corporation.
The School Helper Staff wishes all G.S.D. alumni a Happy New Year .
by Eugene Ziegler

Captioned TV Set Giveh School

The Quota Club of Rome recently presented a captioned television set to GSD . This was the first TV for the school with captioning capabilities . The gift was presented to GSD Superintendent J .H . Whitworth by Mrs. Marie Knight , service chairman of the Quota Club; Mrs. Edna Burrage, ways and means chairman ; Mrs. Ethel Sutton , club president .

Recreation News
The first part of this year has proved to be a busy and active time for me and my students at Gorden Campus. I started the year leading a girls' exercise class for the older girls . Shortly after that I offered swim lessons for the youngest girls and boys, and a number of lower school girls. Presently, I am teaching tumbling lessons to interested students.
Another project has been changing the old Dining Room on Gordon Campus into a Game Room . Here students can come and find a pool table , a football table, a wrestling mat, two _ping pong tables, and a number of board and card games. If you haven't seen the new game room, you are invited to come visit.
Some of the tentative activities for the remainder of the year are volleyball leagues, pool and ping pong tournaments, a dance class, and more swimming lessons.
There has been some interest in a lifesaving course expressed by both students and staff . This is an extensive course that would lead to certification in lifesaving. If you are interested in this, please contact me by February 2, 1981 . If you have any other ideas or suggestions about recreational activities in which you would like to see the students involved, please feel free to get in touch with me.
Sue Snyder, Recreational Director Lower School

Thanks to senior Mike Tucci for the sketch which was used for the front cover
of this issue. -The Editor

(L-R) Stacy Heath, Robert Wlzenreld, Roderick Hartage, Calvin Carradine, Robbie Johnson and Recreational Director Sue Snyder.

T11E SCHOOL HELPER

Accredited Elementary School
Vo lume 86

Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
Cave Spring, Georgia, March, 1981
Community Contributes to Olivia Chambers Fund

Accredited High School
Number 3

Mr. Harry Anderson lecturing to a group of teachers during the Usher's Syndrome workshop .
Usher's Syndrome
W orkshop Held
A workshop on Usher's Syndrome held at GSD in February was of great value to the staff and students . Coordinated by M rs . Janie Steele, the two-day workshop brought to the campus Mr. Harry An derson, assistant executive of the Mi llen-Con klin Center , Daytona Beach, Florida ; Mr. Dean Ericson, southeastern rep resent ative for the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf/ Blind Youths and Ad ults, Atlanta; and Mr. Mike Elliott, Coordinator for Deaf-Blind Children , Georgia State Department of Education, At lanta.
Usher' s Syndrome is an Inherited autosomal recessive condition and is a collection of traits: congenital deafness and a progressive blindness resulting from a degeneration of the retina in the back of the eye , called Retinitis Pigmentosa. RP prod uces symptoms which include night blindness, a loss of peripheral (side) vision, and eve.nt ually total loss of vision.
The GS D Workshop was broken into segments which were set up for staff and students of both High School and Lower Schoo l.
Mr. Anderson, who has Usher's Synd rome, remarked, "Parents are probably the group of people that are the most difficult counselors . They are the last people to accept the fact that their child has a hearing and vision problem . The husband blames the wife; the wife blames the husband." Student peers should be encourag ed to help their fellow students who have impaired vision ."
Mr. Dean Ericson spoke to the staff on the objectives of the Helen Keller Center.
Mr. Gene Ziegler worked with the group In Present ing the workshop which was well rece ived by GSD participants .

Olivia Chambers , a GSD student and member of the girls' varsity basketball team, has been selected to part icipate in the 1981 Deaf Olympics as a member of the USA girls' basketball team . The Deaf Olympics, or World Games , will be held in Cologne, West Germany, during the summer. Deaf athletes from throughout America will convene at North Carolina School for the Deaf for a three-weeks training program before flying to Europe.The young men and women will compete against teams from other countries in basketball , wrest Iing , volleybal I, track and field, bicycling, tennis , swimming, and
other sports. Olivia , honored as the most valuable
player in the 1980 Mason-Dixon Tournament , is one of the only twelve girls chosen as members of the USA basketball team and the only Georgian selected to participate . She is a resident of Cave Spring.
Each participant in the World Games is required to raise $4 ,000 in his or her community, as no federal or state funds are available. In the Rome-Floyd county area, many civic clubs have generously contributed to Olivia's fund.
The Shanklin - Attaway American Legion Post 5 donated $500 at a dinner to which Olivia was invited . The women's Auxiliary of the American Legion contributed $200 at the same time. Sincere thanks go to Post 5 commander, Joe Johnson, Unit 5 Auxiliary President Phyllis Lovett, Finance officer
Wallace Bevins;and Seventh District Auxll~ lary President Mary Dean Caldwell for their Interest and support.
The PIiot Club of Cedar Valley came to GSD to present a generous check to Olivia . Mrs. Joy Padgett, President, and Mrs. Janice WIiiiams , Treasurer, Participated In the presentation.
The Deaf Awareness Club of Floyd Junior College also made a nice donation, with Pam Aikens and Cheryl Parker acting as representatives of the club.
Other contributors on Olivia's behalf Include the Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company, the City of Cave Spring , Las Encantodoras Social Club , Wanty Wazurl club, Les Bans Amis Social Club, the Bank of Cave Spring , the Quota Club, and others. The staff of GSD and Olivia sincerely appreciate the kindness and generosity of all who are helping to make Olivia's dream become a reality.
(see pictures on page 3)

Don Hatcher, representing T.V . Channel 11, congratulating Olivia Chambers. Don took some shots of team In action for a Channel 11 sportscast.
Texas Introduces
Sign Language in
Secondary School
Programs
(From National Association of State DIrectors of Special Education, Inc. bulletin)
The Texas State Board of Education has approved (December 1979) American Sign Language as a course of study In the Texas public schools. School Districts are being encouraged to offer the course at the secondary level (grades 7-12) as an optional foreign language.
The Board has developed regulations which require teachers of classes In sign language to be certified In education of the deaf or In special education with _endorsement in deaf education . Teachers of the regional day school programs for the deaf are Instructing classes as a regular part of their teaching responslbllltles.
Programs are being established In districts where there are classes for the deaf in order to assist deaf students and regular students In the process of mainstreaming . Approximately 250 secondary students are enrolled In ten classes through Texas .
Texas Education Agency personnel who have observed classes are exuberant over the high degree of enthusiasm from adminlstrators,teachers and students In schools where the program Is being Implemented.

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Supplemental
Security Income -
Disabled Children's
Program
If your child is disabled or blind, living in Georgia, under 16 years of age and receiving SSI benef its from the Social Security Adm inistration, he or she is eligible for services provided by the Disabled Children 's Program .
Operating under the Department of Human Resources , the program is designed to coordinate services available for clients, to insure that they have a reasonable chance of becom ing self-sufficient or self-supporting adults .
Mrs . Doris McDonald has been appointed SSI Coordinator for District 1 , Unit 1 and 2 area , comprised of 16 counties .
The target group to be served will be ages zero through six , which is not covered by P.L. 94-142 . Funds will be available to ass ist in providing services which cannot be prov ided from other state or federally funded sources . The Coordinator will work mainly with Health Departments, but will attempt to eliminate duplication of services by the Department of Education, Department of Family and Children Services, and Health Department. Parent counseling will also be offered. An Individual Service Plan (ISP) will be developed to correlate services to each handicapped child .
The Coordinator does not take applications for SSI nor decide who will receive benefits. However, if a handicapped child is identified, the Coordinator should be contacted .
The office is located in the District Health Office in Rome ; office hours are from 8 :30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 404/ 295/6151 .
The 16 counties served are Bartow , Catoosa , ChattoQa, Cherokee, Dade , Fannin, Floyd , Gilmer, Gordon , Haralson , Murray , Paulding, Pickens, Polk , Walker and Whitfield .
New Service for
Hearing Impaired
of District One
The Coosa Valley Health District , under the auspices of the SSI Coordinator 's office , has implemented a new service to the hearing impaired of District One. They can now communicate with the health department about health related problems including making doctor and dentist appointments by dialing 295-6151. This TTY /TDD service is available daily from 8:30 a.m . until 4:30 p .m .

Observing the TTY/ TDD in operarion are: L-R (seated) Carol Hagen (secretary) , Dr. Virginia Hamilton (District Health Director), and Doris McDonald (SSI Coordinator) .
Sandersville students visiting Transportatio n class during their tour of GSD . L-R Horace Freeman (Instructo r ), John11y Ison Marisa Hales , Sonya Smith . Tonva
0
Arm our, Dawn Avant , Ellen Hodges, Mike Black. In .Background: Charles Miles, Fred Stone , Eddie Carswell.
L- R Bruce Nash (Director of Special Education , Washington County) , Linda Averett (Teacher of the gifted , Sandersville High School) , Gene Ziegler (GSD , Coord inator) .

Sandersville High School Gifted Visit GSD
" So deaf that I cannot hear your words but I can see and feel. Stand in the light s~ I can see your pleasant face, that I may read what is there . Show me the emotions that you are harboring, for I cannot understand what is cold and distant and locked up " . (From the " Ballad of the Young Deaf Adult ", written by Earl Lake .)
When twenty-two hearing students, in the gifted program , from the Sandersville High School , Washington County, Georgia, stepped off their bus on a field trip to GSD , they entered a new world - a world of deafness. The words of Earl Lake express their first moments of meeting the deaf and the exchange of emotions.
The visiting students began new friendships, toured the GSD facil ities , and were entertained at a reception . Opportunities were numerous for the young people to use and to improve their sign language skills. They were well behaved, enthusiastic , inquisitive and apprec iative. GSD students reciprocated in being good hosts.
Robert Nash , director of Special Education for Washington County, and Linda Averett, teacher of the gifted in Sandersville, accompanied the students.
VISITING SANDERSVILLE STUDENTS L-R Back row: Kim Parker , Phillip Harrelson , Berta Harrelson , Keith Jones, And y Ren ch. Second Row : Stacy Buhla, Ellen Hodges , Jan Pittman , Tracy Giddens Marisa Hales, Beverli Lindsey , Jim Cu~mins , Elizabeth Barton . Sitting: Leigh Ann Wilson , Pam Harmon_, Tony~ Armour , Son ya Smith , Casey Smith , Jef Goldman , Dawn Avant , Vonda Gore, Cheryl Jones.

Received
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Darrell Schoel<
Alumni News
The Schoo l Helper staff recognizes Darrell Schock as it s Alumnus of the month . Darrell is a 1980 graduate of Gailaudett College In Washington , D.C. His major is studio arts with minors in psycholog y , ph ilosophy , and religion. He is a GSD Graduate .
Schock began his studies at Gallaudett College in 1974. In 1976 he took leave of absence to work in the state of Oregon at a logging industry and to do landscaping work . During the summer of 1976, he attended the Chattanooga Community College . 1n the fall of 1976 , he enrolled at Gailaudet College where he cont inued his studies until 1980 .
During the summer he worked with the Comprehensive Employment Training Act program (CETA ) in Walker County , Georgia .
Darrell is now employed at the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring as a dormitory counselor . He works with the high school boys , trying to solve their problems , holding discussions, helping with homework , planning recreation, and offering basic counseling .
The most important role that he plays is the deaf model. He says, " I enjoy It. I feel It Is a reflection of myself. It is like a circl e. I was once a student but now I am a dorm counselor .' '
He hopes to help the boys look into the future. He wants them to recognize what Ille Is. He feels that life Is not just a game. He says that the boys need to recognize what freedom and responsibility are.

Members of the American Legion (Post 5) an.d its Auxiliary presenting Olivia Chambers a donation for her "Deaf Olympics" Trip. L-R Wallace Blevins (Finance Officer), Joe Johnson (Commander of Post 5), Phyllis Lovett (President of Unit 5 Auxiliary) , Mary Dean Caldwell (Seventh District Auxiliary President) , and Nancy Barker (GSD Counselor) .
L-R Joyce Padgett and Janice Williama, representing Cedar Valley Pilot Club, presenting donation to Olivia Chambers for "Deaf Olympic" Fund .



School Is a building that has four wallswith tomorrow Inside.
. lio
::ure dldn 't make us perfect , so she did next best thing . She made us blind to
our fau lts .

L-R Cheryl Parker and Pam Aikens, representing the Deaf Awareness Club (FJC), presents check to Ollvla Chambers for her trip to the "Deaf Olymplca " .

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Owners of Tele-
Caption Equipment
Eligible for Tax Break
Owners of TeleCaptlon equipment recently received a belated Christmas present -- a Federal Income tax deduction. The National Captioning Institute (NCI) today announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ruled that the cost of TeleCaption adapters and receivers is a deductible medical expense.
TeleCaption equipment, used to display captions (or subtitles}''" on the television screens of hearing-impaired viewers, is available in two models. The TeleCaption adapter unit attaches to any TV set and retails for $249.95 . The 19-inch TeleCaption color TV, with built-in captioning circuitry, costs $520, about $130 more than the same TV model without the decoding capability . Both TeleCaption units are available exclusively through Sears, Roebuck and Co.
The IRS states that the cost of the TeleCaption adapter or the incremental cost of the integrated TeleCaption color television may be deducted. This deduction is available to hearing-impaired taxpayers, their spouses, or to taxpayers with hearingimpaired dependents.
''TeleCaption has made the silent screen speak for millions of hearing-impaired television viewers,'' explained John E. D. Bali, President of NCI. "We're pleased that the federal government has realized the importance of closed-captioned television to the hearing-impaired audience."
NCI currently close captions more than thirty hours of programming each week for ABC, NBC, PBS, independent syndicators and numerous advertisers.
The TeleCaption medical allowance is comparable to the deductions handicapped persons take for the purchase of TTY phones or braille books and magazines.
Closed Captioning
Comes to
Videocassettes
Closed captioning, which is opening the world of television to millions of hearingimpaired people, will now become available on videocassettes of popular movies. Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment recently announced that it will have the National Captioning Institute (NCI) close caption "Chapter Two" and "The China Syndrome" for the benefit of hearingimpaired persons. The closed-captioned cassettes will be available in the stores in about a month and will sell at regular cas-

sette prices. Columbia Pictures expects that additional movies will soon be closed captioned. The captions on the cassettes become visible on television sets equipped with TeleCaption decoding units sold only by Sears, Roebuck and Company .

Four Post-Production Firms Can Now Encode Line 21

-From PSAD Newsletter, Closed Captions Vol. 57 #1 Jan.-Feb . '81

Closed-captioned programing has

GTE Improves
Services for TDD
Customers
General Telephone of the Southeast is making improvements in services provided to hearing and speech impaired customers using TDD's (Telecommunication Divices for the Deaf) in their operating areas.
A Telephone Service Center for TDD users began operating on January 12, 1981 . The Cent.er was established exclusively to provide a means for customers using TDD's to communicate with GTE concerning their service and repair needs.
The Center will only handle telephone inquiries and will not handle any of those functions presently provided by Bell Telephone Companies Regional TDD Centers. The services provided by these Regional Centers are: directory assistance, all operator assisted calls, and after hours/ weekend repair calls.
There are several communities in GTE's operating areas from which long distance calls cannot be placed using TDD's at this . time, due to technical limitations. Also, all customers with party line service cannot place long distance calls using TDD's.
Some additional information about the Center is included below: LOCATION OF CENTER: General Telephone of the Southeast's Corporate headquarters, Durham, North Carolina
HOURS OF OPERA,:_ION: Monday-Friday (Except the following holidays: New Year's Day, George Washington's Birthday, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 919-471-9384 (TTY) Toll Free 800-334-1644 (voice) Toll Free except North Carolina 919-471-5194 (voice) collect for North Carolina
The National Captioning lnstitute's 24-hour Hotline number is (800) 336-4703.

been available to more than 16 million hearing impaired television viewers through the encoding efforts of the National Captioning Institute (NCI). However, four post-production houses across the United States have purchased Line 21 encoders and now can close caption their customers' productions.
Editel of Los Angeles and Chicago, Reeves and EUE/Screen -Gems of New York City, and Opt Imus of Chicago have all invested in the encoding equipment. Encoders transfer the captioning signal from the National "floppy disk" computer tape to the master videotape of the program or commercial. After encoding, closed captions are carried on the regular broadcast signal on all transmissions.
The firms that have purchased encoders, and those planning to purchase them, are making closed captioning more accessible to their clients. It is hoped that this convenience will convince more producers of commercials, television programs and motion pictures to close caption their productions. At present time, more than thirty hours of regular programming and commercials from more than forty advertisers are being closed captioned.
NCI is proud of the commitment these firms have made to the nation's hearingimpaired television viewers.
-from NCI News December 18, 1980
John Bal I Honored
John E.D. Ball, President of the National Captioning Institute (NCI), was presented the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) by the American-Speech-Language Hearing association (ASHA). The award, in recognition of his service to the hearing handicapped, was given at ASHA's annual convention held recently in Detroit.
The DSA is awarded annually to persons who help promote the goals of the profession ot speecn-language patnology ano audiology.
Other recipients of the DSA are Senator Richard Schweiker, cited for his legislation for the handicapped and Patria Forsyth, honored for her pursuit of legislative and statutory rights for communicatively handi-

capped persons .

Failure demands excuses. Accomplishment needs none.

-from NCI News

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L-R Coach Bobby Davis , Mike Tucci , Melinda Brown , Mark McCall, Janie Hendrix , Coach Andy Dawson, and Bobby Crowe. (kneeling) Eduardo Joiner and Michael Black.

Viking Road Classic

On Sat urday , March 7, the Viking Road

Classic was held at Berry College, Rome , and it consist ed of a 5K (3 .1) and a 1OK

(6.2) race . Several GSD students and staff

participated in these races, and everyone

received a T-shirt for their efforts. Some of the participants and their times are as

follows:

Michael Black 20:06

Andy Dawson (coach) 21 :54 Eduardo Jo iner 22 :00

Mark McCal l 25 :10 Mike Tucci 25 :20

Bobby Davis (coach) 43 :31

Jimmy Salter

47:45

Also participating in the 5K were Bobby Crowe , Melinda Brown, and Janie

Hendrix .

MRS. THELMA TWYMAN APPOINTED STAFF NURSE
Mrs. Thelma Twyman has been officially
appointed to the position of staff nurse directory of the infirmary, beginnin~ ~arch 1. Mrs. Twyman has been acting ~,rector of the infirmary since the resignation of Mrs . Carolyn Sanders in December . She has done an outstanding job and we appreciate her work .

Dedication of
Buildings
May 3, 1981 , Sunday, has been set for the dedication ceremony date for the naming of the new buildings at GSD .
Upon recommendation of the State Board of Education, buildings will be named as follows :
The present Middle School Building will be named the Kennard Middle School Building in honor of Dr. Marie Kennard (deceased) , who served as supervising teacher of the Primary Department at Georgia School for the Deaf from 1932 to 1965. Dr . Kennard began teaching at Georgia School for the Deaf in 1920. She was a pioneer in the development of the language system used by the deaf .
The new Dormitory/Cl inic Building will be named the Gordon Dormitory/Clinic in honor of Mr. and Mrs . F.M . Gordon (deceased) . Mr. F.M. Gordon, a graduate of Clark College in Atlanta, was appointed in 1881 by the State to establish the deaf school for black students in Georgia. He servrd as the school' s first principal from 1881 to 1928. His wife, Mrs. Mariah Gordon, served as Matron of the school from 1881 to 1933.
The new dining hall will bear the name of Mrs. Lucy Tumlin (deceased), who was employed for 23 years as a housekeeper and food service supervisor at the school.
The Dillard Vocational Building will honor Mr . Connor Dillard, who was employed for 40 years at GSD . Prior to his retirement he shoe repair instructor in the Career Education Department.
Ceremonies will begin at 3:00 p.m . Staff students, alumni and friends are invited to attend.
SOME SCENES FROM THE CAREER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Bentley Brownlow putting finishing touches on project in ARTS and Crafts class .
Danny Kilgore preparing truck for painting in Body and Fender class.
Mr. Smith (Instructor) observing Ricky Thompson and George McCalep wiring an entrance panel in Electricity Class .

L-R Charles Bivins observing Debra Jointer and ' Steve Hunter practicing using the TT/Yin Business Practices class.

William Rice, Mr. Freeman (Instructor), and Richard Griffin preparing engine for overhaul In Transportation Class .

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FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL
L-R Bottom row: Edith Thomas, Pernell Wright, Rosa Barnett. L-R Top row: Mary Ammons, Mildred Coheley, Gertrude Prior, Christine Glanton.
F,OOD SERVICE PERSONNEL
L-R Bottom row: Era Wilson, Alma Castleberry , Frances Pruitt. L-R (standing) Elsie Pruit, Doris Shaw, Robert Ledford.

SPOTLIGHT
We l ift our knives and forks In honor of the Food Se.rvlce Department of GSD as we " Spotlight " this group of quiet, behindthe-scenes workers who never fall to have hot, well-prepared food to feed the hungry masses three times a day, seven days a week. Even thought GSD operates under tl;le same school lunch program as the public schools , our dining room serves 21 meals a week as opposed to ten in the public schools. Also, the staff prepares food for field trips, athletic events, parties and special occasions.
Glenda Couey , who is a Certified Food Service Director, Is assisted by supervisors Juadessa Powell and Opel Cook. Nancy Carter works part-time doing the clerical work .
Working along with them are eleven cooks and fourteen aides (see picture) . The cooks prepare and serve all foods and
help keep the kitchen clean . Th~ Lady aides are responsible for the cleanliness or the dining rooms, rest rooms, serving line rooms, and helping with the dishwasher operation. They also help when and where needed in the kitchen. The men aides are responsible for the dishwasher operation, cleanliness of the entire department , helping with pots and pans, and keeping the ~torage areas straightened and cleari .
The food service personnel are to be commended for the outstanding contribution they make to GSD. Nutrition is important - "you are what you eat , " - and what you eat today will determine your health in the future . The Food Service Departme.nt works very hard to help GSD students to develop into healthy young men and women . Give them a warm smile and handshake the next time you go down the serving line!

FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL
L-R Bottom row : Margaret Johnson , Sara Covington, Fannie Harrington , Kathleen Jacobs. L-R Top row : Joyce Youngblood , Evelyn Smith , Ruby Jones, Anne Huffman.
LUNCH TIME
High School Students and Staff

LUNCH TIME

FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL

FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL

L-R Bottom row : Arthur Brown , James Hightower . L-R Top row : Claud Fuqua, Elbert Bynes , Herbert Fuqua.

Lower School Students and Staff

L-R Director Glenda Couey and Supervisors Opel Cook and Juadessa Powell.

The spacious new Food Serv ice Center , with its t wo servi ng l ines , can accommodate both High School and Lower School students simultaneously .

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special Studies and
Intermediate Attend
1nterpreted Drama
8 The st aff at GSD believes that deaf students sh ould be exposed to " cultural" events whenever possible. The educated deaf person does not just know how to perform academically , he or she also understands the world around him or her and is attuned to cu ltural events .
Accord ingly , when the opportunity to
see an interpreted play at the Alliance
Theatre was offered to the Intermediate and Special Studies students , we jumped at the chance . On Thursday , February 12, the students and staff of these two departments attended the play, "The Forgotten Door ", presented by the Players of the Alliance Theater and interpreted by the Stagehands. The Stagehands are a group of interpreters which originated from the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. They stage several productions a year for the deaf and do sign language oriented , musical presentations for various groups.
The play , itself, was very good . It was a science-fiction drama , concerning a boy from another dimension who was stranded on present-day Earth in the U.S .A. His world was apparently very culturally progressive and did not permit lying, stealing or killing of any animals . Naturally , the boy was shocked by what he saw here . The story line concerns his adventures on Earth and his eventual return to his own world .
Our students were enth ralled by the story and the colorful production. An interpreter followed each character through the play, so the deaf students knew exactly what was happening .
Interpreted dramas are an excellent learning process for our deaf children . We hope to have the opportunity of seeing more of them .
Jerry Ramsey Assistant Principal
Lower School

Rolling Valentine Party for Intermediate and Special Studies Students

mO~r-. Feb rua r y 13 ' a Friday ' the lnterth iate and Social Studies departments of

p e Lower School had a rolling Valentine

arty! This " ext ravaganza on wheels " was

--..R.ShkOea_lrdnt .1enagtTnhtnh1"sek1.swRahoiivcleehrryt

Di.sco skati.ng ri.nk in attractive , new , roller he stud_ents reall_y en-

joyed . The management was extra pleasant and co-operative wit h our deaf children .
Mrs . Welch , Mrs . Thomas , and Mrs . Copeland , the sponsors of the Valentine Party, thought the students would enjoy t his activity and they were right! We arrived at 10:30 A .M . and skated until lunch time . All the students were well behaved and showed that they can be ladies and gentlemen.
One highlight of the day was a speed skating contest between students who wanted to see who was the fastest thing on wheels . The Winner was William Eaves from Ms . Gains homeroom. William is obviously a very skillful skater. After the skating was finished , we had a good sack lunch, prepared by the dining room staff. We ate at the skating rink in their pleasant snack bar area.
All in all the Valentine Party was a rolling good time!
Jerry Ramsey Assistant Principal
Lower School
Primary
Valentine Party
The Primary boys and girls enjoyed a Valentine Party on February 12. Mrs. Davis' class and Miss Mitchell ' s class decorated the play area with red and white hearts , cupids and paper streamers . Miss Mitchell and Mrs . Davis decorated the refreshment table with a pretty white table cloth with red streamers, red tulips and a red candle in the center of the table . Each teacher had a Valentine box on her table.
The boys and girls received many Valentines from their friends . They were so happy . Mrs. Beaird and Mrs. Stewart served strawberry punch and red heart cookies made by the children in Mrs. Beaird ' s Home Economics classes. Also, Valentine candy, peanuts and orange sherbert were served ._
Everyone had a good time at the Primary Valentine Party.
One horse to another: " I can't remember your name , but your pace is familiar ."
We f ight to great disadvantage when we f ight with those who have nothing to lose .
Putting something away for a rainy day requires a longer spell of fair weather than it used to .

Retiree-Author
M iss Helen Muse retired at the end of the 1979-80 school year after teaching at Georgia School for the Deaf for 22 years. She was a High School Social Studies Teacher for many years prior to retirement. She had also taught in other areas including English, literature, reading, biology, physical science and healt h.
She wrote a history of the Georgia School which was printed in the Deaf American magazine in 1966. The State Department of Education in its 602-page compilation, A History of Public Education in Georgia, 1734-1976, used excerpts from her book .
Just prior to her retirement last year, Miss Muse was honored at banquets given by GAE-NEA, the Faculty and Staff of GSD, the Senior Class, and at the JuniorSenior Prom.
She plans to continue rewriting and editing book manuscripts which she has written during the years since graduating from Gal laudett College . Also , she plans to travel extensively.
-Abstracted from the Gallaudet Alumni Newsletter, January 15, 1981 issue .
Mrs. Edythe Dixon
Montgomery Dies
Mrs . Edythe Di xon Montgomery, retired GSD teacher , died Monday , March 2,1981.
Mrs . Montgomery was born in Philadelphia , Pa. , daughter of the late Frederick W . and Ruth Di xon . She had been a resident of Cave Spring for the past 40 years . Prior to her retirement 15 years ago, she taught school fo r more than 30 years at the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring . She was a member of the Episcopal church . 1! Survivors in clude her husband , Wilson (Buck ) Montgomery of Cave Spring , to whom she was married in 1937 ; one sister , Mrs. Madeline Kolste of Vincetown , New Jersey . A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services were held Wednesday at 2 p .m. at the Cave Spring Cemetery w ith Reverend Kenneth Ray officiating.

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REHABILITATION OF DEAF-BLIND PERSONS: RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE HELEN KELLER NATIONAL CENTER, ITS AFFILIATE PROGRAMS, AND REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
By G. Dean Ericson, Southeastern Regional Representative .
Historically, deaf-blind youth and adults who were fortunate enough to receive some sort of specialized training, got It through agencies which were primarily offering services to build individuals. As early as 1917, The Industrial Home for the Blind was providing service to deafblind clients within their regular program. In June 1969, IHB began operating the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults under an agreement with what was then called the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, authorized In the 1967 amendments to the Vocational Rehabllltatlon Act. It now operates under authorization contained In section 305 of Title Ill of the Rehabllltatlon Act of 1973, as amended, and under the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabllltatlon Services .
The Headquarters Training Program
The faclllty In Sands Point, New York, is set up to provide comprehensive evaluation and training for approximately 54 persons at a time In all areas of adjustment to deafbllndness. Clients entering the Helen Keller National Center begin with a comprehensive ten-week evaluation that provides the basis for a future plan of training.
Areas of evaluation Include the following : Communication : One of the most critical areas for a'deaf;bllnd person, communication Include use of braille, sign language, flngerspelllng, speech, language development, use of communication devices such as the Tellatouch , the telebrlller, the optacon, as well as the typewriter, and print-on-palm .
Dally Living Skills: Includes everything from brushing teeth, to marking clothes In braille to determine color, as well as getting up In the morning.
Orientation and Moblllty: The skills Involved In getting around from place to place In one's environment without sight or hearing.
Home Management: Includes areas such
as money management, Nutrition and meal planning, apartment llvlng, bed making, and the Ilka.
Audiology: Full evaluation of the cllent's hearing loss, and the potential for use of residual hearing Is evaluated, and a de termination Is made of which hearing aid

device will best help, If ap ropriate. Speech Pathology: Includes evaluation of the client's speech performance, and what remedial action may be needed. Low Vision: Functional evaluation of what residual vision the client may possess, how he or she Is using that vision, what aids will maximize use of that vision, and training with prescribed aids . Medical: This specifically includes a general physical, eye , ear, nose and throat, dental, neurological and/or psychiatric (when indicated) examination, and others when necessary.
Industrial Arts: Includes evaluation of the client's workshop, communication skills, counting ability, learning ability, retention, finger dexterity, bi-manual coordination, tactual perception, initiative, time and motion economy consciousness, hand/foot coordination, application to work, punctuality, orderliness , and cooperativeness. Recreation and Physical Conditioning: Often known as Leisure Time Activities The behaviors under this category ar; considered to be of high importance in the life of a deaf-blind person . Often without specific training In what to do during off-work hours, the deaf-blind indi~dual will sit and vegetate at home. This, can lead to keeping late hours, alcohol ism, or other behaviors that could eventually affect the individual's job performarke. Psychological: The center has a full time Psychologist who is a specialist in testing deaf- blind persons . A full range of '1Ssessment instruments are used to determine as much as possible what the client has. Basic Education : Includes evaluation of academic areas such as reading and writing , and similar areas .
Upon conclusion of the ten-week evaluation period, an Individually prescribed rehabilitation program Is planned with the client by the Helen Keller National Center Rehabilitation Counselor and Social Case Worker assigned to each person, In conjunction with the field Rehabllltatlon Counselor who Is sponsoring the Individual. An evaluation report and suggested program Is provided to the field counselor which specifically Identifies and measures the client's capabllltles In each respective area.
Then, with careful planning and prescribed Instruction , the training phase offers the trainee an opportunity to Improve his or her skills where deficits have been identified . The consistent goal is to enable the trainee to maximize his or her functions i_n each area, with the ultimate
oal of as much Independence as Is ) osslble on the part of the client . Practical : daptatlon to deaf-blind as It relates to

daily functioning is always emphasl

For example, communication skills tral z~.

Iisnga vthaei l atbral ei.ntehea twisi.t ho rai evnat er ide ttyowo farcdompronv ,ndg-

cation modes .

munl-

Sign language and/or flngerspelllng 18 usually taught so that the trainee Will be

able to communicate with deaf and d f

blind field

peers as well as professionals of deaf-blindness. However

In eq

' :~

effort is made to teach a commu~icat~0a mode which may be used with the gene ~

public who will not have special skllls. ra

Prl~t-on-palm and use of the Tellatouch

machine are two examples. Orientatlo

and mobility instruction provides thn

trainee with the improved traveling skill:

~hich are required if the deaf-blind person

1s to t_ravel as Independently as possible.

Llkew1~e , improved daily living skills, basic

education, and home management training

offer each trainee an opportunity to Im-

prove specific skills enabling him or her to

do many th in_gs for him I her for which he/

she previously needed assistance. The au-

diological and low vision aid assessments may result in the prescription of special

high . am~llfication hearin_g aids. and/or

special visual lenses to help the client make

full use of any residual hearing or sight

he/ she may possess. Leisure time activi-

ties, as previously mentioned, are often

neglected in many rehabilitation programs

but are considered extremely important at

the Helen Keller National Center.

Upon completion of training at the Helen

Keller National Center, the client Is assist-

ed to resettle in his/her community, or

when necessary and possible, In another

more suitable community, and to enter a

situation which may enable him/her to

benefit most from the training received.

This assistance involves the services of the

Center's Regional Representatives, to be

discussed later, and when necessary, other

Headquarter's staff including the place-

ment Specialist who, working In coopera-

tion with his counterpart In the client's

home community, contacts interested em-

ployers . When an appropriate potential Job

Is found , an analysis Is made of the de-

mands of the work conducted at the em-

ployment site. If employment Is actually

obtained , the Placement Speclallst helps to

orient and Induct the client to the new job,

and provides follow-up services designed

to ensure the continued satisfaction of both

the client and the employer. Productive

employment is a goal which has been

achieved by many clients who complete

training at the Helen Keller National

Center, most commonly in sheltered work-

shops, but quite frequently in full compet-

itive settings. Many others become able to

fill the role of homemaker, and thus release

their family members for work.

Eligibility for enrollment in the compre-

hensive evaluation and tralnlnc orooram

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Bal lad of the Young
oeaf Adult
bY Earl Lake
so deaf that I cannot hear your words but 1can see and feel. Stand in the light so I can see your pleasant face that I may read what is there. Shp_w me the emotions that you are harboring for I cannot understand what is cold and distant and locked up .
Inform me t he things I can see and touch and feel.Let me use them in my own way so that I may learn. Pass on to me some of your knowled ge and your prejudices for I want to experience the things in life myself for I too am human .
Respect what I am and not what you want me to be. I love the fundamental thing s. The thi ngs which you become sophisticated or inhibited to enjoy . I marvel the intricate society since I came Into your world .
Wh en I became of age, I began to see the world different ly from the way you do. I can do only so much which Is important to me . At times even I cannot explain the things I do, so do not probe me with questions . I shall tell you what I want to know.
Be patient with me for I cannot possibly learn quickly all the things you experienced and hear . I want to learn and I want to please you and myself. There are days I am low or tired. I do not always grasp the things you are trying to tell me, so have patience to tell me again.
My feelings are often hurt . There are times when I cannot explain my frustrations which fl ows from my heart and the aggression which I exhibit, but show and comfort me with your expression of feeling and it will all pass and be forgotten.
I have grown and I must be ready to take my place in th e adult world so that I may be counted for my values.
Please understand that I can live with the hearing wor ld , but I find it difficult to live in it.
-From Silent News , Jan. issue '81
Nation al Conference
on " M ental Health,
Substance Abuse and
Deafness" to be Held
The first nati onal conference on "Mental Health , Substance Abuse and Deafness" Will be held on May 7-9, 1981, In N. Y., at the Genesee Plaza Holiday Inn.
Co-sponsored by Substance Abuse Intervention Services for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Tech nology IRIT) and the New

York State Region 11 Substance Abuse consortium , the conference has been planned for counselors, program directors, educators, therapists, administrators, physicians, nurses and other service providers Interested In working with deaf persons.
Highlights of the program Include opening speeches by Alex Boros, Ph.D., director of project AID, Cleveland, Ohio; John Scanlan , M .D., director of Mental Health for the Hearing Impaired, St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.; and Albert Pimentel, executive director, National Association for the Deaf, Sliver Spring, Md.
In addition there will be a second plenary session and more than 30 workshops and skill seminars for deaf and hearing participants led by multi-disciplinary group of presentors from throughout the nation. There will be interpreters for the deaf at all sessions of the conference.
Registration Is $55 with an additional $10 late charge after Aprll 1, 1981 .
Fo.r registration information on the conference, please contact: Karen Steltler, direc:tor, Substance Abuse Intervention Services for the Deaf , Rochester Institute of Technology, 50 W. Main St ., Rochest er, N.Y. , 14614.
GREYHOUND LINES INC. ESTABLISH NATIONWIDE TDD/TTY TELEPHONE INFORMATION SERVICE
Allentown, Pa., Sept. 24,_1980--Bellnda Shelby, a Greyhound telephone Information specialist , sends information on Greyhound schedules, fares and services via Greyhound's Silent Information Service. The new service " talks" to the communicatively handicapped over special teletypewriter equipment which displays written messages on an electronic display screen . The service Is available by calling toll-free (800) 345-3109. Greyhound is the first intercity bus company to provide an information service for the speech and hearing impaired.
-from Greyhound Lines, Inc. Public Relations Staff
1810 Greyhound Tower Phoenix, Arizona 85077

(See Reh lbilitatlon on page 8)
to persons who are deaf and blind within the following definitions: deafness - the Inability to understand connected discourse through the ear with optimum amplification; and blindness - visual acuity not exceeding 20/ 200 In the better eye with best correction or visual acuity greater than 20/ 200 If visual field Is constricted to 20 degrees or less. Exception to this criteria may be made for a person whose aural and visual condition shows a poor prognosis, or for a person who, because of the lack of appropriate am pliflcatlon, has functioned as a deaf person with highly limited speech. The applicant must be capable of basic self-care In the area of personal hygiene - e.g ., toileting , bathing lndepenently, dressing , and eating (not necessarily with utensils). Preferable, he/she should be somewhat motivated for self-Improvement and Interested In making use of the type of structured, residential rehabilitation program offered at the Helen Keller National Center; but at least, he/she should have a basic understanding of the type of program In which he/she Is entering (e.g. , program for learning, Improvement, etc .) and be free from any strong resistance to participation In such a program. He/she must not exhibit any behavior that might be potentially dangerous to himself or others.
The Affiliation Program The Helen Keller National Center re-
cognizes the need for development of trainIng resources for deaf-blind youths and adults throughout the country. Consistent with that , the Center, with the assistance of its Regional Representatives, embarked upon an affiliation program some six years ago to develop a network of cooperating agencies with specialized services to deafblind throughout the United States.
Based on a detailed application for affiliation with the Helen Keller National Center, prepared In accordance with an outline of required Information , and an onsite visit , an agency that conducts a sound rehabilitation program and has demonstrated an Interest In serving deaf-blind youths and adults, may be reimbursed for expenses consistent with an approved budget for the employment , for up to three years , of a Specialist In Services to DeafBlind Youths and Adults. If such an agency services a large geographic area, or an area In which a relatively large number of deafblind youths and adults reside, It may be reimbursed as well for the expenses of em ploying an assistant special 1st . All agencies receiving such reimbursement from the Helen Keller National Center are required to commit themselves to continue their program of specialized services to deaf-blind youths and adults at their own expense upon the successful completion of
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GSD Boys Third in
Mason - Dixon
Tourney
After two losing seasons , the GSD
basketball team got back on the winning track this year, thanks mainly to freshman se~sation Willie Brown .
The Tigers started the season with seven straigh t wins before losing a road game to a strong Bremen team . W ith this fine record of 10-3, GSD was seeded second in the annual Mason- Dixon tournamen t . In the opening round GSD blasted the Tennessee scnool for the Deaf 64-31 . Brad Lovering was injured in the game , and GSD lost the second game to Louisiana School for the Deaf 57-61; but regrouped on Saturday to hand Florida School for the Deaf a close loss 62-60 in a game that wen t to the final second . o GSD closed out the season with 14 wins and 9 losses when they dropped a hard fough t battle to cross-town ri val Cave Spring 57-63 after leading at half-time 33-20 . Highlights of the season :
GSD defeated Alabama twice , 78-48 and 39-38 . Mark McCall won the Mason-Dixon free throw championship for third straight year. Four starters finished the season average with double figures in scoring : Willie Brown , 19.3; Brad Lovering , 13.8 ; Billy Howard , 11.5; and Mark McCall , 10.7. Beside the senior players(in picture), other members of the team were Tommy Green , Larry Hutchinson , Fred Stone, Ricky Thompson , David Butts and Timothy Dixon .
Although Michael Williams finished with a 4.3 average , he was effective In running of fense . Willie Brown ' s 443 points is a school record for a freshman . If he maintains that pace , the school record of 1671 for four years , held by Bernard Floyd , may be broken .
Coach Zeke McDaniel feels that with the experience his young players gained this year , and with the players moving from the junior varsity , the basketbal l future fo r
GSD looks br igh t.
-by Coach McDaniel

Teams from ten southeastern state schools competed , with Western North Carolina emerging as the champ ionship team .
As defending champions , Georgia School for the Deaf defeated three teams but fell to the number one team , WNCD. The GSD girls defeated KSD , 46-31 ; Virginia School for the Deaf , 37 to 32 ; and Mississipp i, 60 to 28 .
The final game of the tournament was played between the two North Carol ina teams , with WNC w inning first place and Eastern North Carol i na gaining second place . GSD placed third .
Two GSD girls , Ol ivia Chambers and Teresa Davenport , were selected by t he coaches as members of the All -Tournament Team, each earning an individual trophy .
Congratulat ions , Girls! GSD is proud of yo u!
-by Coach Wad ~

Channel 11 TV Representative, Don
Hatcher making videotape of Coach Wade Ol ivia Chambers and her teammate~ during a pract ice sess ion .

GSD ' S GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM
L-R Carolyn Stewart , Jeanette Sanks, Susan Johnson , Karen Carter , Olivia Chambers, Penny Holli s, Glenda Patterson, Janet Baker , Denise Bailey , and Lisa Thompkins. .

GSD Girls Third in Mason - Dixon Tourney
The fourth annual girls' Mason-Dixon Tournament was held at Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danv ille in January , 1981 .

GSD ' S BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM
L~R (kneeling) Ed Mitiell (trainer), Mike King, Michael Williams. L-R (standing) BIiiy Howard , Mark McCall , Steven Hunter (scorer), Tommy Taylor , Wilbur Sutton (statistician) . Team members not in picture are : Brad Lovering , Willie Brown, Tommy Green , Larry Hutch inson , Fred Stone, Ricky Thomson , Daniel Butts, and Timothy Dixon .

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GSD Drama Club presents Play
The GSD High School Drama Club had a successful presentation of its first play Saturday night , February 20, at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. The play was titled "Pinocchio", and ran almost 90 minutes . The audience was very complimentary to the club , which left us with a good feeling .
Steven Hunter played Pinocchio, Mike Tucci was Geppetto and Penny Hollis was The Blue Fairy . Readers for the hearing audience were Gina Alred, Mike Burton Bobby Davis and Gina Howard .
-by David Conti

Shades of
Shake-A-Spear
The Booger Hollow Bungler
The G.S.D. Drama Club took it to big city people . David Conti 's group presented a multi-act play to a paying audience of about 150 people with a 50/50 mixture of
of hearing and deaf at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf on a Saturday night . Like Jerry Ramsey's G.S.D. Scout rafting trip down the Chattooga, the old.. pessimist--me, said it couldn't be done: too many lines for these students to memorize; too many props ; too much scenery to be carried and changed on a foreign stage ; almost zero experience with this kind of production ; too big a cast (David Conti and Cecil B. DeMille would have made great films).
Well, the Booger Hollow Bungler again bites the dust! Don ' t tell David Conti -"Can't " --unless maybe you're trying to get his dander up . He and the kids put in long hours rehearsing , building sets, transporting to the big city and put on what I think was a first for G.S .D . in this type of dramatic production. Hollywood isn ' t in danger yet , but Burt Reynolds' studios better look over the ir shoulders. If the Drama Club can continue to build and progress for the next couple of years as they have this yaar , then it should help put G.S .D. on the map as a place where a deaf person can grow and develop as a self-confident person ; who can present himself before a group wit h an ability to meet all kinds of comple x problems and solve them creatively ; who can have a better understanding of th e comple xit ies , subtleties , and aesthetics of the entertainment and creative worlds . It ' is gratify ing t o see such enthusiasm and effort put into this self-realization endeavor . Keep charging ahead , Drama Club!

DRAMA CLUB L-R First Eow : Tina Blaxton, Glenda Lowe , Rosemary Blakeman . L-R Second row : Diedra Elloit, Sharron Akins, Donna McGee, Mike Tucci , Terri Smith , Jimmy Salter . L-R Third row : Steve Hunter, Charles Bevins, Billy Collins, Kathy Howell , Pam Poole , Deborah Wilson, Elizabeth Donalson, Gary Peeler, Roberta Thomas , Terry Garrison, Kim Royston . L-R Back row: Rusty Mathis, Penny Hollis, Gina Allred, Erik Whitworth .
Geppetto (Mike Tucci) puts finishing touches on Pinocchio (Steven Hunter).

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(See Rehibilitation on page 9)
their initial operation of these programs _with the help of funds from the Center. Agencies approved for affiliation with the Helen Keller National Center, and the Center's staff provide consultation and guidance in the development of each agency's specialized project of services .
The deaf-blind specialist acts as the main source of information and consultation on services to deaf-bllnd persons for staff within the affiliated agency. For example, within a direct-service facility such as a rehabilitation center, the specialist helps the staff to adapt their particular skills to the needs of the deaf-bllnd clients they serve. And the specialist acts as a consultant to field rehabilitation counselors who are working with deaf-blind ciie,:its . Also, the speciafist actively works to identify and advocate for deaf-blind persons within the agency's service area.
This certainly does not complete the list of functions performed by the affiliated staff specialist, nor exhaust the discussion of the relationship between the Helen Keller National Center and its affiliated agencies. Interested agencies should contact the Helen Keller National Center Headquarters in Sands Point, New York, or the nearest Regional Office.
Timely Help From The Regional Representatives
The service that will provide you with the most immediate help when you are assessing and developing a program for your deaf-blind client comes from the Regional Representatives of the Helen Keller National Center.
Estimates Indicate there are upwards of 20,000 deaf-blind youths and adults in the United States. As part of its agreement with the Department of Education, the Helen Keller National Center has taken the lead in the provision of services to all deaf-blind people throughout the country, In addition to directly training approximately 54 persons at any one time at the facility in New York .
To do that, the Helen Keller National Center established Regional Offices throughout the country staffed with specialists in services to deaf-blind persons There are currently nine Regional Offices, each of which covers a specific geographical area. The Representative in each area is available on a consultative basis to anyone who is working a deaf-blind person, or any agency wishing to develop or expand services to the deaf-blind . The Representative can help you, as the professlonal person, do evaluation, planning, and implementation of an appropriate program for your client. The Representative can assist In Identification of the special needs the deafblind person has, and In finding appropriate services, whether at an affiliated agency or elsewhere, to meet these needs . Each Representative Is familiar with the

available programs within his/her region, and around the country which makes the Regional Representative a valuable help to you in planning for your client .
It is important to note that, through the help of the Regional Representatives, the Helen Keller National Center never "closes" a case. The Center maintains a National Registry of Deaf-Blind Persons and each person is monitored periodicail; to see if further services are needed. This means, for example, that after the vocational rehabilitation agency closes a particular client's case file, the Helen Keller National Center Regional Representatives will remain interested in that person's welfare and provide further assistance, should the need arise.
I suggest that if you know of a deaf-blind person in need of services, or are working with such a person yourself , you contact the nearest Helen Keller National Center Regional Representative for consultative assistance. Also, many professional persons who first encounter a deaf-blind person may not yet be aware of the services available from the Center, its affiliated agencies, or other facilities with specialized programs and services for the deafblind . You would be helping both the deaf person and the professional by referring them to the appropriate Regional Representative, who is up-to-date on available resources.
As a matter of standard procedure, it would be helpful if you advise the Helen Keller National Center of each deaf-blind person who makes application for vocational rehabilitation services, so that cooperative planning may be initiated from- the very beginning of the rehabilitation program. This would also help the Center maintain a more accurate Registry of DeafBllnd Youths and Adults, and facilitate the demographic studies that are done using the list. In some cases, the Helen Keller National Center Regional Representative can help you by encouraging deaf-blind persons to apply for vocational rehabilitation services when they are not fully aware of the benefits in applying for the services .
-Presented at the Tenth Annual Institute on THE Rehabilitation and Education of Hearing Impaired Individuals by Mr. G. Dean Ericson, M.S.
Gallaudett Alumni Secretary talking with students.
Jack Gannon

Scenes from (AASD and GSD) Curricul G u1"de meeting held recently um

Cave Spring .

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Superintendent

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Principal

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Principal

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Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
Cave Spring, Georgia, May, 1981

Accredited High School
Number 4

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Received

New Buildings Dedicated

JUN O8 1981
Larry Foster, State Board of Education , presided at the dedication ceremonies .
Dr. Charles McDaniel, State Superintendent of Schools, addressing the group . Bobby Davis interprets.
Mr. James Smith, State Board of Education, addressing the group .
~onorees and platform guest : L- R Mr. Connor Dillard, Mrs. Connor Dillard, Mrs . Lucy SUrnlin , Mr. Newton Tumlin , Mr. Larry Foster, Mr. Peyton Williams, Jr ., Mr . James
rnith , Mr . Charles McDaniel , Mrs. Anna Collins , Mr. Ken Edwards .

Sunday, May 3, marked the dedication and naming of four new buildings at the Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring . Construction of the new buildings was part of a Master Plan to locate the school on one campus.
All four buildings were named for former GSD employees who gave many years of distinguished service to the State of Georgia and deaf youngsters .
Mr . Connor Leslie Dillard and Mrs. Lucy Dickerson Tumlin , for whom the vocational building and food service building were named respectively , were present at the dedication. Mr. John Caple , former GSD superintendent, paid tribute to Mr. Dillard , and Miss Katharine Casey , former supervising teacher at GSD, paid tribute to Mrs. Tumlin .
Mr . Frederick Murray Gordon and Mrs. Mariah Leigh Gordon, for whom the new dormitory/clinic was named , are deceased; but members of the Gordon family were present to hear the tribute to this couple given by Mr. Eugene Perdue, Sr ., high
school principal. Mrs . Emmalee Highnote , former orincioal of the lower school , paid homage to Dr. Marie Sewell Kennard, deceased, for whom the class room building is named . Family members represented Dr. Kennard at the presentation.
Mr. Larrv Foster. Chairman of the Committee of State Schools , Georg ia State Board of Education , presided during the ceremonies . Mr. James Smith , representing the Seventh District on the State Board of Education , introduced the guests and presented memorial plaques to the honorees or family representatives.
Mr . Peyton Williams , Jr., Director of State Schools , welcomed the group .
Dr. Charles McDaniel , State Superintendent of Schools , addressed the group . He spoke of the role of Georgia's schools . In his comments, Dr. McDaniel stated that most of us are what we are today because of the influence of our teachers .
The invocation and benediction were offered by the Reverend Cornelius Minor,
fnterpreted by the Reverend Wilbur Huckeba; and the Reverend Dewey Bailey , . interpreted by the Reverend Ron Vick . Mr . Bobby Davis , GSD staff member , interpreted the remainder of the program. Helen Keefer interpreted directly to Mr . and Mrs . Dillard .
A reception was held following the dedication.
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John R. Davis
Appointed Director
of Home Life
Announcement is made of the appointment of John R. (Bobby) Davis to the position of Director of Home Life . Mr. Davis replaces Mr . Dennis Doughty , who res igned earlier this year to return to t he deaf ministry .
Prior to his appointment to home life director, Davis taught science in the GSD high school depart ment and served as head footbal l coach , boys ' track team coach , and girls' tennis team coach.
Bobby , the only child of deaf parents, John and lsolene Davis, was born in Atlanta but was raised in nearby Chamblee . Upon finishing high school in Chamblee , he attended DeKalb Junior College, receiving an A .A. degree , and completed his college work at Georgia State University . He holds a 8 .8 .A. degree in Management from GSU , as well as a M .ED . degree in Hearing Impaired. Currently , he is working toward an Ed.S degree in special education administration .
Before entering the teach ing profession , Davis worked for seven years for the lngersall-Ran Company in Atlanta ; Dallas , Texas ; and West Caldwell , New Jersey . His duties ranged from inventory clerk, order clerk, customer service manager, and on to manufacturer's representative .
Some of Bobby ' s hobbies are running , tennis , and golf . He plans to run a marathon this year .
We are pleased to have " J .R." join the admin istrative staff and welcome him to the Department of Home Life.
A little knowledge properly applied is more important than a tremendous number of facts accumulated and not utilized .

Niemeier Appointed Head Football Coach
Sam Niemeier assumed the pos ition of head football coach at the Georgia School for the Deaf on April 1. He was appointed to the pos ition to replace Bobby Davis, who is the new Director of Home Life at the School.
Niemeier has served as ass istant coach for the tigers since coming to GSD in February 1978. He has also served as tennis coach and physical education instructor for high school boys. Prior to joining the GSD staff , Sam worked in Kentucky and Tennessee in related fields of recreation and physical educat ion.
Raised in Oak Ridge , Tennessee , Coach Niemeier received his S.S. in Education degree from Middle Tennessee State University , Murfreesboro , Tennessee.
Niemeier will have two assistants for the upcoming year, Andy Dawson and Mike Hoffman .
GSD fans can expect a cont inuat ion of the fine football program we have experienced In the past .
L-R Pam Doggett , Sharron Akins , Lisa Donalson , Miss Lane Ile Benton, Roberta Thomas .
A Trip to Washington
Participants In the CLOSE-UP program held In Washington , D . C. during the week of April 12-18, 1981 were Seniors Roberta Thomas , Elizabeth Donalson , and Sharron

Akins ; Sophomore Pam Dogget; and Lanelle Benton , teacher.
The program was a week long educational experience and government study fo high school students . Its purpose is fo~ students to better unde~tand the federal government, its leaders , and the polltlcal process .
Students from seventeen state schools for the deaf, as well as hearing students from the North Carolina area, attended the act ivity.
The week started off with a bus tour of Wash ington, followed by workshop and seminars on the oresidency, lobbying, defense policy and judiciary .
Other activities included a tour or tne Supreme Court , Capitol Hill , Library of Congress , Arlington Cemetery, the National Cathedral , and the Smithsonian Institute. The group also made a night tour of Washington and were shown the place where President Reagan was shot .
The students also enjoyed a pizza night; a dinner play , " Children of a Lesser God;" and a final banquet-disco night .
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Peyton Williams , Jr., Director

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J. H . Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Pr incipal

Vera Y . Owens

Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

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the educational programs or activities

which it operates .

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January, March and May. No subscrlpt1011

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May , 1981

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Alumni News
by Eugene Ziegler
Joan Mar ie Holowach graduated from . 1979 and enrolled at Gallaudet
CGSoDlI~ien for the fall term. She studied at Gallaudet for three semesters, being a member of the Studen! Body Government Archive Committee while there.
Also while at Gallaudet Joan acted in several plays, one of which was Marat
Sade . Joan is now working at GS_D as a_house-
parent for the mildly mult1-~and1capped students. She is enjoyed helping and caring for the students.
Joan performed in two plays presented by the Georgia Association of the Deaf at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf on May 2. In "The Case of the Frustrat_ed Corpse ," she played the part of a ~aid ; and in " A Case for Two Detectives, she portrayed Mrs. Allen , the loquacious (talkative) housewife.
Miss Holowach is planning to return to Gallaudet College soon . She wants to encourage other students at GSD to enroll at Gallaudet.
Easter Prag ram
An Easter program for the Lower School students , staff , and vis itors was presented in the auditorium Thursday, April 16, at 1:15p . m .
The Easter committee appreciated the Drama Club being in charge of the planning and presentation of this fantastic program .
All of the varied aspects of Easter were included in the program . Easter is many things . Easter is a fun time and a meaningfull time for children and adults.
The first song, "When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbing Along" emphasized the arrival of spring. The lazy girl refused to wake up to see the new robin.
In the "Easter Parade ", a couple was preparing for that special date. The photographers took their picture as they 1eft on their way to the Easter Parade.
All the children were thrilled to see the Easter bunny with his basket full of eggs in "Here Comes Peter Cottontail." Peter Cottontail had jelly beans for Tommy , colored eggs for sister Sue, and an Orchid for Mommy and an Easter bonnet too .
April showers and rainy nights in Georgia was the main attraction in a dance routine performed to " I Love a Rainy Night. "
The serious and meaningful aspects of Easter were emphasized in the last three songs .
"Morning Has Broken" provided a pan-

orama of a garden with trees, flowers , birds , etc . The children did an excellent job using mime.
' ' Easter Song' ' expressed our joy concerning the ressurection of our Lord-Christ has risen , Alleluia.
"I Believe" was the finale . It was a song depicting the life of Christ.

Mr . David Conti (left') and John Groth (right) talking with Mr. Gannon .

L-R Mrs. Lively(teacher), Michail Grace (the rabbit) , Johnny Dunlap, Anderson Sands , D . Kimbrell , Rodney Parker, Erica Tatum, Chance Smith .
L-R Melvin Browder , Kent Firsdon .
L-R Judy Scott , Robbie Dalton , Chris Johnson. GRADUATUON EXERCISES
GSD Graduation Exercises were held Sunday , May 24. The Baccalaureate Sermon was at eleven o'clock in Griffin Auditorium and the Commencement Excercises were at three o 'clock in the Cedartown Civic Center.

Jack Gannon
Visits GSD
The Georgia Chapter of Gallaudet College Alumni Association welcomed Mr. Jack Gannon, Alumni Director, to GSD on March 5 and 6. This was his first real visit to Georgia, except for flight stopovers in Atlanta.
Mr. Gannon gave an interesting talk to high school students and staff members about the book he is writing, DEAF HERITAGE. He mentioned that a log cabin in which the first few students in Georgia were educated in 1846 was rented for only two dollars a month . He was impressed with GSD's long, rich history, and that Fannin Hall dates back to 1848. Mr. Gannon was surprised to learn that Cave Spring has only one traffic light . A part of Mr. Gannon's talk included a discussion about Gallaudet College. He stated, that a national convention of the NAD should be held in Atlanta at some future date.
Part of Mr. Gannon's itinerary .was a visit to the Lower School, where he observed some classes and enjoyed talking with Mrs. Diane Kinder's pre-schoolers .
Mr. Conti and Mr . Groth took Gannon on a tour of Stone Mountain State Park in Atlanta, after which he was guest speaker at the GCAA banguet inHapeville.
It was an honor to have Mr. Gannon visit GSD. His book , DEAF HERITAGE, will be released sometime during April or May. It is about deaf Americans since colonial time . It is probably the only comprehensive book about the history of deaf Americans .
-by John Groth
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Engineers are trying to build a car that will stop smoking . While they ' re at it, why don't they come up with one that will atop drinking too?

Life can be beautiful. Enjoy it! Consider the alternative.

Education is very costly. No education cost even more!

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Beautification of
Lower School
This Spring has been the blooming of two efforts to improve the exterior ap pearance of the Lower School. This first effort was begun by Mr. Ramsey and Mrs . Griffin during the cold Christmas holidays when they planted many bulbs in front of the Lower School building . As the accompanying photograph shows, when the showers of Spring sprang , the tulips and other flowers were lovely indeed! More bulb plantings are planned for next winter.
The second effort was undertaken by the Cave Spring Garden Club. With Mrs. Betty Angel and Mrs. Ruth Montgomery leading the work, the generous ladies of this club decided to improve the appearance of the traffic island leading into the Lower School parking lot . Many lovely plants were planted and the traffic island already looks one hundred percent better. Next year it will be beautiful.
We ail enjoy an attractive school facility. Hopefully, efforts such as these will continue and expand to beautify the whole Lower School.
-by Jerry Ramsey, Assistant Principal Lower School

Practice Camping
Trip
Thirteen of our GSD Boy Scouts had a chance to practice their camping skills before they leave on a week long National Deaf Scout Camporee. The Camporee will be in Indiana beginning May 6, 1981 .
The Scouts went to Cloudland Canyon State Park in Northwest Georgia. This beautiful site provided privacy and a natural setting for the skills the boys needed to practice before meeting .the competition in Indiana.
The boys involved were: Chuckie Belcher, Johnny Dunlap, Lavon Gann, Chris Johnson, David Moore, Anderson Sands, Johnny Troup, Charles Weaver, Randy Wooten, Rodney Smith, Joe Nettles, Robin Thompson and Orlando Rozier.
The Scoutmasters were Alton Holman, Jim Roberson (who did a great deal of the preparation), and Jerry Ramsey.

Rock City Georgia
Most people seem to think Rock City Is 1 Tennessee, but as the children in thn
J Primary Department found out yesterdae
April 29, 1981, it is in our own state Georgia. On what began as a very rainy day, the_ Prim~ry Department took their annual Field Trip. Rock City was chosen for its interesting geological formations and exceptional beauty.
The students had an excellent lunch (as the clouds broke up) and then enjoyed an educational and exciting walk through Rock City Gardens . A good time was had by all and the day ended up as Spring days in Georgia should - beautiful!
- by Jerry Ramsey

Berry Visit
Group A of the Lower School took a Reward Trip to the Berry College Campus in April 1981 . The Pastoral and beautiful setting provided by this campus is unequaled . The students hiked, fished , and had an excellent lunch prepared by the lunch room staff. The lake where the picnic was held contained many lively fish aRd our students exhibited some skillful fishcatching ten iques. The students who participated in this activity were those who had behaved well for the last month and had completed the work required of them . Only a few students from Groyp A did not get to go . Maybe we can have 100 per cent next time .
-by Jerry Ramsey

Tulips and hychinths in front of Middle School Building.They were planted by Middle School students .

Mrs . Bettye Angel and class busily plantflowers at the perimeter road triangle above Middle School. Cave Spring Garden Club is sponsoring the project.

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GRADUATING CLASS 1981

L-R First row : Janie Hendrix, Diedra Elliott, Sharron Akins, Sharese James, Joy Farley, Roxann Stalmaker, Elizabeth Donalson, Penny Hollis.
Second row: Debra Joyner, Deborah Wilson , Kathy Howell, Glenda Lowe , Sandra Bailey , Tonja Francis, Roberta Thomas . Third row: William Rice, Walter Morrison, Mark Fisher, Elbert Bynes, Edward Morris, Wilbur Sutton, Steven Hunter, Terry Garrison. Fourth row : Charles Bivins, Bobby Gattis, Randy Watkins, Ken Hendrix, Gary Peeler, Edward Mitchell, Danny Kilgore. Fifth row: Richard Jones , Quenson Strozier, Johnny Love, Allen Knox, Buster Griffin , Tony Kennedy, Mike Tucci, Victor Washington .

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Miss Rena Reeves accepts 1981 T,.gerama from Sieve Hunter, Tigerama Staff Editor .

Mrs. Callie Montgomery

1981 Tigerama Dedicated
The Senior Class dedicated the 1981 Tigerama to Miss Rena Reeves and Mrs. Callie Montgomery. Pages four and five of the book contained pictures of them and the following inscription : "Dedication, to the ones we love ...For their enthusiasm love, patience and understanding, listen~ ing and counseling , teaching, we dedicate this 1981 Tigerama to Callie Montgomery and Rena Reeves .''
Both optimists and pessimists contribute to society . The optimist invents the airplane and the pessim isl invents the parachute.

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Developing an IEP
Program For Your
Child at Home
By RobertK.Lennan, Ed. D.Superintendent, California School for theDeaf, Riverside.
(Reprinted from CALIFORNIA PALMS, Vol . 25 , No. 2)
Public Law 94-142 has had a significant effect nationally in involving deaf children's parents in 'the planning for an appropriate individulized educational program for their child in cooperation with educators of the deaf .The end result is an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) which spells out the program and services that the school will provide to meet the child's needs.
I would like to suggest that you consider developing an IEP yourself so that you will have a plan of action to follow in your role as your deaf child's parent.
Assessment
The first step in developing an IEP for use either in school or at home is to carry out an assessment . We cannot make appropriate plans without adequate information about the child 's present level of functioning . Here are a few ideas for questions in some basic areas that you can use in developing checklists for carrying out your assessment of y,our child.
Vocabulary Does your child know the names of things around the house that he or she comes in contact with every day? You might want to make several lists in the following categories : body parts, articles of clothing, foods, eating and cooking utensils, articles of furniture, parts of the house (j.e closet, door, ,window, carpet, ceiling, etc . ), name of household appliances, name of members of the immediate family , relatives , !rinds, etc. Often we assume that deaf children know the names of these objects or persons but because of their limited vocabulary input experiences, deaf children, even at high school age , frequently have a limited knowledge of vocabulary in these areas . The checklists you develop in these vocabulary categories should take into account your child's ability to match the name of object or person to the real object or person (3" by 5" file cards with the names printed on them can be used for your assessment and later for teaching the names) . You will also want to check to see whether your child can correctly print or

write and f ingerspell the name when vou point to the object or person . At a higher level you will want to determine whether your child can use the vocabulary words appropriately in a sentence.
Obviously, we cannot duplicate many of these vocabulary learning experiences here at school because we do not have access to the objects and people that you have available right there in your home. a word of caution! when you work with your child, work with objects in a natural setting and make it a relaxed, enjoyable experience.
Survival Skills
Before you know it your child will be grown and ready to leave home . There are many basic survival skills that you ana 1 take for granted as adults that deaf children need to learn for sheer survival. Some checklists you might want to develop to asses your child in this area are as follows :
1. Does your child know his or her clothing sizes and is he or she capable of making clothing purchases unaided?
2. Can your child read a menu , order a meal, pay the check , check to see if the change returned is correct and leave an appropriate tip?
3. Can your child understand and follow warning signs and .labels (i .e ., 'Do not enter,' 'Poison ,' etc)?
4. Is your child able to travel independently in your community using public transportation?
5 . Does your child know how to plan and cook a meal and then clean up and put away the utensils used?
6 . Does your child know what to do and whom to contact in emergency situations (fire , auto accident , crimes , injuries , etc . )?
7 . Is your child able to ask directions of others?
These again are learning experiences you can provide in your home and community that are hard for us to duplicate here at school .
Handling Money
Most deaf youngsters are quite inexperienced and ignorant about money matters. They often have no concept that people must have money in the bank before they can write checks to make purchases or pay bills. It is not uncommon for deaf youngsters to believe that the principal or superintendent of the school they attend pays all the bills to operate the school. The concept of taxes and government funding is abstract and difficult for them to grasp . Some things you will want to check to determine your child 's knowledge and understanding in this area are :
1 . Is your child able to handle money? Can your child make the corret change for purchases he or she makes? (Many deaf youngsters use bills for every purchase

they make to avoid doing this and end

with a pocket full of change.)

up

2 . Is your child aware of the need for money management? Does he or she know

what 1t costs you to maintain your ho

the cost. of food , rent or house paymenmtse, taxes 1 installment payments , insuranc~ premiums (car, house, hospital , etc)

clothing, etc.?

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3. Is your child aware of the taxes You

pay , how you pay them, and how much yo

pay? (don't forget payroll taxes .)

u

. 4. Does your child know how a checking account works?

5 . Does your child understand about

making installment purchases , the paying

of interest, and the consequences of not keeping up the payment?

Responsibility
All of us learned to assume responsibility through our childhood experiences. Some things to check on in this area are:
1 . Does your child have regular responsibilities in your home (chores duties)? And is he or she rewarded fo; completing them?
2. Does your child assume responsibility for caring for his or her belongings and the belongings of others that he or she uses?
3. Has your child ever held a part-time or full-time job?
4 . Can your child describe the responsibilities of husbands and wives or father and mothers?
By the way , who thinks for your child, you or your child? If you do all the thinking and decision making for your child, it is
doubtful that he or she will learn responsibility .
I have purposely tried to limit my suggestions for your assessment of your child to four basic but very important areas. Obviously the level and scope of your assessment of your child will be determined by his or her age and level of functioning . you might make it a family project to develop your checklists in each area. Your child's teachers,parents of other deaf childern, or deaf adults in your area might be able to help you with ideas for your assessment, too .
Perhaps it would be best for a start to do an assessment of your child in only one of the four areas . In that way you won't be overwhelmed by the process.
Once you have determined what your child 's knowledge and skills are in one or more of the four areas , you will be able to plan a fairly long-range program to help him or her develop additional knowledge and skills in each area. You need to ask
yourself if you are willing to make a
long-term commitment to work with your child . Of course , all of this assumes that you have now or will develop good communication
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w\'th your deaf child . This is very ir11portant nly to enable you to help your child

no ~op his dalesvoeso that

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because of their deafness . Good luck with your IEP at home . There

st aren ' t enough hours in the day for us

~uere at school to teach your childern all the

things they need to know . We need your active involvement as a partner in meeting

your child 's educational needs. we hope that you will maintain close

contact with your child 's teacher The

teacher wil l appreciate reports on the

things you have been working on with your

child at home and will probably be able to offer practical suggest ions to you . Remember , timing is important . Take

advantage of the opportunity to teach your

child about things as they occur and in a

natural, relaxed way . I am sure you will

find it a rewarding and enjoyable

experience .

SOME FACTS ABOUT DEAFNESS Many times parents who have a child who is deaf are faced for the first time with understanding a handicap which has been described as the most chronic disability in the Un ited States . Part icularly as the deaf child grows adolescence and enters the high schoo l age , parents have to face the truth of the adult deaf world of which their son or daughter will soon be a part . A deaf man has r ealistically said , ' deaf children become deaf adults ' . This obvious fact sometimes is not really appreciateq by parents when thei r ch ild is young . But it is a fact , an d perhaps some other facts about deafness w il l help par ents of teen-aged deaf people to appreciate the world of deafness .
1. Th e 1974 National Census of Deaf People , a joint project of the New York University School of Education 's Deafness Research and Training Center and the National Association of the Deaf, reports that there are more than 13.4 million persons who have significant hearing loss . Of these , 1.8 million are unable to hear or understand speech and are classified as deaf.

2. Deafness is most common in the North Cen tral region of the United States, and least common in the Northeast. The South has a higher rate than the West.
3. A higher percentage of men than women lost (or never had) hearing before adulthood , a fact noted in every census from 1930 on . d 4 ,The average income for employed
eaf 1s 23 % below that of the general Population .Females and non-whites are more adversely effected economically by early deaf ness than ar e wh ite males . Both

groups show a higher unemployment rate, lower personal income, less educational achievement , and higher divorce rates.
5. Nine out of ten deaf persons have parents with normal hearing . This means most parents are unprepared for deafness in their children and have essentially negative reactions . This often contributes to a poor self-image and loss of incentive on the part of many deaf people.
6. Deaf persons work in every industry, demonstrating their capability to do almost any kind of work , contrary to the preconceptions of many hearing people.
7. Deaf people have a higher than average rate of successful vocational rehabilitation . 82 out of every 100 deaf clients accepted by vocational rehabilitation agencies are successfuly rehabilitated . This compares to 78 out of 100 for all other disabilities. But despite the fact that deafness occurs nearly four times more frequently than blindness, for example , fewer deaf persons receive vocational rehabilitation support than blind clients .

Reprinted from THE OPTIMIST, Idaho

State School for the Deaf and the Blind,

Goodingj Idaho 83330.

March 1981.

Some Lessons
Learned
by Dr . David M . Denton , Superintendent , Maryland School for the Deaf.
Editors 's not e: This article is taken from an address presented as part of the Maryland School fo r the Deaf 's faculty and staff orientation August 22 and 23 , 1979. It is based upon observations and empressions gathered over a number of years and involving not only the Maryland School for the Deaf but a variety of schools and programs across the country .
1979 will be gone and with it will be gone the decade of the 70's. The passing of the 70 's wil l be viewed and accepted by many people in our country with a great sense of relief because with the passing of the 70 ' s is the pass ing of so-called " me" decade ; a span of time in American history when there was an over focus on the importance of self-gratification; a time when " do your own thing" became the all pervasive philosophy of the American culture. It is painfully ironic that the decade of " do your own thing " also became the decade of the massive " rip off." When a nation of people are bent on doing their own things perhaps it is just a natural and predictable resul t that they're going to be ripped off by others who are bent on doing their own things . The lesson to be learned is that an honest shift of focus to the concerns of other people often relieves one of the sense or feeling of being " put upon " or " r ipped

off" . We as a nation seem to be approaching gentler, more outward looking times , and perhaps we may be entering a decade when a concern for others becomes the hallmark of our nation 's attitude. It would really be pleasant to be a part of the ' 'you '' generation .
A shift in a people ' s priorities or in an institution's priorities won't occur without some thought and determinat ion . An institution's priorities are obvious to those outside the institution... sometimes, however , those of us inside an institution become myopic. Schools for the deaf were not created and are not maintained to provide jobs for superintendents and/or faculty; we are here because we have something to 9ive which is worth giving . There are many lessons to be learned from the past decade and I would like to highlight some of them . If we are not wise enough to benefit from these lessons , we may have to repeat the exper iences which provided them . Let ' s examine some of these experiences and recapture our basic mission, because I bel ieve the lessons of the past will have more meaning to us when considered in light of our most fundamental reasons for being here .
Our mission , our pu r pose , our obligation , is to create an environment in which deaf children can move with total freedom . .. . an environment that fosters growth and self-understanding . . . an environment of things and people and attitudes which encourage the development of personalities which are worthy and responsible . . . an environment in which sensitive and skilled people bridge the communication gap and bring understanding to children isolated by early profound deafness.. . environment U,at avoids the institutionalization of deaf children by forcing them into passive roles as the recip ients of instructio n.. . an env ironment by contrast which constantly streches the intellect of the individual child and one which provides ever increasin g contact with the harsher, real world beyond the bounds of the campus ... and an environment which encourages the development of a sense of morality and a value system which identifies the individual as being responsible for his own acts and having a responsibility to protect the rights and feelings of others . In my judgment, it is not only desirable but possible for us to create such an environment. . . one that not only gives a lot but one which expects a lot in return . Years spent in such an environment became a springboard into life of productive service on the part of those who come to this place. Perhaps our greatest obligation is to serve as models and not just as professionals who impart knowledge .
And now for some lessons from the past . In looking back to the early day of Total Communication on this Campus , many of
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you will recall that we took great pride in the belief and in the practice that when we interact with each other we communicate in a way that embraces all other people present . The desire in the hea-rts of people who were caught up in this revolution was to see a coming together of the world of the deaf and the world of the hearing . These people wanted to see the barriers of separation broken down forever and to a great degree we saw that happen . I believe that the bonds of acceptance and trust between deaf people and hearing people became stronger than ever before . In recent years , however, we have watched with a feeling of uneasiness the creeping segregation of deaf and hearing members of our family in very small and very subtle ways .. .maybe in the teacher's room ... maybe in the dining room . The lesson to be learned is that it requires constant effort and the cultivation of an attitude if we are to continue to succeed in bridging the distance between the private worlds thar we each occupy .. . deaf and hearing.
In the early days of Total Communication there was a great flurry of excitement about such things as the standardization of signs .. . we witnessed with excitement , and sometimes with concern, the development of a large number of sub-systems; SEE 1, SEE 11 , LOVE and others too numerous to mention . We witnessed a great deal of arguing and fighting about which system was superior and we witnessed people inventing signs left and right . Teachers of the deaf seemed obsessed with the responsibility of completely restructing American Sign Language. Somewhat later we also witnessed a verv strong, almost militant, revival of interest in maintaining the purity of American Sign Language. The lesson to be learned from all this is that languages belong to the cultures which use them and rarely in human history have individuals been able to invent languages or to superimpose their will upon populations of people and have languages changed to suit their individual needs or desires . In looking back we can smile about the whole thing because attitudes today seem far more relaxed than was true a few years ago . Deaf people, in general, I believe, are incorporating into their standard communication more and more of the newer so called English signs . The lesson to be learned is that this phenomenon is occurring because the culture of deaf people wills it to happen. This has tremendous promise for the future, and I would predict that the basic conversational sign language used by our nation 's deaf people will continue to become more and more like English in its basic form and structure with the continued spread of Total Communication . At the same time I see absolutely no threat to the problem of

maintaining pure ASL. Toaay 's deaf person, it would seem, and the deaf person of the future in American, would be free to move comfortably into-and-out-of situations requiring more formal English or communication in traditional ASL.
We have often said that Total Communication is based upon an unconditional faith In the abilities of deaf people. This statement you will find throughout many of the early documents published by the Maryland School for the Deaf concerning the educatinal philosophy of Total Communication . In the following statement , Dr. Boyce Williams summed up this same point of view in his remarks at the Communication Symposium held at our School in March , 1970. Dr. Williams said, "As Maryland deaf children and their families enjoy the fruits of this full and easy communication, we shall most certainly see significant reductions in the extent and frequency of functional illiteracy among our deaf people. The results will be cumulative and the impact mushrooming as more and more schools that know you are right take courage by your example .'' As time has passed and as our program has developed. I truly believe that we have lived up to our guarantee of full and easy communication for our pupils. Possibly we have given too much attention toward guaranteeing freedom and comfort in the communication process and not given enough attention to the significance of deliberate well-planned instruction , intellectual stimulation , cognitive development and maintaining excellence in the basics of a sound school program. When we look at the achievement levels of deaf students in Amer ica it 1s painfully clear that they are not approaching their potential. The lesson to be learned is that the freedom to communicate which we accept as a birthright , does not in and of itself guarantee educational competence. Dr. Donald Moores' long term studies conducted at the University of Minnesota and involving several educational programs for deaf children involved in this long term study who were showing superior levels of performance and achievement were those who had the benefit of a strong cognitive academic program in addition to Total Communication. Too many of our children can converse comfortably with us and still not read at a level that reflects their basic intelligence . Again, the les~on to be learned is that quality instruction , well-established clearly understood goals, disciplined and directed behavior, appropriate curricula, and systematic evaluation which provides an ongoing measurement of our success are the basic ingredients of a good school program .
During the years when we were growing , building , rebuilding , expanding , adding new services , etc ., we tended to hold on to the dream that when we got all of these things that we needed then we could really

do the job . As a matter of fact we hav most of the things that we dreamed about~ Few schools for the deaf in America have better facilities than we do and frankly most schools in America cannot compar with ours in quantity and quality 0~ supportive services we are able to offer The lesson to be learned from this is that the most important ingredient in the whole education is the person . I am convincect that excellent facilities, good programs and services and excellent instruction will produce a high level of personal and acaaemic achievement on the part of the students.
If we study the records of our school, we find that a lot of excellent students came out of this School long before the days of new bu i ldings, sophisticated equipment, supportive services , and large numbers of professional personnel. Without the benefit of all of these services and facilities, our peers from years past had to succeed on the basis of the employment of fundamentally sound teaching techniques, commitment to excellence, and the recognition that the classroom teacher probably had more to do with the ultimate failure or success of the student that any or all of the other factors . The lessons to be learned Is that, is equally true today .
Several times in the past you have heard me say that our children ought to be stretched intellectually. I continue to believe this to be a fact and I will continue to express it to you because I feel it is my responsibility not only to the children but to you . In recent years we increasingly hear statements to the effect that the work is too hard for the kids , " they can't do it," etc. This kind of thinking and this attitude which reflects much less than an unconditional faith in the abilities of deaf people, if al lowed to grow and to spread , could weaken, like a malignancy , the strength and vitality of a perfecty good school program. I am offering you today the challenge that says our kids are capable of more than we have asked of them , and I am .willing to expand whatever energy necessary in working alongside you to make that belief come true!
The definition of Total Communication created by and promoted by the Maryland School for the Deaf has become the most widely used definition in the profession today. T.hat definition, a part of which I want to repeat, represents not only the philosophy of the Maryland School for the Deaf but also a statement of policy . "Total Communication includes the full spectrum of language modes child-devised gestures, the language of signs, speech , speechreading, fingerspelllng, reading , and writing.
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One person with courage makes a majority.

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Total Communication incorporates the development of any remnant of residual hearing for the enhancement of speech and speechreading skills through long term consistent use of individual hearing aides and/or high fidelity group . amplification systems." In spite of a well-stated commitment to this philosophy some educational programs for the deaf in America create the disturbing feeling that they are as a matter of practice, committed more to the use of sign language than they are to an honest Total Communication Program. It has been said by some of the leading educators in our country who are also strong supporters of Total Communication that one of the biggest risks schools like ours face now and in the future is the careless or halfhearted implementation of Total Communication and the gradual erosion of quality programs that do little more than give lip service to a concept and a philosophy that generation and generation of deaf people have fought to secure. The lesson to be learned is that even though we won the revolution we could yet lose it by default. The greatest threat to Total Communication does not come from those who oppose it but instead from those who allow important dimensions of Total Communication to be ignored. There is too much of a tendency in schools for the deaf for regular classroom teachers, both hearing and deaf, to perceive the responsibility for teaching speech as being the sole responsibility of the speech therapist . A teacher of the deaf Is a teacher of communication and that means Total Communication. Student attitudes, student fears, or student weaknesses cannot be permitted to dictate educational philosophy nor educational practice within our program. In the privacy of their own thoughts, deaf students realize in a deeply personal way the need they experience now and always, for the best possible skills in the utilization of residual hearIng and speech and speechreading. I am acceotina as tact that most of vou. if not all of you, know my stand, my position, and my unyielding commitment to the concept o! Total Communication, and I would be distressed if I felt that the basic purpose of these statements would be misunderstood or misinterpreted. And I am pleased to pledge to you that to the children and to the profession that our struggle to guarantee total and free communication for deaf ~;'pie Is u~yleldlng and permanent. We
e capable in America of providing a Total
=~Commu nication Program that is far strongIn th e areas of speech, speechreadlng, d auditory training than Is true today
at nd I a. m askl ng t hat we commit ourselves' rapid and measurable improvement. The 1esson to be learned is that the removal ot reStrlction In communication does no. _guarantee th at the system becomes total .

The system will become total when we carry to the job our personal commitment and the absolute best of our professional training and experience.
-Reprinted from The Maryland Bulletin, October, 1979 issue.
GSD Students are
Honored
The high school department of the Georgia School for the Deaf honored its outstanding students in English and Reading recently at the. Hungry Bull Restaurant in Rome.
Ninety-three students from the English and Reading departments received Merit Award ribbons for their academic achievement in their classes. Four students received silver bowls for the most outstanding achievement in English and Reading . They were Roberta Thomas William Rice, Jane Rogers, and Terr; Garrison .
The other students honored included Ricky Ingram, Elaine Beckley, Nicki Brock, Lisa Thompkins, Rosemary Horton, Danny McElmurray, Johnny Raper, Denise Bailey Willie Brown, Gary Caldwell, Judy Garmon, Freddie Gillis, Angela Harris, Terry Costley, Rodney Brown, Leland Roberts, Kelvin McKee, Mark Wheeler-.
Tina Blaxton, Daniel Butts, Tim Dixon, Walter Powell, Terry Garrison , Donna Johnson, Earl Cribb, Edward Mitchell Mark Fisher, Sharon Brown, John Hogard'. Robert Brown, Bobby Franklin, Jimmy Anthony, Bentley Brownlow, Willie Smith, Aloua Keith, Kathy Howell, Janie Hendrix, Charles Bivins, Michael Williams, Aurora Johnson, Wilburt Marshall, Kathy Autry, Terry Smith, Rusty Mathis.
Suzie Waters, Jimmy Salter, Tommy Taylor, Priscilla Gardner, Jackie Bryant, Penny Hollis, Steven Hunter, Roberta Thomas, William Rice, Debra Joyner, Buster Griffin, Abraham Davis, Harry Favors, Michelle Sims, Twila Walker Thomas Kimball, M lchael Black, Kare~ Carter, Evelyn Smith, Joey Griffith, Joey Womble, Sandra Bailey .
Tony Kennedy, Lynn Fletcher, Jane Rogers, Donna McGee, Pam Poole, Wendy Northcutt, Libby Cranshaw, Mary Dorsey, Kevin Hunt, Jeff Turpin, Regina Timley, Glenda Patterson, Terry McGee, David Putman, JoAnn Stinson, Richard Jones, Roxanne Stalmaker, Stuart Black, Thomas Garnett, Adrian Moore, Denise Murphy, Judy Carr, Eddie Carswell, Dorothy Hackle, Jeanette Sanks.

Smithsonian Festival
to Feature "Folklore
of the Deaf"
"Folklore and Folklife of the Deaf " one of eight areas planned for the 15th ~nnual F_e~tival of American Folklife, will give v1s1t_ors the chance to enjoy the jokes, stories, pastimes and dramatic performances of deaf people from the Washington, D.C . , area and to share some of the experiences of growing up as a deaf person in a hearing world .
Each year, the free outdoor Festival sponsored by the Smithsonian lnstitutio~ and the National Park Service, brings to- . gether singers, dancers, craftworkers and others to share their traditions with visitors . The 1981 event, for the first time, will feature special "Folklore and Folklife of the Deaf" programs to mark the International Year of Disabled Persons.
Events are scheduled for Wednesdays through Sundays, June 24-28 and July 1-5, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Washington Monument grounds, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue N.W., in the nation's capital.
Visitors will be able to sample some of the language of deaf culture during workshops on American Sign Language and n~n-verbal comm un icat ion. Interpreters will be on hand to facilitate conversation and to make the workshops intelligible to deaf and hearing alike. Films about deaf culture will be shown. If you yourself are deaf, come to the Festival and share you own folklore and stories.
Other Festival features will include Yugoslav-American cooks, dancers and singers; musicians and craftworkers from the southeastern United States and adobe housebuilders from the Southwest; traveling performers of the tent show era in America, and native-American Ojibwa (Chippewa) craftworkers and musicians from Minnesota.
-Reorlnted from NEWS Office of Public Affairs Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D.C. 20560
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HOMECOMING
October 10, 1981 has been set for homecoming. GSD will play Western North Carolina School for the Deaf at 2:30 p.m All friends and Alumni are encouraged t~ attend .
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A difficult thing to give away is kindness it

is usually returned.

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Congratulations to Alexander Manning who won $100 in merchandise recently at the Central Plaza Sidewalk Sale.

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Scenes From Building Dedication Ceremonies

Mr. John Caple reminisced about his association with Connor Dillard.

Connor Dillard group

Miss Katharine Casey pays homage to Mrs. Lucy Tumlin.

Mrs . Lucy Tumlin grO'l.ip

Mr. Eugene Perdue speaking about Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Gordon.

Representatives of the F.M . Gordon family.

Mrs . A .O. Highnote remembers Dr. Marie Kennard .

Representatives for Dr . Marie Sewell Kennard.

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Invocation by the Reverend Cornelius Minor, interpreted by the Reverend Wilbur Huckeba.

Connor Dillard accepting plaque with Bobby Davis interpreting .

Diedra Ell_iott leading pledge of allegiance.

Mrs . Lucy Tumlin responding , accompanied by her son , Mr. Newton Tumlin .

Steven Hunter leading pledge of allegiance.

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Mrs . Anna Collins responds on behalf of the F. M . Gordon family .

GSD Students L.Eason, J .Turner, C.Bullard , M .Hudson and Mike Smith signing "America the Beautiful," led by Ms . H .Farmer.

Dr . Ken Edwards responding for the Marie S. Kennard family.

Appro xi mate ly three hundred people attending the ceremony .

Benediction offered by the Reverend Dewey Bailey, interpreted by the Reverend Ron Vick .

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Scenes From Boy Scout Camporee

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students Visit Rome Manufacturing company
Mrs . Jane Ponder and her senior power sewI-n g class recently visited Rome Man.ufactunng company in Rome . Mrs . Louise Jaekson (Business Practices Instructor) and one of her students, Steve Hunter , accompanied the group .
Many of the students were seeing a commercial sewing operat ion for their first time. They were greatly impressed with the speed and skill of the machine operators.
Mr . Hugh Burnes , Jr., Vice President (Manufacturing), of the Company graciously guided the group through the plant stopping at each operation and explaining what was being done in that particular operation .
The Company produces Men ' s slacks and ships them to various outlets throughout the country . Mr. Burnes stated that about 4,000 pair of slacks were produced at the Rome plant each day.
Finding out how they keep up with all those pairs of slacks and how each operators earnings are determined was a big question until we talked with the company's bookkeeper . She explained how she recorded all the necessary information and sent it to ADP (Automatic Data Processing) in Atlanta each week . .. the computer figures the payroll and fills out a check for each employee .
Steve Hunter kept records and figured payrolls (simulated) for students in Power Sewing classes this year . " He did a creditable job without the help of a computer , " says Mrs . Jackson , " maybe someday we will also have access to a computer which will enable us to learn more simplified bookkeep ing procedures. ' '
L-R Front row: Mrs . Jane Ponder (lnstructo_r) , Jacqueline Clackery, Kathy Autry , Diedra Ell iott , Joy Farley, Janie Hendrix. l-R Back : Mr. Hugh Burnes, Jr., Steven ~unter , Sandra Bai ley , Donna Cox , M rs.
ouise Jackson .

Some of Mrs. Jane Ponder ' s students observing sewing operator at Rome Manufacturing Company.
Rome Manufacturing Company 's Bookkeeper, Vanita Carney, explaining some bookkeeping procedures to student Steven Hunter and Instructor Louise Jackson.
Mythology of Interpreters for Deaf Elementary Pupils
by Richard G. Brill, Ed. D. Interpreters play a very important role in the life of deaf people. Recent legislation makes interpreters mandatory in various court situations and many adult deaf people require the services of an interpreter when dealing with community agencies as well as to participate fully in some social situations . The development of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf nationally, as well as by state and region, has promoted high standards for interpreters and provided both criteria and mechanisms forcertification of interpreters on varying levels. In recent years , due in part to the wide acceptance of "Total communication," there have been many classes to teach sign languare to hearing adults, and there Is a slow development of advanced classes to teach interpreting skills to hearing people. "Total communication is a philosophy incorporating appropriate aural, manual and oral modes of communication in order to insure ef fect ive communication In and among heari ng-Im paired persons"

Garretson, 1976). It is a philosophy that now has widespread acceptance by many school systems and by many parents of deaf children .
On the education scene we have had a strong movement towards mainstreaming , integrating ,integrating hearing impaired children into hearing classes, as a result of some school districts ' interpretation of the " least restrictive environment " section of Pl 94-142 . There are also parental pressures in this direction.
This combination of factors, the movement toward mainstreaming , the acceptance of total communication by school systems and parents, and the development of higher standards of manual interpreting by the registry of Interpreters for the Deaf has brought about some attempts to educate severely and profoundly prelingually deaf children by placing them in a regular hearing class and providing an interpreter in the class for the benefit of the deaf child . The severly and profoundly deaf are those whose hearing loss is 70 dB and greater in the better ear. The prelingually deaf are those whose deafness was present at birth , or occuring early in life at an age prior to the development of speech or language. These definitions were adopted by the Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf in 1975 (Ad Hoc, 1975). The assumption is that the interpreter will bridge the communication gap existing between the deaf and his teacher and between the deaf pupil and the hearing pupils in the class.
Such a procedure is doomed to failure in most cases because it ignores a number of educational and psychological realities .
The first of these is the fact that the typical deaf child's basic problem is lack of language. The typical deaf child not only does not have vocabulary, but he does not understand the syntax which is necessary to put words together into meaningful sentences. The major and never ending job of the teacher of the deaf is teaching language to his/her pupils in every conceivable situation . The kind of English or grammar taught to normal hearing -children who have a fundamental understanding of the English language through continually hearing it and continually using it is not at all the same kind of English or grammar that must be taught to the deaf child with his major language deficit . Thus t he kind of English taught in the typical classroom does not meet the needs of the deaf ch i ld even if he has an interpreter .
Some school systems plan to integrate or mainstream the deaf child in regular classes for only part of the day , receiving language from the teacher of the deaf, but placing the deaf child with hearing children for certain content subjects and using the
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Scenes From Junior/ Senior Prom
1981 JUNIOR CLASS L-R Sitting: Milinda Brown , Kathy Autry , Janet Baker, Jacquline Clackery, Sandra Hudgins, Terrie Smith , Barbara Hardy . Second row: Billy Howard , Mark McCal l, Sherry Henderson , Wendy Northcut, Olivia Chambers, Libby Cranshaw, Jimmy Salter, Tommy Taylor. Back row: Jeffrey Laws, Darryl Watts, Bobby Crowe, Grover Chandler, Berry Denson, Eduardo Joiner, Henry Passmore.

Junior/ Senior Prom '81

On the evening of April 25 , the Junior Class honored the Seniors with a dinner and dance at Floyd Junior College .

Following the theme , "Love Boat ," the dining area was beautifully transformed into the deck of a ship. " Captain " Jimmy

Salter , president of the Junior class, welcomed everyone aboard . " Activities Direc-

tor" Mil inda Brown , class treasurer , announced the King and Queen of the Senior class . Penny Hollis was crowned queen and Mike Tu cci was crowned king.

The delicious meal was cooked and

served by Dwayne Carroll , Joyce Carrigan

and Sid and Dorthy Bugg of Mableton

Georgia .

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On each table was a vase , shaped like a music note , conta ining a white and blue

sil k rose . At the end of the program each

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Scenes From Basketball Banquet

Page 15

L-R Basketball coach Wade , Coaches McDaniel , English and their wives .

Coach Wade presenting Mr . Perdue the M .D . 3rd place trophy.

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Coach McDan iel presenting B.Hly Howard (Varsity) M .V .P. TROPHY .

~oach Sarah Wade awarding Olivia Chambers (Varsity) M.V.P . trophy .

Coach McDaniel presenting Fred Stone (Junior Varsity) M.V .P. trophy .

Coach Wade retiring Olivia Chambers ' No . 30 shirt.

Cheerleader Sponsors Mrs. Green and Ms. Keesler presenting Judy Garman a trophy.

Coach English presenting Denise Allbritton (Junior Varsity) most valuable player trophy .

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Interpreters for Deaf (Continued from page 13
interpreter in this situation . In changing oral communication to man-
ual communication there are two fundamentally different ways in which it can be done . One of these ways is more accurately termed translating which means that the interpreting is literal, and word for word as much as possible. If this is the system used, the deaf child generally does not understand because he does not understand the English that is used, and changing it into hand signs or fingerspelling does not help him .
The other form of interpreting is one in which the idea or concept being expressed orally is presented in signs without attempting neccessarily to use the same language expressed by the speaker. Interpreting of this nature to the deaf child on the elementary level takes a great deal of explanation and in fact a re-teaching of nearly every concept presented. If an interpreter uses this system and tries to be sure that the deaf pupil understands what is being said , the interpreter will fall behind the speaker, because, while the interpreter is explaining the first idea presented , the speaker has gone on to several more . Thus in most instances the deaf child does not truly get the information presented by the teacher through an interpreter on the elementary level. This is the second educational reality that is ignored .
A third educational reality is the fact that good teaching requires participation by each pupil. It is quite well accepted that the best educational results come from intercommunication with the pupil actively participating, which on the elementary level means having the pupils volunteer information, reciting , and working together on projects . It does not come from constant lecturing on the part of the teacher. When an interpreter is provided for a pupil in an elementary classroom it is very unlikely that the pupil will truly participate in the class by volunteering answers or entering into discussions when his expressive communication must go from him to the interpreter by manual communication and the interpreter then giving the oral version through reverse interpreting .
A fourth important educational reality is the normality or psychological factor. At least in theory one of the basic reasons for mainstreaming a deaf child into a hearing class is so that he will be in a "normal" situation and this is also interpreted as "the least restrictive environment. " In actuality it is most abnormal for a child to have to be dependent constantly on an interpreter who is usually an adult. A child in this situation is not regarded as normal by his classmates and his environment is certainly not the least restrictive if he is dependent upon a third person for comm uni-

cation wi t h his teacher and with his classmates .
Thus it is a very unrealistic approach that is advocated by some professional
educators and some parents , resulting' from a lack of understanding of the basic promblems by both these educators and parents . Typically prelingually deaf pupils who need an interpreter for commun ication in a regular class of hearing children need the services of well qualified teachers of deaf children , not only for learning communication skills, but also for learning most of their content subjects . This is particually true at the elementary level. On the secondary level, if the pupil ' s language is virtually normal, the pupil can get some help through interpreters for some content subjects . Th is pupil will in most instances still require a gr est desl of reteaching. It is even less likely that a secondary age pupil would feel comfortable or normal in a school situation where he is constantly dependent upon some one else for communication .

Deaf pupils should be taught by teachers who are prepared as teachers of deaf children , and who can communicate with ~eaf children directly, not through an Lnterpreter.

There is an important place for interpreters in public school programs where there are deaf pupils enrolled, but this role is best filled by qualified teachers of the deaf who can communicate manually both expressively and respectively. Interpreters should be presen1 ai the time of parent conferences when the parents of the deaf child are also deaf. In counseling situation between counselor and pupil , a qualified interpreter should be used. In mixed assemblies where a deaf class is in a school
a for hearing pupils an interpreter would be
very helpful. There is place for interpreters working with deaf peoples, but it is primarily a myth that an interpreter will be able to provide the communication bridge necessary for most elementary level pre1in_guai ly deaf children to obtain an education in an elementary class of hearing

children.

REFERENCES

Ad Hoc Committe to Define Deaf and Hard of Hearing, American Annals of the Deaf October 1975, 120:509-512. Garrestson'. M.D., Committee report defining total communication, proceedings of the FortyNinth Meeting of the Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf Rochester, N.Y. , 1976. -Reprinted courtes; of California Palms, summer, 1980, Californ ia School for the Deaf , Riverside.

-Reprinted from The Hoosier, Indiana School for the Deaf, January I February 1981 .

Health Tips

Beginning with this issue of the "S h H eIper " an d in subsequent issues cth O0I

will be_arti~les ~bout your health . This~~~

for~at1on Is being contributed gratis by

Regina D. Maroncelli , coordinato

l Georgia Poison Control Center , Gra;
Memorial Hospital, 80 Butler Street s

Atlanta , Ga. 30335.

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BITES AND STINGS

As warmer weather comes , so do

summertime how to avoid

pests . Here being stung

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you do get stung .

First , stay away from places where bees and other stinging bugs are likely to be found ; open g_arbage cans , picnic grounds or any areas where food or garbage is left, etc. Bright colors , sweet smelling colognes and flower ing plants and bushes attract stinging insects. When walking in grassy areas or while mowing the lawn , always wear long pants and shoes . Should a bee alight on you, just gently brush it away; don 't slap at it - you will only make it mad and then it may st ing you . If someone is stung , remove the stinger if It is still there . Clean the area with soap and water and then make a paste of meat tenderizer and water and apply to the area stung . Ice packs can be used for pain and swelling . The meat tenderizer ususally cuts down the pain within about 20 minutes and many times ice is not necessary . Saddleback caterpillars have a very painful st ing. To remove the stinging hairs , use a piece of Scotch tape , then wash well and apply the meat tenderizer paste. People who are allergic to stings will get hives or a rash , have trouble breathing, and start swelling in places other than where they were stung . They should be taken to an emergency room promptly . more deaths occur from allergic reactions to bites an.d stings than from al l cases of poisonous snake bites.
If you have any problems or questions about insect bites and stings, call the Georgia Poison Control Center 's TTY line (4041525-3323) . They are always open .

RETRACTION
Through error , Mrs . Lucy Tumlin was refe r red to as "deceased " in a recent School Helper article about dedication of new building . Mrs. Tumlin was able to attend the cermony naming the food service building in her honor . We apologize to Mrs . Tumlin and her family for our oversight .
-The Editor

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GSD Scouts Honored at Camporee in Indiana
The Georgia School for the Deaf Boy scout Troop and Explorer Scout Post #42 attended the Hoosier Deaf Scout Reservation at Bloomington, Indiana May 6 -10 .
GSD won the Georgia Proficiency Award , Troop of the Day ribbon, second place for scout craft events and camp inspection , fourth place for Explorer aquatic games in boating, and fifth place for Explorer aquatic games in swimming .
For individual awards Ken Hendrix won fifth place for olympic games, Mark McCall won third place for olympic games and third place for archery , William Rice won third place for archery, Robbie Smith won third place for archery, Michael Black won first place for archery, and Jimmy Salter won third place for markmanship.
Others included Johnny Troop, Randy Wooten, Orlando Rozier, Johnny Dunlap, Anderson Sands, Charles Weaver, Joseph Neetles , Chris Johnson, Chuckie Belcher, David Moore, Rodney Smith, Robin Thompson , Lavon Gann, Ed Mitchell , Mike Tucci, Roy Echo I, Dexter Clar~. and Jeff Turoir:i .
The staff sponors who attended were Alton Holman, scoutmaster, Jim Roberson , assistant scoutmaster,- and Darrell Schock .
GSD will have the honor to host the 1983 Deaf Scout Camporee .
(See pictures on paqe 12\
"HEARING DOG" DEMONSTRATION Mr . and Mrs . Wayne Upchurch are
the second deaf family in Tennessee with a "Hearing Dog ". The dog , whose name is Foxy , _was obtained from the Hearing Dog Assoc1at1on in Colorado by the East Hidge Lions Club and donated to the Upchurches . It cost $3 ,000 .
Mr . and Mrs Upchurch were both students at GSD forty-five years ago . They now reside in Chattanooga , Tennessee .
The Upchurches presented a program in Griffin Auditorium April 16. GSD students and staff enjoyed watching the Performance .

L-R George Lanier (Fire Marshal), Rita Upshaw (Fire Safety Instructor), Charles Jackson (Cave Spring Fire Chief).
Fire Safety
Two members of the Rome Fire Department, Fire Marshal George Lanier and Fire Safety Instructor Rita Upshaw, presented an interesting program to GSD staff recently . Cave Spring Fire Chief Charles Jackson accompanied the Rome Firemen .
Mr. Lanier stated that destructive fire takes a hug toll in lives, injuries and property losses in America -- greater than any other nation in the world. He said that despite the fact that 12,000 Americans die in fires each year and 300 ,000 are injured, too many people have the attitude, "It will never happen to me.''
Instructor Upshaw stressed the importance of fire prevention and fire safety . She showed a film entitled, " If You Could See Me Now," and gave a slide presentation, "A Little Birdie Told Me." She explained that fire departments are expending more effort to educate children on fire safety, in that changing attitudes of adults is difficult , but children can be taught the dangers of fire. "Teachers can play a vital role in forming the attitudes and fire safety habits of young children, who are eager to learn," explained Upshaw.
The Rome Fire Department's TTY number is 235-7318 .
L-R Chris Culberson, Raquel Brown, Rodney Smith, Miss Hewett (Teacher) , Terry Moore, Orlando Rozier , Anita Allen, Torie Childress.
(See article on page 19)

Rehabi Iitat ion Center
for the Deaf News
Janice Serritt Watkins assumed duties at the Rehabilitation Center as Counselor to dormitory clients on May 1. Mrs. Watkins is returning to the Center, after having been employed at the Atlanta Rehabilitation Center for the past year .
Mary Matthews has been appointed Activity Leader as of May 1. A native of Elberton and a graduate of Gallaudet, Ms . Matthews was formerly employed in Athens .
FJC Club Proclaims
'' Deaf Awareness
Week''
The week of April 13-16 was proclaimed "Deaf Awareness Week" by the Floyd Jr. College Deaf Awareness Club.
Several activities were scheduled on campus in observance of the week . Melvin Perry, coordinator of the Hearing Impaired Counseling Program, headed the slate of activities on Monday, April 13 with an introduction of HICP staff at FJC and the purpose of the program. Demonstrations of TTYs (telephone for the deaf) and TV de-. coders were given in the school cafeteria. Anna Rinaldi, a deaf professional and director of Interpreter Training at DeKalb Community College spoke on interpreters and the deaf as consumers, on Tuesday, April 14. A Hearing Dog demonstration was given on April 15 by Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Upchurch of Chattanooga, Tenn. Also on Wednesday Mr. Denver White, former FJC student and presently a houseparent at Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, presented a mime act. Thursday April 16, the drama club of GSD, under the direction of David Conti presented a play , "Pinocchio" in the Student Center. All activities were held during the noon lunch hour, 12 to 1pm.
PROM (Continued from page 14) Junior and Senior girl was presented with a vase as a memento of the evening . Music for the dancing was provided by the Funkteers of Rome. A good time was had by all and no one got sea sick. Mrs. Joyce Herron , class sponsor , and the Junior Class , wish to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make the evening a success .A very special thanks go to Mrs . Etta Scott , Mrs . Murial McCulley , Frank and Louise Osborne .
-by Mrs . Joyce Herron

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Olivia Chambers
Honored
Olivia Chambers , an outstanding member of GSD 's girls varsity basketball team, was honored recently by the announcement by coach Sarah Wade of the retirement of her jersey, number 30. A basketball star since her elementary school days, Olivia played varsity basketball four years and was named Most Valuable Player for the 1980-81 season .
For two consecutive years , Olivia was named as a member of the All-Tournament Team at the Mason-Dixon Tournaments . In 1980 she was chosen by the participating coaches as the Most Valuable Player in the M-D Tournament.
Olivia has been chosen to represent America In the Deaf Olympics, to be held In Cologne , West Germany , during the summer of 1981 . As a member of the U. S. A . basketball team , she and eleven other young women will compete against teams from other countries.
GSD Is proud to have such a skilled and dedicated athlete. Olivia's "Number 30" will be on permanent display in the Griffin Building .
-by Coach Sarah Wade (See picture on page 15)
Basketball Banquet
GSD ' s basketball teams and cheerleaders attended a banquet in their honor at Farmer's Table Restaurant in Cedartown, Georgia. After a delightful meal, awards and trophies were presented by coaches Betty Black, Ellen Keesler, Doug English, Sarah Wade, and Zeke McDaniel.
Earning Most Valuable Player trophies for the junior varsity teams were Denise Albritton and Fred Stone. Some of the most notable varsity trophies were:
VARSITY GIRLS
Best Offense - Olivia Chambers Best Defense - Penny Hollis Sportsmanship - Tina Blaxton Most Improved - Glenda Patterson Most Steals - Jeanette Sanks Most Valuable Player - Olivia Chambers
VARSITY BOYS:
Best Offense - Willie Brown Best Defense - Mark McCall Sportsmanship - Mike Williams Most Improved - Brad Lovering Most Rebounds - WIiiie Brown Most Valuable Player - Billy Howard
Following the trophy presentation, Miss

Wade awarded each varsity girl a beautiful green shirt with yellow lettering spelling out "GSD Basketball ," She then announced the retirement of "Number 30," Olivia Chambers Jersey.
As an appropriate ending to the banquet and the basketball season, a gift was presented to Principal Eugene Perdue, who serves as GSD's Athletic Director . Mr. Perdue's dedicated support and work on behalf of the teams and the entire sports program is deeply appreciated by every participant and coach.
(See pictures on page 15)
GSD Tennis Team
The 1981 GSD tennis season was one of the most successful we have had in a long time. There was a big turnout, and each student who participated improved with each match .
The boys were led by seniors Mark McCall and Steven Hunter. McCall played #1 singles and Hunter played #2 singles. Both boys had outstanding seasons. Other boys on the team were Tommy Taylor, Ricky Thompson, Abraham Davis, Jeff Turpin, John Ison, Terry Garrison, and Rusty Mathis.
Diedra Elliott and Glenda Lowe played #1 and #2 girls , respectively. Other girls participating in tennis were Libby Cranshaw, LeAnn Blalock, Glenda Lowe, and Kathy Howell. We will need to rebuild our girls team next season due to losing several to graduation .
-by Sam Niemeier
J. V. Football Report
The Junior Varsity team played a spring football game with Mt . Zion the same night as the varsity teams played . Although the JV lost 7-0, the team made a good showing in a close game. With a little more practice, the coaching staff feels that this group of young, inexperienced , players will be ready for a good fall season .
Some .pf the outstanding players with Mt. Zion were Sonny Holman, quarterback; Bobby Simmons, tailback; Charles MIies, Slotman; Terry Cafdwell, center and Robin McDonald, Tackle . On defense, players were: Mitch Williams, end; Lannie WIiiiams, linebacker; Donny McCain, coverback; Ronald Kitchens , safety; and Bernard Scott , coverback.
The JV program will be conducted under the supervision of Andy Dawson this fall. We are looking for good things to happen this upcoming football season.
-by Coach Sam Niemeier

1981 Varsity Football
Report
~he GSD _ Foot_ball team capped off spring practice this year with a 22-7 wl over Mt . Zion High School. The Tigers go~ off to a slow start in the first quarter when Mt. Zion took a 7-0 lead , but got control of the rest of the game and went on to the victory .
Both the GSD offense and defense play. ed outstanding football. Offense Quarterback Jamie Eubanks, Tailback Michael Hardwick, and fullback Bobby Franklin turned i~ fine performances . Tommy Green, Right end; Gary Caldwell, guard; Abraham Davis, center; and Daniel Butts guard , opened huge holes for our backs t~ run through.
Defensively , end Verley Vicks, tackle Joey Womble, noseguard Robbie Smith, and tackle Joey Griffith gave the Mt. Zion offense fits. Michael Black at middle linebacker was making tackles from sideline to
sideline ; young Mike Smith turned In a
good game at cornerback, as did Donald Hall and Mark Weldon .
Normally , coaches expect spring practice to be a lot of trouble , but the GSD coaching staff was very pleased at how smoothly everything went. Several volunteers helped greatly; Kevin McKee, Daryl Watts , Mark McCall , Billy Howard, Erik Whitworth , David Parker and Michael Williams aided the football team as student coaches . Their assistance is one reason for the successful spring practice.
A special thanks goes to Stan Dawson for conducting an in-season weight program tor some players who were unable to participate in spring pract ice. Also, many thanks go to the coaching staff, Andy Dawson and Mike Hoffman , for the hard work they put in .
Most of ail , we want to thank Bobby Davis for his accomplishment in getting the football program "on the road ". We are proud his last game was a winning one, and we hope to continue as winners . We wish Bobby success in his n~w job.
-by Coach Sam Niemeier
1981 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Sept. 4-White Plains-Away Sept. 12 - South Carolina School for the Deaf-Away Sept . 19 - Eastern N .C. School for the Deaf - Away Sept. 26 - Louisiana School for the Deaf- Home Oct. 2 - Jackson County - -Home Oct . 10-Western N .C. School for the Deaf- Home Oct. 17 - Florida School for the Deaf -Away Oct. 23 - Hapeville - Home Oct . 30 - Mt. Zion - Away Nov. 7 -Alabama School for the Deaf-Home

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MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

L-R First row : William Penny , Curtis Mills, Hugh Rogers , James Terry , John Studdard. L-R Back row : Frank Martin , John Whatley, Leon Godfrey, Harvey York, Ricky Ledbetter.

L-R Charles Moncrief (Assistant Supervisor) and Howard McEver (Maintenance Engineer) .
Graphic Arts Class.
Visits IPD in Atlanta
In January Graphic Arts Instructor Billy McDonald and class toured the IPD Printing and Distributing Center Inc . in Atlanta . This field trip gave us insight into the operations of this printing Company . We found the bindery equipment most interesting . The Company representative was very cooperative and took time to answer our questions regarding employment of the deaf _
Students enjoying the all day outing were Sharon Ak ins , Richard Jones Tonja Franci s, Wendy Northcutt , Melinda Brown and Randy Watkins . Elaine Porterfield of 'North West Georgia CESSA accompanied the group.
Mrs . Jane Ponder 's interpreting enabled th e s~udents to ask the tour guide many questI0 ns about the printing operation _
The st udents were very apprec iative of th e opportunity to see a commercial printing operat ion . They gained a better understandi"ng of what to expect in the job market.
'-by Billy McDonald

AnceStors are either hard to live up to or down from .

L-R Willie Barnett, Kevin Marks , Elton Hodges.
SHARING With
Others
Mr . Whitworth received a letter from The Austine School for the Deaf in Brattleboro , Vermont. Ms . Linda Ruggles class of nine- and ten-year old children are studying the United States . Each student chose a state to write to for information about that state . Christopher LaBelle chose GEORGIA .
Miss Hewett's class answered his letter. Anita Allen , Raquel Brown , Chris Culberson , Torie Childress, Terry Moore, Orlando Rozier, and Rodney Smith each wrote a letter telling something about himself. Pictures were made of the children and the Kennard Bu i ld ing . Pictures and brochures were gathered of different places of interest in Georgia, especially in the Rome area. Some peanuts in the hull, soybeans , corn , wheat , a boll of cotton , and rocks were put in a box. The rocks were: granite from LaGrange, marble from Tate, slate from Cedartown, chert from Cave Spring , sandstone from Franklin , chalk from Sanderville, calcitic limestone from Rome , and limestone with a shell fossil from Arlington. Then all of these things were sent to Christopher in Vermont. We hope Christopher will share some things about Vermont with us .
-by Ruby Hewett
(See picture on page 17)

''SPOTLIGHT''
The " Spotlight, " in this issue , is focused on GSD ' s Maintenance Department.
" Keep ing things going for the entire
15 school is a big job ," says Howard McEver
Maintenance Engineer at GSD . He and other employees are respons ible for maintaining the facilities on both campuses . They are under the supervision of the school 's bus iness manager .
Mr. McEver has been a part of the maintenance operation at the school for 12 years , becoming head of the department in 1977 .
The maintenance Department staff are responsible for repairing broken and leaking water and sewage lines, rewiring older buildings for modern appliances (especially air conditioners), keeping air condlti_oning and heating systems operating, Inside and outside painting, and grounds upkeep , as well as keeping school vehicles going . Mr. McEver explained that keeping the school ' s buses repaired and on schedule is one of their biggest jobs.
The school ' s Career Education Department helps in the maintenance of school buses, vans , and trucks .
Grounds upkeep includes pruning shrubbery and trees and keeping grass cut. During the growing season this keeps two men busy .
Personnel in the Maintenance Department include:
Howard McEver - Maintenance Engineer Hugh Rogers and Elton Hodges- Carpentry Leon Godfrey and John Whatley- Electrical work and subst itute bus drivers Kevin Marks- Painter John Studdard and Willie Barnett- Plumbing and yard work Curtis Mills- Boiler maintenance mechanic Charles Moncrief- Electrician and assistant Supervisor Harvey York- Clerk , Fire Safety , and School Inventory Frank Martin and Ricky Ledbetter- Automobile mechanics James Terry and William Penny- Linen Transport , Plumber Assistants , Substitute bus drivers
The Maintenance Department with all of their "Mr. Fixit's " really do keep us going . Let ' s not wait until something breaks down again to say a friendly word and show our appreciation to them for keeping things going .
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Pamela Mock , Preparatory student at Gallaudet College has quallfleld for the 1981 Fall Semester Preparatory honor 11st having carried at least 15 hours and with a 3.3 average or better .
-from the Gallaudet Buff and Blue

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1981 GSD VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

L-R First row : Tracy Packer, Leland Roberts , Jamie Eubanks, Mike Hardwick , Michael Smith , Daniel Butts, Al Ander~on , Abraham

Davis, Danny McCain .

L-R Second row : Harry Favors , Chris Ayers , Dexter Clark, Eduardo Joiner, Bobby Franklin , Robbie Smith , Donald Hall , Timothy Barnes.

Third Row : Tommy Green , Michael Black , Fred Stone, George McCalep , Gary Caldwell , Jeff Turpin , Mark Weldon , Bobby Jarman

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L-R First row : Johnny Roper , RoQer Stroud , Ronald Kitchens , Tommy Kimbal l, Joseph Nettles , Robert Banks , Rob in McDonald , Bobby

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Second Row : Dwavne Dentmon , Virgil Christopher , Bobby Sm ith , Mitch Williams , Lannie W illiams , Willie Smith , Bernard Scott , Tony

Huffstetler, Charles Brownlee, Wayne Bolton. Third row : Dean Edwards , Roderick Marshall, Bobby Crowe , Mike Slater, Dudley Kerr , Terry Caldwell , Donnie McCain , Phil Royston,

Arthur Williams , Jerry Cullars , Geog re Clayton . Fourth row : Vincent Scales , Homer Blankenship , Gary Conway , Sonny Holman , Bently Brownlow , Robert Carroll , Stuart Black .

GSDCOACHESANDSTUDENTSCOACHES
L-R Sitting : Erik Whitworth , Kelvin McKee, Darryl Watts , Billy Howard , Michael Williams , Mark McCall , David Packer. L-R Standing : Bobby Davis , Sam Niemeier , Stan Dawson , Andy Dawson , Mike Hoffman , Alton Holman .

SCHOOL HELPER

/1).ccredited Elementary School Published at the Georgia School for the Deaf

Volume87

Cave Spring , Georgia, November, 1981

Accredited High School
Number 1

Received
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1981 Homecoming Queen Milinda Brown (L) being crowned by last year's Q4een Jane Rogers . Superintendent Whithworth offers congratulations .

Homecoming 1981
Escorted by her father, Mr. James Brown of Grovetown, GSD Senior Mlllnda Brown was named 1981 Homecoming Queen at GSD-Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf football game half-time ceremonies . Jane Rogers, 1980 Homecoming Queen, presented the crown to Milinda.
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The Queen's Court and their escorts were: Donna McGee, Cedartown, escorted by Karl Lindsey; Latrelle Turner, Atlanta, escorted by Larry Hutchinson; Liz Eason, Statesboro, escorted by Ricky Lindsey; Donna Johnson, Cartersville, escorted by Mike King.
1ne naIr-t1me restIvIt1es were ennancea by the playing and marching of the west Rome Junior High School Marching band. GSD Lower School student Joseph Nettles of Folkston was the flag bearer as the band played "The Star Spangled Banner."
Lanelle Benton and Cheryl Wiggins were co-chairmen of the activities. Mrs. Wiggins also announced the proceedings .
Ken Kelly was the announcer for the football game.
The visit in - team and cheerleaders were honored with a rn sco Dance Saturday evening at the Student Activity Building . GSD high school students and Gordon dormitory students attended. Music was furnished by "Disco Mac " . Rena Reeves was In charge of refreshments.

The new Queen, runners-up and escorts march In review to the music of West Rome Junior High School's Band.
Scene during last seconds of Homecoming game.

HOMECOMING GAME
The Tigers played their best game of the year at Homecoming on October 10. Western North Carolina School for the Deaf from Morganton was the visiting team, and GSD won the game 41-12.
The team played hard on both offense and defense. On offense, the Tigers had 450 total yards and on defense they held WNCSD to 159 yards .
Jamie Eubanks had ten passes and completed seven for 157 yards. Tommy Green had four carries for 101 yards and one TD . B.B.Chubb had three carries for 107 yards . Wilburt Marshall ran 11 times for 92 yards and two TD's. Donald Hall had 13 carries for 66 yards and one TD. Michael Hardwick had one carry, but It was good for 55 yards and a TD . Fred Stone had three pass attempts and completed two for 70 yards.
The defense pljiyed a great game with outstanding performances from Joey Womble, Leland Roberts, Chris Ayers, Eduardo Joiner, and Timmy Barnes.

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Lower School News Special Studies

The school year has begun again for GSD Lower School students . After a fun vacation this summer, jill (well almost all) of the youngsters came back to school enthusiastic and excited .
One of the most important aspects of the school year at GSD is the many varied field trips used throughout the year for teaching experience and to broaden the horizons of the deaf child .Two such trips were enjoyed ' during September.
First, Group A classes from the Intermediate Department had a Reward Trip to Rome to a "flea market " and cattle auction. They were all surprised to learn that the flea market did not sell fleas! However, everyone enjoyed looking at the many varled items people had brought to sell from the backs of cars and pick-up trucks . Everything from chickens to banjos to used shoes were for sale . GSD students made many interesting purchases . One boy was convinced he had bought a "real" diamond ring for a few dollars. He learned a lesson, too! Luckily , no one bought any chickens for the dormitory.
After touring the flea market and having lunch, the group crossed the street and entered the smokey , exciting world of the cattle auction . The boys and girls were amazed at how fast the livestock was brought before the bidders and then sold. Even though students could not hear the chatter of the auctioneer , they saw him " talking fast " and the buyers making their small hand signals In response . Students were cautioned to be careful signing or they might buy a big bull!
For the second field trip, the Primary Department traveled to the Coosa Valley
Fair in Rome, Georgia. As always , the students were wide-eyed at the animal exhib0 its. One special point of interest was baby chickens being hatched, which was occurring when the group arrived at the fair .
The presence of Miss Georgia, who welcomed the students, created more excitement. But, as usual , the real fun was the rides. The older youngsters rode the big rides, while the younger ones rode the smaller, more sedate rides. One of the ride operators talked Mr. Ramsey , Mrs. Penny, and some other ladles on to one of the rides to "balance" it out. Hopefully, that will be a one-time ride . Mr. Ramsey is still dizzy!
The Exchange Club of Rome , which sponsors the fair , not only treated GSD students to the afternoon, but also provided soft drinks and snacks for the group, most welcome on a hot fall afternoon.
All in all , the Fair was a good experience for the Primary students and offered many language opportunities . Appreciation is expressed to the Exchange Club for a really old-timey good time!

Several new students were welcomed to Special Studies this fail. Marc Duke , Lavonn Gann , Clinton Mitchell and Alisa Stewart have joined us . All have been at GSD in the past but recently transferred to Special Studies. We lost one student, Andy Mason, who is now going to school in Waco, Texas. We miss him and wish him luck in his new home.
Students this years are working on their own behavior objectives. In addition to daily classroom work, most students have one or more areas of behavior that needs improvement. These range from controlling temper outburst to simply not interrupting when another person is talking . Each student knows his or her own chart showing how they have done each day . This enables them to see their own progress and accept responsibility for their own actions.
Our congratulations to Alisa Stewart who was voted Citizen of the Month for September by her teachers . She was treated to lunch at McDonalds with the other winners, as well as receiving a certificate.
GOOD CITIZENS
One of the most important facets of instruction at GSD is teaching the socially acceptable and approved ways of beh~vior . In an effort to encourage students in the Intermediate and Special Studies Departments to display such positive personality characteristics, the Lower School is sponsoring a " Good Citizen of the Month" award . This recognition will be given to students in Group A , Group B, and Special Studies who are the most co-operative , friendly , helpful, enthusiastic and eager to learn . Teachers will decide who will get the award . At the end of the year, all winners of the monthly Good Citizens Award will be eligible for the end of the year Good Citizen trophy .
The winners for August-September were: Group A, Johnny Dunlap; Group B, Adonia Smith ; and Special Studies , Alisa Stewart .
The awards were presented at a Lower School assembly . The winners' pictures were placed on the bulletin board and they were also treated to lunch in Rome.
Lower School students are now much more anxious to be g_ood citizens . Next month ' s winners will be announced later , so stay tuned!
Want to gain weight? Don't eat fast . Want to lose weight? Don't eat; fast .

Assistant Principal Jerry Ramsey presenting Citizenship award for Middle S_chool
Group A&B to Judy Scott and Ronald Kitchens .

Special Studies Supervisor Lynne Crouther presenting Special Studies Citizenship Award to Teresa Cook.

THE SCHOOL HELPER

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Published by

Georgia School for the Deaf

Divis ion of State Schools

Peyton Williams , Jr ., Director

Georgia Department of Education

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Charles McDaniel, State

Superintendent of Schools

J. H. Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Vera Y. Owens

Principal

Bob Davis

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November , 1981

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Whitworth served as interpreter , and baby sitters were provided for the evening.
The next meeting is scheduled for December 14. Parents and GSD staff are invited to attend .

Mr. Michael Pelc Joins Staff

L-R Wilda Owens, Lynn Rolfson, Jerry Ramsey , Vera Owens .
P.T.H.O. Meeting
Held
A re-organizational meeting of GSD'S Parent-Teacher-Houseparent-Organization (PTHO) was held October 12 in the Kennard Building Auditorium. Approximately 55 people attended the meeting.
Guest speaker was Mrs. Wilda Owens, former president of the International Association of Parents of the Deaf (IAPD) (1977-79) . Mrs . Owens will be remembered by many as the mother of Duane Owens , who graduated from GSD in 1967 . She gave a slide presentation and told of her feelings as she sought the best educational placement for her son. She shared her experience as president of IAPD, and discussed the organization .
GSD houseparent Louise Osborne spoke about the importance of parent groups , and volunteered to lead group discussions . John Groth, GSD specialist in communication, offered sign classes to parents.
Officers elected are Mrs. Susie Dalton, Trion , president; Mr. Oliver Chambers, Cave Spring, vice president; Mrs. Joyce McGee, Cedartown , secretary ; and Mrs . Priscilla Swofford of Douglasville and Cave Spring , treasurer.
Special quests at the meeting were Brownies from Cedartown who have become interested in learning sign language and have shared meetings with GSD students .They were Kaci Myers, Dara Tracy, Michelle Powell, Heather Lee , Toni King , Terry Washington , Amy Moore, Mindy Agan, Ashley Baldwin , Stephanie Holland and Melinda Brown . They were accompanied by Mrs. Becky Holland, Brownie leader, Mrs . Janie King and Mrs . Teresa Lee.
Refreshments were served following the program and business discussion . GSD st udents Donna Johnson, Patsy Roper and Vicki McDonald distributed programs ana a parent survey. Mrs . Shirley

Michael Pelc has recently assumed the position of audiologist at GSD, replacing Ellen Kesler who left last spring .
Prior to coming to GSD, Pelc served as audiologist at Wilson Hospital in Johnson city, New York . He has also taught and supervised audiology students at the University of South Dakota, and has worked as a speech therapist in Oklahoma , Texas and Germany.
Raised in Scotch Plains , New Jersey, Pelc received his M .ED . in Speech Pathology from the University of Georgia and studied audiology at Memphis State University . He is certified in both areas by the American Speech and Hearing Association .
Michael enjoys photography, hiking and travelling , and has been to 47 states . He has high hopes of driving to Alaska sometime within the next few years (planning , of course , to go during the warmer summer months).
We welcome Michael to the GSD family.
(See picture on page 6)
Primary Classes
Share Picnic
Miss Mitchell's class and Mrs. Tallent's class were invited to meet Mrs . Pearce's class in the Cave Spring city park one day last spring for lunch. Mrs . Pearce's class came froni Riverside School in Floyd County .
The 24 boys and girls In the class had been learning sign language and came to share what they had learned with the hearing Impaired boys and girls at GSD, and to learn some new signs from them. All the children had fun communicating and enjoyed having lunch together. After lunch, the GSD classes shared ' 'things In the park'' , such as the big gold fish In the pond the hungry ducks, and the cave . many of the children learned the signs for fish, cave, duck, water, stream, pool and hill.
Later, all the children went to the auditorium at the high school. They sang and signed the song, "You Light Up My Life. "
Everyone enjoyed the very pleasant afternoon.

Mrs . Doris McDonald and Mrs . George Kemp (R) Discuss GAD ' s display with Mr . Bill Goodwin.
Deaf Awareness
Week
In accordance with the National World Week of the Deaf (September 28-October 4) during the International Year of the disabled, the Georgia Association of the Deaf, Cave Spring Chapter, provided a display at Riverbend Mall highlighting the proclaimed Deaf Awareness Week for Rome and Floyd County .
Committee Chairman Doris McDonald and committee members Joyce Herron , Faye Kemp, Frank Osborne, Mike Tucci and Kathy White planned numerous activities for the week .
A Rome radio station interviewed Mrs . McDonald at the mall via telephone regarding the display and activities . Ralph McCord, GSD graduate working in Rome , was featured on an Atlanta television station .
GAD members introduced the public to the " World of the Deaf" at the mall. A small doll house equipped with a doorbell Iight, a tele-capt ioned decoder television equipped with closed captioning, telephone equipment for the hearing impaired, and educational materials attracted a constant stream of on-lookers . Approximately 10,000 cards depicting the hand alphabet of the deaf were given out.
All of the Deaf Association members pronounced the week a big success towards establishing better communication and understanding of the deaf, and they plan to make Deaf Awareness Week an annual event.
Ed Steele, supervising teacher of the Georgia School for the Deaf high school department, is the state-wide GAD president . Cave Spring Chapter officers are Janie Steele, vice-president; Lois Grizzard, secretary :and Diane Conti , treasurer.

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DEMOLITION OF OBSOLETE BUILDINGS

FREEMAN HALL BOILER ROOM AND CHIMNEY

MISCELLANEOUS SCENES OF BUILDING'S DEMOLITION

Freeman Hall, Gordon Hall and the old boiler room and chimney were torn down this summer . This eliminates some hazards on Fannin Campus and continues the site Improvement program on Gordon campus . The pictures show before, during, and after scenes .
Many staff and alumni expressed regret at seeing the old bulldings demolished, but we all realize that the Fannin Campus buildings had been empty for over 15 years, and the old Gordon dormitory (not to be confused with the new dormitory dedicated this spring) has not been

used since the new dorm was constructed.

-by J.H. Whitworth

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College Courses Offered at GS D

The Georgia School for the Deaf, in
conjunction with West Georgia College and Georgia State Un iversity , offered three five-hour courses during the spring and
summer of 1981 . The West Georgia College course was
Characteristics of Behavioral Disorders I Emotional Disturbances (SED 643).The course was taught by Dr . S.E. Cobb for five-hours credit. It was dtislgned to study the characteristics and emotional and social variance in children . It Included the educational services available to children experiencing emotional conflict.
Georgia State University offered two five-hour courses on campus during the summer of 1981. The courses , taught by Dr. Joseph Hartung , were Problems in Teaching the Deaf and Teaching Speech and Language to the Deaf. They were designed to help the teacher of the deaf to recognize problems in the class-room and to be skillful! enough to guide the deaf student in the acquis ition of speech and language .
by Eugene Ziegler

Dr . Hartung lecturing to group of teachers who were enrolled In Georgia State University courses held here during Summer Quarter. Classes met In GSD ' s Library.

Assembly of teachers who participated In the course offered by West Georgia College during Spring Quarter 1981 . (L-R) Sitting : Emma Johnson , Diane Kinder, Betty Green , Andy Dawson , Bob Davis. Middle row : Amanda Chatman, Eugene Weatherly, Dondra Casey, Sylvia Morgan , Mike Jenkins, Horace Freeman . Back row: Lynda Walts, Barbara Dempsey, Diane Minshew, Callie Montgomery, Roland Smith, Jim Perry, Bettye Angel and Dr . S.E. Cobb (Instructor) .
(L-R) Luther Wright Carr , Eva Mae Stewart , and Elizabeth Threlkeld are honored at retirement banquet .
(See article on page 12)

Cathy Adams completing ballet performance at GSD Retirement Banquet.

NEW STUDENTS AT GSD
L-R First row : Davld Winther, Ricardo Champman , Tony Berry, Annette Gee, Eric HIiiman , Derrick Lawson , Abbie Gall Carson, Hope Woodard . Second row: Terry Hoopah , Walter Collins, Kara Jordan , Angla Osborne, Yashlca Banks, Tess Walden, Nikki Rivers. Third row: Amanda Stubbs, Latrelle Turner, Cheryl Maxwell, -Letha Heath, Winona Stallings , Nikki Elias , Rebecca Furlow , Tonya Howard, Steven Logan . Fourth row : Patsy Roper, Patricia Parks, Tina Green, Anne Lee Gammage, Bruce Canan .

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''SPOTLIGHT''
The Diagnostic and Evaluation Center is one of the newer departments on campus . It was established to evaluate the level of functioning of prospective students, currently enrolled students , and students referred by local school systems for screening . Upon completion of the evaluation process , the Center staff may recommend a child for placement at GSD , suggest prescriptive service strategies for enrolled students , or serve as consultants to local school placement teams.
Additional responsibilities include public information and training activities with all interested groups, maintaining on-going diagnostic imformation on all students as required by state and federal law, cooperating with local and state agencies for requested diagnostic services as schedules allow , providing in-service training to staff as needed, and serving as primary coordinating agent for the admissions team.
The Center is headed by Mrs. Teresa Lee , who is psychologist and functions as admissions director and chairman of the placement committee team . Mrs.Lee is a native of Cedartown, and holds degrees from Sacred Heart College , Shorter College and West ,Georgia College. She is currently enrolled in a PH .D . program at the University of Georgia . She has been psycologist at GSD for four years .
Mrs . Janie Steele has been a teacher at GSD since 1969. She assumed her role as diagnostic teacher in 1978. She assists Mrs. Lee in testing and may work " in-depth" with ind ividual students to help with specific needs . Mrs . Steele is also responsible for coordinating school services relating to legally blind and low vision students . She is a native of Tennessee, currently resides In Cave Spring, and holds degrees from Gallaudet Co l lege and Georgia State University.
Mr. Groth comes to his position as communication specialist from the classroom, having joined the GSD staff in 1974. In his position on the D and E staff , Mr. Groth evaluates the non-verbal communi-
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THE SCHOOL HELPER Eugene Ziegler
Linda Poole

Janie Steele

John Groth Jr.

Steve Autry

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(' 'Spotlight' 'continued)
ation ability of referred students. His ~ther staff role of sign language training coordinator lets him use that information to provide in~ividua! .and group manu~I communication training as needed. In his spare time he is Junior National Association of the Deaf advisor.
Mr. Groth is a native of New York and presently resides in Cave Spring. He holds degrees from Gallaudet College and Georgia State University .
Mr. Mike Pelc is the latest addition to the Center staff as speech and hearing specialist . He joined the st~f! _on ?ctber_ 4, 1981. His primary respons1bIlIty Is providing audiometric and related tests to all referred students . He also works with Mrs Penelope Penny and classroom teachers to make sure the classroom hearing aids are
operating properly . Mike is a native of New Jersey and is
now living in Cave Spring. He is certified in Speech and Audiology with the American Speech and hearing Association. He holds degrees from Allegheny College, Pennsylvania , Memphis University, and the University of Georgia.
Mrs.Penelope Penny joined the GSD staff as a teacher in 1963. She assumed the role of auditory processing specialist in 1978. She has the responsibility of assisting Mr. Pelc with auditory diagnostic procedures in the Center as well as assisting all teachers with the proper care and use of school hearing aids. Mrs. Penny is a native of Rome and currently resides in Cave Spring. She is a graduate of Berry College .
Mrs . Lynda Poole (who holds the place together) is employed as a teacher aide with secretarial and receptionist duties. She moved to Cave Spring in 1971 from Swainsboro so that her daughter, Pam, could attend GSD. [ynda has been on the 8enter staff since 1977.
Other staff housed at the D and E Center not functionally a part of the Center ream, but having other responsibilities are Steve Autry and Eugene Ziegler.
Mr. Autry and his TV studios are in the basement of the building. He Is responsible for producing TV programs, school news, and captioning special programs. He maintains a video tape library and coordinates use of audio-visual equipment through the school. Steve lives In Summerville and Is a graduate of Coosa Valley Vocational and Technical School.
Mr . Eugene Ziegler has been at GSD since 1968. He Is an Education Supervisor With supervisory responslbllites in staff d~velopment, federal projects, audiovisual services, public relations, parent involvement, and practicum programs . He currently lives in Rome and holds degrees from Shorter College and Georgia State llniversity.

Parent Education
Educators throughout the nation are encouraging administrators of school for the deaf to Implement parent education programs and make this a major priority. Those Involved in Implementing such a program were invited from every school for the deaf in the nation and Canada to attend a workshop, "Skills for Family/School Partnership", at Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C. this past summer. Mrs. Faye Kemp represented GSD,
Nicholas Hobbs, well-known In the field of special education said "Parents have to be recognized as special educators, the true experts on their children; and professional people -- teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, and others -- have to learn to be consultants to parents." Parental attitudes, feelings and actions will remain with the child throughout his life and will effect, to a greater degree than one might believe, his personality and behavior.
Dr. David Denton, superintendent of the Maryland School for the Deaf , feels that home based parent education allows for appropriate follow-up and reinforcement within the familiar setting of the home, where mother, father, and child are apt to feel more secure. Communicating parents are the best possible language facilitators and many of the responsibilities once considered the school's are now more effectively being carried out as a part of the dayto-day Interactions between and among family members. The fundamental responsibility of a professional going Into the home is not In the role of teacher; but to become an Intimate part of a network of relationships and experiences which lead parents, siblings, and other family members to accepting, understanding , and embracing the deaf member Into the family.
Parents of a deaf child are encouraged to associate with deaf adults. They are people who best understand the problems of the deaf . Parents will gain an understanding which will aid In accepting a child's hearing impairment and dealing with It realistically . Remember : the deaf adult is the deaf child grown up .
Parent education for GSD began last year with the assignment of three people, Mrs. Faye Kemp, teacher; Ms. Marilyn Reese, houseparent; and Mr.Watson Sears, houseparent coordinator, to the activity . Ms. Reese and Mr. Sears have reduced their parent involvement this year due to budget restrictions, but Mrs. Kemp continues. Mr . Sears and Ms. Reese started a parent group for GSD parents In Columbus, and Ms. Reese currently has a sign class In Macon . Mrs. Kemp was instrumental in resurrecting the local Parent-Teacher-Houseparent group, and is starting a parents group in Augusta .

Other activities in parent and community education Include a sign language class at Northwest Georgia EENT Clinic, Rome, taught by Mr. John Groth, communications specialist; a planned "common Interest" group for parents sponsored by Mrs. Louise Osborne, GSD houseparent and parent of impaired children; bi-monthly sign classes In Douglasville and monthly sign classes In Cedartown, taught by Mrs. Faye Kemp, parent education coordinator.
State Schools Hold
Parent Workshop
Approximately 150 individuals attended a May 8-9 workshop on legal rights and respons fbilities sponsored by the three state schools. Hosted by the Georgia Academy for the Blind at Macon, the workshop attracted parents of students from throughout the state. Participating in the workshop were parents of students enrolled at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Georgia School for the Deaf , and the Georgia Academy for the Blind . Consultants included Eldon Basham, legal assistant, Georgia Department of Education; Peyton Williams, Associate Superintendent for State Schools and Special Services; Isabella Holmes, coordinator , physical handicaps, Georgia Department of Education; and selected state schools' staff . The workshop included discussions of legal rights and responsibilities , as well as state school facilities and programs.
Georgia Department of Education Special Programs Bulletin Summer 1981
Mrs. A.J. (Polly)
Casey Dies
Mrs. A .J . (Polly) Casey, Jr., 1 Craven St., Cave Spring, died Saturday, October 3, in a Rome hospital following a sudden illness.
Born In Staunton, Va., July 17, 1909, daughter of the late Ross Nicholson and Florence Powell Nicholson, she spent most of her life In Cave Spring. She was a member of Cave Spring United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and was a retired Instructor from the Georgia School for the Deaf. She was the widow of Andrew James Casey, Jr. , who died Dec. 14, 1969.
Survivors Include several nieces and nephews .
Funerai services were held at Cave Spring United Methodist Church with the Revs. Steve Winter and Ken Ray officiating. Interment was in Cave Spring Cemetery .

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GSD's P.I.N.E.S. Receives Gift

Georgia Junior NAD Chapter

New Parent Educa-
tion Coordinator
Mrs. Faye Kemp, teacher In the Primary Department, was recently appointed advisor for Georgia P.I.N.E.S. (Parent-Infant Network of Educational Services), a parent education program designed and developed to locate deaf Infants throughout the state and to assist their families In early training processes.
The state coordinator for P.I.N.E.S Is Charlene Frick who Is also supervls9r of the pre-school program at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. There are 20 parent advisors throughout the state. They go Into the homes of pre-school children to train parents to provide stimulation and encouragement to their hearing Impaired child. Impaired child.
Some of the duties of parent advisors Include distributing parent education materials and promoting public awareness (early Identification of hearing Impaired children); make weekly visits to the homes of pre-schools; provide support services, which Include parent groups; and provide assessment services.
She will also function as parent education coordinator, communicating with and advising parents of G.S.D. students; thus providing a long-needed link between school and home.
A native of Cave Spring, Mrs. Kemp received her B.S. degree In Elementary Education from Georgia Southern and an M.ED. degree In Hearing Impaired from Georgia State University. She received special training In parent education this past summer at Gallaudet College. Before coming to GSD In 1970, she taught In LaGrange, Georgia.
Mrs. Kemp's experience with deaf children will enable her to provide Invaluable training and counseling to parents of deaf boys and girls .
Any parent having Ideas, suggestions, or needs or who would like to lead a parent group, please notify Mrs. Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator, Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia 30124. Office phone: 404/777-8790 or 777-3310, extension 36. Nights and weekends: 404/777-8741.

The Rockmart, Georgia, Kiwanis Club

recently presented an Ektagraphlc

Audlovlewer projector for use In GSD's

P.1.N.E.S. program . Presentation was

made through Diane Kinder, former

P.1.N.E .S. coordinator, arid Faye Kemp

present coordinator.

'

At the beginning of this school year there were only four members in the Junlo; National Association of the Deaf (JR.NAO) chapter at GSD, because ten members graduated last May. However, with the work of Tina Blaxton to keep the chapter from being disbanded, membership Is now 1Jp to 22.
JR.NAO has presented two popular plays on campus for visiting football teams and cheerleaders from North Carolina and Louisiana Schools for the Deaf . One play, "Fantasy Island Special", featured eight "Hawaiian" girls playing football against a strong boys team from a neighboring state . The game ended In a score of 44 to 14, girls winning. (The actual score in the football game next day waa 41-12) .

Rockmart Kiwanis Club members (L-R) Cliff King, Dr. B.E. Popham and Raymond Lester, chairman, with Mrs. Kemp (L) and Mrs. Kinder.
STAFF MEMBER RUNS MARATHON
On July 12, GSD's Home Life Director Bobby Davis, ran a marathon for the first time, The San Francisco Marathon In San Francisco, California. His time over the 26.2 mile course was three hours , 53 minutes, and 40 seconds.
The course looped In and around Golden Gate Park, down Ocean Highway, around Lake Merced, and back Into Golden Gate Park. Ten and one half miles were over hills that proved costly, as over BOO people out of the 3000 starters, dropped out. Eventhough It was July, the temperature at the 8:00 a.m. starting time was around 50 degrees.
Bobby rolled along until around the 21 mile mark, when a side stitch hit. After that cleared up, the pain In his legs became almost unbearable, but finally cleared up about six hours after the race .
Davis hopes to learn from this experience and cut down on the training mistakes for his next marathon, Grandma's Marathon, In Duluth, Minnesota, next June.

The GSD chapter plans to have a Christmas play/dance, a Miss GSO Pageant in the spring, and other activities. The group will be selling large size pennants this fall to help pay expenses for one or two delegates to attend the JR.NAO National Convention In Rochester, New York on June 2-7, 1982. So please plan to purchase a pennant and help the members financially .
This year's officers are Tina Blaxton, president;Milinda Brown, vice president; Donna McGee, Secretary; and Mike King, Treasurer. Members are Nickl Brock, Deanna Cagle, Karen Carter, Theresa Davenport, Kathy Eubanks, Joey Griffith, BIiiy Howard, Monie Hudson, Mark McCall, Rusty Mathis, Cheryl Maxwell, Margaret Paulk, Steve Posey, Jane Rogers, Jeannette Sanks, Terry Smith, Jeff Turpin and Michael Williams.
John Groth, advisor, states that this la one of the best groups he has had since he began working with JR.NAO In 1977 at GSD.
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Tiger benches constructed by welding class
L-R Sitting: Mark Weldon, Daniel Butts, Chris Ayers, Howard Murphy. Standing: Dexter Clark, Abraham Davis, Timothy Dixon, Ronnie WIiiiams (Instructor), and Walter Powell.

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Twenty-five Percent Discount Available to TTD Users

V.R. CLIENTS VISITING GENERAL ELECTRIC PLANT IN ROME
L-R First row : Jimmy Lee Ross, George King, Tommy Brown, Jerry Callahan. David Everett , Patti Kight (GE Tour Gulde). Middle row : Evelyn Wlikins (staff member), Terry Smith, Desmond Welch, Sabrina Gilbert, Terri Rackley and GE tour guides James Davis and George Joyner. Back row: Joe Holcombe, Carole Whorton (staff member), Keith Slaton , Carl Nelson , Kenneth Crank.

V.R. Increases
Service to H .S.
Students
On-campus Vocational Rehabilitation services to GSD high school students have been reorganized (except for those students served by the counselor for the deaf in Rome, Weyland Billingsley). Mr. Allan Whitehead, counselor to the deaf, and Mrs. Carole Whorton, counselor-aide , both on the staff of the Rehabilitation Center fot the Deaf at Cave Spring , have established the following schedule:
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mrs . Whorton 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mr. Whitehead
(by appointment only) 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m . Mr. Whitehead
(on GSD campus) A new office for the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor serving GSD students has opened in the Tenth Grade Boys Dorm, and students may see Mr. Whitehead anytime between 6:00-9 :00 p.m . with approval from the appropriate houseparent. It is hoped that the changes will enable VR to give improved services to GSD students. Suggestions for services are encouraged, and may be sent to Mr. Allan Whitehead, Box 395, Cave Spring , Georgia 30124. Vocational Rehabi Iitatlon serv ices are available to anyone with a physical , mental or emotional disability which prevents that Person from obtaining and/or keeping employment . VR personnel helps that individual to prepare for and find emolovment.

To qualify for VR services, a person must not only have a disability, but must be considered employable after receiving the services .
The Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf planned field trips during July and August to several industrial plants , to expose our clients to various types of work, the skills required, and to necessary safety precautions.
First hand knowledge about the world of work will enable each individual to understand the responsibilities Involved and provide realistic informatio~ before making their vocational choice.
In Georgia, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation operates under the Department of Human Resources .
Staff News
Mrs. Vera Owens, Lower School Principal, has received an Educational Specialist degree In Admlnlstrarlon and Supervision from West Georgia College .
Jerry Ramsey was awarded the Educational Specialists degree In special education administration from Georgia State University. He serves as assistant prlnclpal of the Lower School.
Mrs. Teresa Lee received a Specialist in Education degree from West Georgia College in the area of guidance and counseling. Mrs. Lee is the school psychologist and director of admissions .

All disabled persons who have a hearing or speech impairment which necessitates that;they communicate by a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) will receive, upon written medical certification to .. the Telephone Company , a 25% discount on TDD calls which meet all of the following criteria:
1. The call must be a long distance call between two TD D's.
2. The discount applies only to intrastate long distant calls. Both TDD's involved in the call must be in Georgia . The new discount does not apply to calls made to or from a location outside of Georgia. 3. Discount applies on calls made on or after April 2. 1981. 4. Discount will be granted on calls placed 30 days prior to customer certification. All calls must have been made on or after April 2, 1981.
The discount of 25% of the billed charges will be given on a subsequent blll.
In order to qualify for these TDD discounts, fill out the "Certificate of Eligibility for TDD Toll Discounts" and mall to the Georgia Customer Assistance Bureau, 125 Perimeter Center West, Room 397, Atlanta, Georg ia 30346.
If you have any questions about the discounts, please call our toll-free TDD number 1-800-282-5312, or have your agent call your local business office. We look forward to heplng you benefit from this new arrangement .
Southern Bell Georgia Customer Assistance Bureau
MR. RALPH W . WHITE APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT OF OKLAHOMA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Mr. Ralph W . White has been named the new Superintendent of the Oklahoma School for the Deaf. Mr. White graduated from GSD in 1941 and taught here for about eight years. We are proud of his success and extend to him our congratulations.
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GSD to Participate in
National Standard-
ization of Vineland
Adaptive Behavior
Scales
Plans are underway for GSD to participate in the national standardization of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, a revision of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale, according to Teresa Lee, GSD director of admissions and school psychologist. The authors of the revised version are Sara Sparrow, David Balla, and Domenic Cicchetti of Yale University. The national Item tryout of the Instrument was conducted during 1980 and the national standardization will be conducted In 1981.
The following outlines the research proposal for data collection:
The new vineland consists of developmentally sequenced items measuring adaptive behavior in four domains: Communication, Daily Living Skills, Socialization, and motor skills. A maladaptive behavior domain Is also included. An informant familiar with the subject is interviewed by a trained interviewer. On the basis of the Informant's discussion of the subject's activities, the interviewer determines whether the subject usually, sometimes, or never engages In the behavior described by each Item. The Vineland Interview offers Informants and Interviewers a valuable opportunity to discuss the subject's development.
The revised Vineland will be standardized nationally from August to December of 1981. The goal of the national standardization program Is to Interview the Informants of about 5,000 normal and excep0tional subjects. AGS (American Uuidance Service, Inc.) would like to include 50 to 100 GSD residents as standardization subjects and a random sample of about half of these subjects as test 0 retest or interrater reliability subjects or equating study subjects. The staff member most familiar with each subject will be Interviewed; each Interview will last about 30 minutes.
Patti L. Harrison, PhD . , Research associate, says, "AGS feels that the GSD staff members will find participation In the project a rewarding and exciting experience. Vineland scores for subjects will be available when normative tables are generated after the standardization program. In addition, your facility will receive an honorarium of AGS Instructional or test materials and will be acknowledged In the test manual for your contribution of data.''
In addition to the collection of normative data during the standardization of the Vineland, several researchers will be con-

ducting validity studies which will be published in the test manual. The contribution of any research concerning the use of the vlneland with handicapped individuals is greatiy needed and AGS will appreciate the research of staff members .
Although the structure of the final publication is not definite, the following de~crlbes AGS's plans . The Vineland is expected to be published in 1983. They exect to provide a total composite score similar to the score available for the current version. In addition, they hope to provide more specific scores for different domains of behavior. Although the Vineland will have a placement version similar to the current version, they also plan to publish a programming/intervention version.
Chidren Have to be
Taught to Work,
Researcher Says
ROCHt:~ rER,N.Y.- A generation ago, a child's work role In ttie family was well defined .
Children performed tasks essential in maintaining the home or business - In many cases a farm - with two parents and other adult members of an extended family serving as role models.
''The American home has changed and It's changed in Its structure and responsi.bility," Dr. Harold Munson, chairman of the University of Rochester's Center for the Study of Helping Services, said recently. "The opportunities for children to learn how to work also have changed.''
"The old apprentice-type opportunity that existed when the child was born on the farm or affiliated with the family business doesn't exist like It did 25 or 50 years ago," he said.
For the past several years Munson has studied how changes in the family structure have altered the way children learn how to work and what role the family has in the learn Ing process.
''The work experience In the home today Is extremely limited," Munson said . "Today, children learn how to work In a combination of what we call recreation and play activities; the chores of the home Just aren't as complicated.''
He said he has found that children's chores In urban-suburban settings fall Into four categories - meal preparation and clean up; home maintenance; outdoor work and pet and plant care .
"In the old days, there were many more chores to be done In the home,'' he said.
The result, according to Munson, Is that the responsibility of teaching children how to work has fallen onto the laps of school teachers.
"Learning how to work has been dump-

ed on schools,'' Munson said. ''Asa result, It leaves the parents with less control ; their children's attitudes and values." 0
Munson said parents and teachers must Join forces in a concerted effort to teach children the work ethic or face the end result that got him started in the research In the first place .
''What got me started were employers who told me their young employees had skills, but lacked positive work attitudes and values - persistence, dependability pride in their work, a sense of responslbll: ity," he said .
He began his research with the assumption that children learned to work when they went to school - that ''school is work."
He quickly discovered, however, that school age is too late.
"Attitudes toward work begin to emerge and develop before the child starts school," Munson said . "Schools can do a lot, but it's harder to take the kid with misdirected attitudes and redirect his goals . ''
Parents have to start with their children at an early age , Munson said.
- The Antlanta Journal June 4, 1981
Did You Know?
Deaf doesn't mean I'm not aware of the way things really are. Deaf doesn't mean I'm to be left out Or that in Ilfe I can't go far.
Deaf doesn't mean I.can't live In A hearing world different from mine. Deaf doesn't mean I can't contribute My part in helping mankind.
Deaf doesn't mean that I don't dream Of hopes for better tomorrows Deaf doesn't mean we can't be friends Working together to alleviate sorrows.
Deaf doesn't describe a personality Each makes an individual claim Being deaf is like snowflakes No two are the same.
Being deaf means we look for other ways to compensate for ears that don't hear, And often we ask to borrow yours If a hurdle too high appears .
Don't let ears that don't work frighten you It just takes a little time Your effort to know and learn is appreciated And don't worry that you don't sign .
Communication takes many forms Smiles, gestures and art And this says you won't judge by our ears, You'll wait till you know our heart.
Nancy Langston Barker

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Health Tips

snake Bites snakes are probably the most feared and

st understood of all of God ' s creatures .

~:ny people think that all snakebites will

kill you . This is not true. only 3 to 10 people

~~dt

of 100 people who are bitten by snakes not treated by a doctor will die;and if a

erson is treated , only 1 of 100 of those

ireated will die. The poisonous snakes commonly found

in Georgia are the rattlesnake , the water

moccasin , the copperhead and in South Georgia the coral snake . Coral snakes have

colored rings with red rings touching

yellow rings . Red rings do not touch black

rings. There are no poisonous snakes which arn green or have stripes running

from head to tail. Most snakes are not

poisonous . The nonpoisonous snakes are

helpful and should not be killed . They eat

rats , mice and small creatures which can

destroy crops . Nonpoisonous snakes also

keep poisonous snakes away by eating all of the food that is available . Some snakes

even eat the poisonous snakes. Being able

to tell the difference between a poisonous

and a nonpoisonous snake is very important . The one thing that makes a poisonous

snake poisonous is being able to get poison

into a vict im . All poisonous snakes must have fangs! The easiest way to keep from

getting bitten is never to put your hands or

feet where you cannot see .

Some tips for preventing snakebites are : 1. When walking , keep your eye on your

path and don ' t step on clumps of bush or weeds . If you have to walk through clumps poke them with a stick before stepping on

them . 2.Don 't step over rocks or logs if you can

not see over them , step on the log or rock first.

3. Wear heavy leather high-top shoes and

long pants with cuffs that come down over the tops of the shoes .

4. Go under fences in cleared areas only .

5. Do not walk close to rock ledges.

6. Do not reach above your head and put

your hand in breaks in rock while climbing .

7. Do not move if you hear a rattlesnake . Snakes usually attack moving objects.

8. Do not water ski where there are a lot of water moccasins .

9. Do not sleep on open ground . Although

snakes ordinarily do not attack, you may roll over one in your sleep .

10. Remember a favorite resting place for

snakes is under old lumber or firewood. ('wear heavy gloves when cleaning up

debris) . Pick up one end of the wood to

make sure there are no snakes underneath.

Snakes also like to crawl under the floor of empty barns and houses. Be careful when

Walking or working in these areas .

If someone is bitten by a poisonous

snake or you think it may be a poisonous snake , keep the person as quiet as possible and take the victim to the emergency room as soon as posssible . If possible , carry the person so he doesn't have to walk. The first aid treatments of freezing , cutting, sucking out the poison or putting on a tourniquet are no longer recommended. You always have time to get the person to an emergency room or doctor ; do not waste it looking for ice or sterilizing a knife .
If a person is bitten by a nonpoisonous snake, clean the area well and take care of it like a cut, making sure that it doesn ' t get infected .
And of course , the poison control center is open all of the time to give you information and help if you need it . The number is (404) 525-3323.
Workshop Conducted
for GSD Staff
Mr. Arthur J . Bergesen , State of Georgia Accident Control representative, presented a program regarding accident control to GSD staff members during postplanning week.
Mr. Bergesen emphasized the importance of being a defensive driver . He stated that 98% of all auto accidents are due to dr"iver error and that 50% of all fatal accidents are caused by drivers who have been drinking.
Titles of the film shown were: 1. Parking and backing (one of the most frequent causes of accidents) . 2. Emergency Driving Practices .
3. Dangers of Driving While Taking Medicine. 4. "Getting Busted"-What happens when you're caught driving under the Influence In California.

U.S. House of Repre-

sentatives Begins

TTY Service

Beginning August 5, 1981 the U .S. House of Representatives began operatin1i

a TTY telephone answering machine which

can be used by deaf and hearing-Impaired

citizens to contact Members of Congress .

People with hearing Impairments who have

TTY ' s will now be able to call their Con-

gressman at (202)225-1904 and be connect-

ed to this new system . Messages will be re-

ceived by a special operator who will take

the mesesage to the Congressman , who

can then transmit a reply over the TTY . In a recent letter to Congressman Paul

Findley, R-111., the Clerk of the House of Representatives Edmund Henshaw noted

Findley's "longstanding Interest In provld-

lng such a system at a central House loca-

tion . " Findley has long been a supporter

of the interests of deaf citizens, introducing

legislation in the three past Congresses to

allow tax credits for the purchase and use of telecommunications devices for the deaf

and hearing-impaired, and working resolutely for Installation of a TTY In Congress .

Findley said this will not be the first

TTY installed for use by the federal

government . "Our colleagues in the

Senate presently have three TTY's In

service for communication with their deaf

constituents . Also , the Federal Communi-

cations Commission and the Internal

Revenue Service have TTY's. These have proved to be of value to those deaf persons

in need of routine assistance from such

agencies . Installation of this TTY In the

House encourages deaf citizens to become

a more vocal part of the legislative process

as well. It insures that, at last, our deaf

population will truly be heard," Findley

said .

-News Release

Congressman Paul Findley

Washington, D.C. 20515

M ike Burton Interprets for Mr. Arthur J . Bergesen , state accident control repesentative.

Ken Lang (L), GAE-NEA Representative , installing GSD-GAE officers for 1981-82. L-R Sylvia Morgan, president, Zelle Lively , president-elect , Allee Rogers, secretary, Ruby Hewett, treasurer (not in picture) .

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Chambers goes to Deaf Olympics

Football Scoreboard

Coach Sarah Wade
Honored
Sarah Wade , G.S.D.'s phylcal education Instructor and girl ' s coach was honored by her Induction Into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame on May 28, 1981. A native of Savannah, Coach Wade was cited for her "years of faithful service to the hand Icapped.''
At the 12th annual awards banquet , Coach Wade was Introduced by G. Herbert Griffin, who related her background of Intense athletic participation as a youngster In Savannah . Captain of the Savannah High basketball team, she was also active In track, softball, bowling, swimming , and tennis . Following her graduation from Armstrong State and the University of Georgia , she came to GSD to teach and coach basketball, softball, cheerleading and track . In 1975 the National Association of the Deaf's publication, " The Deaf American ," selected M lss Wade as Coach of the Year; the magazine cited her for coaching the GSD girl ' s track team to a region championship " with Industry and dedication."
Mr. Griffin also recognized M iss Wade's selection as one of the track coaches for the
1977 USA Deaf Olympic Team and their victory In Romania. He enumerated many honors she has received , Including GSD ' s 1977 TIGERAMA dedication to her and the dedicatory 1980 Mason-Dixon Tournament .
The Savannah News-Press , In a May 24 article about Miss Wade stated: "She has taught deaf children of all ages , coached swimming, softball, track, and cheerleaders. She has served as dean of Girls and Glrl Scout leader. Throughout the years Coach Wade has been noted for her communication skills and counseling with
deaf students. Now Coach Wade's hometown brings her back to honor her for a job well done. "

GSD's Olivia Chambers was selected as a member of the USA Women's basket-
ball team , to compete In the Deaf Olympics In Cologne , West Germany , In June, 1981 . However, during the three- week training camp In Morganton , North Carolina, Olivia's knee was relnjured. Unable to play , she nevertheless traveled to Europe as a member of the USA delegation and
watched as her teammates won the gold medal.
After completion of the World Games in Cologne, the American participants toured Portugal. Olivia enjoyed the invaluable and unforgetable opportunity to meet deaf people from throughout the world, to travel In foreign countries, and to represent our country in a unique experience.

The GSD football team got off to one 0 its best starts In the history of the schoo with the 1981 season . As of the October 1 , game with WNCSD, the Tigers were un defeated with a reco'rd of 6-0. The coachei are very happy with the spirit of the team and appreciate the help that everyone h given.
The f irst kick-off was with White Plains Alabama and the Tigers won by a score 0 21-14 . Fred Stone had two touchdow passes and Wilbur Marshall ran for the other one . Tommy Green and B.B. Chubtl were on the receiving end of the touchdown oasses made by Stone. Danny McCain an Donald Hall each picked off a pass from White Plains and Tracy Packer recovered fumble . Everyone on the GSD team played well .
South Carolina School for the Deaf was

The Un ited States won more medals than our second opponent, and we scored 1l

any country participating in the Deaf points to their 7. Jamie Eubanks passed t

Olympics . There were 1,258 ath letes from B. B.Chubb for one touchdown and WIiburt

32 countries competing In the games .. .172 Marshall ran for the other. Timmy Dixon

of them were representing the United and George McCalep tackled the South

States.

'

Carolina runner in the end zone for a

Following is a summary of how the United States fared in the World Games.

safety . Harry Favors, James Williams, and Earl Cribb turned In fine defensive games for the Tigers.

Men ' s Track & Field 28 medals, 12 gold

Women 's Track & Field 13 medals , 3 gold

Swimming

44 medals , 21 gold

Wrestling

15 med~ls , 3 gold

Tennis

6 medals , 4 gold

Men 's Basketball

1 gold medal (team)

Women's Basketball 1 gold medal (team) .

Men 's Volleyball

4th place diploma

Women's Volleyball 1 silver medal (team)

Waterpolo

5th place diploma

Shooting

No medal or diploma

The third game was a hard fought battle with the Hornets of the Eastern North Carol ina School for the Deaf , but the game ended in a close victory for the Tigers, 12-10. Two passes from Jamie Eubanks to B.B.Chubb accounted for both GSD touch downs . Micheal Hardwick and Robbie Smith played very good defense.
The fourth game was at home with Lou lsiana School for the Deaf. Th Is was the Tigers ' best played game.

Individual Medals 170 medals (91 gold,

The offensive line did an outstanding job

41 silver and 38 bronze) . of blocking led by Abraham Davis, Gary

GSD Retirement Banquet Held

Caldwell, Eddie Carswell , John Ison and Mike Black . Jamie Eubanks passed for two touchdowns to Tommy \ Green and Fred Ston~ -Bobby Franklin , had a good day rushing as he picked up two touchdowns on

on June 2, GSD held Its retirement the ground. Willie Leeks played a good

banquet at the Hungry Bull Restaurant in Rome to honor Luther Wright Carr , Eva

game with 55 yards rushing . Chris Weech had two fumble recoveries and Al

Mae Stewart, and Elizabeth Threlkeld. Mr. Anderson picked off a LSD pass.

Carr retired as houseparent , and Mrs. Roger Gunn and Bobby Jarman played

Stewart and Mrs. Threlkeld were both very hard on the defensive line. The end of

teacher aides.

the game saw the Tigers victorious with a

Entertainment consisted of the Easter 24-8 score .

People singing gospel songs and Cathryn

The Tigers' hardest game was with

Adams giving a pleasant ballet Jackson County. Score : 6-0. In a hard

performance .

fought defensive battle, Donald Hall ran 68

The banquet committee was composed yards for a touch down on the third play of

of Juanita Barnett , Ruby Hale, Olene Lloyd '.he game and that proved to be all of the

and Eugene Ziegler, chairman .

scoring . Both teams played good defense

-by Eugene Ziegler .with Danny McCain , Donald Hall , Verley Vicks , and Daniel Butts coming up with

(See pictures on page 5)

great defens ive efforts.

t~'.VA
l SCHOOL HELPER

t Accredited Elementary School
Vol. 87

Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
Cave Spring, Georgia, January, 1982
GSD Group Visits Washington County School

Accredited High School
No.2

'Miss Deaf America,'
1982, Visits GSD
Miss Deaf America, Mary Beth Barber, visited the campus of the Georgia School for t he deaf recently . She spoke at assembly , observed classes and led discussions with gifted children .
A native of Schenectady , N .Y ., Miss Barber is on temporary leave from her studies as a senior at the National Technical Instit ute of the Deaf in Rochester, N .Y . She is traveling across the country with the theatrical company of the award-winning play, Child ren of A Lesser God , as an actress.
Miss Barber was chosen to represent the nation ' s 14 mill ion hearing impaired by the National Association of the Deaf at its convention in St . Louis last summer. Miss Deaf America is chosen from representatives of 49 state associations of the deaf who co mpete in talent, evening gown and personality evaluations.
The title holder lists her hobbies as dancing , acting, swimming, singing-signing songs , skiing and reading . After she receives a B.S. in social work she plans to continue her education for at least one more year to become a certified counselor . She would like to counsel young deaf children and adolescents because she thinks there is a great need for people in that field Who understand deafness and are able to communicate effectively with deaf people.
Her awards include being named Miss Schenectady County Teenager and rece iving an award for excellence In theater for her portrayal of Juliet In "Romeo and Juliet" in a National Technical Institute of the Deaf production. She received a National Theater of the Deaf scholarship and was listed in " Who's Who In American High Schools."

Recently twenty students from GSD with Mrs. Nancy Barker, high school counselor , and Mr. Eugene Ziegler, education supervisor, visited the Washington County High School in Sandersville, Georgia. Our group left on the morning of December 9 and returned the evening of December 10.
Mr. Bob Nash , director of special education for Washington Co . and Mrs. Linda Averett, teacher of the gifted at Washington Co . High School, planned activities for the GSD group .
The deaf students stayed in Individual homes with Washington Co. hearing students and their families. There were no communication barriers. Sign language was used by both GSD and Washington Co . students .
The gifted program at Washington Co . includes a study of the sign language.In fact, the whole school welcomed the GSD group by using either finger spelling or total communication .
The trip was an outstanding educational experience . Hopefully, future trips can be planned. Our trip was an exchange program with Washington Co . since their group visited our school in February, 1981, in Cave Spring .
-by Eugene Ziegler
Video Diet ionary
Available
Washington, D.C. -- The first conceptbased video dictionary for sign language is now available. Based on the JOY OF SIGNING, the comprehensive sign language text which has sold over 300 ,000 copies during the last two years , this videotape series/ dlet lonary presents over 1,500 signs selected from the American Sign Language.
Dr. Lottie Rlekehof, author of the text, THE JOY OF SIGNING, and chairperson of the Department of Sign Communication at Gallaudet; demonstrates each sign. An actor then provides a visual model , using mime, body language, and facial expression to demonstrate the concept on which the sign Is based . Dr. Rlekehof also uses each sign In a sentence which Includes signs, finger-spelling, and voice.
Dr. Edward C. Merrill, president of Gallaudet College, the only liberal arts
(Continued on page 8)

Levine Appointed
executive Di rector
of DRF
New York, January 6,1982--Albert J. Levine has been appointed Executive Director of The Deafness Research Foundation (ORF), It was announced by George L. Ball , of E.F. Hutton & Co. and chairman of the Board of the Foundation .
In his new position , Mr. Levine will be responsible for all admlnstratlve matters of the Foundation, and will also oversee Its fund raising and public edcatlon programs.
The DRF's principal work Is that of awarding grants to finance promising new medical and scientific research projects on deafness and other ear Impairments, nationwide. Since Its Inception the Foundation has awarded over 650 grants for nearly six million dollars of public contributions.
In accepting the assignment, Mr. Levine stated, "No major physical disorder or disease has a weaker public understanding , nor frailer public support than deafness. The Deafness Research Foundation Is launching an unprecedented nationwide campaign to give deafness research the attention It deserves . There are two million totally deaf people In this country and 14 million others with chronic hearing Impairment. Nearly 10% of this country's population suffers from some degree of hearing loss, yet only 1% of the funds contributed to all medical research goes to deafness '' .
An alumnu11 of Hunter College who resides In New York, Mr. Levine Joined the
(Continued on page 8)

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PICTURE STORY OF LOWER SCHOOL' S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM -by Lois Grizzard

THE SCHOOL HELPER

The Rhythm Band

" ... What 's in the big beautiful box? .. ."

... Holy Night .. ."

" ... oops! .. "

" ...telling Mary the real meaning of Christmas ... "

'' ...A Jack-in-the-box! .. ''

" ... but Mary will have new toys," said Santa . . .

" . .. a toy soldier! .. "

"Mary still loves her old doll."

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Vol. 87

January, 1982

No.2



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Lower School News
The school year has really been rolling along smoothly for the GSD Lower School t dents. After an exciting start of school, shu events of the holiday season highllghtt dethe Fall and early Wi.nter sess.ions . El see here, in this publication, you can read wb ut our Thanksgiving and Christmas caeloebrations. Such events are I.mportan t every year because o~r de~f students .do
ot receive the media blitz concerning ~hese holidays as do hearing children . In order for our students to understand these seasons ' true significance , we , at the school , must and always are, happy to explain and demonstrate what they are all
about . Other significant events have occurred at
Lower School since the last issue of the School Helper . The Good Citizens of November/ December were presented at the Christmas Program. They were Randy Wooten for Group B; Racquel Brown for Group A ; Darryl Smith for Special Studies. These young men and women have been exceptionally pleasant, co-operative and industrious for November and December.
The first nine-week Honor Roll for the Intermediate Department of the Lower School was presented to the students in assembly . The students who made it really have worked hard and have earned their good grades . To qualify for the Honor Roll the students must have a 90 or above average in all classes with no grades under 85. It is tough to get on the Honor Roll. Those students who make the Honor Roll will have a banquet in Rome at the end of the year . The students making it the first nine weeks were : Group A-Renee Heath, Group B- Rodney Bell , Kent Firsdon, Miki! Grace , Chris Johnson, Preston Riley , Johnny Troup and Adonia Smith .
Of course, our Lower School students do more than study . For example, our Halloween Party for the Intermediate Department was a Scary Skate at the ''World of Wheels" Roller Rink in Rome.
The rink was frightenly well decorated and the students had a great time skating, eating, and laughing the time away . Many of us thought the highlight of the day was when Johnny Shelton got to "skate" using his wheel chair and a friendly assist from behind. His smile at being included with the others was rewarding . (Of course, Barry Garrison had to borrow the wheel chair for a spin, too!) .
Another good experience for our students was a play presented by a group of touring players from the National Technical Institute of the Deaf (NTID). Their signed drama was well received by the Lower School students . Their acting ability and costuming were some of the best ever seen at GSD.
Our Lower School basketball season is

finally getting started . We only have one official team this year. That Is the 14 and under boys who play on this team even if they are eleven or twelve years old. At this time, the team is 1-0. The coach has. high hopes for an undefeated season . Some of the boys who may start this team are Chris Creed , Mike Grace, Joe Nettles, Kent Firsdon, Johnny Dunlap, Chris Johnson and Erica Tatum . We ' ll let you know how we are doing In the next issue of The School Helper.
Lastly, we would like to thank Mr. Jim Perry, the High School Vocational Department Supervisor , for his help in our Christmas activities.
-by Jerry Ramsey
VETERANS DAY
The teachers in Group B discussed taking students to the Veterans Day program in Rome November 11, 1981 . We felt this would be a worthwhile trip . Our students had never attended a Veterans Day program. We showed films , filmstrips and posters so our students would become familiar with the reason for celebrating Veterans' Day.
On the morning of November 11 , 1981 the girls and boys were very excited . Mrs . Delle Copeland , Mrs . Amanda Chatman , Mrs. Lois Grizzard, Mrs. Geverna Stepp, Mrs. Elizabeth Threlkeld , Mrs. Callie Montgomery,Mr. Jerry Ramsey and Group B students left school at 9:30 am. We went to Myrtle Hill Cemetery . Mr. Ramsey drove to the top of the Cemetery . We got off the bus and walked through the Cemetery. We looked at many graves.
The program started at 11:00 am. Mr. Pete Wheeler was the speaker . Wreaths were placed on the Known Soldiers's grave.
After the program we went to Shanklin Attaway, Post 5. Mr. Roy Pitts did a painting about World War 11. This was interesting. We ate lunch. It was delicious.
We feel our students learned a lot by going to this program. We were Impressed .
-by Callie Montgomery

Christmas Program
at Lower School
How does it begin and how does it end? Christmas begins with love and giving and it ends with love and sharing with everyone around you. Out of this love and desire to share grew the 1981 Christmas Program at Lower School. The Rhythm Band, under the direction of Miss Micki Gaines and Mrs. Alice Rogers , presented the "Twelve Days of Christmas" . An original Christmas story was visually presented through sign language as told by Ms. Helen Keefer. The Christmas story written by Mrs . Lois Grizzard was very Impressive.
The stage was set for the playlet by the Choral group singing, "SIient Night ". Karen Davis, portraying a little American Girl, was found grooming her beloved doll , played by Judy Scott . Before Karen went to bed on Christmas Eve , ''Daddy'' , played by Mr . Jerry Ramsey, told her the timeless Christmas Story of the birth of the Christ Child. the story was told so vividly that Karen wished with all her heart that Christ would come and live with us again on earth . "He will come again someday ", said her father, " but for now, be good and gQ. to bed."
The Choral group appeared again to sing and sign, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town ," as Karen slept. SIientiy Santa Claus appeared and placed a Jack-In-theBox (Richard Roberts) under the tree . Jack surprised everyone by Jumping out of the box. A toy soldier, (Kent Flrsdon), walked and marched proudly after Santa placed him under the tree, too . The ballerina (Rhonda Brownlow) delighted everyone when she Joined the other two and danced and danced .
Christmas morning arrived, and Karen Jumped out of her bed and ran to see what was under the Christmas tree for her . She loved all of her new gifts , they were Just what she wanted; but Karen decided she would always love her old doll.
After the enjoyable program, groups went to different areas for their Christmas parties . Santa distributed presents to the children from the Quota Club of Rome, represented by Mrs. Shirley Whitworth and Mrs. Polly Clemmons.
All the chlldren, visitors and staff were pleased to share In the loving and caring at GSD.
-by Callie Montgomery Christmas Program Committee
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Scene during ceremonies at Myrtle HIii Cemetery.

A father was buying a watch for his son's graduation gift. ' ' I suppose,' ' said the clerk, ''that Its going to be a surprise." "I'll say It Is ," replied the father, "he's expecting a car."

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Let's Go To College

PERFORM FOR THE DEAF
During September over 20,000 people from all parts _of the world attended the International General Assembly for the Church of God of Prophecy in Cleveland,Tenn . The New Life Singers of the Trion Church of God of Prophecy , at the request of the World Language Secretary,sang and took part in the Mission Program on Sept .12. The group sang two songs , presenting them in sign language for the deaf . The group includes (first row , L-R) Cathy Davenport , Anna Marie Perez , Linda Scott , Rita Prescise, Terri Ford and Tina McNeese ; (second row) Brenda Giles , Paula Brown , Sharon Scoggins , Doris Gilliland, Becky Sweet , Mary Turnipseed , Robin Richardson and Carol Turnipseed ; (third row) Robby Dalton , Don Baker , Wayne McNeese, Larry Gilliland , Jeff Ford , Mike Precise , Greg Scoggins and choir director Buel Richardson .
Th is group is scheduled to perform at GS D' s PTHO meeting February 8, 1982.

Several G.S. D. j uniors and seniors a tak 1" ng a st ep .into another phase of lifere

They are attending Floyd Junior College 0 ~ Tuesday and Thursday n ights for a

English course.

n

Through an agreement bet ween Floyd Junior College and the school for the deaf

G.S.D. juniors and seniors who pass th~ college 's entrance requirements can be en-

rolled in classes with hearing students . Interpreting services for the deaf students are provided , upon request , for all classes and college sponsored activ ities. Note takers are also available . The college employs two full -time interpreters and several part-time note takers . GSD students partic ipating in the hearing impaired program at Floyd Junior College will receive cred it for completed college work . Students who registered for the winter quarter are Libby Cranshaw , Muff Gammage , Mike K ing, Jane Rogers, Tommy Taylor, Darryl Watts.
In addition to the jointly enrolled G.S.D. students , there are 15 regularly enrolled hearing impaired students attending Floyd Junior College this quarter. These students , most of whom are former graduates of the Georgia School for the Deaf , are tak ing courses ranging from developmental studies to college algebra, political science , science , and many more .

-by Nancy Barker H.S. Counselor

Thought for the day : A wrong number is never busy!

MOST STATES GIVE DISCOUNTS FOR TTY CALLS The following 37 states give deaf people d iscounts for TTY calls .

Arkansas Coloraado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Iowa kansas Kentucky Louisiana M a i ne Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi M issouri Montana

50 % 25% 75 % 25 % 35 % a.m .; 60% p.m. 25% 50 % 35 % a.m .; 60 % p.m. 35 % a.m .; 60 % p.m . 35 % a.m .; 60 % p.m . 35 % a.m. ; 60 % p.m . 70% 35 % a.m .; 60 % p.m . 35 % A .M .: 60%p .m . 35 % a.m .; 60 % p.m . 35 % a.m . ; 60 % p.m . 35 % 35% a.m .; 60% p.m .

Nebraska

35% a.m .; 60% p.m .

New Hampsh ire

25% a.m .; 50% p.m .

Oklahoma

25% a.m .; 50 % othertimes

New Jersey

25 %

New Mexico

35 % a.m. ; 60 % p.m.

NEw York

25%

North Carolina

50% a.m .; 50% p.m.

North Dakota

35% a.m .; 60% p.m.

Pennsylvania

25 %

Rhode Island

60 %

South Carolina

35 %

South Dakota

35% a.m .; 60 % p.m .

Tennessee

35 % a.m. ; 60 % p.m .

Utah

50%

Vermont

20 % a.m .; 33 % p.m.

Virginia

35 % a.m . ; 60 % p.m .

Wisconsin

35 % a.m . ; 60 % p.m .

Wyom ing

35 % a.m .; 60 % p.m.

Note: Some states have special rules for applying the discounts .

Discounts for
TTY Calls
In September , Texas decided to charge deaf people less money for long distance TTY calls inside of Texas . Then 37 states gave deaf people discounts for TTY calls . 13 states did not give a discount.
Mr. Sy Dubow is legal director for the National Center for the law and the Deaf. Mr. Dubow said , " We are happy that AT&T is charging deaf people less money for some TTY calls. "
" Maybe now the other 13 states will give deaf people discounts on long distance calls inside the state too. Deaf people should ask their state government to help to get TTY discounts. This is fair ."
" In every state where deaf people have asked for discounts, deaf people have got discounts for TTY calls.' '
-Reprinted from WORLD AROUND YOU

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"SPOTLIGHT"

Lynn Crothers

Diane Conti

Helen Keefer

Emma Johnson

Charlotte Thomas

Suzanne Vann

Sylvia Morgan

Inez Fincher with student, Sissy MIiiett

Special Studies
The Special Studies program opened in the fall of 1979 with the goal of providing services for students who have difficulty achieving success in the academic program due to multiple handicaps .
The Long-term goal for the program is the development of a student's personal and economic independence to the highest possible levels . Students are initially staffed into the program based on pyschological , audiological and educational evaluation ; achievement testing; perceptual , social , and communication skills levels ; and adaptive behavior, medical , emotional , and behavioral needs . Placement is reviewed at least annually with due process procedures being followed throughout.
The program is individualized but follows basically a survival skills curriculum with an emphasis on practical skills for daily living . Some examples of areas covered include safety vocabulary , grooming , homemaking skills , self-care skills, and use of a calculator . Social and behaviorial needs are a continuing concern as students learn techniques for developing selfcontrol and accepting responsibility for their own actions. Communication skills including speech and sign language training underlie the entire program. Scheduling and homeroom placements provide a basic structure which is adapted according to changing student needs . In addition to five
rotating classes, there are two self contained classes . One is geared for students having basically self-care and communication needs ; the other, for students having needs in the area of behavior management.
The Special Studies staff is one of the keys to the program's success. Seven teachers and one aide work as a group to provide the services needed by this complex group of students.
Mrs . Diane Conti is in her second year at GSD. She holds a BA from Gallaudet College and an M .Ed from Georgia State University . Mrs. Cont i's area is language .
Mrs . Barbara Dempsey works with a self-contained class for students with self care and communication needs . She received a B.S. from West Georgia College and an M.Ed . from Georgia State University. She has worked at GSD for seven and a half years.
Mrs. Emma Johnson holds degrees from Tennessee State A&I University (B.S . ) and an M .Ed. from Georgia State University. She is currently responsible for health and safety education in Special Studies . She is approaching 20 years of employement at GSD .
Ms . Helen Keefer teaches basic math . Her degrees include a B.S. from Georgia
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In Memoriam
Mrs. Forbes
Mrs . Ruth Darnell Forbes died November 7, 1981, a few days before her ninety-second birthday . She left a legacy that will be recorded for posterity at the Georgia School for the Deaf .
During the early 1920's, Miss Ruth Darnell left her home state of Kentucky to come to GSD as a trained teacher of the deaf. Her charm and pleasing personality won her many friends. She made a place for herself on the faculty of the school , and in the town of Cave Spring. "To know her was to love her," is the best way to describe her to anyone who did not have the privilege of teaching with her.
When a young Cave Spring man, Fred Forbes, returned home after serving in World War I and began courting "Miss Ruth," she agreed to marry him with the stipulation that she continue teach'ing d.eaf children ~t GSD .
Ruth and Fred Forbes raised three daughters who became trained teachers of the hearing impaired, also. They are now Mrs . Arth'ur Koenig , Pittsburg ,Pennsylvania ; Mrs Kenneth Cutherson, St. Paul North Carolina ; and Mrs\ Jack Brady , Romney , West Virginia.
Truly, "Miss Ruth ' s" life was a long and fruitful one . The field of education is in her debt for such an outstanding legacy .
-by Geverna Stepp
Mrs . Casey
The staff and alumni of Georgia School for the Deaf were saddened at the October third death of Mrs . A .J. (Polly) Casey, a skilled and dedicated instructor in the primary department for more than thirty years . Polly, as she was affectionately known, Inspired and taught hundreds of boys and girls . After her retirement, she never lost interest In GSD or the students, both past and present , as she continued to attend programs and homecoming games, excitedly searching for her former students and their families .
A native of Staunton , Virginia, Mrs. Casey was the daughter of deaf parents, who encouraged her to become a trained teacher of deaf children . For years she taught the third-year level and was admired for her Ingenuity, as she made learning fun. Her language games are partlculary remembered by those who as beginning teachers were fortunate enough to observe in her classroom . She was truly a ''teacher 's teacher.''
Known for her occasional lack of tact, she was nevertheless appreciated for her honesty and frankness . Obviously, she was pat!ent, !OO, for she joked often of requi-

sltloning green shades for her classroom every year for twenty years; she recieved

them the year she retired . Polly was a dis-

tinct individual, loved by her fellow

teachers. After her retirement , Mrs. Casey be-

came Cave Spring 's unofficial "Good

Samaritan ," as she visited and helped her

ill and elderly friends . It was a usual sight

to see her carrying food to a shut-In, taking

someone to buy groceries, or giving finan-

cial help when necessary. A lover of flow-

ers, she was preparing arrangements for

her church's Homecoming when she

became ill; she died the following day.

Teachers of Polly's caliber are unique

today . Friends of her quality are rare .

Christians of her character are uncommon .

She will be missed, but she will be fondly

remembered as a true friend to deaf

children .

-by Micki Gaines

PRE-SCHOOL EXPERIENCES

We went to Mrs .Hendrix's house

Tuesday (Dec . 15th). We made Christmas

cookies . First , we mixed the cookie dough with an

electric mixer. Then, we rolled the dough with a rolling pin . We cut out the cookies with cookie cutters. We cut out bel I, snowman, Christmas tree, heart, star and

reindeer shaped cookies.

We decorated the cookies with red and

green sugar, red candy and cinnamon and

sugar . We baked the cookies in the oven .

They were good!

-by Shirley Osborne

Ricardo Chapman

Mrs. Hendrix

Mrs. Kinder

PRIMARY HALLOWEEN

Spooks , goblins, creatures from outer space ..... all gathered to "out-spook" and " out-shine " each other in dress and actions. The purpose was none other than Halloween, and each girl and boy out did himself/herself in getting up costumes .
The three upper classes of the Primary Department were judged on the outstanding costumes for a girl and boy. Chip Stennet won for his impersonation of a hobo, and Diane Osborne for her version of a "swinging teen-age" girl.
The games (throwing darts, go-fishing, cake-walk and pulling a play duck out of water for a prize) were the fun activities . Each child was given a ticket for each game. We teachers were proud of the way they lined up, took turns and were polite to each other .
The refreshments were delicious. Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Childers did an excellent job of preparing a party that was throughly enjoyed by all.
-by Wilann Powers

'' ABC World News Tonight" First Closed-Captioned News
In a major breakthrough for hearing. impaired television viewers, each night's 7:00 p.m . (EST) broadcast of "ABC World News Tonight " will be closed captioned "live," beginning November 23. The program thus becomes hearing-impaired people ' s first early-evening acc~ss to televised national news .
Each weeknight, captions, prepared during the 6:30 p.m . (EST) news broadcast , will be sent out along with the 7:00 p.m . news. While not all ABC affiliate stations carry the 7:00 "feed," it is expected that by mid-1982, live closed-captioned news will be extended to the e.ntire ABC network.
The introduction of live, captioned news closely follows the National Captioning lnstitute's (NCI) expansion of the closedcaptioning system's "TEXT " channels to provide news and sports updates, and captioned program schedules. "World News Tonight ," however, bringes the news, as hearing people receive It, into the home while it 's still news.
'' Captioning the news, live, each night is a great achievement technologically as well as sociologically ; this service is unique in the history of television," said NCI President John E.D . Ball. "A great deal of effort was involved in bringing this development about so quickly, and ABC deserves much of the credit . They've been with us 100 percent of the way."
TeleCaption adapters on TV sets--the equipment necessary to receive closed captions--are available at all Sears, Roebuck and Company stores, or through the Sears catalog .
-NCI News
Washington County student communicating with GSD student George McCaiep . See article on page 1.

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Nutrition Workshop

Lower School Daily Living Skills teachers (the children have namea us Home Ee.) attended a Nutrition workshop on November 5th. This was held in Atlanta at the regional U .S.D .A . office, tnrough the Food and Nutrition Agency . The workshop was funded by the National Educational and Training Program.(N .E.T .), public law 15-166, and sponsored by the Dept. of community Health, at Georgia State University. Ruth Gordon was coordinator for
the group . This was an especially interesting day ,
with each person there being very conscientious concerning her school institutional duties. A short lecture was given at first , introuducing us to the N .E.T . services . Then Nutrition basics were reviewedmainly through the use of sound film strips, movies, quiz games and discussions . The group was very congeniel. Talking was informal and pleasant. In factso interesting that we forgot the scheduled afternoon break!
The last part of the day was "giftgiving" time . Each participant received a " Goody Box" containing books, filmstrips, stories , posters, games and other resource materials to help children know what food is best for healthy bodies . Contents of the box were valued at $100.
We were given the boxes under the following conditions: " 1. That GSD is a non-profit institution, complying with the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
2. That the school retain ownership of the materials in a location available to the faculty.
3. That information regarding usage of the materials be kept and sent to N. T. E. as requested .
4. That we must have structured or planned activity times for using these materials . ' '
Lower Primary things can be found in Cathrine Beaird's room and Upper Primary materials in Dondra Casey's room.
We encourage teachers to come by our rooms and help us use these up-to-date materials. They should be of great help in getting the nutrition message across to our pupils.
-by C. Beaird and D.Casey
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The average girl would rather have beauty th an brains , because she knows the av_erage man can see better than he can think.
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The computer is a great invention. There areJust as many mistakes as ever, but they are nobody's fault.

Staff Participate in CPR Session
A CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) learning session was held recently at Floyd Junior College for over 80 employees from the Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD). Ruth Corlew ,(L) Floyd Junior College instructor, is shown above teaching recommended CPR techniques when dealing with infants. Bettye King, GSD houseparent and Bobby Davis, GSD Home Life Director, work with manikin infants as FJC student, Donna Carmicheal , looks on. The one-day workshop was sponsored by Floyd Junior College's division of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation .
WELCOME GA. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Lower School students who participated in Halloween skating trip. (L-R) David Moore, Dee Armstrong, Lavon Gann, Chris Creed, Chris Culberson, Charlotte Avery, Rodney Bell, Anita Allen, Randy Wooten, Chuckle Belcher, Angie Osborne, Ado-nia Smith .
(See Lower School News on page 3)

Parent Educ.at ion
A Parent Education program has recently been established at the Georgia School for the Deaf in an effort to give assistance to parents regarding their deaf child and enable parents to share with one another their feelings, needs, and support. To this end, a series of meetings have been set up at Floyd Junior College in Rome, running from January through March. We cordially invite you to attend any and all of the meetings, and feel they will be of benefit to all of us involved with deaf children.
Along with the specified meetings at Floyd Junior College, we also want to invite and encourage you to attend the PTHO (Parent-Teacher-Houseparent organization) at the school. The PTH~, meets once a quarter in the Kennard Building, Lower School Campus. Dates are February 8 and April 12. For more information telephone: Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator, Georgia School for the Deaf, Office phone; 404-777-3310 Extension 36, Home (404) 777-8741.
Taxes could be worse. Suppose we had to pay on what we thought we were worth .
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Lady at door to salesman: "Nol don't need no more." Salesman: "How do you know, lady? might be selling grammar books . "
The only thing that can keep growing without nourishment is an ego.

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Thanksgiving, 1981
Throughout each school year, the Lower School teachers and aides plan and prepare programs which enable the children to understand the meanings of various holidays and provide opportunities for student participation In drama, music, and other types aesthetic presentation. It is vitally impprtant for the deaf youngsters to be exposed to all the experiences offered hearing children and to develop each particular talent. Oftentimes staff members are pleasantly surprised by the innate abilities and obvious enjoyment the children exbhit as they perform .
Visitors to G.S.D. are usually amazed to see deaf children participate In and enjoy musical activities, such as the rhythm band and signed Interpretation of songs. This participation is encouraged not only because of the children's evident enjoyment, but for Its Important educational value. Through music, the students learn to develop their own sense of rhythm and to appreciate the language of poetry ; this , in turn transfers to a better understanding of English and sign language and their beauty.
1981 's Thanksgiving program offered an opportunity for the primary, Special Studies, and Middle School students to participate In signed prayers, expressions of individual gratitude, story-telling , questions, and musical Interpretation . The Rev . Dewey Bailey related the histo~y of Thanksgiving and through answers to questions from Primary children, explained Its true significance. It was stressed that each of us has numerous blessings, and four were selected for musical interpretation: life ("Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"); love ("Surround Me With Love"); America ("My Country, 'Tis of Thee"); and dreams ("Climb Every Mountain"). A student choir and their songs, "For All the Blessings of the Year,"
reminded each person of the many blessings on which we should reflect and for which we are thankful.
-by Micki Gaines
Video Dictionary (Continued from page 1)
college for deaf students in the world, states, "this videotape series Is very creative and makes THE JOY OF SIGNING llteraily come to life!''
The signs are presented In the order of their appearance In the book and each sign Is labeled with Its page number from THE JOY OF SIGNING text so that text and tapes may be used together for teaching and learning reinforcement.
Bernard Bragg -- one of the nation's foremost deaf actors, founding member of the Nat.ion al Theatre o.f. the Deaf, and E

member of the Department of theatre Arts at Gallaudet -- served as creative consultant for the series. Mr. Bragg worked with Ed Holder to develope the acting sequences which emphasize and clarify the meaning of the signs and how to form them. Ed Holder, a graduate of National Technical Institute for the Deaf, is an actor in his own right, having worked with the National Theatre of the Deaf.
The series was adapted and produced for television by Vicki M . Leon, former senior producer/director of television at Gallaudet College.
The videotapes are an invaluable support for sign language courses and an Ideal addition to library collections, and they offer unlimited opportunities for sign language practice for anyone with access to a videotape player.
The series is available in " and " color cassettes. Chapter lengths vary, and the total playing time for the tapes is approximately nine hours. The tapes are now available from Joy Enterprises, Inc. , Box 580, Dumfries, Virginia 22026.
For additional information contact: Jack Gannon or Donna Chitwood (202) 651-5104 (TTY). (202) 651-5100 (Voice).
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Special Studies (Continued from page 5) Southern College and an M .Ed from Georgia State University. Ms. Keefer taught in Clayton County for three years before coming to GSD . Mrs. Sylvia Morgan's specialty area is reading. Her B.S. is from Knoxville College and her M.Ed is from Georgia State University. She has been employed at GSD nearly eight years. Mrs. Charlotte Thomas covers the area of social studies. She holds a B.A. from Albany State College and an M.Ed . from Georgia State University. She came to GSD ten years ago . Mrs. Suzzanne Vann received her B.S.
from Berry College and her M.Ed from Georg la State Un lverslty. Prior to her employment at GSD, she worked with Vocational Rehablllatlon and Head Start . She Is currently responsible for the prevocational work practices classes, In addition to managing a self-contained class.
Mrs. Inez Fincher serves as teacher-aide and Individual reading tutor for the program.
Ms. Lynne Crothers serves as the Supervising Teacher for the program . She holds a B.S. from Peabody College in Tennessee, an M.A . from E. Kentucky University, and will complete requirements for an Ed.S from Georgia State University this spring. Her previous experience includes public school teaching and supervision of multiply handicapped and mental retardation programs in state and community mental health settings.
-by Lynne Crothers

1982 Girls' MasonDixon Tournment

"Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor

gloom of night" kept the GSD girls' varsity

basketball team from the fifth annual

Mason-Dixon Basketball Tournament at

the Louisiana School for the Deaf In Baton

Rouge during the January snow and ice

storm that almost paralyzed the South. Mr.

Ricky Ledbetter, the bus driver, made It all

possible, as he skillfully met the storm "head-on ." Leaving Georgia on the morn-

ing of January 12, the team, accompanied

by Principal Eugene Perdue and Coach

Sarah Wade , spent the night at the
Mississippi School in Jackson, which was

covered with ice.

Despite the weathe.r. the tournament

was a success. even though two teams did

not arrive . On Thursday the GSD team de-

feated the Mississippi School for the Deaf

by a score of 37 to 35 . The inclement

weather caused a second-game forfeit by

Alabama, and then GSD fell to Eastern

North Carolina,54 to 42. GSD gave ENCSD

a good "run for their money" until, un-

fortunately, Teresa Davenport and Glenda

Patterson fouled out in the last two minutes

of the game.

lri their final tournament game, GSD de-

feated Florida, 45 to 34, thereby winning

third place. Selected for the All-Tourna-

ment Team were Abbie Gail Carson and

Teresa Davenport, who played extremely

well in every game.

The final results of the Mason-Dixon

Tournament were: 1st place-Eastern North

Carolina, 2nd place-Kentucky, 3nd

place-GSD, 4th place-Florida, 5th place-

Western

North

Carolina,

6th

place-M ississlppi.

Congralations, GSD girls, for a Job well

done!

- by Coach Sarah Wade
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Levine Appointed (Continued from page 1)
ORF In 1978 as Director of Development. He previously served as a Director of Development for the National Association Of
Mental Health (Pennsylvania Division) as
well as In fund raising positions with the American Arbitration Association (NYC)
8ermard M. Baruch College (NYC( and Haverford College (PA).
The Deafness Research Foundation (ORF) located at 55 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016, Is the only national vol untary health organization that Is entirely committed to directing public attention and support to basic as well as clinical research Into the causes, treatment and prevention of deafness and hearing dlsabllltles. It Is a tax-exempt non-profit organization, Incorporated In New York State.

'3 }.ccredited Elementary School
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Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf

Accredited High School

Cave spring, Georgia, March, 1982

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GSD Participates in
WPPSI Study
GSD Participates in Study Four GSD staff members will participate
In a standardization program of the "Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales," a revision of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale . A manual will be designed to supplement the Wechsler pre-school and primary scales of intelligence (WPPSI) to facilitate the testing of hearing-impaired children. Steve Ray, Ed.D of the Department of Special Education at Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Stephen Mark Ullssl , Ph .D ., of Kendall Demonstration Elementary School at Gallaudet College, have solicited participation of Georgia School for the Deaf In their study.
In the past, psychologists have found it necessary to Improvise adaptations and special Instructions In order to arrive at meaningful test scores for deaf children . The purpose of the manual being complied Is to enable psychologists to obtain a more thorough and fair test, without trial and error.
Teresa Lee, GSD psychologist, will coordinate the local standardization program. A workshop was held at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf In January. Attending the workshop from GSD were Eugene Ziegler, Faye Kemp and Janie Steele, who will be a part of the GSD team. April 1982 Is the target date for completion of the study.

Discounts for TDD and TTY Calls

Discounted rates on Interstate long dis-

tance calls .are now available to GTE (Gen-

eral Telephone Company of the Southeast)

residential customers who have hearing or

speech Impairments and who use a

telecommunications device for the deaf

(TDD) or teletype (TTY).

The discount Is applicable to all Inter-

state direct-dialed station-to-station calls

as follows :

Day connections will be charged at

evening rates.

Evening rates will be charged at night

rates.

Night rates will be charged at night rates

(no additional discount from the regluar

60% discount).

TDD/TTY customers, served by General

Telephone, who need additional Informa-

tion concerning, the discount or the proce-

dure for obtaining certification, may call

GTE Telephone Service Center for

TDD/TTY

users

toll-free

at

1-919-471-9384 (TTY) .

Staff Member Attends Crisis Prevention Institute

First row: (L-R) Mark McCall, Jane Rogers, Darryl Watts, Tina Blaxton; Second row: Pam Poole, Mike King, Donna McGee; Back row: Mike Burton (I nstructor). Milinda Brown, Robert Meeks.
High School
Enrichment Program
Approximately 13 GSD high school students are meeting for an hour and 15 minutes once a week after school on their own time to participate in an enrichment program led by Mike Burton . The goal of Burton and other staff members Involved is to stimulate the youngsters to a higher level of achievement , with emphasis on vocabulary and concepts.
Field trips are one of the keys to increasing motivation and the desire to learn. The group has attended two plays, "Children of a Lesser God" In Atlanta and "GIigamesh" In Chattanooga, and have a schedule which Includes visits to the Natural History Museum in Anniston, Alabama; to Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta; and to Redstone aresenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
One of the major goals of the program Is to develop self-esteem. Often GSD students, like many people, have self-doubts and negative attitudes about themselves and their ability . The Instructors are attempting to make these students more aware of their attributes and capabilities. With this In mind, they are planning some excursions such as a four day wilderness camp on Ossabaw Island to study marine biology; a canoe trip down the Etowah River to study lndlan fishing weirs; and other trips that test their outdoor skills and develop self-confidence.
This Is the first time that GSD has initiated this type of program . There are many benefits that can be accrued for all Involved -the enrichment students, the other students through a filter down system, plus better peer leaders, Increased staff morale, better public relations for the school, and more satisfied parents as the program progresses. We are open to Input from all concerned and hope that many people have an opportunity to be Involved with us. Let's get richer!
-by Mike Burton, Instructor

Ms . Lynne Crothers , Special Studies

Supervising Teacher, attended the Crisis

Prevention Institute in Atlanta on February

11-12, 1982. The program was designed to

teach safe non-harmful control techniques

to use with individuals who are physically

act'.ng _o~t or violent. Emphasis was on

maintaining appropriate care, treatment

or education for the patient/client/student'

while staff.

preventing

injury

to

the

individual

0;

The two aays consisted of lecture, dem-

onstration, role playing and practice In

using the physical crisis intervention tech-

niques. Pre- and post-testing were used to

evaluate participants for certification by

the Institute.

The levels of crisis development were

discussed in terms of the integrated experi-

ence of the student and the staff member

as they interact. Initially , the student ex-

periences anxiety . The staff may be able to

use support and discussion at this stage to

control the situation. At the second level,

the student becomes defensive. Though

there may be yelling, name calling, or

swearing, there is no real communication,

because the student is paying attention

only to his own feelings. This calls for the

staff member to come directive, setting fair

and enforceable limits; usually this will

control the situation. Occasionally, the

crisis escalates to the third level of violent

acting-out behavior which requires the use

of the physical crisis intervention tech-

niques taught at the Institute, to control

the student and prevent injury .

If properly done, the end result can be

tension reduction for the student and the

development of a therapeutic rapport with

the staff. A mishandled crisis can result In

injury or the development of grudges or

hostility on both sides.

A team of two or more people is suggest-

ed when the physical crisis intervention

level is reached . The team approach is

safer and allows staff to maintain a greater

degree of objectivity . "One-on-one" bat-

tles generate personal hostility . A team can

maintain detachment and not view the ag-

gression as a personal attack .

Techniques taught included support po-

sitions, transport positions, personal safety

(defensive moves and blocks) and team

leader roles . Each was demonstrated, prac-

ticed and used in role playing . Legal as-

pects, training suggestions, and applica-

tion of the techniques in varied situations

including special education, mental health

and law enforcement were covered also.

In-service training on use of the tech-

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A Trip to Washington
M llinda Brown , Muffy Gammage, Michael King, Jane Rogers, Jimmy Salter, and Tomm y Taylor flew to Washington, o .C., to parti cipate In a week long educational CLOSE-UP program recently . They Joined other hearing Impaired students from sixteen deaf schools and hearing students from the San Francisco area. lhe program was a government study program .
Upon arrival In Washington, the students were divided Into ten different groups which met In workshops to discuss Issues and the day's events. They also participated In nine seminars , each session with a different speaker.
They enjoyed a bus tour of Washington as well as a walkin g tour on Capitol HIii. Other activities incl uded visits to the Suprem e Court, the Library of Congress, the Senate and House of Representatives galleries , the Smithsonian , the White House, and the Pentagon .
Former G.S.D . student Julie Quintrell , now a student at Gallaudet College , took them on a tour of the college campus .
To take a breather from total immersion In government , the students went to a Harlequin dinner Theatre for a buffet dinner and for the performance of "Gypsy," ate at Seraf lno ' s Pizza Parlor enjoyed lunch at the Market House in Georgetown , and concl uded the week with a banquet and dance.
-by Miss Lanelle Benton Coordinator, Teacher
There 's a big difference in good sound reaso ns and reasons that sound good!

Close-Up participants In Washington, D.C . (L-R) Mike King, Tommy Taylor, Jimmy Salter, Mlllnda Brown, Muffy Gammage and Jane Rogers .

Historical Society
Presents Country
Show
Beginning Saturday , February 20, 1982, The Cave Spring Historical Society will present " The All American Country Show " every Saturday night at The Georgia School For the Deaf Auditorium. Show will begin at 8 p.m . and admission will be $2 .00 per person-six and over.
Come join us in some fast moving country music at its best with Cottonbud Rogers and Studio 27 gang with country singers Charlie Harris, Glen Baines, Mike WIiiiams , Leann Brogdon , Selina Rogers Carter and The White City Cloggers.
The program will be videotaped for cable T .V. Refreshments will be available.
-by Emmalee Highnote C.S. Historical Society President

Lower School
Enrichment Program
The L.ower School has Implemented an Enrichment program for gifted and talented students . Mrs. Diane Conti Is serving as the lead teacher for the program.
The enrichment group Is meeting weekly on Wednesday afternoon from 3:1O to 4:30 p.m. During the first two sessions Mrs. Conti oriented the students to the program . A variety of possible Interest areas, project Ideas, and field trip options were discussed .
For their first project the students decided to work toward a field trip to the Annlstqn (Ala.) Natural History Museum. The students planned the trip themselves. (See the next Issue of the Helper for details and pictures .) Library study and discussion of related topics preceded the trip. Students were Interested to find that you can leave Cave Spring at 10:00 a.m. and get to Anniston at 10:00 a.m . because of the difference between Georgia and Alabama time.
Other sessions have Included a discussIon of the history of GSD and a presentation on drama by Mrs . Conti.
Students enrolled In the program are Chuckle Belcher, Robbie Dalton, Johnny Troop, Chris Johnson, Judy Scott , Amanda Stubbs, Angle Oborne, Robert Banks, Rodney Bell , Adonla Smith, Chris Culberson, Michael Grace and WIiiiam Eaves .
(See picture on page 4)

Thanks to the Lower School Art Department (Jan Perry, Instructor) for the unique drawing they provided for the cover of this Issue of The School Helper.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER.

Boys Mason-Dixon
Tournament
For the third time In the past seven years , the GSD Varsity boys basketball team has won the Mason-Dixion Championship . The 1982 tournament was held at the Mississippi School for the Deaf in Jackson, Mississippi.
On Its ways to the championship, GSD edged Alabama 50-47, blasted Eastern North Carolina 71 -44, and ran wild over kentucky 63-38 . The trophy received by GSD was 4'7" tall. All members of the GSD squad recleved beautiful Individual trophies . Three members of the Tigers team made the all-tournament team, WIiiie Brown, Brad Lovering , and Tommy Green . WIiiie Brown was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament. During tournament play, WIiiie had a total of 94 point , 31 rebounds, and he blocked 19 of the oppo-
nents' shots. Tommy Green was dazzling as he ran the
Tiger offense from the point guard position . Tommy made two free throws with 3 seconds left to put Alabama away.
In the Eastern North Carolina game, Brad Lovering also caught fire as he contributed 24 points and six rebounds. Brad was consistent throughout the tournament in setting up WIii ie Brown for points on the
inside. The Tigers are coached by Zeke
McDaniel , and other memtlers of the squad are Fred Stone, Ricky Thompson, Larry Hutchinson , Ricky Ingram, WIiburt Marshall, WIiiie Sutton , Michael Black, Eddie Carswell, and Timothy Dixon .
The t igers will return all boys next year expect Brad Lovering, who will surely be [!l issed on the court , and Timothy Dixon.

Brad Lovering and WIiiie Brown (white Jerseys) during jump play against Cave Spring H .S. Team during Sub-Regional Tournament .
Abbie Gall Carson making two points during Sub-Regional Tournament.

GSD Boys upset in Sub-Regional Basketball
GSD boys playing on their own home court In the Sub-Region for the first time ever, lost to a fine Cave Spring team . This was the first time In six years that neither team from Cave Spring advanced to the region . Cave Spring beat GSD 46-43 In double overtime , but in the second round Bremen downed Cave Spring 46-42.
In GSD ' s loss , WIiiie Brown and Brad Lovering led GSD with 20 and 12 points respectively . In other games Berry defeated Temple 55-54, and Bremen downed Berry Ir. the finale 61-50.
-by Coach McDaniel
GSD Jeanette Sanks (22) trying for goal while GSD 's Glenda Patterson (54) guards two Berry players.
Our Valentine's Day

(Enrichment Prog ram. Article on page 3)
(t-R Knee1mg1 Mtchael Grace Johnny Troup . Second row : (Standing) Adonia Smith , Ang ie Osborne , Judy Scott , Chris Johnson . Back row : Rodney Bell , Amanda Stubbs , Robert Banks and Chucky Belcher. (f'i "t pictured ) Robb ie Dalton.

GSD Cheerleaders making goal during Sub-Regional Tournament. (R-L) Jackie
Bryant , Donna McGee, Monie Hudson (T) , Henry Passmore , Judy Garmon (T) , Mike King , Jane Rogers (T) .

Friday , February 12, 1982 was an exciting day for the Prep and Primary girls and boys , as each one addressed valentines to friends , sweethearts and teachers.Each child was his own postman , delivering his valentines to the different boxes outside each classroom door.
Then came party time . The Kennard building milling area was decorated with red and white streamers and hearts and watched over by several cupids . Refreshments consisted of small boxes of heart candy , ind ividuals bags of potato chips, chocolate cupcakes with hearts, and HI-C fruit punch. Each child tried to guess how many candy hearts were in the jar. Calvin Carridine won the prize for the best guess.
Rhonda Brownlow also celebrated her birthday at the Valentine party . She received several gifts and shared her red and white cake with her friends .
Everyone had a good time .
-by RJ.JbY Hewett

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Crisis Prevention Institute (Continued from page 2)
1 ues will be availabl-e for Special Studies ;n~ other Interested staff later this year.If you are Interested In more Informat ion , please contact Lynne Crothers at 777-3957 .
GAD Meeting Held
A S:OO o'clock covered dish supper _given b GAD members at FJC Cafeteria on F~bruary 15, 1982 was anoth er attempt to Increase membership. A!ter a hearty feast , Jan ie Steele (Vice President of the Cave Spring Chapter) introduced Ed Steele to about 15 deaf FJC students and their teach ers.
As president of the Georgia Association of the Deaf, Steele's well-timed speech about our organization' s past and present achievements drew favo rable questions and responses. We would need more than 300 members In order to send two delegates to the NAO Convention in St. Louis , Mo . next summer, accordi ng to President Steele. The host committee consisted of Barbara Allred, Diane and David Conti. They deserve our thanks for the wellplanned supper party.
- by Lois Grizzard
Educational Field
Tri p
Wednesday , February 17, 1982, all of Grou p A (Mrs. Angel's class, Mrs. Peach's class , Mrs. Welch's class, Miss Gaine ' s class , and Mrs. Llvely 's class) went to Rom e to visit two very Interesting places. We went to the Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company and to the Hostess (ITT) Baking Co mpany.
Our first stop was the place where they make the real thing-Coke! We were taken to a media room where we saw a slide presentat ion of the entire Coke facility. We also enjoyed a cold refreshin g Coke as we watched .
The media room had a variety of Interest ing things on display, also. There were many old Coke machines, dating back to the Early 1900's, old advertising signs, and a variety of Coke memorabilia in the room .
There were some new exciting devices In the room , too. The one we enjoyed and laug hed at most was the new Coca-Cola robot. He came up to some of the boys and girls , asked them questions, and told them som e Jokes. He was also a terrific disco dancer. With lights flashing and music Playing, he danced around and around . Som e of the boys and girls who had never seen the Coke robot's performance were a little surprised and afraid.
After finishing the demonstration and

answering questions, our host, Mr. McDonald , led us through the Coca-Cola plant facility. We saw many machines washing bottles, filling up bottles, capping bottles , and stacking bottles of Coke . Cokes are never touched by human hands! All the work Is done by machines . After the Cokes are ready, many cases are stacked
out In the warehouse. They only have bottles at the Coke facili-
ty we visited . Rome has another facility that fills cans . There are many sizes of bottles and many other drinks. they have Sprite , Tab , Mello-Yello , Fresco , Dr. Pepper and Fanta.
There are two deaf boys who work at the Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company. They both went to school at GSD. We all said hello to Kerry Moncrief and Glenn Smith as we toured the plant .
We really enjoyed our trip through the Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Company , and we learned that the new slogan for Coke Is really true - Coke Is It!
The next stop on our trip was the Host-
or ITT Baking Company . Before we even entered this facility we knew what to expect. Our sense of smell (nose) was aroused and enticed as we stepped off the bus. The air smelled delicious!
We_could not enter the plant until we had put on an attractive blue cap. Our heads and hair had to be fully covered. Everyone who works there had to have their heads covered also. The men who had beards and mustaches looked funny with a little blue hat or cuplike thing on their face . Mr. Ramsey looked cute, too!
Inside, there were many machines and people working . Some machines washed pans, some machines mixed things , some machines cooked, and some machines carried the food .
They were making three things the day we vis ited. We saw them making fruit (apple) pies , sugar coated doughnuts, and the well-known Twinkie.
Many boxes of doughnuts , pies , cakes , bread , etc . are loaded on big trucks and taken to stores all over Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and other Southern states . We even walked Inside the big trucks as they were being loaded . When we finished walking through the bak ing company , a man brought out a tray full of freshly baked Twinkles.. These were the very same Twinkles we had seen being cooked and wrapped. We all enjoyed eating this treat at school later, after we had lunch .
We are all very grateful to both of these companies, Rome Cola-Cola Bottling Company and Hostess (ITT) Baking Company, for the kindness they showed us . We learned a lot about places to work , and the tours we took through these plants were informative, enjoyable, and educational. We thank them very much!
-by Zelle Lively

Sign Language Classes
Mr. John Groth , the school ' s communication specialist, is conducting public serv ice sign language classes at Southern Bell Telphone Company In Rome for their emplyees . Classes have been meeting since before Christmas and will continue on a periodic basic for the next several months.
Another class is being held at the office of Ors . Smith and Hoffmeyer (EENT) for staff and other interested parties.
these classes are especially designed for the groups being taught , and should greatly improve communication with deaf people who use the services of these organizations .
GSD Middle School students observing Coca-Cola's bottling process.
GSD Middle School students beginning tour of Hostess Cake Kitchen .
Rhonda Brownlow accepting Valentine and birthday gift from Lamar Battles.

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"SPOTLIGHT"

Jimmy H. Whitworth

Virginia Berry

Eugene Perdue , Sr.

Mary Alice Montgomery

Vera Y . Owens

Sue Huckaby

THE SCHOOL HELPER
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
The efficiency, ded icat Ion and leadersh Ip of the administrative staff Is vital t
the continuing success of our school. w~
are pleased to honor them In this ''SPOTLIGHT'' .
Mrs. Lynne Crothers, Mr. Sanford Horton , Mrs. Teresa Lee, Mr. Eugene Ziegler and their staff, who have administrative responsibilities were featured In previous issues ("Spotlight") of THE SCHOOL HELPER aoo are not included In th is presentation .
Jimmy Whitworth assumed the superintendency of the Georgia School for the Deaf in July 1973 following his appointment by the State Board of Education . One of the younger residential school superintendents In the nation , Mr. Whitworth Is no stranger to the deaf population and Its friends in Georgia.
Prior to becoming superintendent of the school ,he was principal for three years. Whitworth began his teaching career with the deaf in 1958 at GSD. He then served as resident Vocat ional Rehabilitation counselor for students and was the first coordinator of the Rehabi)itation Center for the Deaf located in Cave Spring.
An ordained Baptist minister, Mr. Whitworth has served in pastorates In Georgia and as minister to Deaf in North Carolina and continues to be active In the religious life of the deaf.
Wh itworth received his secondary education in the Kingsport, Tennessee, public schools. He Is a graduate of CarsonNewman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, and he earned the M.A. degree at the University of California, Northrldge In the Leadership Training Course offered by that facility.
Mr. Whitworth has been a part of a rapidly changing profession during his superintendency , overseeing at GSD an extensive building program, and upgrading of teaching staff.
Virginia Berry has held the position of Secretary to the Superintendent for almost 20 years. She has served under Superintendents Sparks and Caple, and now with Mr. Whitworth. A native of Cedartown, ''Mrs. B" graduated from Cedartown High School and received a Junior College Certificate. frnm West Georgia College. Mrs. Berry states that though her duties are primarily "secretarying" for Mr. Whitworth, her office serves as a clearing house for the school and she never knows what each day will bring. She deserves special recognition for her willing and capable assistance In collecting and editing material for THE SCHOOL HELPER over the years.
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TH E SCHOOL HELPER Nancy Barker Jerry Ramsey
James L. Perry

Alvin E. Steele Bobby Davis Marjorie Waddell

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Eugene Perdue, Sr., is principal of the High School Department of GSD. He graduated from Main High School, Rome , and received degrees from Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee , Alabama, and Gallaudet College, Washington , D.C. Mr. Perdue supervises the high school program , academic and vocational, and is the high school athletic director . He is married to a GSD teacher , Catherine Britt Perdue, and they have four children.
Mr. Perdue is active in several civic areas . He is past president of the Rome Girls Club and served on the National Board of the Girls Club of America. Preser:itly, he serves on the Board of Sarah Murphy Home, Cedartown ; Board of Trustees of Coosa Valley Technical School,,
Rome; and the Board of Trustees of the United Way of Rome.
Prior to coming to GSD in 1961 as principal, Mr. Perdue was a teacher in Florida, principal of the E.S. Brown Elementary School in Cave Spring, and worked at the South Carolina School for the Deaf .
Mary Alice Montgomery joined the GSD staff in November 1965 as secretary to Mr. Perdue . She has been his secretary ever since that time.
Mary Alice lives in Rome, graduated from Rome's Main High and attended Coosa Valley Vocation-Techn ical School In 1967-68. She keeps things going not only for the high school princ ipal , but for the whole department as well.
M rs. Vera Y. Owens of Cedartown, Georgia is principal of Lower School , having served In this position since the fall of 1979. Prior to this she served as Supervising Teacher of the Primary Department for a number of years, having come to Georgia School For the Deaf in 1957 as a classroom teacher .
Mrs. Owens holds a S.S . Degree In Elementary Education from Fort Valley State College; a M .S. Degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet College in Washington , D .C. and has done additional graduate study at Atlanta University and the Clarke School/ Smith College Program in Northampton , Massachusetts. She also holds the Specialist In Education Degree in Administration and Supervision from West Georgia College in Carrollton, Georgia.
Mrs . Owens considers it her prime responsibility to insure an enjoyable educational experience for the boys and girls who attend Lower School under loving and capable staff, and to create an atmosphere that is conducive to attaining a harmonious relationship between staff and students .
Sue Huckaby came to work at GSD In August 1962 as secretary to John Caple , principal. Since that time she has worked for several different principals and presently is secretary to Vera Owens, Lower School Principal. Keeping records, maln-
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Three GSD Tigers
Honored
Daniel Butts, son of Mrs. Mary Butts, Macon, recently was named to the Rome News Tribune Weekly Honor Roll for football. Butts was selected three times for the weekly- honor roll. He Is a student at GSD In Cave Spring .
Sam Niemeier, head football coach of the GSD Tigers , states that Butts has a good att itude , demonstrates team leadership , never cuts practices , and Is the strongest and fastest defensive lineman since 1978 for the Floyd/ Rome area and surrounding communities.
Butts led In tackles, led In assisted tackles, and led the team In quarter back sacs for the entire football season . He played defensive nose guard .
During his 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, Butts was named the most outstanding defensive lineman at GSD. During his present senior year, Butts was chosen the most valuable player on the team.
Michael Black, son of Mr. and Mrs. BIiiy Black, Augusta, was nominated for the All American Deaf Footbal l Team for Offensive Tackle. Black Is a Junior at the Georgia School For the Deaf In Cave Spring .
Black Is a three years letterman for outstanding spirit on the team.
Sam Niemeier, head football coach of the GSD Tigers, states that Black Is a very serious minded young football player. He says that Black has a good attitude , never cuts practice, plays any position when asked without any complaints , and Is the most Inspirational team member for GSD.
Black Is considered a " technique blocker" who uses his body position, uses technique, and applies himself well on the field.
Michael Black Is a member of the GSD Enrlchmnet Program that Involves the gifted students .
Black Is fortunate to have sincere parents who support him 100% In his academic and sport programs.
Abbie Gall Carson, student at the Georgia School For the Deaf, recently was named to the Mason-Dixion All Tournament Girls Basketball Team . GSD placed third In the tournament.
Carson led the GSD Tigers all season as the top scorer and top rebounder. She had 288 rebounds for a 12.5% average per game. She made 322 points for the season with a 14% average per game.
The GSD Tigers total points for the season were 850. The team won 7 games and lost 17.
During the sub-region tournament, held at GSQ, the GSD Tigers won the first

game, beating Berry Academy . In t hat game Carson was top scorer and rebounder with 19 points and 20 rebounds . In the second game , with GSD losing to i~mple, Carson led with 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Abbie Gall Carson Is In the 10th grade at GSD, where she Is enrolled In the academic prog ram . She Is a transfer student from the Atlanta Area School For the Deaf . Carson Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Carson of Buford .
Dan iel Butts

GSD Tigers End
Season 8-2
The GSD Varsity football team completed the 1981 season with an outstanding record of 8-2 , the best record for a GSO football team In more than 30 years. The coaches are very proud of all our players and we are looking forward to anothe; great season In 1982.
The Tigers won their first six ball games to get off to a tremendous 6-0 start. We traveled to Florida to play a very good FSO team . It was a hard fought game, but the T igers fell to defeat by a score of 19-0. The next week GSD bounced back with an 8-0 victory over a very tough Hapeville, Georgia, football team.
The Tigers lost their last game In a heartbreaker 16-14 to Mt. Zion High School. Once again, the team pl~yed hard and everyone gave 100% .
GSD closed out the 1981 season against arch rival Alabama School for the Deaf and came away with a 34-0 victory. The team showed a lot of character by bouncing back after each loss to win the next game.
Football Is truly a team sport and because of all the hard work and cooperation given to us by everyone at GSD, the football team was able to do so well. The coachIng staff and players wish to express their thanks , and we are looking forward to another successu l year In 1982.
Thank you all once again.
-by Coach Sam Niemeier

St. Valentine's Day Skating Party

Michael Black Abbie-Gall Carson

Instead of celebrating St. Valentine's Day In the t raditional manner with silly and sentimental valentine cards - Groups A, B, and Special Stud ies celebrated the event on roller skates at the World of Wheels In
Rome. After eating lunch with skates on, every-
one took to the handrails while they watched an outstanding demonstration of disco dancing on wheels by one of the skating teachers at the rink .
Most of the students put on skates and got the thrill of making several turns around the rink without falling. Some showed off their skills In speed skating and fancy stops and turns. One student with the aid of his teacher sped around the rink as though he had eight wheels on his wheel
chair. All students enjoyed a change of pace
and came back to school bragging abOut not falling, falling only once, or how much they had Improved their skating skills .
-by Geverna StePP

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voyage of the Deaf

- by Sydney Jam ieson special assistant to the area manager of HUD 's Columbus office .

Helen Keller once said : " Deafness Is a misfortu ne because It severs the most v ital stimulus , the sound of the human voice that brings language, sets thoughts astir , and helps win the intellectual company of man . It is not the sti llness that soothes the weary sense , it is th e inhuman silence not

to be broken by bird , or the sigh of the breeze . It Is a silence which Isolates

cruelly . " Those words hold particular significance
for the est imated 13.4 million hearingimpaired perso ns In America, perhaps even more for t he 1.8 million of those who are deaf. The Iso lat ion to which Helen Keller refers Is a result not only of the physical handicap, but also of the hearing world 's inability to communicate with the hearing- impaired.
In Westerville, Ohio, a prototype planned com munity by and for the deaf, deafbl lnd , and the deaf multi-handicapped, may well serve as a sh ining beacon of hope to other organizati ons and the hearingImpaired across t he nation . Sponsored by the Oh io School For the Deaf Alumni Association , "The Vo yage by the Deaf " project , know as Columbus Colony , has completed Its planned first phase of construction . The complex consists of a 106-unlt apartment for Independent liv ing and a 100-bed nursing home and care facility. Both build ings were opened In.t he fall of 1979, and accordIng to Dr . James T . Flood, the association 's public relations director, "No comparable facil ity especially adapted to the unique needs of the deaf exists in America and only three other large-scale housing developments are known In all of North America. "

Th~ $2 .2-m ill ion nursing home and $4-mill lon elderly apartment complex were

financed under hous ing programs of the

Depart ment of Housing and Urban Devel-

opmen t (HU D). Aside from the direct loan

program for elderly housing, housing as-

lstance payments also are provided to eli-

gible res idents, and further assistance In

plann ing the project came from a $250,000

grant by the Ad min istration on Aging .

Substant ial financial support also has

come from foundations, including the

Battelle Memorial Institute Founaatton

~he Borden Foundation, the Columbu~

rtonun, daa~tdiont,ht~heLeEodgYaarsWse.nIonfgf raFmounFdoautniodna-.

ocal fi nancial and service support has

been obtained from such organizations as

th e Co lum bus Association of the Deaf and th.e R0 tary , Anchor , Sertoma, Quota ' and

Lions clubs.

'

Ten years in planning , Columbus Colony

alread v is
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re
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ce1y_m. g

nati.onal

recoanition

for

development of facilities and services fully adaptable to the special needs of hearingImpaired persons .
As Dr. Arthur Flemming chairman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights ind deputy chairperson of the 1981 White House Conference on Aging , noted at the August 1980 Phase I dedication of Columbus Colony , "Of all experiences I've had In the field of aging, there Is none that has been more exciting than touring these facilities. They're tremendous.''
The buildings were designed by architects George J . Kontogiannis and Associates , with Initial financing arranged through Galbreath Mortgage Company (now Chemical Mortgage Company), both of Columbus . Phase II and Ill of the development plan call for successive additions of facilities and services, Including a community center and chapel, an opportunity house, a research center, numerous housing options, and commerlcal shops.
While the lnltal phase of the 140-acre totally planned community emphasized facllltles and services for edlery deaf persons , additional phases are planned to meet the researched needs of hearingimpaired persons of other ages. Although financing for Phase I was derived mainly from federal funds , Its Is anticipated that the second and third stages of development will be financed through private contrlbu tlons.
Columbus Colony offers the deaf "a community of peers " with whom all may communicate, says Dr. Flood , and he Is quick to point out that the nursing home and elderly housing complement each other. The likeable white-haired public affa irs director Is himself deaf and a veteran of 47 years of teaching . As spokesman for the project, he applauds the steps taken by the HUD office and the Administration on Aging In working with the association In rev(ewlna and orocesslno fundlno aoollcat1ons.
An initial White House conference held
in Columbus In 1971 helped get the project started. Flood recalls that " It took time and patience" turning recommendations Into the bricks and mortar stage.
" Everything we nave done here Is new .. .there Is a lot of trial and error . When they put the word 'problem ' In the dictionary , It was probably Columbus Colony they had In mind , " he added .
As part of the long-range plans and goals for the project, the Initial phase of the total development was designed to serve as a model for similar projects on a national basis and provide a laboratory for the design of systems to help the deaf live more active and Independent lives.
With completion of the nursing home, a detailed research effort has begun which will document the extent , type , and char-

specifically enhance the quality of life of the deaf or hearing-Impaired . From this effort , a pattern Is developing which emphasizes how little the hearing community has appreciated or understood the problems and needs of the deaf, and how little public esteem the deaf have due to their Inability to communicate .
The research further noted, for later use , measures which were successful in existing projects for the hearing and which would help generate new horizons and the Independence so vital for the deaf to participate more fully In community life.
This sense of Independence Is reinforced by physical desgln features Incorporated In
the projects , design features which rely on the deaf person's sense of touch , smell, or sight to assure better understanding of society as It Is today and to promote greater participation of the residents In the life of neighboring communities and the hearing world . Project sponsors also have become aware of the Importance of finding staff personnel qualified to do their jobs while being sensitive to the specific needs and problems of the deaf.
The Input to the program has emphasized staff supervision and nonverbal communication, visual rather than verbal communication among patients, and recognition of the heightened visual sensitivity to color and texture by the deaf . Also recognized In planning for those with hearing Impairments was the consideration of alternatives to standard life safety and fire pro-tectlon systems . In other words , systems which would be designed and lnst1lled to visually warn the deaf of trouble or danger.
The need for staff supervisory control led to development of a central nurses station which Includes three small monitoring tele~ vision units beamed to three patient wings. Located adjacent to the central station are p1:1tlcnt lounges. The close proximity of the loun\je allows casual , continuous supervision by the staff on duty.
Another design feature Is the availability of semiprivate areas In solarlums where patients may visit Individually or use In meeting visitors or their families. Installation of television cameras and monitors In
the solariums allows the remote location and semiprivate atmosphere desired, yet still maintains visuals supervision through the monitor located In the nurses station .
Each wing In the nursing home bears a different color scheme, both at the wing entrance and patient room door. The different colors provide a continual reference system for guidance so that disorientat ion will occur less frequently .
The angled room design in the nursing home allows across-room visual communication between deaf pat ients as opposed to the traditional side-by-side bed arrangements . With the beds facina each

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other, patients can more easily corr.nunlcate through lip reading and sign language. This feature enables a number of criteria to be accommodated, Including visual patient Inspection by the staff from the corridor , accessibility for wheelchair patien ts an d furnitu re movement , and the f lexi bility to reflect patients ' Ind ividual preference In use of the rooms .
Perhaps the most significant design aspects In meet ing special requirements of the deaf were the modifications In the visual communication and alarm signal ing systems. As a local newspaper reporter noted In a story on Columbus Colony, "Soon residents will wake up In the mornIng to powerful flashing strobe lights; and for those who find such lights a bit too dazzling, there will be the option of wakeIng to a gently vibrating bed. Lights also will be used to announce the arrival of
guests at the door. For sight.less residents, a waft of cool air from an electric fan will signal the arrival of a visitor.
"Telephones ringing In the apartment complex are announced by flashing lights attached to teletype printers. Residents will be able to send and receive printed telephone messages through the . regular phone IInes from across the country." A central control panel at the nurses station shows when a patient's call has been made and alerts staff members to which room Is registering a problem. The flash Ing alarm beacons, telephone communication , and teleype communication device systems are but a few of the Innovations at the Colony.
Some of the residents are blind as well as deaf, and to assist t hem In using the elevators In the lobby of the apartment complex , Braille lettering has been Installed beside each elevator floor button .
Long-range plans recommended by t he Select Committee wh ich was Instrumental In the development of Columbus Colony Include space for outdoor recreatlo r,, nature walks through nearby wooded areas . a shelter house, and picnic area11 .
In Its concluding statement the Select Committee commented , "Innovations and experimental feat ures should be evident everywhere to maKe me Center (CoIumbus Colony) so uniquely adapted for Its purpose that It will become the prototype for other such centers for the deaf In every state of the nation."
Such dreams were realized when the Association broke ground-for "Voyage by the Deaf " and Columbus Colony. on October 20, 1977. The first two buildings were completed and occupied two years later, and both are now filled to capacity.
Over the past 84 years, the Alumni of the
Ohio School For the Deaf has servea Its dedicated purpose well ; changing problems and t imes have not deterred Its dedi-

cation to the deaf, the deaf-blind, and the deaf-mult lhandicapped . The voluntary , nonprofit organization was founded in 1870 and chartered by the State of Ohio in 1895. Its membership Is composed of former students and graduates of the Ohio School For the Deaf .
In 1892, the association held a meeting and began efforts to fu nd t he establishment of a home for th e aged deaf . W illiam McK lnly, t hen governo r of Ohio and later president of the United States , att ended the meet ing and made a personal co nt r ibuti on .
In 1895 , the association acqu ired the Central Presbyter ian College, near Westerv ille, Oh io, and after a year of repair and renovat ion , the Oh lo Home for the Aged and Infirm Deaf opened its doors on December 12, 1896.
Over the next quarter-century , the association purchased more than 140 acres, creat ing a farm wh ich for many years enabled the home to become nearly self-sufficient . Since t hen , the home has periodically added facllllt les- a new men's dorm In 1922, a29-bed rest home In 1958, and 10 Independent llvlng cottages , completed In 1976. The funds necessary for this growth came from the deaf and their friends .
Columbus Colony marks the alumni association 's greatest achievement. Already attract ing nat ional attention , the project offers proof positive that a commun ity can be created that Is responsive to the needs of the hand icapped for an independent and fulf lll lng life style. Moreover, Voyage by the Deaf signals an important step in using communication , both spoken and unspoken, to bridge the sound of silence between those who can hear and those who cannot.
Reprinted from Lawers T itle News November- December,1981
In Memoriam
Mrs. Tu mlin
The GSD community was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Lucy Tumlin on March 1, 1982. Mrs. Tumlin was dietician at the school for 13 years prior to her retirement In 1962. Last May Mrs. Tuml in was In Cave Spring for the dedication .of the new food service bulldlng named In her honor.
" Miss Lucy" earned and held thr respect of all the students, as well as staff members, with her unique and pleasing -personality, her knowledge and enthusiasm In do ing her Job, her willingness to try and please , and , most of all, the love from her heart that touched us all. She was seldom. seen _wi t hout a happy and sponta~

neous sm i le. Her pleas in g and Jovial dis-

pos it ion spread and In f luenced all Who were associated with her.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs.

Virginia T. Guffin, Summerville and Mrs.

Caroline T. Chandler, Bartlesville

Oklahoma; one son , Newton Tum11n'

Cedartown ; six grandchildren.

'

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs.

Virgi nia T. Guffin, Summerville and Mrs.

Caro line T. Chandler, Bartlesville, Okla;

one son , Newton Tumlin , Cedartown; six g r and ch il d r en .

-by Rena Reeves

NeN Life Singers
Perform at GSD
About 200 people Including many GSD teachers attended the February 8th, PTHO meeting . The highlight of the meetIng was the performance of the New Life Singers of the Tr ion Church of God of Prophecy. The group sang several songs, presenting them In sign language for the deaf.
Refreshments were served following the meeting .
PTHO President, Ms. Susie Dalton would like to extend her appreciation to the fo llowing persons for their help with the meeting: Ms . Helen Keefer, for expert Inter preting : Mrs. Faye Kemp for her many helpful acts and support; Mrs. Shirley McAfee and high school girls for serving refreshments ; the entire Food Service staff for preparing the del icious food; Steve Autry , who video-taped the choir; Alton ri olman for taking pictures throughout the meet ing ; Jerry Ramsey for babysitting and setting up the stage and lobby; Mrs. Vera Owens fo r lead ing a beautiful prayer; and 1Iast but not least , to Mr. Jimmy Whitworth c1nd the enti re GSD staff for their cooperation before, during , and after the meeting .

Refreshments being served following PTHO meeting.

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Wh itfield County Group Visits GSD
on February 17, th e A lpha group , an richm ent program in Wh itf ield County , ~~sited GSD. The group consisted of fourth and fifth grade students and several teachers and parent s. Brenda Owns by, coord inator of the enrichmen t fiel d trip, and her co-workers are to be commended fo r their interest and high educational level of professionalism . The Whitfield County School System should be very proud of their program for the gifted. The st udents were outstanding in their behav ior and academic achievement .
Following are some examples of thank you notes we rece ived from Whitfield County students who visited us.
Feb.22 , 1982
Dear Mr . Ziegler, I hope we can come to your school again.
We wo ul d like to see some more classes. We liked Mrs. Davis the best . Most of the people made us feel welcome. I hope they can keep learnin g and learning.
Your Friend, Jeff Kidd
Feb.22, 1982
Dear M r. Ziegler , Than k you for letting our Alpha group
come to t he Georgia School for the Deaf . I enjoyed it very much . I had fun helping and learning with t he children, especially with Dyan .
I didn 't wan t to leave as early as we did because I want to help and learn with the children some more .
Thank you again .
Yours Truly, Stephanie Slaton
Feb . 22 , 1982 Dear M r . Ziegler ,
I real ly enjoyed visiting the School for the Deaf. We really enjoyed going into the classrooms an d seeing how they work in their classes.
I was amazed how the children made us feel at ho me. I would l ike to come back.
Sincerely, Chad White
Feb . 22, 198~ Dear M r . Z iegler
I enJ.o yed comi'ng to your school. I liked seeing all the deaf kids and communicating

w ith them . They really made me feel welcome .
I am glad you let us come to the school .
Best Wishes, Ouida Bradford
GSD Staff Participates in Program for Gifted
Michael Burton and David Conti, high school teachers, and Teresa Lee, school pyscholog ist , represented GSD at the Georgia Department of Education's Program for the Gifted and Talented held at the Atlanta Biltmore Hotel on March 11 and 12, 1982. Dr . Arthur E. Bilyeu, Director of the Program for Exceptional Children, opened the session . John Grossi, Program Specialist with the Council for Exceptional Children, presented "Block Grants--the Next Phase in Gifted Education."
The GSD session was entitled " Modification in assessment and identification of Deaf Gifted Students." Mr. Conti presented charts , graphs and diagrams of the overall population of GSD. He defined and clarified the statistical data accumulated at GSD. Ms. Lee spoke about modification of testing equipment for the deaf population, the norms for the deaf available at Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C . , and Steven Ray's adaptations of the Whechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Revised} , and the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intell igence for the deaf. Mr. Burton explained the structure of programming for the current high school enrichment class .
Margaret 0. Bynum , consultant, was
coord inator for the program. Joyce E. Gay
and Mary Lillian White are also consultants for the program for the Gifted.
Berry Group Visits
Lower School
Twelve sixth grade students from Berry Academy Middle School, Rome, visited GSD on March 10 along with their teacher, Mrs. Arseneau, and Miss Keri Whitworth student teacher. The Marie Kennard Classroom Building was the site of their visit. The Academy students were most impressed with the buildings, staff, and students. They found that deaf students learn and study the same as students in public and private schools. The Berry students also ate in the Tumlin Dining Room, thus

giving them an opportun itty to communicated with the GSD students .
Upon their departure, the Berry visitors expressed their excitement over the knowledge they had gained from their field trip experience . This was truly an inspirational and educational visit for both schools.
-E.E. Ziegler
(-R) Front row: A . Osborn (GSD), S. Luthi, M. Adams, M.Arseneau, C. Culberson (GSD), D. Barnes . Middle row: M. Vanderline , J. Scott (GSD), W . Eaves (GSD), J . Edwards , S. Hardin and K . McKnight . Back row: E lrmscher, B. Jackson, Mrs. Arseneau (Teacher), S. S. Stockman, M. Mullis, K. Whitworth (student Teacher)
Kemp Speaks to Group Here
Faye Kemp, parent education cooraInator at Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Springs and Parent Advisor Georgia P.I.N .E.S. (Georgia Parent Infant Network for Educational Services) , spoke to the local parent group, Advocates for the Hearing Impaired, Tuesday , March 2.
Staff members at the Psychoeducation Center, representatives from the Laurens County Schools, Easter Seal Rehabiliation Center, Laurens County Training Center and Advocates for the Hearing Impaired attended a four-hour workshop at the Heart of Georgia Psychoeducaationl Center In Dublin, Wednesday, March 4, presented by Mrs. Kemp .
She gave an overview of Georgia P.I.N.E.S. , resources available to deaf children and their parents, in dealing with a hearing loss, living in a hearing world the importance of develop Ing a communication system , video tape of the preschool classes of Georgia School For the Deaf, poems and video tapes of signed songs. The presentation was primarily geared to parents and teachers of preschool children .
Martha Hickerson, director of the Psychoeducatlon Center Is parent advisor for Georgia P.I.N.E.S. in this area.
-Reprinted from the Courier Herald Dublin, Georgia March 10, 1982

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' 'SPOTLIGHT'' (Continued from page 7)
taining student data, and "helping out " In whatever comes up is all a part of Mrs. Huckaby's daily schedule.
Sue has lived in Cave Spring for most of her life. She graduated from Cave Spring High School and attended Coosa Valle~ Tech .
Nancy Barker Is the high school counselor. She received a B.S. in Business Education from the University of Georgia and a
Master's degree and Ed.S degree from West Georgia College. Nancy holds T-5 and T-6 certification In the area of Hearing Impaired.
Nancy's duties include counseling with the high school students, serving as IEP high school coordinator and doinr, "whatever" in the course of keeping the high school program going.
Counselor Barker and her husband Gene reside in the Cave Spring area.
Jerry Ramsey, assistant principal of the lower School, claims he is a "hill billy" from the Asheville, North Carolina, area. Ramsey began emploment at GSD in April 1975 as the school ' s first audiologist. As the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center began to grow , Mr. Ramsey assumed directorship of that facility and continued to function as the school audiologist.
In 1979 Jerry began serving as Lower School assistant principal. This position consists of direct child supervision , as well as functioning as liaison between the teaching staff and the administration.
Mr. Ramsey Is a graduate of Appalachian State College, North Carolina (B .A. in .Psychology) ; the University of Georgia (M.Ed. In Audiology), and Georgia State University (Ed.S. in Special Education AdmlnistratLon). He is presently
serving on the State Board of Education Ad
Hoc Committee and is a member of the Georgia Association of Educational leaders . He Is a past treasurer of the Georgia Speech and Hearing Association.
Jerry and his wife Michelle, who is speech patholog ist for Polk County Schools, and their son Morgan reside in Cave Spring.
Bobby Davis was appointed Director of Home Life In April 1981, having come from the High School Department as teacher and football coach. In 1980 he was selected as Coach of the Year by the Rome Kiwanis club .
Bobby Is a native of the Atlanta area . He attended Chamblee High School and received an A .A. degree from Dekalb Junior College. He holds a B.B.A . in management and an M.Ed. in Hearing Impaired from Georgia State University. Currently, he is enrolled at GSU working towards the Ed.S . in special education.
As Director of Home Life, Davis oversees the residential program at GSD, including the school Infirmary, and coordinates the transportation needs . Through-

out each busy day , Mr. Davis sti l l fi nds time to chat and counsel with students.
As Director of Home Life , Mr. Davis is part of the administrative staff . The Home ~ife Department was featured in the January 1981 issue of The School Helper, before Mr. Davis assumed his present position as director .
Alvin Steele was born in Lexington, Georgia on August 7, 1940. He attended

public school In this area until losing his hearing a'. the age of 12 from spinal meningitis and transferred to the Georgia School for the Deaf in the fall of 1955. Graduating from G.S.D. in 1958, he attended Gallaudet College from which he received his B.A. in English (' 63 ' ) and

M .S. in Education ('64 ' ). "Upon graduating from Galiaudet, tie
returned to GSD where he taught English

for several years before being promoted to superv ising teacher of the high school academic program, the position that he is em-

ployed in at present. He is married to the former Janie

Delores NeaI , of Knoxville, 1ennessee , who has been a teacher at GSD since 1969, assuming her role as diagnostic teacher in

1978.

James L. Perry serves as Technical/Vocational Supervisor of the High School Career Education Department. He holds a B.S. degree from Auburn Un iversity and a M.A. degree from the University of Alabama .

His previous experience Working with the deaf includes Teachl ng , Vocat ional Evaluation, Counseling, and Job Placement . He served as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Rome prior to accepting his present position In December, 1975. Mr. Perry was instrumental in the successful transition of the expanded Career Education Department to Gordon Campus in 1975-76.
He and his wife, Sue , an LPN on GSD's

nursing staff since 1978, and their son , Scotty, res ide nPar Cave Spring .

Marjorie Waadeli has been an employee of GSD since 1962. She has worked in the Primary Department , Business Office, Reading lab, and is now Secretary to the

High

School

Supervisor.

Technical/Vocational

After graduating from Rome High

School , Marjorie attended Carroll Lynn School of Business Administration, and the University of Georgia Off-Campus Center. She completed the Data Processing training, and recently started training in Word Processing at Coosa-Valley Tech. She received her Associate B.S. degree from

Floyd Junior College majoring in Deaf Education.

She : I was a fool when I married you! He: Yes, but I was so infatuated with you that I didn 't even n~tice it at the time.

"Rush Party"
Q Georgia- The chapter hosted a "Ruah Party" for the 10th, 11th, and 12th graaera of the Georgia School for the Deaf on December 10. President David Conti, '71 , opened with an explanation of the purpose of the party , which was to introduce the students to Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and to Gallaudet College . Ed Steele, '63 , gave a brief history of Gallaudet, the man , and Lois Grizzard, '55, explained why a college education Is impo~tant. John Groth, '69, answered questions from the students. The students enjoyed looking at old Tower Clock yearbooks and pictures . Games were played and refreshments served. The stu~ents had such a good time that they wanted this to be a monthly affair , but chapter members plan to host th is party once a year to celebrate Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet 's birthday.
-Reprinted from Gallaudet Alumni
________ Newsletter February 1, 1982
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VALEDICTORIAN
Jimmy Salter has been named Valedictorian for the Class of 1982 Graduation Exercises to be held on May 23 In the Stewart Auditorium. Salter Is the son of Mr. and Mrs.James Salter of Cave Spring .
Jimmy enrolled at GSD in 1972. During lils school ,years he served as class treasurer for three years and was class president during his senior year. He has been Involved with the Explorer Scouts and participated In many Drama Club plays . Co-Editor of the 1982 TIGERAMA , Salter was chosen Most Talented by his classmates. He plans to attend Gallaudet College, having been accepted during his junior year.
SALUTATORIAN
Salutatorlan Is Mark McCall. Mark, a native of Toccoa, Is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Ray McCall and has attended GSD since 1968. He has been active In sports during his high school years. He played football for four years and was captain for one year; he played basketball for three years and was co-captain for two years . For three years he was on the tennis team . Mark was active In Explorer Scouts and was chosen "class favorite" for two years . Voted Wittiest In the class superlatives, McCall will attend Gallaudet College this fall.

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Mr.Perdue and
Mr.Whitworth
Attend CEASD
April 4 to 7,1982, was the biennial meetIng of the Conference of Educational Administrators Serving the Deaf. The conference convened in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf being the host school.
Mr. Perdue and Mr. Whitworth represented GSD at the meeting. More than 200 other adminstrators of programs for the deaf In both the United States and Canada-attended.
Among the many subjects discussed during the conference were mainstreaming,
schools of the future, state schools and special education, research in deaf education, reduction of federal financial support , etc. There were many opportunities to learn what other schools are doing and what to expect In the future . Featured speakers were from Gallaudet , NTID, and other college programs. The president of the association of Special Educators spoke . Dr . Dan Cloud, President of the American Medical Association, whose father was superintendent of several schools for the deaf , also addressed the group . Another high light of the conference was a tour and luncheon at Phoenix Day School for t he Deaf .
Georgia was re presented on the program by Mr. Peyt on W illiams, Jr., Associ ate State Superinten dent of Schools an d Direct or of State Schools . Mr. Williams presen t ed the findings of his research into the enrollment criteria, policies, and govern ance of schools for the Deaf .
Mrs. Mona McCubbin, superintendent of the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf , was elected treasurer of the group . Out of three deaf superintendents (Harvey J.Corson , Louisiana ; Ralph White , Oklahoma; and Vic Galloway , Texas) , White and Galloway are former Georgians. White , also, graduated from and taught at GSD.
McCubbin Elected
Treasurer of CEASD
At the recent Phoenix, Arizona, meeting of the Conference of Educational Administrators Serving the Deaf, Ms. Mona McCubbin,Superlntendent of the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, was elected treasurer. McCubbln had previously served as secretary of the organization and was responsible for collecting materials and papers to be included In the proceedings of the conference. She has been superintendent of the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf since 1980 and served as principal for
several years prior to her appointment as superintendent .

L-R Eugene Ziegler , Janie Steele, Teresa Lee and Faye Kemp displaying Certificates of Appreciation which thev received from the American Guidance Service for their contributions to the development of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales .
GSD Participates in
Vineland Studies
Eugene Ziegler, Academic Supervisor, Faye Kemp, Parent Coordinator, Janie Steele, Diagnostic Teacher ; and Teresa Lee, Director of the Diagnostic & Evaluation Center at the Georgia School for the Deaf , recently participated in a standardization program of the "Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales ,'' a revision of the Vineland Social Mat urity Scale . The aut hors of t he program are Sara S. Sparrow , PhD. , David A. Balla, PhD ., and Domen ic V . Cicchett i, PhD .
Five samples of exceptional subjects were included in the standardization program for the revised Vineland . The fourth of these groupings includes hearing impaired /deaf children in residential settings between the age of 6 and 12 years of age.
Teresa Lee served as coordinator of the standardization program for G.S.D. As interv iews were completed , the coordinator checked all record forms and returned them to American Guidance Service.
The Vineland Training Workshop was held at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf on January 29, 1982. Margo Harbinger was the workshop leader. The workshop included a review of directions for the standardization program and a question and answer period. After explaining the administration of the Vineland , Ms. Harbinger demonstrated the Interview method by conducting a mock interview.
After the development of the interview list, permission forms were sent to parents/ guardians. Parents have the option of participating or not.
The D & E staff completed the study in Aprll 1982.

Wi 11 iams Presents Research Findings
Mr. Peytonl/vill iams, Associate superintendent of Schools in Georgia and head of the Office of State Schools, attended th April meet ing of the Conference of Educa~ tional Adm inistrators serving the Deaf which met in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr W illiams ' doct oral research in the area of enrollment , admission policies , and governance of schools for the deaf had come to the attention of the CEASD research committee. Dr. Ross Stickles, chairman of the committee , noted that Mr. Williams had a greater than 90% return on his question.naire . This Indication of great interest In the subject prompted an invitation to present his findings to the group . Although the findings are still in draft form, there was much interest as shown by several questions from the audience and positive comments.
We at GSD feel fortunate to have a state level supervisor who takes the time and gives the effort to be so involved in the area of deafness. It sure makes things easier!
-by Jimmy H. Whitworth Superintendent, GSD
Parent Education Workshop Held
Lita Aldridge, Parent Education Coordinator-Special School of the Future, Gallaudet College , recently held a workshop on parent education for the supervisory staff at GSD. Aldridge laid the ground work for parental Involvement at GSD. She spoke on family learning vacat ions, workshops, parent week-ends, parent-teacherhouse-parent(PTHO) meetings , and small group discussions.
L-R Faye Kemp, GSD Parent Education Coordinator (PEC) ; Lita Aldridge , (PEC), Special School of the Future, Gallaudet College; Prudence Dillingham , IEP Coordl nator; Vera Owens , Lower School Princi pal; Charles Glenn, High School Teacher.

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L-R (Kn eeling) Judy Garman (GSD), Stacy Buhler, Letha Heath (GSD) , Kim Parker, Donna Johnson (GSD) , Leigh Ann Wilson , Hope Woodard (GSD) , A drain Kay , (Standing) Eugene Ziegler (GSD Supervisor), George McCalep (GSD), Roy Echols (GSD) , Bob Nash (Wash ington Cou nty Special Education Director), Colanders Darrisaw , Todd Pike , Tommy Taylor (GSD) , M ichael Williams (GSD) , Pam Ray , Sherry Henderson (GSD), Denise Bailey (GSD) , Jimmy Salter (GSD), Milinda Brown (GSD), Sonya Smith , Bill Hodges , Jo Ann Stinson (GSD) , Philli p Harrelson , Casey Smith , Darryl Watts (GSD) , Jane Rogers (GSD), Cheryl Jones, Annette Gee (GSD) , Jan Pittman , Pam Doggett (G SD) , Dawn Avant , Mike King (GSD) , Libby Cranshaw (GSD) , Keith Jones , Barbra Hardy (GSD) , Linda Averett , (Wash ington County High School, Teacher of the Gifted).
WASHINGTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GROUP VISITS GSD
On Ap ril 15 and 16 , a group from Washington County High School visited GSD . Fifteen students and two adults, Linda Averett, teach er of the gifted and Bob Nash , Special Education Director for Washington County , stayed overnight on campus . Each Washington Coun ty student was matched with a student from GSD , in an effort to encourage and improve communication between the two groups .
Du ring their visit t o Floyd County, the group toured Berry and Shorter College . At Shorter they saw the Minor Fine Arts Building , the Library, the Studio/ Theatre, and the radio/television equipment. While touring the Berry campus , they saw the movie about Martha Berry' s life, the Museum and Martha Berry 's Home.
The GSD Junior NA O performed skits for the group on Thursday evening . A reception was also held in their honor in the GSD Library. Fri day morning , the v isiting students and their GSD partners attended classes until recess. They then toured points of interest in Cave Spring and after a delicious luncheon, the Wash ington County group departed for Sandersville .
Nancy Barker, Hig h School Counselor , and Eugene Ziegler , Educational Supervisor , served as host to t he visiting group.
-E .E. Ziegler
1982 GAD Homecoming Banquet

The Cave Spring Chapter of the Georgia Association of the Deaf will sponsor a fried chicken dinner for the alumni and friends on October 16 , 1982, th e GSD Homecoming date. The dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m . in Tumlin Dining Room ; social and other activities will begin at 7:30 p.m. Reservations will be necessary . There will be a limit of 200 plates served . Costs will be as follows :

Social only

GAD members .. .... . .$1.00 Non-members ... .. ... $1 .00 Children under 12. .Free

Dinn er On ly
GAO mem bers .. .. .$3 .00 Non-members ... .. .$4 .50 Children und er 12. .$2 .00

BEFORE September 15:

Dinner and Soci al GAD members . . ... $4 .00 Non-members . .. ..$5 .00 Children under 12 .. $2 .00

Dinner 9nl y
GAO members ... ..4.50 Non-m embers .. .. .$5.50 Child ren under 12.. $2 .00

AFTER September 15

Dinner and Social GAD members .... .$5.00 Non-members . ... .$6 .00 Children under 12 ..$2 .00

Make check or money order payable to Diane Conti, P.O. Box 504, Cave Spring, Georgia 30124 .

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Junior-Senior Prom
Saturday, May, 1982 was the date of a dream come true for the Juniors, Class of '83, when they sponsored what was termed a fantastic event. .. The Junior-Senior Prom.
The Prom was held at the Municipal Civic Center, Rome, Georgia. The theme was "Fantasy Island" and was carried out complete with rainbow colors, fresh pineapples, fresh tropical flowers, Including orchids, especially flown In for the occasion from HIio, Hawaii.
The Island setting featured a real waterfall and the student and their guests danced under 1,000 twinkling stars (mini-lights) .
Music was furnished by the "Funketeers," (A Disco group).
Approximately 150 people Including students and their dates, faculty, staff and parents enjoyed a delicious meal, danced, socialized, and made pictures.
Our special out-of-state guests _were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hope, Spartanburg, S.C. We hope they really enjoyed themselves.
Mr. Bobby Davis, Director of Horne Life, arranged our transportation with ease. Security Officers Langston and Lambert provided a sense of "well-being" for our gathering. However, the Civic Center lends Itself "well" to this type of activity.
The GSD Food Services Department under the able leadership of Mrs. Alvin Couey catered the delicious meal and the lovely Intermission refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Dean WIiiiamon served as coordinator for the event.
The kids termed the Junior-Senior Prom a "Super" event!
Our thanks to all of the folk who "pitched In" to keep things moving until the end .
-Louise B. Chubb Alan D. English
Charles W. Glenn, Sponsors
Scene at prom: (L-R) Mr. Whitworth, Mrs. Whitworth , Mrs . Couey, Mrs . Willarnon.

Gallaudet College
Representative
Speaks to GSD
Students
Recently, Mary Ann Pugln, Gallaudet College Alumni Office representative, spoke to the GSD high school and middle school students. Pugin spoke on the "Importance of an Education." She told the students that every day was an Important part of their total education package.
Pugin emphasized math, English, and reading. She encouraged the GSD students to obtain as much Information as possible through the use of total communication.
During the lunch hour, several deaf staff members ate and discussed various topics with Pugin.
Pugin's visit was concluded with a banquet at Morrison's Cafeteria. Jimmy Salter and Mark McCall, GSD students, were guests of the Gallaudet College Alumni Association in recognition of their recent passing of the Gallaudet College examination. Pugin praised the students for their outstanding work and wished them a successful future at Gallaudet .
Enrichment Group
Visits Ch ieftan
Museum
The Lower School Enrichment Group visited the Chleftan Museum In Rome on April 18. The museum was the home of the prominent Cherokee Indian leader, Major John Ridge and his family. A portion of the Inner wall of the house was stripped away to Illustrate details of the unusual log cabin structure. The house was gradually enlarged as Ridge's family and wealth expanded. The students saw exhibits which ranged from early days of Indian civilization to the growth of local industry and cultural Institutions. They also saw displays of artifacts recovered In an archaeloglcal dig of the grounds. They \ learned that for a man and his horse to cross a ferry In 1839cost 12 cents.
After touring the museum, the stydents enjoyed a hike and picnic at Berry College. Michael Grace found an old fishing pole. He and Rodney Bell caught two catfish . They used bread as bait! Johnny Troup and Chris Johnson were not as lucky. Adon la Smith and Amanda Stubbs picked many wild flowers. Everyone had fun.
-Diane Conti Instructor

L-R Mike Burton, Art Teacher; Mary Ann Pugin, Representing Gallaudet College Alumni Association.
Tokens of Appreciation
The following Food Service Personnel received tokens of appreciation from the Juniors, Class of '83, for their roles In preparing the food served at the JuniorSenior Prom on May 1st: (L-R In picture), Slttlng:Rosa Barnett, James Hightower, Pernell Wright, Mary Ammons, Standing: Tina Blaxton (Student), Alma Castleberry, Juadessa Powell, Coordinator, Doris Shaw, Gertrude Prior, Herbert Fuqua, Michael WIiiiams (Student).
M lchael Williams, President and Tina Blaxton, Vice President made the presentations.
''Mother''
She helped give life to me. She is extra special and She will always be. I put her before anyone else, I really do. I love my Mother with all my heart, She knows this is true . She makes me angry at times, 1'd say, But I still loveherthesarneanyway. She has her faults, but don't we all? She'll be there to catch me before I fall. I thank the Lord for giving her to me I' 11 protect her and stay with her, you watch and see, Because that great lady means the world to me. (Dedicated to my Aunt, Mrs.Lila Grier)
An original poem by: Glenda F.Patterson
Grade: 10

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GSD Spring Football Game

Track Teams Travel to Florida

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varsity teams . The JV has about 45 boys,

abnoyds

the varsity ended up , a very good turn out

f

wi or

th about 40 spri.ng prac-

tice . We are looking forward to the fall

seaso n. The JV

spring

game

was

a

Green

and

White inter-squad game. The Green won the game 20-12 over the White team. It was
n outstanding game with many boys who fooked impressive . Some boys who played

well on offense were John Weech , Paul Cornel ius, Ricky Ingram, Calvin Hughes, and Dewitt Holsey. Some outstanding de-

fensive players included Clifford Scales,

Robert Carroll, Bentley Brownlow , Gary Con way, and Stuart Black. The future of the GSD football program looks very good with this new group of JV players.
The Varsity spring football games were

good ones,too . The Tigers played a threeway Jamboree with Adairsville and Red Bud . GSD played Red bud first, and did a

very good job, winning 18-0. On offense several players had great games, Mark

Weldon, Wilbur Marshall, Fred Stone, B.B.Chubb and Tommy Green . On defense , Jeff Turpin, Tim Ellis , Joey

Womble, Donald Hall and Ronald Kitchens did a great job for the Tigers . In the next game , GSD lost to Adairsville 6-18 , but the team did play a good game, even though they made some mistakes that hurt in the last quarter.
Special mention needs to be made of the

offensive line who did not permit the defen sive lines of Red Bud or Adairsville to

tackle our quarterback while passing .

Outstand ing play performed by the following boys: Joey Griffith, tackle; Eddie Carswell , guard; Abraham Davis, center ; Gary Caldwell , guard; and Mike Black, tackle . Great work, men, keep It up!
I want to take this time to thank all the people on the GSD staff for their cooperation and help. Without your help, the foot-

ball program could not improve and the

coaching staff appreciates your effort.

Sam Niemeier GSD Head Football Coach

He: Why do you say 'amen' in a church instead of 'a-women'? She: I don't know, why? He: Because you sing hymns, not hers.

Moth er: Jimmy, sit down and I'll tell you a story .
Jimmy : I can't sit down 'cause I just told l')addy one .

On Tuesday, April 13, G.S .D. 's girls ' and boys ' varsity track teams journeyed to Florida School for the Deaf in St. Augustine to compete in an invitational track meet. The trip South was made extremely pleasant and comfortable by the new GSD bus and the skillful driving of Mr. Ricky Ledbetter. The teams were accompanied by Coach Sarah Wade and Coach Eugene Weatherly .
At the Wednesday track meet, both G.S.D. teams earned second-place honors, while the F.S.D . teams won the first-place trophies. Hearing schools participating placed after G.S.D..
On Wednesday night, F.S.D. hosted {l party for visitors . Then on Thursday the G.S.D. group toured St. Augustine , the oldest city in the United States . They also visited the fort (Castillo De San Marcos), Marineland, the All !gator Farm, and the beautiful beach at Anastasia Island . The girls especially enjoyed St.Augustine's quaint little shops.
Leaving F.S.D. at 3:30 A .M. Friday, the teams returned to Cave Spring tired but grateful for the exciting experience of visiting Florida and F.S. D..
-by Micki Gaines Teacher
Let's Clog
G.S.D.' s lower school children participated in an unusually pleasurable experience recently. Mrs.Betty Jean Almond and Mr. Steve St. Clair , instructor at Berry College, presented a clogging demonstra tion in the auditorium of the Marie Kennard Building. Lively music and quick feet inspired everyone to dance and sing and feel good.
After the skillful demonstration , Mrs. Almond and Mr. St . Clair invited the students to join them and learn some clogging steps . Some of the girls and boys showed amazing potential and may be future clogging performers! Every student who participated had a wonderful time !
Last , but not least , teachers were asked to be brave and show their ability- or lack of ability (or to make fools of themselves)! The old, decrepit teachers enjoyed clogging so much that they persuaded ..1rs. Almond and Mr. St. Clair to conduct .. regular class for them at GSD.
The Creeping Cloggers Class meets every Monday afternoon. Sincere thanks to to Jan Perry for the use of her classroom "Ind to Betty Jean and Steve for their pa-

tlence, understanding , and fortitude -- and for not laughing uproariously at the Creeping Cloggers .
-Jerry Ramsey Assistant Principal,
Lower School
GSD Staff/ Students Participate in Viking Classic
The second annual Viking Classic Road Race was held on the Berry campus March 6, 1982. Frank Shorter led the entire field during the race by covering the 1OK (6 .2 miles) route in a course record of 29 minutes and 48 seconds .
While Shorter led the entire field, student Michael Black led the GSD contingent with a time of 44 :19 . Even Though this was Michael's first attempt at a 10K, he performed like a veteran.
The time for the rest of the GSD group was: Bobby Davis 44:55, Michael Burton 45 :02, Andy Dawson 47 :09, Elbert Bynes 47:34, Bernard Scott 48 :45, Charles Paul 49 :01, Jerry Ramsey 53:00 .
These runners have vowed to do better next year and give Michael Black a run for the money .
-by Bobby Davis
1842 buffet refinished by students in Mr. Mount's upholstery class. Some of the trim and matched grain wa!nut panels wen> replaced.

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L-R Rusty Mathis, Donna McGee, Pam Poole, Leann Blalock, Lisa Thompkins, Micki Brock. Standing: Mrs. Sandra Lewis.
L-R Mrs. Carolyn, Burton , Gayle Bragg, WIiiie Smith and Marsha Cousins.
L-R Michelle Sims, Mrs. Lucy Cagle, Barbara Monday.
L-R Raynetta McNeal, Mrs. Telula Langston, Barry Byars.

"SPOTLIGHT"
The Spotlight In this Issue focuses on the Reading Lab at GSD.
The Reading Lab became operational In the fall 1977. At the-present time, the staff /consists of a lead techer and three Instructional aides .One hundred and one high school students are served.
Reading Is an essential learning skill; It
Is a main avenue by which people may get
Information, build vocabulary or understand the current happenings of the world This belief Is shared by the Reading Lab staff.
Upon entry Into the program, students are given a reading pre-test consisting of both vocabulary and comprehension questions. According to t he results of the test t he student Is placed on an approprlat~ level of lndlvl duallzed work. The starting dates and t he com pletion dates of Individual objectives are recorded . At each level of difficultly the objectives are repeated to encourage continu it y and reenforcement of basis skills .
W hen an objective Is completed , data Is sent to the Educational Services M anagement Corporation of North Caro lIna. At t he end of each month, the Reading Lab receives a progress sheet statin g how much progress has been made in th e month. This Indicates to the staff where reenforcement Is necessary.
At the conclusion of the school year, post test are given to measure progress. A
data sheet contai ning objectives mastered hel ps In placement of students for t he fo llowi ng year.
In addition to the Individual Instruct ion, t he lead teacher directs grou p Instruct ion In various areas , such as literature , dlctloary use , st ru ct ural analysis , vocabu lary, t imed read ing, and basic survival skills.
The Read ing Lab Is headed by M rs. Sandra Lewis, a native of Toccoa, Georgia. A Graduate of Shorter College , sh e holds a mast er's degree In education f ro m t he University of Loulsvllle, Louisville, K entucky . She Is In her second year at GSD. She Is married to th e Reverend Jimmy Lewis , and resides In Cave Spri ng.
Mrs. Telula Langston has been employed at GSD for t he past 15 years. She served f irst as a houseparent, later as an aide In t he high school and moved to her present posit ion as Instructional aide In the .ReadIng Lab In 1977 . Mrs. Langston Is a native of Cave Spring , a graduate of Cave Spring High School and Is married to W. H. Langston of Cave Spring.
Serving as an aide In various departments for t he past 10 years, Ms. Lucy Cagle moved to her present position as an Instructional aide In the Reading Lab In ~977 . Ms. Cagle graduated from Pepperel!

High School and Coosa Valley Tech S

resides In the Sliver Creek Commun It~. he

Mrs. Carolyn Burton has served GSD f

the past five years working In the Readl:r

Lab as an Instructional aide. She Is a natlv:

of Cave Spring and a graduate of C

High School. Carolyn Is married to Mlc:sa

Burton, art Instructor at GSD.

881

In addition to the regular staff M

Groth, Sign Language Training C~ord~:

nator at GSD, works with lmprovln

student sign language skills an~

vocabulary.

Two Students Pass
Gal laudet Entrance
Exam
Seniors Jimmy Salter and Mark McCall were notified by Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C . , that they have passed t he college ' s entrance examination and are '3llglble to enroll this fall. Salter Is a native of Cave Spring, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Salter. McCall's home Is In Toccoa. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray McCall.
New Bus Delivered
It Isn 't " Just a new bus "--lt's THE new _bus ! Excitement prevailed on the campus when a new diesel school bus rolled up one afternoon In March with "Georgia School for the Deaf " printed on Its side. Students f locked toward the yellow vehicle, examining It with the thoroughness of the most practiced Inspector.
What they saw was a 72 passenger "over the road" bus, powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine. The 160 gallon fuel capacity will get t he bus to Columbus, M acon and back to home base without once stopping for refueling; an automatic cut-off system will cut off the motorIf It gives out of water or oll. Shaded glass covers the windows .
Th is finest addition to t he GSD vehicle f leet will only be used for t he longer homegoing trips and for athletic/school sponsored events a considerable distance away .
In Memorium
The school family was saddened over the death of Mary Lou Stocks on March 28. Mrs.Stocks served as houseparent at the school from Aprll 1973 until the time of her death.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs.Carrie Gibbs, Rome, and several nieces, and nephews Including Ella Mae McGlotha, who works In t he GSD Infirmary .

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Lower School News
As the 1981-82 school year quickly draws to a close , we at the Lower School begin to
fleet on our students year. Mostly, this ~:ar has been a good one. As has been described In this publication previously, we have had a stimulating, busy year. Field trips , programs, athletics and school work have all been time consuming activities for
staff and students. Two of our most well-received on-going
programs have been the Honor-Roll and the Good Citizen awards. For the third nine-weeks, four Intermediate students made the Honor Roll. These were Renee Heath, Chris Johnson, Mike Grace and Rodney Bell. These students have worked very hard to make the Honor Roll and we are proud of them. Those students who make the Honor Roll for the entire year are going to be treated to a night on the town In the big city (Rome) during the last week of school. The sponsor and the students can-
not wait. The monthly Good Citizen awards have
also had a worth while and positive Influence on our students all year. The winners for the first th ree months of 1982 were: January, Group A - Suzette Scott, Group B - Chris Creed, 55 - WIiiiam Haslam. February , Group A - Charvls Thomas , Group B - Judy Scott , SS - Steve Staten. March, Group A - Terry Moore, Group B Robert Banks , 55 - Dee Armstrong.
Good Citizenship, which encompasses all of the good characteristics of attitude, co-operation, pleasantness, and Just generally "being a good kid," has Improved this year at the Lower School and we do believe that this monthly award program has been a large factor In this Improvement.
The Lower School Awards Day, which Is sched uled for Thursday , May 27 , this year, should be a rewarding experience fo r all concerned. In addition to the presentation of the students who made the Honor Roll for the whole year- and the awarding of t rophies to those three students chosen for t he year 's Good Citizen awards from Group A, 8, and Special studles, t here will be subject area awards, athletic awards, and others. All Interested parties, fri ends, and parents are Invited to attend.
An Interesting and Informative fi eld t rip was made by the Primary Department on Monday, April 12. We went to t he Atlanta Zoo to see the an imals. In previous years at GSD, the Primary Department visited the zoo almost every year. However , for the last five or six years the zoo has not been on the Itinerary. Therefore, practically none of the students now In Primary had been on a zoo visit. The animals werA their usual personabfe se1ves. The elephants were real wringers, _the gibbons were real leapers, the snakes

were scaly, and Willie 8 was bored with the whole thing. We had a sunny spring day and the trip was educational.and fun. A good field trip!
Another educational field trip Is being planned for the Intermediate Department In May. The students will first go to the MARTA rail station on Martin Luther King Drive to observe the operation of the rapid rail system. They will see the banks of TV monitors which help the MARTA employees supervise each of the stations. Then they will learn how to take a ride on the rapid rail train. Because of the fact that many deaf people In Georgia eventually live In or around Atlanta this experience should be valuable In later life.
The second stop of the day will provide a similarly useful experience at the new Atlanta airport. A formal tour of the faclllty wlll take approximately an hour and a half. During the tour the students should learn where to park, where to buy tickets, ride the "people mover " and hopefully visit one of the airplanes. There are no present plans to permit any of the students to take a flight (real orof fancy) at the airport. This field trip should provide the students with worthwhlle experiences.
The last bit of Lower School news for this time concerns new students. We have had three more students start school since the last SCHOOL HELPER . They are: Kevin Carperter In Mrs. Tallent's second year class; Kim Williams In Miss Hewett 's fifth year class and Amesher Samuels In Special Studies. We welcome these new students to GSD.
-Vera Y. Owens Principal, Lower School
Special Studies
Group Attend Art
Festival
On Wednesday , April 21 , five of the Special Study students, Mark Duke, Charlene Flemister, Tim Hester, Jim Clayton, and Sissy MIiiette, along with Jan Perry and Jerry Ramsey, took a trip to the Georgia Retardation Center, to see'' A Very Special Arts Festival". We left very early on that beautiful day and arrived early at the show. They were still setting It up I But within 30 minutes things were really Jumping and buses were arriving from all around the area with lots of other "Special Kids."
There were many exhibits. Some to look at and some to participate In. The first thing we did was to let the students Jump on a big air bag they called "The Moon Walk". That was very exciting, almost like a trampoline. Then we all received hellurri balloons, buttons for shirts, and bags to put all our "goodies" In to bring home.
The students participated In plaster

casts, leather projects, painting projects, thumbprint printmaking, Jewelry making, face painting and weaving. They saw art exhibits, folk square dancing and singing exhibits done by some of the Special Students. By the end of the day we were very tired but gratful for the enjoyable experiences. The best thing of all was that the students had all of those nice things which they had made themselves to take home with them, along with the memories of the day.
It was a well organized art festival and we thank GRC for Inviting us.
-Jan Perry Lower School Art Teacher
Special Studies students making plaster casts during Art Festival.
Mrs. Jan Perry, (Left foreground) and her Special Studies students enjoying Special Art Festival.
Sissy MIiiett practicing sidewalk art.

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Home Management for Girls
Friday is a "special" day for a group of girls in the Special Studies Department. The girls are spending the entire day in a Home Management Class . The class includes cooking techniques, washing and drying clothes , Ironing and sewing clothes, working in the kitchen, body cleanliness and hair care, exercising and proper diet and safety and first aid skills
Each girl is given the opportunity to plan her favorite menu one week prior to class. The menu travels through the necessary channels (which are many) for approval and, if approved, Is prepared on Friday by the girls. Chores are rotated among them. They include washing and drying the dishes, sweeping the floor, clearing and cleaning the table and stove, emptying the garbage, washing hair, loading the washer, assorting the clothes, folding clothes, mending clothes, setting the table properly and drills for emergency situations.
A discussion session is shared among the group In the afternoon to help the girls In coping with personal/family and/or related problems, and to help in a better understanding of themselves and/or other people.
A short exercise period ends their day. The girls are assisted by Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Thomas. They also appreciate the kindness of Mrs. Beaird and Mrs. Casey who are sharing their room for a much needed purpose.
We feel that the pre-management skills offered in the area of home IIvIng, safety and self-care will provide the girls with opportunities to actively experience and exercise their capabilities.
-by Charlotte Thomas, Teacher
L-R : Mrs . Johnson (Teacher), Jackie Hill, Charlene Flemister, Alisa Stewart, Della Armstrong, Mrs. Thomas (Teacher), Anaela Huckaby and Amesher Samuels.

Lower School Easter Program participants. (L-R) Sitting: Robert Winzenreid, Sekeltha Glover, Tyson Daniels, Serena Goodson , Angie Osborne, Dyan Osborne, Roderick Hartage, Davie Anderson, Shirley Osborne, Frank Fencher, Amy Terry, Rodney Smith, Rhonda Brownlow . Standing: Robie Johnson, Tonya Howard, Clinton Mitchell, Nikki Elias, Suzette Scott, Shica Banks, Catherine Beaird, Raquel Brown, Judy Scott, Calmer Lones, Kara Jordan, Marlow Clowers, Calvin Carridine, Dee Armstrong. Back Row: Barbara Alred Susie Sanford, Charlotte Thomas, Sue Huckaby, Jeff Nelson.

Lower School Easter Program

Information for Parents

The Lower School Department celebrated Easter with a program on Friday, April 9, In the auditorium. The Welcome was presented by Angie Osborne. An Easter song was presented by Mrs. Wilma Davis' and Mrs. Eleanor Harris' classes.
Miss M itchell's class recited an Easter sentence for each letter in the word Easter . An inspiring message on the meaning of Easter was presented by Mr. Whitworth, our Superintendent. David Anderson, who was dressed as an Easter Bunny, delighted the audience as he hopped down the aisle distributing candy Easter eggs. The Easter Parade featured many well-dressed students and faculty members in church attire, sportswear and beach clothes.
Mrs . Allee Rogers sang "Because He Lives." Dee Armstrong gave the benediction. Mrs. Owens gave remarks and wished us a "Happy Easter." After the program, colorful and delicious refreshments were served in the milling area. Thanks to Mrs. Jan Perry for the beautiful Easter decorations and to Mrs. Buelah Welch for the beautiful flowers spelling the word Easter. Very soft music was rendered by Mrs. Alice Rogers. Thanks also to Mrs . Delle Copeland for Interpreting the Easter Program and to Mrs. Dondra Case~y for
doing such a good job job of co-ordinating and narrating the Easter Parade.
The Easter Committee, Mrs. Callie Montgomery, Mrs . Buelah Welch, Mrs. Emma Johnson, Mrs . Wilma Davis, and Mrs. Eleanor Harris, wishes to thank each person who contributed to the success of our program .
- Eleanor Harris Lower School Teach1>r

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Kemp Participates in Au gusta Workshop

FJC Aids Deaf with Program

The Auausta Chaoter of the Georaia

atlon for the Deaf and the

ASSOCI

.

com munity Act ion for the Hearing

Impaired sponsored a workshop M_arc~ 27

"Understandin g the Sound Barrier . on Faye Kemp, Parent Educati.on CoordI'-

nato r at the Georgia School for the Deaf

d Parent Advisor for GA.P.I.N .E.S. a(Pnarent Infant Network for Ed ucatI.onaI _ser-

vices) conducted three one-ho~r ~essIons

on "The Psychological lmpl1catIons of

Deafness," and "The Importance of Devel-

oping an Early Communication System.'.'

Paul Menkis, associate professor of Sign

com munication at Gallaudet . College

Was hington, D.C. was the keynote speak-

er and presented ''The Language of the

Deaf Community'' and ''The Silent Barrier

to Effective Delivery of Social Services."

(L-R ) 1st Row: Mike Strutton, Kenny Kum p, David Brewer, Marie Cote, Charis Gallaty. 2nd Row: Ann Marie Zeigler, Stacey Armitage, Catherine Maimone, Kat hy Ortwein, Natalie Newman, Brandy Coynor. 3rd Row: Danielle Guffey, Megan Hobbs, Jason Payne, Holly Matthews, Ruthly O'Callaghan, Karla Quick, Doyal Story . Standi ng in back: Sister Maureen.
St. Mary's Second
Grade Visits GSD
The second grade from St. Mary ' s Catho lic School in Rome were recent visitors to GS D. Accompanied by their teacher, Sister Maureen, 18 youngsters participated in the field trip. Sister Maureen has taugh t sign language to her students, and their visit to GSD gave them an opportunity for a hands-on experience in communicatin g with the deaf.
Ann Mari e Ziegler, daughter of GSD education supervisor Eugene Ziegler, Visited with her fellow class members of St. Mary's.

Mike Tucci Is one of many students studying art at Floyd Junior College. He Is one of 14 students awarded a Foundation Scholarship for the 1981-82 academic year. The scholarship Is awarded by the college's foundation to area high school senolrs with exceptional academic records, leadership qualities, and character. Mike Is also one of a growing number of hearing Impaired students preparing for the future by enrolling at Floyd Junior College.
Tucci, an Atlanta native, a graudate of the Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD)
where he was named the outstanding art student for three straight years . Despite the fact that he is a successful student, the biggest obstacle for him Is the most obvious one--communicatlon . He constantly works on being a better communicator. That Is where floyd Junior college's Hearing Impaired Counsel ing Program comes in.
What our program does Is that It help8' break the communication barrier betw1.,en the hearing Impaired and the hearing students," says Melvin Perry, coordinator of the college 's deaf program . "There is the perspectiv_e at Floyd Junior College that deaf students, like Mike, can successfully part icipate in higher education programs -- provided appropriate support services are availab le," Perry added. "Often, the biggest barriers for a deaf student attending a 'hearing' college are the misconceptions about deafness. We work with everyone to create an awareness of our students and to decrease anxiety, so that not only the deaf person feels comfortable but also the hearing person Is comfortable. Otherwise the program will not work.''
The hearing and deaf students at FJC communicate well with each other for the most part says Tlccl.
"The hearing students try to learn some sign language," he said. "In the cafeteria we meet, teach and learn some signs.''
The mechanics of the hearing Impaired
counseling program Involve Interpreting and notetaklng. The Interpreter uses sign language to tell the deaf student each word that the instructor or students say. The deaf student may also ask the Instructor questions by way of the interpreter~-a process called "reverse interpreting." The notetakers are in the classroom because the deaf student will Inevitably miss some of the material while looking down to take notes, unlike the hearing student who can look down to take notes and listen to the instructor simultaneously.
The college's hearing impaired counsel.inJI_p_rogram, which began In 1979, is the

only program of Its kind in the state of Georgia, according to Perry .
"Of course there are impaired students attending other colleges In Georgia but they don't have the support services that we have," Perry said. "By support services I am talking about Interpreters, notetakers, counselors, and a large number of staff members able to use sign language at Floyd Junior College."
FJC staff members also help students like Tucci whose homes are beyond commuting distance to find apartments or other housing In the Rome area. The students may live in a dormitory at the Rehabilitation Center For The Deaf in Cave Spring where transportation Is provided to and from the college campus.
These support services help open up the opportunities for students like Mike Tucci. He plans to transfer to the National Institute For The Deaf In Rochester, N.Y. after finishing his degree at FJC.
"I would like to get a bachelor or master's degree and teach deaf children-and I would really like to teach art," Tucci said.
The future for Mike Tucci looks promising. With the help of Floyd Junior College's Hearing Impaired Counseling program deaf students can concentrate on what college Is all about--learnlng .
-News Release Office of Public Information
Floyd Junior College
Mike Tucci completing sketch in art lab at Floyd Junior College.
The grass may seen greener on the other side of the fence because Its artlflcal.
To err Is human . To blame it on someone else is more than human .

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GAD'S "Senior Night"

L-R (Sitting) Carolyn Burton, Robert Meeks. (Standing) Milinda brown, John Groth, Laun1 lka, Gola Burton, Tina Blaxton, Keela Burton, Pam Poole, Mike Black. (Standing in tree)
Bentley Brownlow, Darryl Watts, Donna McGee, Ginger Burton, Mark McCall. (Picture taken by Mike Burton, -Expedition Leader)

Ossabaw High
Take nine fine high school students from Georgia School for the Deaf (Michael Black, Tina Blaxton, Millnda Brown, Bentley Brownlee, Mark McCall, Donna McGee, Robert Meeks, Pam Poole and Darryl Watts); mix with able, dedicated staff members (John Groth and Carolyn Burton); sprinkle with an experienced oceanic and ecological guide (Laura Ike); leaven with support from administration, transportation and food services departments; top with equipment from Alton Holman's Scouts, and what do you have? A simmering load of food, equipment, and a group of people bubbly with high expectation, and sense of adventure ail crammed into a bus at the pre-dawn hour of 5:00 a.m.
After seven hours of almost non-stop travel, what do you have? Same as above, but transferred onto the open deck of a former shimp boat for an hour's soaking en route to the bucolic idyills of Ossabaw lsland off the coast of Georgia. Ossabaw- a place designed by nature and preserved by man to produce a transcendental experience for those who see It; a place for the above ingredients to cook and become a whole that could savor Itself.
Such cooperation and enthusiasm-putting up tents, getting firewood, preparing fire pits, preparing food shelters, and even digging latrines performed without the omnipresent excuses or complaining and goldbricking. This was supplanted by a sense of purpose and a dedication to group survival. A nearby oyster bed raided-clams dug-crab traps baited and set-a well half a mile away (with alligators lurking nearby) located-ail were tasks that make one master of his own destiny.
The mile long by seven mile wide island, virtually deserted except for a few houses cloistered on the northern end, Is an educational gold mine. The camp was located on

the southern end in a seemingly unexplored, uninhabited isle in the middle of the Atlantic or another planet.
The students learned, through their own observations and questions, the wonder and timelessness of things from the tide to the lowly dung beetle. The marshes, mud flats, beaches, dunes and live oak forest were teeming with wild life. Shrimp,horseshoe crabs, fiddler crabs (and many other varieties), wild pigs, wild burros, Ibis, terns, loons, whitetailed deer, pelicans, and about 50 other unusual animals and plants were seen and Iisted. Trash bags loaded with shells were lugged back to camp to be cleaned, sorted and identified \many still, unfortunately, had their origi1al owners or some hidden guests).
A treatise could be written on some of the subtle and not-so-subtle transformations that began to take place in attitudes and abilities to interact. Problems arose and were solved in mature positive ways.
One night, as everyone sat around the campfire cracking and eating steamed oysters and recounting the day's adventures, a gentle breeze blew from the ocean as the tide rose and the whippoorwills began their night songs. The flying hands stopped as everyone looked to the ocean's horizon as the shimmering disc ascended from the ocean's depths. A sense of quiet euphoria seemed to envelop the group. No alcohol, tobacco, or other artificial stimulants; yet, for four days and nights there seemed to be a psychological "high" from the uniqueness of the experience, the camaraderie of the group, the contact with nature that has even carried over Into the following weeks.
Maybe "waxing too eloquently"- but the feeling was there and is still evidencing itself in those who were fortunate enough to participate.
-Mike Burton High School Art Teacher

"Senior Night" hosted by GAD mem.
bers at Cave Spring Baptist Church took

place on April 22, 1982 from 6:30 t

9:00 pm.

0

After a vigorous game, Janie Steele

(Vice President) introduced GAD officers

and our guest speaker, Ms.Helen Muse, to

a group of graduating GSD Seniors. Her inspiring speech, "A Basketful of Ideas,"

was full of expressions/quotations like: "A

basketful of hope... a basketful of opinions ... a basketful of wishes ... a basketful of

dreams ...'. " "Learn to live and live to

learn" ... "lgnorance like a fire doth burn".

"Do unto others as you would have others

do unto you" ... "If you want a friend, first

be a friend'' ... '' Don't tel I one person what

you would not tell anyone, if it Is about an-

other person you know" ... " All the world a

stage .. And all the men and women merely

players". Ms.Muse ended it with: "So,

through life, let's carry with us In our

minds the need to live to learn and learn to

live."

Another vigorous game sharpened our

appetite for refreshments which consisted

of GAD's lovely emblem-designed cake

and punch served by our Social chair-

person, Barbara Allred, and her helpers.

We ail left feeling good with the basketfuil

of ideas dancing in our head

-by Lois Grizzard Teacher, Lower School

GSD High School
Students Enrolled in
Floyd Junior College
Program
Seven GSD high school students are enrolled in English 019 at Floyd Junior College. The students are studying grammar, composition, and basic communication skills through the written form of communication. They meet every Monday evening.
Two GSD students, Tommy Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor, Cave Spring, and Muff Gammage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar E. Gammage, Jr., Cedartown, are studying at Floyd Junior College as part of an exchange program between the Georgia School for the Deaf and Floyd Junior College. They are day students. Other GSD students enrolled In the English course at FJC are Daryl Watts, Libby Cranshaw, Jane Rogers, Mark McCall, and Mike King. They are ail residential students at GSD.

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An nual Scholarship

Established

A group of Atlanta area parents known

as the concern ed Parents of Deaf and

Hear ing Impaired Youth of Metro Atlanta

(CPDH IY) has established an annual

5400.00 scholarship to be awarded to a stud nt from the Metro Atlanta area who at-

~~e~adls

a post-secondary or vocational/ techinst itution. The award is to be based

need in that the student could not con-

~i~ue his/ her education without financial

assistance . Academia, however, is not the prime fac-

tor for receiving the award . The student

shou ld be stron gly mot ivated and show

prom ise of benefittl ng from further educa-

tion. Staff at GSD will make the selection.

The student will receive an award letter

at the time of graudation. When the (CPDHIY) of Metro Atlanta receives notifi-

cation that the award recipient has official-

ly en rolled and registered, the money will

be sent to the institution.

M rs . Sarah Balley, Atlanta, is president

of the group .

Mrs.Steele Honored
Janie N .Steele recently was named Deaf Woman of the Year by the Rome Quota Club . Mrs.Steel e is the deaf/visually impaired coordi nator at GSD, as well as diagnostic teacher at the school. She is a grad uate of th e Tennessee School for the Deaf and holds a master's degree from Georgia State University.
In accepting the award at the Quota Club banq uet, Mrs.Steele spoke on Retinitis Pigm entosa/ Usher ' s Syndrome , describing the affects of these diseases on eyes . Alvin E.Steele, high school . supervising teacher , accompanied his wife to the banquet.
In addition to receiving the Quota Club honor, Mrs.Steele has also been selected by the Outstanding Young Women of America program which recognizes our nation's women who make positive contributions to their communities and professions.

GSD Group Attend Drama Workshop

Deafness, language (drama) - deaf language. English language (drama). Where is that elus ive key that connects the English language to the deaf language and produces that essence of humanity - com munication . There are those with the Theater Arts In Deaf Educat ion (TAI DE) who feel that drama may be that key . After four of the most intensive days of human interact ion and communication through the mode of drama, it appears that there Is now a group of new disciples In the southeastern part of the United States.
Mike Burton , David Conti, Jim Roberson, and Helen Keefer were four fortunate GSD staff members to attend the workshop held in Atlanta April 22-25.
Up at 6:00 a.m., doing calisthenics at 7:30 a.m. , and then dramatic exercises until 10:00 p.m . or so at night. Even the short breaks and meal times were extensions of the exercises. The exercises were specifically aimed at teaching dramatic acting , directing and story telling methods, but they entailed large measures on how to be creative; how to form cohesive groups; how to channel emotions ; and how to focus directions and a host of other skills essential to that ill-defined process called education .
The instructors were some of the most knowledgeable and empathetic ind ividuals one could encounter In a workshop. Participants were from schools throughout the southeast , fluent In the use of sign language. Although there was only one deaf partcipant and one deaf teacher, there was ful l total communication the entire time. An encounter workshop whereby each participant is made dependent on his partners in each exercise leads to a strong sense of community. Hopefully, this will lead to a greater sharing of information and energy among the participating schools to enhance each others programs and bolster spirits when they sage.
We at GSD are already experimenting with some of the exercises learned at the workshop . Team teaching seems to be an essential element of the process. The exercises themselves are excellent motivators as they tie in with the basic dramatics known as sign language.
Tired but Invigorated, the GSD participants tore themselves away to fly in all directions to test the gospel according to TAIDE .
-by Mike Burton High School Art Teacher
Ideas are like chlldren--your own are wonderful!

Holman Honored
Alton Holman, a GSD graduate , began employment at the school in 1961 . Since that time he has servrd in many capacities , school bus driver, photographer, mall man, teacher , etc . Eventhough he may be overwhelmed with chores to do, It's quite rare for him to refuse someone 's request for help .
In addition to his other duties, Alton is Educational Captioned Film Depostory Manager at Georgia School for the Deaf . He keeps up with all the captioned films in Georgia. The films are kept on file at GSD so schools with hearing Impaired programs may request and use them.
Recently, Alton received a certificate of appreciation for outstanding service in the area of captioned films, from the Special Materials Project in Sliver Spring, Maryland.
Rackley Appointed Missionary
Terri Rackley, a 1977 graduate of GSD and currently enrolled at Floyd Junior College, has been appointed summer missslonary to the deaf to serve in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The appointment was made through the Home M lssion Board of the Southern Baptist Convention .
Terri Is a member of the Cave Spring Baptist Church, where she teaches a Bible study class and Is active In the church's ministry to the deaf. She sang at the 1981 Georgia Baptist Convention held at Marietta.

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Scenes from Career Education Dept.
Daniel Butts and Daryl Watts checking chimney which they constructed in Mr. Parrish's masonry class.
Bobby Franklin using cutting torch In Mr. Williams's Welding class.
L-R (Kneeling) Harry Favors, Joey Womble. (Standing) Charles Brown, Mark McCall. Displaying fruit bowls which they made In Mr. Kemp's carpentry class.
Students In Mr. Johnson's arts and crafts class displaying projects they have made. L-R (Standing): Jackie Bryant, Bridget Browning, Judy Garmon, Roy Echols . (Sitting) Anette Gee, Dorothy Hackle

Family Learning Vacation

The fellowing section is a description of the Family Learning Vacation program to be offered at Gallaudet College this summer. Perhaps some of the parents In Georgia would like to attend. Mrs.Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator at Georgia School for the Deaf, will be involved in these sessions at Gallaudet College during July.

Family Learning Vacation

Session 1

Session 4

Usher's Syndrome July 10-16

2-6 Years Old July 17-23

Session 2 Teens July 17-23

Session 5 2-6 year old
July 25-31

Session 3 Sign Language July 17-23

Session 6 7-12 years old
July 25-31

For several hours of each day, a11 cnlldren will be in supervised recreational and

learning activities. Children under the age

of two will receive proper and creative

childcare . Children and parents usually

will be separated from 9:00 to 12:00 and

from 1:00 to 3:00. On occasion, parents will participate with their children in demonstrat ions with the parents education teach-

Teenagers w ill have a separate program,

under the supervision of an experienced

leader, and will participate in a lively recreation and learn ing program of their own .

In addition, sign language instruction and

Informal group discussions on being a

brother or sister to a hearing-Impaired

child will be offered . Costs have been kept as low as possible.
The fee is$ 125.00 per person 16 years of age and older; $ 105.00 for persons 7 to 15 years of age; and$ 100.00 for children 2 to 6 years of age. The fee includes everything (room, board, recreation fee) except

the nonrefundable $ 20.00 application fee.

Enrollment is limited.

.
Life is like a mirror - if you frown on it , it frowns back: if you smile, it returns the greeting.

Success doesn't always go to the head. Sometimes it goes to the mouth.
'
Father: "Don't you thinK our Claughter gets her Intelligence from me?" Mother: "Probably. I know I still have mine!"
Yesterday Is but a dream: and tomorrow, but a vision. However, today well llved, is the reward to yourself.

GSD Accredited

The Georgia Accrediting Commlssl

has awarded the Georgia School for ton

Deaf In Cave Spring a
tat Ion for the 1982-83

certificate scholastic

of a00~h~e year. The

elementary and secondary schools h

met all necessary standards to be a ave

ited, according to the report.

oored-

IAPD Convention

The International Association of Parents of the Deaf (IAPD) 8th Biennial Convention Nill be held at Gallaudet College August 2-5, 1982. The program Includes work~hops on the following: Parent Role/Pro(essional Role/Community Role; Developing Independence; Role of Government In the 80's; Parent Gr~ups; and Advocacy.
If enough parents are Interested In attending, a van from Georgia School for the Deaf will provide transportation. Please contact Faye Kemp If you are interested.
For information and application contact:
IAPD 814 Thayer Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Atlanta , Georgia 30334

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Superintendent

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Pr incipal

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Vol.87



May, 1982







No .4



THE SCHOOL HELPER

41. Accredited Elementary School
Vol. 88

Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
Cave Spring , Georgia, November , 1982
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Homecoming 1982

Accredited High School

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Number 1

DONNA McGEE
GSD Student Chosen
"Miss Jr. NAO"
Four GSD students who are members of the Junior National Association of the Deaf attended the national covention held at the National Teachnical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester, New York, on June 2-7, 1982. Accompanied by John Groth, Jr., local advisor , Tina Blaxton, Milinda Brown, Donna McGee and Mark McCall represented GSD at the meeting.
Over 250 people attended the conference , consisting of delegates, obeervers, and advisors. They came from many different chapters throughout the United States.
The main theme of the convention was, "Leaders Grow, We Succeed." During the sessions, the speakers, many of whom were deaf, presented topics which would help in the personal development of deaf youth . Subjects were; Student Speaking Training; Career Exploration; a "Mock Trial"; American Sign Language; Deaf Folklore; Outdoor Experiences (based on
the Outward Bound program); and Rights of Deaf People. Workshops were conducted on leadership and the theatre.
A highlight of the convention was the selection of a Mr. and Miss Jr. NAO. GSD Students Donna McGee and Tina Blaxto,i participated in the preliminary talent contest . Donna was chosen as a finalist, an d t hen received the honor of being named the new "Miss Junior NAO." She used sign language to sing , "You Light Up My Life." Donna is the first GSD student to hold the title of "Miss Jr. NAO" since the chapter was organized in 1965. A sophomore, Donna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donna McGee , Cedartown, and will reign for two years.
After the convention, the group toured New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. While in Washington,
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October 16, 1982, 2:00 P.M . was a crisp, sunny, autumn afternoom, perfect for a football game . Beginning at 1:00 P.M . the bleachers began to fill up . At 2:00 P.M. there was a long line of people still waiting to get in. When everyone had been able to get in, the bleachers were full and people were standing all around .
Homecoming is an annual event at the Georgia School for the Deaf . Regardless of whom the Tigers play, the bleachers are usually full, and people are millina around. This year was no different. An estimated crowd of between 1,100 and 1,200 attended the game. Some alumni had not been back to their alma mater for ten years or more .
The game itself was a thriller for local fans. This year the Tigers played the Florida School for the Deaf Dragons . The Tigers had not beaten the Dragons for fourteen years , but this was the year in which the Dragon 's win streak would finally be broken-final score Tigers 29-Dragons 0.
At half time of the game fans were able to enjoy a show by the West Rome Marching Band . After this, contestants for Miss G.S.D. Homecom ing Queen along with their escourts took mid field . The contestants were also accompanied by Miss Donna McGee , Miss Jr . N.A .D. - 1982-84, and Miss Adonia Smith, Jr . Miss G.S.D.1982-83. Miss Tina Blaxton , Senior Class representative, was chosen Homecoming Queen for 1982-83.
(See pictures on page 2)

THE REVEREND MARSH
New Full Time
Ministry to the Deaf
Lutheran Ministries of Georgia-Atlanta is pleased to announce a newly-developed link to ministry to the deaf and hearing impaired.
The Rev . Prentice Marsh has been called by the Florida-Georgia District , Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, to establish the first full-time Lutheran ministery to the deaf in the Atlanta area.
Pastor Marsh will have an office in the LMG-A headquarters and will receive some staff support services in his work . He plans to develop two preaching stations where worship services for the deaf will be held in sign language and oral English. The preaching stations will be located on the east and west sides of Atlanta .
He also, in his work with deaf people, will serve as a direct contact for the deaf to obtain social services through LMG-A. Pastor Marsh will be working with the Rev. Russell Johnson, who has been holding services for the deaf on a volunteer basis, and Is president of the Georgia Regional Interpreters for the Deaf.
Pastor Marsh Is excited about this, his first call. (He was ordained in November 1981 ). He has first-hand experience with the deaf and hearing impaired . As a seminary student in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was asked by the school president to work with the deaf . "I have a speech impediment, and at first I was hurt by his suggestion," said Pastor Marsh. However, he took sign language courses and later was sent to Gallaudet College (for the deaf) In Washington, D.C. for clergy training. "There I was the one with the handicap (being less than fluent In sign language), and that opened my eyes . I saw the people,
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" Miss Jr. NAD" (Continued from page 1) they visited the National Association of the Deaf office. We are proud of our Jr. NAD chapter at Georgia School for the Deaf . It Is an honor to have one of our students elected "Miss Jr. NAD."

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(L- R) Adonia Smith, (Little Miss GSD), Donna McGee (Miss Jr. NAO, 1982-84), Chief Warrant Officer Norman C. Blaxton (Tina's Father), Tina Blaxton (GSD Homecoming Queen), Milinda Brpwn (Last year ' s Queen). (See article on page 1).
Retirement Reception
(L-R) Donna McGee ("Miss Jr. NAD") Tina Blaxton, John Groth , Jr. (Advisor). Not in picture, Milinda Brown and Mark McCall.

Chris Culberson pointing to pin and letter which he received from NCI.
GSD Student receives
gift from NCI
, Eleven year old Chris Culberson of Rome though t that the " Smu rfs " should be on captioned television . So Chris, who has a "word box ", as he calls it, for closed captions , wrote to the National Captioning Institute, Inc ., in California .
Chris is shown here with a letter from the president of N .C.I. thanking him for his interest. Along with the letter, Chris also received a closed caption silver tie tac.
Thanks to Chris , perhaps some day boys and girls will be able to watch those famous SM URFS and more of their favorite shows on closed captioned T .V.
Mrs. Joanne Peach, Teacher Intermediate Department

A reception to honor five retiring Georgia School for the Deaf emp loyees was held June 2 at Hearn Academy in Cave Spring. Each of the retirees received a si ngl e silk rose and a gift certificate in appreciation of their many years of service . Pictured above are (L-R) Mrs. Vera Owens (Lower School Principal) congratulating retirees Dorthy Fricks, Telula Langston, Louise Crawford, and Mattie Rucker. Not pictured is Ruth Montgomery .
Standing on front steps of Hearn Academy Inn are a few of the many people attending the retirement reception. (L-R) Alice Stalworth, Louise Osborne, Thelma Twyman, Sara Gibbons, Alison George, Shirley Whitworth, Superintendent Whitworth.

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Hal loween

Counseling Services Available for Hearing Impaired Persons

These staff members must have been bitten by the Hallowe'en bug or got hold of some potent witch's brew. Each year, on Halloween Friday, they dress up in their own custom designed outfits and join in the fun , along with the kids, during this Halloween celebration day. (L-R) Back row: Prudence Dillingham, Virginia Berry , Steve Autry, Linda Poole, Gene Z iegler , Betty Green, Stephanie Wright . Front row: Marjorie Waddell , Nancy Carter , Joyce Farrer, and Barbara Cox.
Some Lower School teachers and students visiting the Career Education Department during Halloween Friday.
(R-L) GSD-GAE President Zelle Lively, President-elect Horace Parrish, Secretary Alice Rodgers, and Treasurer Ruby Hewett enjoying refreshments during first meeting of this school year.
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Self-control: To have all the aliments the other person is describing and not mention it.
Skill is an asset, enthusiasm a necessity.

(L-R) Back row: Walter Powell, Earl Cribb, Chris Ayers. Front row: Margaret Paulk, Pam Doggett, and Susan Johnson .

GSD Participates In Disaster Ori 11

On October 20,1982 , six students from the Georgia School for the Deaf and 34

additional Floyd County High School students participated in the Northwest

Georgia Region I Emergency Medical Serv ices Coordinating Council's disaster

drill.

.

Students were prepared for the dri ll by

having make-up and mock wounds applied to various areas of their bodies. Then they

were stationed in a group on the bleachers at Sam King Memorial Field in Rome. The

medical emergency was to be the result of a helicopter crash into the bleacher area.

After classification of injuries, students were transported to Floyd Medical Center, Redmond Park Hospital, Chattooga County

Hospital, and Northwest Regional Hospital

for follow-up medical attention. Staff members of the Floyd Medical

Center were given an opportunity to put

into practice the sign language skills they

have been learning for the past two months in classes offered at the hospital.
Rescue workers, hospital staff, and Red Cross volunteers from Floyd and Chattooga

Counties worked efficiently to give the best medical attention possible to those "injured in the disaster. "

The GSD students participating were: Pam Dogget , Chris Ayers, Earl .Cribb,

Susan Johnson, Walter Powell, and Margaret Paulk.

Several GSD students also participated in a similar disaster drill In May, 1982. Mr. David Loftin , project director for EMS

Region 1, stated that the drills were successful and he appreciated GSD's Participation.

.-Helen Keefer

Counseling services are now available for hearing Impaired persons and their families including individuals, family and group therapy.
These services are provided by Dr. Timothy Bullard and Ms. Leslie Levitch. Dr. Bullard Is a licensed clinical psychologist who is fluent In manual communication. He has conducted research In the areas of speech, auditory perception and the use of sign language. Dr. Bullard has participated and presented at a number of workshops addressing the Issues Involved In mental health services for the deaf. He serves as a consultant as well as a service provider to several agencies Including the Georgia School for the Deaf and the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf.
Mr. Levitch Is a clinical social worker with a masters degree In deaf education, six years of experience working at the Atlanta Area School for the deaf and national certification as a sign language interpreter.She has conducted research In the areas of the psychosocial Implications of deafness In both adults and children.
Professional fees are based on an ability to pay and health Insurance Is accepted . Confidentiality Is assured and appointment times are flexible . The office Is located In mid-town at the corner of 5th and Peachtree In the Suncoast Building . ParkIng Is available nearby and Marta Is accessible.
For more Information or to set an appointment call : 874-7300 (vo ice) or CRISIS AID (634-8899).
GSD Alumni Event
After the game Saturday over 200 came to the alumni event sponsored by the Cave Spring Chapter of the Georgia Association of the Deaf. The event was held In the new dining room from 6:30 P.M . til midnight. It had as Its theme Hallowe'en .
Dinner consisted of southern fried chicken , green beans, squash casserole, tossed salad, rolls, and coffee or tea. A social was held after d inner which revolved around the Hallowe'en Theme . Featured attractions Included a Cake Walk, Dart Throw, Fortune Teller, Country Store, Auction, Price -ls-Right, and Chamber of Horrors .
The alumni event was quite successful thanks to Ms. Lois Grizzard, chairperson, and the hard wor king members of her team .
Yes - Homecoming, G.S.D. , 1982 was an event to remember!

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New Staff Members

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STEPHANIE WRIGHT
With the recent apppointment of Stephanie (Mrs. Steve) Wright to the staff, GSD has its first speech therapist in the history of the school. Mrs . Wright assumed her GSD duties at the beginning of the 1982-83 school term, having served as speech therapist In tt,e Floyd County Schools for three years . Prior to coming to Georgia, she was employed by the Pinellas County Schools in Clearwater, Florida.
Stephanie received a B.S.degree from Eastern Kentucky Un"iversity and has done graduate work at the University of South Florida . Her husband is a Physical Therapist at Redmond Park Hospital , Rome. They have a one year old son, Barry .
Welcome to GSD, Stephanie !

JERRY JUNKINS
Jerry W. Junkins is the new Vocational Rehabilitation counselor for the GSD students, working at the Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf (RCD), Cave Spring .
Jerry recently transferred to RCD from the M.S, McDonald Evaluation and Adjustment Training center in Rome, where he worked ri'ine year s as vocational evaluator and adjustment supervisor. He is new to VR counsel i ng and working with hearing impaired people.
Junkins received his M. Ed. degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Georgia in 1977. He graduated from Berry College in 1969 with a B.A. degree in English and secondary education.
Mrs. Junkins (Sandra) operates the student bank at GSD. The Junkins ' live in Rome with their two daughters, Laura and Sally .

RANDY EDMONDSON
Mr. Randy Edmondson is a Model High School graduate ('73). He also received training at Coosa Valley Tech as a machinist.
Edmondson, his wife, Kimberly, and two children, William (4), Marcie (10 months), reside in North Rome. His hobbles are hunting and fishing.

GAIL SMITH
Gail Smith Is a Licensed Practical Nurse and is on the Health Center staff. She obtained her LPN training at Coosa Valley Tech, and is currently attending Floyd Junior College, majoring in nursing . Mrs . Smith was previously employed at Floyd Medical Center and Northwest Regional Hospital. A native of Rome, she currently resides In Cedartown with her husband and five children. Gail enjoys Music, arts and crafts, cooking and sewing.

JIM BING
Mr. Jim Bing attended Cave Spring High School and Coosa Valley Tech. He completed his training at C.V .T . as a machinist in 1966. He was formerly employed by Trend Mills.
Bing, his wife, and three children, Shane (11 ), Henry (8), and Bronwyn (5) reside on the Lyons Bridge Road near Cave Spring . His hobbies include fishing and hunting.

ERIK WHITWORTH
Erik Whitworth, who joined the GSD staff this year as an Instructional Aide in Special Studies, is no stranger on campus. Prior to graduating from Cave Spring High School in 1981, he was a member of the GSD TIGERS for three years. Last season he was team statistician. He plans to help with the team this year, too.
Whitworth was employed in construction work prior to coming to work at GSD. Unmarried, he lives with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H . Whitworth.
It is impossible to pour the wisdom of the old into the energy of the young.
s-ti-ll,-it-'s-w-or-th-t-ry-in-g.- - - - - - - - - - -
A mistake, if understood, is but another step toward wisdom.

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(N ew Staff Members Continued)

Space Shuttle
' ' CoIum bi a' '

(L-R) Nicolette Whatley, Landwerlen, Bernice Sinclair.

Debbie

NICOLETTE WHATLEY Nicolette Whaley, better known as "Nicki " , works with the younger girls as houseparent . A native of Rome and a graduate of Pepperell High School, Nicki has done a lot of travelling since her father spent 20 years in the army . Miss Whatley attended Floyd Junior College, enrolled in the deaf education program. She plans to return to FJC and take some classes in Mental Health. Her hobbies are sewing and sports.

DEBBIE LANDWERLEN Debbie Landwerlen is a native of New
Jersey, coming to Georgia via the Air Force and Texas . For the past two years she has been attending Floyd Junior College and has finished requirements for a degree in Mental Health/ Human Services. She is presently working for a second degree in deaf education. Prior to coming to GSD to work as houseparent, she worked at the Ethel Harpst Home in Cedartown in a similar capacity. Debbie, husband Robert, and 9 months old Shana Ellen live in Rome. Crafts are a special hobby of hers.

BERNICE SINCLAIR
Bernice Sinclair has worked in the Home Life Department before . She is returning to
us as a houseparent. Married to Gabe Sinclair, GSD houseparent supervisor, Bernice graduated from Cedar Hill High School in Cedartown . The Sinclairs live in Cedartown with their four daughters. Bernice enjoys bowling, skating and planning meals.

TREMAINE SPIVEY
Tremaine Spivey works at GSD as a houseparent. She is a native of Centre, Alabama, where she still lives. She graduated from Cherokee County High School in Centre, Alabama, and received a B.S. degree in Sociology from Jacksonville State University, Alabama. Prior to coming to work at GSD, she worked as a supply teacher at Centre Middle School. She enjoys working with young people which is one of her reasons for coming to GSD. Her Other interests are reading, skating, music, _and football.

TOMMY PARHAM Tommy Parham works as Activity Therapist under the Department of Home Life. Parham graduated from Shorter College in 1978 with a B.S. degree in Behavioral Science. He served three years in Athens, Tennessee, as Program Director and swim team coach at the Athens-McMinn County Y.M.C.A. Tommy and his wife, Jerrie Ann, reside in Rome and are expecting their first child in March. He likes all sports and is a very active runner.
(L-R) Kevin Spratling , Tramaine Spivey, Joel Center.

Since 1961, thirty-four manned U .S. spaceships have shot skyward in a burst of flame and smoke, but the announcer's up\to-the-second detailed account of the flights were never heard by America's hearing impaired. Then, a new kind of space history was made when the recent fourth journey of the space shuttle "Columbia" was closed captioned by the National Captloing Institute (NCI) In cooperation with ABC-TV and Its affiliates.
Through "real-time" closed captioning, NCI was able to subtitle the ABC-TV announcers words within seconds of when they were spoken . One viewer found it "amazing," because he and his wife, for the first time, "learned what was going on In much detail--before, during, and after the blast-off.''
During the week, viewers could turn to the 'text' setting on their TeleCaption decoders, and follow the astronaut's progress through NCI 's comprehensive " text" service, the first national service of its kind.
When shuttle pilot Thomas K . Mattingly glided Columbia to a perfect, on-time landing, NBC again was able to provide instant captioning. Later that day, NCI provided instant captioning for the ABC-TV telecast of President Reagan's speech praising the accomplishments of the space program .
Captioning of Columbia's launch and landing was funded by The Johnson's Wax Fund, Inc. S.C. Johnson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Wax and Chairman of the Johnson Wax Fund, paid special tribute to the benefits of closed captioning. "We were pleased to sponsor the captioning of the most recent space
shuttle launch," Johnson said. "Through closed captioning, many of our citizens who are deaf or have hearing impairments were able to enjoy more fully the excitement of this historic event and to share our sense of pride in the accoplishments of our nation . ''

(L-R) Bar bara Duncan , Dwight Cook, Natalie Cook .

DWIGHT E. COOK

Dw ight Cook is a graduate of

Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, where he

received a B.S . degree . He is presently

pursuing a M . Divinity degree at

Morehouse School of Religion, Atlanta .

Mr. Cook enjoys working with the middle

school boys during their time of growing

up. It is his belief that, "Where there Is no

development , physically and spiritually,

Mr. there is no Life".

Cook and his wife,

Natalie, who is also a GSD houseparent, Live in Rome .

NATALIE COOK
Natalie Cook is a resident of Rome,Ga. and a nat ive of Alabama . She is employed at GSD as a houseparent in the Primary Department. Her new work experience here at school is enjoyable, she sa(d.
BARBARA DUNCAN
Barbara Duncan was born in Rome, Ga.; she was reared in Columbus, Ohio. She moved back to Georgia in 1980 and is presently living in Cedartown .
Barbara works in the Primary Department at GSD. Her hobbies are fishing, softball, football, sewing, and cooking .

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''SPOTLIGHT''

(L-R) Eric Caison, Margie Johnson , M rs . Diane Conti (Teacher), Brandon Sutton, Connie Ralston, Allcla Bray, Mrs . Diane Kinder (Teacher).
(L-R) Ricardo Chapman, Lionel Parker , Calvin Barton, M rs. Wil ann Powers (Teacher), Brion Hicks, Willie Blackm on.
(L-R) Wanda Johnso n, Ricky Rivers, Mrs. Ruth Tallent (Teacher) .
(L-R) Mrs. Rachel Terry (Teacher), Shica Banks, Shirley Osborne, Sean Fortenberry, Nickl Rivers, Tess Walden, Eddie Miller.

In the "spotlight" with this issue of The School Helper Is the Primary Department. Serving 44 children , this unit has youngsters ranging In age from pre-school to approximately eleven years. The pre-school program has only been established for a few years, and most of the tots are day students.
Classes in the Primary Department are self-contained, except for specialty classes to which the students rotate on a weekly basis . These Include art, physical education, library, and dally living skills, as well as rhythm classes. Language, reading, spelling, penmanship, math, social studies, and science are taught In the selfcontained classroom.
Mrs.Diane Conti and Mrs.Diane Kinder are team-teaching in the pre-school program this year . Mrs . Conti, who graduated from GSD as Diane Stinchcomb, received her undergraduate degree from Gallaudet college and her M .Ed. from Georgia State University. She Is entering her third year at GSD, having taught in Special Studies for the past two years. Diane's husband, David, teaches mathematics in GSD'S high school departmenL Mrs . Klnder's undergraduate work was comp leted at th e Un iversity of Tennessee with a con centrati on in child development . She has done grad uate work at both G.S. U . and West Georgia Colleg e. She has taught In the Primary Department since 1973.
Teach ing the first year class is Mrs. Wl lan n Powers who is a graduate of Rome High Sch ool and Shorte r College . Mrs. Powers t aught at East Ro me Elementary School for two years before coming to GSD. She has worked with beginni ng students fo r all of her t wenty years here.
Seco nd year students are taught by Mrs. Ruth Tallent and Mrs. Rachel Terry. Mrs . Tallent received a B.S. degree from Berry College, Rome , and the M.ED degree from Georgia State University. She has worked In the Primary Department for eleven years . Mrs. Tallent began working at GSD as a teacher aide. After completing her college work she was appointed to her present position . Her daughter, Kathy, graduated from GSD a few years ago.
Mrs. Terry graduated from Berry College with a B.S. degree. Before joining the GSD staff In 1965 as a Primary teacher, she had experience in the Bartow County School System .
Third year teacher Is Miss Caroiyn Mitchell, who received her B.S. degree after studies at Illinois Teacher's College and Alabama State University. Her M.S. was awarded by the University of Tennessee In Knoxville. She has also
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(L:R) Holly Swanson, Ms. Carolyn A.
Mitchell (Teacher), Kevin Carpenter.
(L-R) Rhonda Brownlow, Frank Fancher Sekeitha Glover, Sherman Neal: Mrs. Eleanor Harris (Teacher).
(L-R) Mrs. Wilma Davis (Teacher), Serena Goodson, Duane Baldwin, Roderick Hartage, Lamar McEntire.
(L-R) Dyan Osborne, Tyson Daniels, Miss Ruby Hewett (Teacher).

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(L-R ) An ita Allen, Orlando Ro~ier, Mrs . 8 rbara A llred (Instructional Aide) , Kyle C~ne, Tori e Ch ildress, Chris Culberson, Kara Jordon .
(L-R) Mrs. Barbara Hendrix (Instructional Aide) , Serena Goodson.
(L- R) James Sturn, Lamar Horton , Mrs. Shi r ley Ch ilders (I nstructional A ide).
(L-R) Don Field ing , Mrs. Ruby Hale (Instructional Aide).

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studied under Ors. Stephen Quigley and Richard Jones at the University of Illinois on a graduate level.
Teaching fourth year students are Mrs. Eleanor Harris and Mrs. WIima Davis. Mrs. Harris holds degrees from Shorter College (B.S .) and Georgia State (M .Ed). She has worked at GSD for eleven years. Mrs. Davis received a B.S. from Berry College, and taught for six years In the Floyd County schools before joining the staff at GSD eighteen years ago.
Work ing with fifth year students Is Miss Ruby Hewett. Miss Hewett attended Lee College In Cleveland, Tennessee, with membership In Phi Delta Omicron. She graduated from the University of Tennessee In deaf education, and later completed elementary certification requirements at Berry College. A Primary teacher since 1964, Miss Hewett also holds CEASD and CAID certificates.
Several teacher aides help to make the school day go by smoothly. One of the first aides to be employed at GSD was Mrs. Ruby Hale who joined the school staff In January 1964. She Is a graduate of Newnan High School and a resident of Cave Spring.
Mrs. Barbara Allred (formerly Barbara Jackson and a GSD graduate) has worked at th e school for eleven years. She Is a part-ti me aide with Primary, and is also working with art classes this year .
Mrs. Barbara Hendrix graduated from W estern High School in Coweta County , and recei ved an A.A. degree in deaf education and counseling from Floyd Junior College, Rome. In addition to her eleven years of teacher aide duties, Mrs. Hendrix also works with the Media Center. Her son , Ken, graduated from GSD in 1981.
M rs. Shirley Childers has been an aide in t he Primary program since 1975. She cu rrently works both as a classroom aide and as assistant In the rhythm classes .
Mrs. Lynn Crothers, supervising teacher for the Primaty Department, says that with the help of this fine staff, our younger students are getting off to an excellent
start In school this year. Miss Crothers and Mrs. Owens,who have administrative responsibilities, were featured In previous Issues ("Spotlight") of THE SCHOOL HELPER and are not Included In this presentation.
Experience is what prevents you from making the same mistake again right away.
Baby octopus to mother: "All I want to know is which are my hands and which are my feet?"

Analysis of the
Rowley Decision
On June 28, 1982, the United States Supreme Court decided its first case involving the Educaton for all Handicapped Children Act, Hendrick Hudson School District v. Rowley, No. 80-1002. Although the Supreme Court found that Amy Rowley does not need a Sign Language Interpreter, It affirmed the right of all handicapped children to receive personalized Instruction and the supportive services they need to benefit from their educational program . Background for the decision
Amy Rowley Is a profoundly deaf child enrolled In regular elementary school classes. After evaluating her needs and her disability, the school provided her with special services , such as Individual tutorIng and an FM wireless hearing device to assist her In classes. She and her parents contended that she needs a qualified Sign Language Interpreter, since she could not hear a significant amount of what was said In her classes, even with the special device provided by her school. After exhausting state administrative procedures, they filed suit In federal district court under the Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975, pl 94-142. The District Court found that although Amy was making academic progress, she could only understand about 59 percent of what was said in her class. Therefore, she was not performing as well academically as she would if she could understand everything . The District Court held that she was not receiving a " free appropriate educat ion, " because without an Interpreter she did not have "an opportunity to achieve (her) full potential commensurate with the opportunity provided to other children." 483 F. Supp 528, 534 (S .D.N.Y. 1979). The court of appeals affirmed this decision . 632 F. 2d 945 (2d Cir . 1980). Free appropriate public education
The five Supreme Court justices who joined the majority opinion agreed that congress did not Intend to give handicapped children a right to " st r ict equality of opportunity or services" since it would require Impossible measurements and comparisons . But the Act does require access to education for the court held that Amy does not need interpreter services because among other factors, she is mak ing satisfactory progress in the regular education system . But It held that while this progress Is one factor that may be considered in determining whether a mainstreamed child is rece iving an appropriate education, it is not a controlling standard. The Court also noted that "self-sufficiency" is not the proper
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West German
Students Visit GSD
Two German college students who are planning to be teachers of the deaf spent fou r weeks at GSD during September . Anne Traeger and Christine Huchtlng bebecame familiar sights on the campuses, and their friendliness, Interest , and pleasant personalities endeared them to all. Both girls spoke English fluently, and communication with them was easy . In an Interview with Anna and Christine , we learned this about them and their future plans:
1. WHERE DO YOU LIVE IN GERMANY? We both live In Hamburg, which Is
located In the northern part of Germany . 2. WHAT IS YOUR EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT AT THIS TIME?
We are In our third year at the University of Hamburg . We have three years to go before we complete our college work.
3. HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN DEAF EDUCATION?
Christine : I became Interested atter visiting a school for the deaf .
Anne : I had a deaf friend and I also had worked In a klndergarden for the deaf . 4 . WHY DID YOU WANT TO COME TO THE UNITED STA TES ?
In our un iversity, we heard a lot about A mer ican deaf educat ion , abou t using signs In school, abou t deaf people go ing to college , and so on . In Germany , deaf children are still educated In the oral method . We thought very often whether that Is the right way ; and we wanted to see what It Is li ke when deaf child ren are using signs In school. After a visit to our University from a parent educator at Riverside School for the Deaf , California , we decided to go to the USA and to experience on our own what education for the deaf is like in America . 5. IS YOUR VISIT TO THE UN ITED STATES A PART OF YOUR COLLEGE PROGRAM , OR ARE YOU HERE " ON YOUR OWN? "
We worked during our last vacations to raise enough money to come to the USA . We wrote to several schools for the deaf in America, and asked If we could visit them . GSD was the f irst one to answer , and invit ed us to stay here. 6. DO YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS IN GENERAL ABOUT DEAF EDUCATION IN T HE UNITED STATES AND IN GERM ANY?
At GSD we were privileged to be able to observe every day In different classes . We were overwhelmed by what we saw . Our beli ef was supported that total com m un icat ion opens the door to more areas of human life which before only hearing people could take advantage of. Now we

are sure that it is much better to teach deaf children with sign language. We hope to help the German deaf to bring about the use of signs in educating the deaf .
We want to thank GSD for the chance to have this great experience.
Anna and Christine studied the methods of teaching the deaf In England before coming to the states . On their way to Georgia, they stopped at Gallaudet College. They were greatly impressed with the college and said that the American deaf are fortunate to have access to it. There are no colleges especially for the deaf in Germany, they said .

Anyone who would like to correspond with Anne and Christine may write them at the following address:

Anne Traegre Geibelstr. 8 2000 Hamburg 60 West Germany

Christine Huchting Hartwig-Hess-Sir. 25 2000 Hamburg 19 West Germany

GSD Group Visits
Washington County
High School
On October 5 and 6, eighteen students from GSD traveled by bus to Sandersville to visit the student body at Washington County High School. GSD has an exchange program with Washington Co . High. Both schools visit each other during a schoo year .
This year ' s GSD group consisted of Pam Doggett , Jane Rogers , Denise Bailey , Hope Woodard, Jo Ann Stinson , Abbie Gail Carson , Leatha Heath, Lisa Thompkins, Nicki Brock , Willie Brown, Wilbur Marshall, Jeff Turpin, Robert Meeks , Mike King , George McCalep, Roy Echols , Anthony Crawford, Rusty Mathis.
The co-sponsors of the GSD group are Mrs . Nancy Barker , high school counselor, and Mr.Eugene Z iegler , educat ion supervisor .
The unique aspect of th is exchange program is that the GSD st udents stay in individual homes with hearing families. Our students are matched wi t h Washington County student s. It is truly a great opportuni ty for deaf awareness and for the total comm unicat ion process to grow .
The Washington County High School st udents wil l be vi siti ng GSD on February 2 and 3,1 983 .
-by E.E.Z.

A nn Traegre observing Brian Hicks operating (LIFE) Language-Read ing machi ne.

Christ ina- Huchting (Center) discussin g lesson with David Anderson (L) and Wenona Stallings.
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1f you think education is rough , try living in ignorance .
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Looks are deceiving-the dollar bi ll looks Just the same as it did a decade ago .
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What really flatters a person is that you think him worth flattering .

GSD students , Lisa Thompkins and Roy Echols (second and third from left) enjoy a picnic with Washing t on County High school students in Sandersville .
GSD student Robert Meeks (Left) conversing with two Wash ington County students.

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Terry Caldwell (52), and Fred Stone (20), do a good job blocking while Wilburt Marshall (w ith ball) and Mike Black (77) head for the goal post. (ENCSD game).

Football Feedback
After playing seven of their ten scheduled games, the GSD Tigers have a record of 5-2 though they got off to a bad start by losing the first two games of the year.
a In the first game, GSD lost to White
Plains, Alabama,- 19-21 on 37 yard field goal with 1:30 to go In the game. It was a big disappointment, because GSD had the lead three different times.
The second game was against Social Circle High School. This was a great defensive game. GSD losing 0-10 had some problems moving the football against a tough Social Circle defense.
GSD finally got on track in its third game, which was again.st Eastern North Caro lina School for the Deaf . After losing
the first two games, the Tigers have rolled off five straight wins . The ENCSD was 2 very good defensive game for the first half, with the score 0-0 after two quarters. GSD made a lot of mistakes on offense; but in the second half, things started to happen. By the end of the game, GSD had its first victory of the year by a score of 21-8. Some outstanding players for GSD on offense were QB Mark Weldon, SE B.B . Chubb, TB Stacey Banks, and OG Gary Caldw,ell. CB Tracy Packer, LB Mike Black, and DT Joey Griffith played good defense for the Tig ers.
The next three games proved to be high scoring games for the Tigers . GSD put 34 points on the board in all three games. They beat Louisiana School for the Deaf, 34-0: Alabama School for the Deaf, 34-6: and Western North Carol Ina School for the
beat, 34-0. The Tigers played very good
defense in all three games. In the Louisiana School for the Deaf
game, Robbie Smith (LB) and Ricky Ingram (DE) scored touchdowns on intercepted passes. James Williams blocked a punt that helped set up another GSD touchdown on the six yard line.
In the Alabama School for the Deaf game, GSD got its running game going and rushed for 231 yards. Tracy Packer had two interceptions and Joey Womble and Mike Black played outstanding defense. On of-

tense, Roger Gunn, Stacey Banks, and Joey Griffith turned In outstanding performances.
Our next game was at Morganton, North Carolina, against Western North Carolina School for the Deaf . The Tigers once again placed 34 points on the scoreboard while Western North Carolina had none. Wilburt Marshall and Tracy Packer both returned punts for touchdown . Dudley Kerr hit BB Chubb on a 43 yard touchdown pass, and Donald Hall ran 41 yard for another touchdown.
On defense, Al Anderson played a good game along with LE Derrick WIiiis. The Tigers greatest victory came on Saturday, October 15, Homecoming, when the 29-0 score against Forida School for the Deaf gave GSD their first victory over the Dragons In 14 years. GSD had control of the game from start to finish, and this was one of the best all-around football games the Tigers had ever played. They had worked hard In practice that week getting ready. The coaches were proud of the team.
Senior QB Mark Weldon and Senior SE B.B. Chubb played like professionals. Chubb rushed four times for ninety yards and caught 21 passes for 130 yards .
GSD had a lot of players giving 100%
effort on every play . Joey Womble, Joey Griffith, Abraham Davis, Tommy Green , and Jim Ellis did terrific Jobs on defense. Robbie Smith, Terry Caldwell, Mike Black, and Fred Stone gave GSD a big lift on offense .
The GSD football team and coaching staff want to thank all the people who gave
their time and effort to make the GSD football program such a success. I, personally, want to thank my assistant coaches Andy Dawson, Mike Hoffman, Erik Whitworth, Stan Dawson, and Mike Burton for all their hard work and long hours. Also , I want to
express appreciation to the dining room staff, houseparents, teachers, maintenance department and vocational department for their cooperation and support.
Most of all, thanks to Mr. Perdue, and Mr. Whitworth for believing In our football program.
Sam R. Niemeier GSD Head Football Coach

Coach Niemeier getting Victory ride from players following game with Eastern North Carol Ina School for the Deaf .
Scene from the west stands (Florida game).
Mr. Perdue (High School Principal)- and senior Chris Ayers (R) display hooked rug tiger which was given the school by Chris' parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Ayers.
Driver Safety Course Held
Georgia's accident control representative, Authur J. Borgenson, was on campus during post-planning In June to present a driver safety refresher course to the staff . He has travelled throughout the state for the past eleven years presenting his program to state agencies that request It.
The two and one-half hour program consisted of five films: "Safety Belts - A Smashing Success"; "Winter Driving Tactics"; "Marijuana Driving and You" "City Driving Tactics"; and "The Day 11 Died. "
Mr. Borgenson's comments between showings of the film contributed greatly to the interesting and worthwhile program.

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In Memoriam
Mr. Crider
Mr. Woodie H . Crider, long-time printing instructor at Georgia School for the Deaf, passed away May 16, 1982. He Is survived by his wife , Doris, who was head nurse at GSD from 1953 until her retirement in 1979. Survivors also include one son, Richard H . Crider, Forest Park, a daughter, Mrs. David Arrington, Reisteistown, Maryland , one grandson, Brian Arrington.
Mr. Crider began his tenure at GSD in August 1953. The printing department was located In the brick building next to what is now the Diagnostic Center . (The building was damaged by a landslide In March, 1970, and was later demolished). A new metal building was constructed on Gordon Campus to house the printing operation .
During his teaching career, Mr. Crider not only trained GSD students, but participated In their placement on jobs. Often he was called upon to leave the campus and go to an area where a student was beginning a job to help him get settled In that job.
One of Mr. Crlder's major responsibilities was being editor of THE SCHOOL HELPER . Getting material and photographs together, arranging everything properly, printing, addressing envelopes and getting them to the post office before the deadline reQulred a lot of patience and fortitude . THE SCHOOL HELPER is published bi-monthly, beginning in November, during each school year.
In his work and in his teaching, Mr. Crider strived for perfectlon--he instilled in his students the philosophy that a job worth doing Is worth doing well. Even though students complained about Mr. Crider being so strict during their training, they complimented him for it after experiencing the world of work.
Mr. Crider was one of those people who was "never sick a day in his life," until he developed arthritis a few years prior to his retirement In 1978. He seldom took annual leave while he was employed at the school. He found enjoyment and satisfaction in his work and consequently was just sort of "always there."
Beautification of the school grounds was another of Mr. Crider's interest--durlng his spare time he would put his "green thumb" to use planting, pruning, and fertilizing flowers and plants which would help beautify the campus.
We, of the school family who knew Woodie, miss him. We are thankful for having known him and for the fond memories of him.
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Money can't buy love, health, happiness or what It did last year.

New High School Students
(L-R Front) Michael White, Alton Davis, Dale Lindbloom, John Huey, Bobby Daniels, Teresa Day, Pacer Taylor, Lisa Young, Marcella Vorworld, Donte Howell, Jerome Davis, Duwayne Moody, Rodney Askew . (L-R Back) Jamie Parton, Stephen Goen, Tony Hufstetler. Not in picture Willard Dubose.
Sarah Wade Retires As Coach
At the beginning of school, Sarah Wade announced her retirement from coaching, after giving 25 years of herself and her talents to coaching GSD students. Her decision was based on recommendation from her doctor. She will, however, remain on the staff as physical education instructor.
Sarah began her career at GSD In 1955. She has coached track, softball, and basketball. In 1975 she was selected Coach of the Year by the National Association of the Deaf's publication, THE DEAF AMERICAN. That was the year the girls' track team won a region championship .
In 1977, Wade was selected as one of the track coaches for the 1977 USA Deaf Olympic team . During the same year the GSD yearbook, TIGERAMA, was dedicated to her.
The greatest triumph in Coach Wade's career came in 1980, when her girls took first place in the Mason-Dixon Girls Basketball Tournament.
In 1981 Sarah was honored by induction into the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame . A native of Savannah, she was cited for her years of faithful and unselfish service to the deaf.
Sarah Wade will be missed as coach . An era at GSD has just passed with her resignation from the sports arena. However, her experience and dedication will still be there In her role as teacher .

New Lower School Students

(L-R) Kevin Carpenter, Mike Smith

Connie Ralston, Douglas Holcomb, Alie!~

Bray, Tonya Stewart, Donald Fielding, Eric

Caison. (Back row) Wanda Johnson, Calvin

Barton , Brian Hicks, WIiiie Blackmon

Lionel Parker.

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(L-R) Cheryl McClendon, Flint Cook, Vera Fleming . (Back row) Donald Brown, Fred Jackson.
Salter Wins 1982 ITT Scholarship
Thirteen children of Continental Baking Company employees have been named winners of ITT's 1982 scholarship competition. The recipients were thirteen of 110 sons and daughters of ITT employees selected to receive ITT scholarships this year. ITT established Its College Scholarship Program In the fall of 1980 to offer financial assistance to dependent chlldern of ITT employees In the U .S. and U.S. citizens working abroad for ITT.
James E. Salter (Jimmy), a 1982 graduate of GSD, will receive $1,400 a year for the next four years. Jimmy, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Salter of Cave Spring, Is presently enrolled at Gallaudet College In Washington, D.C.

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Rowley Decision

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ed ucational goal for all

capped children .

handi -

Judicial review Judicial review under the act is not limit-
ed to review of a state's compliance with procedural requirements. The court held that Federal courts can make an independent decision about any matter related to provisi on of a free, appropriate public educati on, but they must give " due weight" to the results of the state administrative proceedi ngs. Compliance with the mandated IE P and due process procedures would "in most cases assure much if not all of what congress wished in the way of substantive content in an IEP. "
Justice Rehnquist cautioned that courts shou ld not substitute their own notions of so und educational policy for those of the schoo l authorities, and must be careful to avo id imposing their view of preferable educat ion methods upon the states . The primary authority for choosing the most su itable education method is left to educational agencies in cooperation with each ch ild's parents. Dissen t
Justices Y\Jhite, Brennan, and Marshall dissented from the decision of the majority. Th ey_ fou nd that a standard that merely requires some " educational benefit" falls fa r shor.t of what the act intended. They em phasi zed that the act requires a special ed ucation program " intended to eliminate the effects of the handicap, at least to th ext ent th at the child will be given an equa1 op portuni ty to learn if that is reasonably
possib le." Co nclusion
Th e Supreme Court upheld the fundamental tenets of the Education for all Handicapped Children Act : Ind ivid ualized instruction Suffi cient support services to benefit from education. such instruction and services to be at public expense . :ar_e~tal involvement in development of 1nd1v1dualized education programs. Due process rights for parents . Judici al review.
, Alth0ugh the court found that this indi~i dual child did not need a sign Language interp reter , other hearing impaired ch il dren may be able to demonstrate that th~y do need such services in order to benef it from their educational program. There-
:o ~e ,. the decision has no direct effect on XISt ing IEP ' s and educational programs
no:,v being offered to handicapped chi ldren .

-from article prepared by the staff of the
National Center for the Law and the Deaf

GSD Employee Vi_sits
Grandma
. ~obby Davis, our Homellfe Director, v1s1ted Grandma back in June--not his grandmother, but Grandma's Marathon . The marathon was held on June 19 In Duluth, Minnesota with over 6,000 runners participating.
The 26 .2 mile run was a point to point course, starting at two Harbors Minnesota and finishing In downtown Duluth . The course was very picturesque, since it paralled Lake Superior for the entire route . The race started at 9:00 a.m. with temperatures In the middle sixties and partly cloudy skies. However, by the first hour, the weather became very cool with skies becoming gray and overcast and the temperature dropped to the low fifties. A twelve mile an hour head wind came off Lake Superior which slowed down the front runners.
Dick Beardsley , however , second at this year's Boston to Alberto Salazar, fought off his stiffest challenger, the wind, and ran to an easy victory . His time was two hours fourteen minutes and forty-nine second~ (5.08 minutes per mile), while your old, overweight , undertralned director came In after four hours , fourteen minutes and forty-eight seconds. Bobby ran fairly well for himself until the twenty-third mile when he hit the runner's wal l. It took almost an hour to cover the last 3.2 miles . The experience was rewarding, especially so when the crowds around town began cheering to encourage us on the last seven painful miles .
Eventhough this run was somewhat of a personal disappointment for Bobby, he hopes to redeem himself on October 24 when he part icipates in the New York Marathon .
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THOUGH TS OF A DEAF PERSON
sit here enclosed in my room, crying out loud. Can you hear me, mother? A vision appears ...
Oh, mother, I can't cope any more. I can't find myself. A part of me is lost . I listen to my inner self ; I hear it weeping yet. I am begging to hear. I remember the time when I would sit and you would tell me holy stor ies. Oh, the joy inside your Soul, down on your knees , praying to God and singing with a great Joy In your heart . I could hear you say, "The Lord God is able'' . It made me feel as though you made peace . I was still small and I didn ' t understand it all . In this cold old world, silence can be unbearable sometimes . I feel that it 's a reflection of hell.
-Glenda Patterson Grade 11

Student Displays
Model Plane in
Capitol Museum
Pictured above Is Freddie GIiiis, son of
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lamon Gillis, of Progress Place, MIiien, Georgia. Freddie . Is presently a jun ior at GSD. The picture was taken by the House photographer at the state capitol In Atlanta . The occasion was Freddie's presentation of one of his model planes to Mr. Charles Fleming, curator of the capitol museum . After hearing of Freddie 's Interest In model planes , Mr. Fleming contacted Freddie's parents and invited him to display a model of his choos ing in the display of over 200 airplane models now on view on the first floor of the capitol building .
Freddie presented to Mr. Fleming a Sopwith Camel bl-plane model, which was used during World War 1. Mr. Fleming was Impressed by the neatness, realism, and detailing of the model, and Invited Freddie to display future models In a display case of his own .
Freddie has bu ilt numerous models since age 12, as evidenced by the boxes In his room at home, under the bed, In the closet, and In a display bookcase . He has given many models to his friends . He Is now building motorized model planes , and can be observed most any weekend In his hometown flying them. He Is also working on model ships and tanks. His sister and brother-In-law contribute to his Interest since they are both serving In th~ U .S. Army.
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GAD ENTERS DISPLAY AT FAIR
The Cave Spring Chapter - GAD entered the community display competition at the Coosa Valley Fair September 20-25 . We were awarded an honorable mention ribbon and a check for thirty (30) dollars. The theme was "Universal Sign for I Love You." Members who helped create the display and set It up were David and Diane Conti, Doyle Albritton, and Janie Steele.
We hope to do better next year!!

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not the handicap, and felt their warmth and love," he said.
We cordially welcome Mr. Marsh to GSD and wish him well in his ministry . The weekly service which he has planned to conduct on campus each Wednesday evening will be open to both students and staff .
Computers Helping
Students Learn

The Reading Lab has added something new this year and it is a real " turn on" for students . "It is a thrilling experience to have students so anxious to be involved in the reading process, "according to Sandra Lewis, reading instructor. The reason for this excitement is due to the addition of ten TRS Radio Shack Microcomputers . With the addition of these microcomputers, it is possible to individualize the reading program and have students working at their own rate or on specific problems . Placement tests may be given on the microcomputer to find the student's individual reading level.
Once the instructor is fami l iar with the process , she is able to transmit various programs from the host machine, a 48K to the terminal computers, which are 16K. This allows all students to work on the same program , if necessary, or allows for different programs.
Not only are the microcomputers excellent reinforcement for teaching skills, th ey are tremendous in record keeping . For example, a teaching disk may be inserted in the O Drive of the microcomputer for the student to receive instructions. A record keeping disk may be inserted in Drive 1 of the microcomputer at the same time . As each student works on an individual skill, a record is kept of the scores . This is very helpful to the teacher in recording grades and keeping up with the studen t' s progress .
The line printer allows the instructor to copy what is on the screen of the microcomputer and produce a print-out, whi ch serves as reinforcement for the students .
The Reading Lab staff has been attending workshops since the beginning of school to familiarize themselves with the operation of the microcomputers. Mrs. Caro ly n Burton and Ms . Lucy Cag le serve as instr uctional aides in the Reading Lab. Mrs . Sandra Lewis serves as Reading Instructor.
Noth ing is as hard to do gracefully as gett ing dow n off your high horse .
No one knows what he can do until he tries.

(L-R) Jane Rogers , Mrs. Sandra Lewis (Reading Lab Director) .
(L-R) Stephen Green , Joseph Nett les, Charlotte Avery, Tina Blaxton.
An Exciting Trip
One of the highlights for Middle School during the 1981-82 school year was a trip to Marta and the airport in Atlanta . Most of the student had never been on a train or an airplane , so the experience was educat ional as wel I as exciting.
First, the group was greeted by a Marta official, who demonstrated and explained the television system used to monitor the trains . He then conducted the boys and girls on a long, round-trip ride , which everyone enjoyed . Seeing Atlanta from a Marta train was very interest ing! The teachers were particularly impressed by Marta 's cleanliness and efficiency.
Then, after a hurried lunch on the bus , the classes were greeted by a lovely Eastern airline public relations official whose guided tour of the airport was extraordinary! The students especially enjoyed going inside a huge jet and pretending to travel to Europe or Japan or Hawaii.
All of Middle School would like to thank Marta and Atlanta Airport for their hospitality . Next time we want to go for a real airplane ride!
-Micki Gaines

GSD students and teachers on the elevator at Marta station in Atlanta.

(L-R) Allen Parker, Joe Nettles, Mike Grace, Johnny Troup , and other Middle School students ar rive at Atlanta Airport.

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Atlanta , Georgia 30334

Charles McDaniel , State

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J.H. Whitworth

Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Vera Y. Owens

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f~ TfIE SCHOOL HELPER

p).ccredited Elementary School I Vo l.

Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf
Cave Spring, Georgia, January, 1983

Accredited High School
No. 2

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Varsity Football
The GSD varsity football Tigers finished the 1982 season with an outstanding record of eight wins and two loses. Everyone Is very proud of the team and we want to congratulate the players for working so hard this year, from summer football practice to the final game. GSD won all six games against other deaf teams.
The success of the Tigers was truly a team effort . The team had a great offense and defense this year, and the players and coaches showed great enthusiasm.
The final statistics for the 1982 season proves Just how good a year It really was. GSD on offense had 1,374 yards rushing and 1,351 yards passing. That Is a difference of only 23 yards, which gives us very good balance between our running game and our passing game. The defense held our opponents to Just 532 yards rushIng and 964 yards passing.
The offense was a big surplse to the coaches this year. They racked up a total of 265 points to 60 points for the opponents. The offense averaged 26.5 points per game, and the defense only gave up an average of 6.0 points per game. GSD has several outstanding players on the offensive team.
B.B . Chubb played spilt end and was one of the best In the entire state of Georgia. B.B. was named to the first team, Rome News-Tribune all-area football team . He was also given honorable mention all-state. We are very proud of B.B., and wish he were not a senior . Chubb had 31 catches for 720 yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 23.2 per catch. This player also rushed the football on the spilt end reverse 13 times for 160 yards , two touchdowns, and an average of 12.3 yards per carry.
Quarterback Mark Weldon had an outstanding year. He passed for over 1,000 yards during the 1982 season for a total of 1,070. Mark tried 105 passes, completed 52 for five touchdowns and 20.5 yards per pass.
WIiburt Marshall had another great year at tailback. WIiburt led the team rushing for the second straight year. WIiburt had 85 carries for 646 yards, ten towndowns and 7.6 average per carry. Marshall also helped on punt returns.
The offensive line was the heart of the 1982 team. They are the reason for the success In running and passing the ball. A great deal of credit goes to these young men, and we are fortunate that four of them will return next year. They are Bobby Smith at OG; Terry Caldwell at center; Garry Caldwell at OG; and Tommy Green, tight end. Mike Black and Joey Griffith are seniors.
GSD defense was rated #2 among the teams In the Rome area. Some of the .Tigers' outstanding players Included Tracy

Packer, CB; Leland Roberts, DE; Mike Black, LB; Joey Griffith, OT; and Tommy Green, LB.
The coaching staff thank all of the senior team members who will be leaving the team, and wish them the best of luck in the future.
1982 GSD seniors are: Mike Black, Charles Brownlee, B.B. Chubb, Anthony Crawford, Abraham Davis, Roy Echols, Joey Griffith, Tommy Kimball, George McCalep, Tracy Packer, Jeff Turpin, Chris Weech, Mark Weldon and LeDerrick Willis. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.
-Sam Niemeier GSD Head Football Coach

Deaf Students
Attend FJC
This past quarter several deaf students have been taking courses at Floyd Junior College, Rome. These students are: Sharon Aikens, Melinda Brown, Libby Cranshaw Bernard Floyd, Muffy Gammage, BIiiy Howard, Sandra Hudgins, Sharese James Terri Rackley, Lori Reeves, Jane Roger~ and Mike Tucci. Muffy and Jane are seniors at GSD and are enrolled on a Joint enrollment with Floyd Junior College and the Georgia School for the Deaf. They will receive high school credit as well as college credit . Several other GSD students are hoping to enroll during the winter quarter. The students found the program very rewarding.
Mr. Melvin Perry Is coordinator of the Floyd Junior College program. Any other GSD student Interested In Information about the program should contact Mrs. Nancy Barker, GSD school counselor, or Mr.Perry.
-Muffy Gammage Grade 12

Dr. Williams Receives Degree

Alumni Spotlight
John Muse
John Muse, a 1978 GSD graduate, is presently working at the Social Security office In Rome. John Is a data transcriber for the district office. He has been employed with the Social Security office for four years .
As part of his duties, John types Information from special data forms into a computer which sends information to Maryland, Alabama, and other areas, as well as . maintaining Information in the Rome office. The Information Is obtained from Individual files on persons living In the Rome and North Georgia area. Muse stated, "I must be careful that all information is correct before sending It. There Is no room for errors." Muse also explained that the computer receives data every morning that contains misinformation. The data is checked with the Rome records for errors, corected, and then sent again. "Messages are received each day from Atlanta. The Information Is distributed among the office workers In Rome," said Muse.
Muse Is an outstanding example of a successful deaf person . He enjoys his work and Is happy In his career .
-Eugene Ziegler

In May 1982 Associate State Superintendent Peyton Williams, Jr., who Is also Director of State Schools, received a doctorate degree from Gerogla State University In the area of Educational Administration and Management. Dr. Williams' dissertation, "Admission Policies and Practices of State Operated Residential Schools for the Deaf'', has been well received In the field of deaf education.
We are very pleased with Dr. Williams' Interest In deafness and deaf people. Georgia Is very fortunate to have a director at the state level with this kind of knowledge. As a result of his work, Dr. Williams has been recognized nationally by being chosen to serve on the National Advisory Commltee of the Model Secondary School for the Deaf In Washington, D.C. He has also been named to the National Advisory Committee of the Annual Survey of HearIng Impaired Children and Youth In the United States and Canada, Center for Assessment and Demographic Studies, Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C.
The Georgia School for the Deaf has been given all rights of ownership and reprint of Dr. Williams' study. Coples may be obtained for $15.00 . Check should be made out to the Georgia School for the Deaf Activity Fund .

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scene from Middle School's Thanksgiving Prog ram: (L-R) Ricky Rivers, Wenona Stallings , Rhonda Brownlow, Dyan Osborne, Roderick Hartage, Duane
Baldw in.

Manger Scene: (L-R) Clinton Mitchell, David Moore, Charvis Thomas, Sissy Mellette, Connie Ralston, Sandra Jordon , Lionel Parker, Eric Tatum, Amanda Stubbs, Johnny Dunlap, Steve Staton, Lopez Starks, Robert Banks.

Primary Chorus: (L-R) Frank Fincher, Robbie Johnson, Roderick Hartage, Wanda Fay Johnson, Sekeltha Glover, Walter Collins, Shlca Banks.

Christmas, 1982

(L-R) Tess Waldon, Eddie Miller.
Thanksgiving at
Lower School
The Lower School presented its annual Thanksgiving Program on Friday , November 19. After a welcome by Robbie Dalton who served as the announcer, Chris Culberson gave the opening prayer. Rodney Smith and Orlando Rozier lead the pledge to the flag . Next a group of Pilgrams and Indians from the Primary Department sang ''Thanksgiving Wish''. After Angie Osborne read a poem, Alisa Stewart and Jeff Clayton told the Thanksgiving story and sang "The Pi lg rams". Group B students sang, "We Want to Thank You". Primary students spelled out THANKSGIVING and told what each of the letters stood for. Group A also sang and then made personal statements of thanks . Primary closed the program with a prayer.
Following the program, students and guests returned to the classrooms for refreshments . The Thanksgiving committee consisted of Mrs. Joanne Peach. Mrs. Zelle Lively, Mrs. Charlotte Thomas and Mrs Elizabeth Threlkeld, substituting for Mrs. Rachel Terry. Mrs . Allee Rodgers provided the music. Mrs. Barbara Allred assisted With decorations. Mrs. Shirley Childers and Mrs. Inez Fincher also received special thanks for their help.
The program highlighted the Thanksgiving season In a most meaningful way for all of Lower School.
-Lynne Crothers

What would Christmas be without children? The myriad joys of the holiday season are reflected In twinkling eyes as youngsters anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus and the celebration of Jesus' birth. Lower School's program was appropriately titled "The Spirit of Christmas," and the children worked hard, but cheerfully, to present the joys and the true meaning of the year's most special day .
WIiiiam Eaves and Karen Davis opened the program with a welcome and a prayer. The G.S.D. Rhythm Band demonstrated the spirit of Christmas as depicted in music by playing, "Jingle Bells," "Winter Wonderland," "Rudolph," "The Twelve Days of Christmas," and "Sleigh Ride." Rhythm Band members were: Orlando Rozier, Rodney Smith, Anita Allen, Judy Scott, Adonla Smith, Rebecca Furlow , Chuckle Belcher, Angle Osborne, Cheryl McClendon, Suzette Scott, Tina Sims, Johnny Troup, Wayne Allen, Charles Weaver, Calmer Jones, Amy Terry, Renee Heath, and Tonya Heflin.
As Mrs. Delle Copeland related the story of Jesus' birth, children presented tableaux of the story In a lovely way. As Mary and Joseph, Sandra Jordan and Eric Tatum, welcomed those who came to worship the baby. (See picture - manger scene).
Throughout the program, songs were beautifully signed by the Primary Chorus. (See picture - Primary Chorus) .
And guess who arrived just as the program was ending! Santa Claus! He came all the way from the North Pole to wish every Lower School student a Merry Chlrstmas and a HaPPY New Year!
-Micki Gaines
Neurotics build air castles. Psychotics live In them. Psvchlatrlsts oollect the rent .

Some GSD students hold gifts which they received from Miss Pirkle, Ms. Abrams, Mrs. Corntassel and Mrs. Dillingham who attended Lower School's Christmas Program December 17, 1982. The ladles represent Sealock McCain, Unit 236 American Legion Auxiliary, Lindale, Georgia.
(L-R) Miss Pirkle, Ms. Abrams, ,Cunard Hughes, Steve Staton, Carlos Herrera, Rebecca Furlow, Rodney Smith, Jackie Hill, Lynn Ash, Mrs. Corntassel, Sandra Jordon, Angella Huckaby, Mrs. Dillingham, Mrs. Montgomery, Miss Crothers, Sissy Mellette.
Rome Quota Club
Host Christmas Party
At Lower School
Quota Club of Rome always looks Forward to Christmas with the Primary children at GSD. The members begin planning early In November, drawing names and selecting gifts for each child In the department. On the day of the party, several members attend and distribute the gifts personally. This year Quotarlans coming to GSD were Polly Clemmons, Alvia Cook, Sara Davis, Jeanne Lebklcher, Lynn Riedell, and Shirley Whitworth.
Filled Stocking were an additional treat For the younger children. The Stockings were made by Polly Clemmons' Sunday School class of which primary student Kevin Carpenter Is a member. Mrs. Clemmons also gave each child a colorful balloon with the sign for "I Love You" on
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''SPOTLIGHT''

(L-R) Mrs. Peach (Teacher), Chris Culberson, Anita Allen, Kara Jordon .
L-R) Rodney Smith, Orlando Rozier, Mrs. Angel (Teacher), Torie Chlldress.
(L-R) Jeffry Roberts, Calmer Jones, Amy Terry, Micki Gaines (Teacher), Chip Stennet, Stacey Heath.
(L-R) Back row : Ricky Barnwell, Charvls Thomas, Mrs. Llvely (Teacher). Front row : Tonya Howard, Fllnt Cook, Terry Moore, Suzette Scott.

Spotlighted In this Issue of the SCHOOL
HELPER la the Intermediate Department. It consists of two groups, designated Group A for students entering the department and Group B for older students. Group A classes are basically self contained. Group B classes rotate to six teachers for their various subjects. All students have language, reading, math, science, aoclal studies, and health dally. Weekly periods for art, dally llvlng skllla, library and phyalcal education are also scheduled. lndlvldual students are also enrolled In speech, auditory training , and wood working.
Mrs. Callle Montgomery serves as the Group Breading teacher . She received her B.S. degree from Albany State College . She has also completed graduate work at the Clark School for the Deaf, Berry and West Georgia Colleges . She has worked at GSD since 1958.
Mrs. Zelle Llvely, health teacher, received her B.A . degree from Shorter College In Elementary education and her M.Ed . In hearing Impaired from Georgia State. Prior to working at G.S .D. she was employed by the Floyd County Board of Education at the Midway School for two years. She has worked at G.S.D. for twelve years. Mrs . Llvely 's husband , Bob, teaches at the Cave Spring High School. They have two children, Burt and Corey.
Mrs. Delle Copeland graduated from North Georgia College with a B.S. In Jr. High education. She has worked at G.S .D. since 1974 and currently teaches social studies. Mrs. Copeland llves In Cedartown with her husband, Justin, and their children, Allen and Molly.
Mrs. Geverna Stepp completed training at West Georgia College under the Rosenwall scholarship program before acbeptlng a one year teacher-In-training posl~lon at G.S.D. She trained under Mrs.
!Marie Kennard after earning a B.S. degree at Tift College. She has done graduate work at Georgia State University also . At G.S.D., Mrs . Stepp has taught In the Primary and Mlddle schools and home economics. The past ten years she has taught In the Mlddle School science department .
Mrs. Amanda Chatman recleved her A.B . degree from Clark College In Atlanta. She has done graduate work at Atlanta University, West Georgia College and Georgia State University. Before coming to G.S.D. In 1965 she taught In the Floyd County schools. Mrs. Chatman teaches language.
Mrs. Lois Grizzard Is In her third year as a math teacher. She obtained her M.Ed. from Georgia State University. Before that she was a G.S.D. and Gallaudet graduate
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(L-R) William Haslam, Mrs. Grizzard (Teacher), Johnny Dunlap, Donald Bowen, , Eric Tatum, Tina Sims, Rebecca Furlow.
(L-R) Mrs. Chatman (Teacher), Kelly Zipperer , Renee Heath, Cheryl McClendon , Tonya Heflin.
(L-R) Marlow Clowers, Mrs. Welch (Teacher), Nikki Ellas, Calvln Carridine.
(L-R) Robert Banks, Chuckle Belcher, Robbie Dalton, Angle Osborne, Karen Davia, Mrs. Stepp (Teacher).

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(L-R) Charles Weaver, Mrs. Copeland (Teacher), Chris Creed, Sandra Jordan, Allen Parker, Lynn Ash, Wayne Allen, David Moore.
(L-R) Johnny Troup, Judy Scott, Adonla Smith , WIiiiam Eaves , Amanda Stubbs, Mrs. Montgomery (Teacher).
(L-R ) Ricky Barnwell , Mrs. Cordle (Instructional Aid ), T erry Moore.
Mrs. Olene Lloyd (Instructional Aid).

(Spotlight continued) as Lois Watkins. Her oldest son, Tim, Is a pharmacist In Atlanta. Kevin, her second son, Is now a G.S.D. houseparent. Her daughters, Sabrina and Debra, attend Cave Spring school.
Miss Micki Gaines received her B.S. In English from Tift College In Forsyth, Georgia. Her masters Is In Rellglous Education from the Baptist Theological Seminary In Louisville, Ky. She has taught at G.S.D. for 22 years, 13 In the Primary Department and 9 In Middle School. Miss Gaines lives In Cave Spring with one roommate, two cats and five dogs. Her hobbles are camping and travel, especially to Florida In the winter. Miss Gaines teaches a Group A self-contained class.
Mrs.Betty Angel was born and grew up In Cherokee County, Alabama. She graduated from High School In Cedar Bluff, Alabama. She received her B.S. from Auburn University In Home Economics with double majors In Home Demonstatlon and Home Management. She completed course work for certification In elementary education at Shorter College and her M .Ed In hearing Impaired at Georgia State University. She Is a member of Rehoboth Baptlsh Church where she teaches an adult Sunday School class. She Is married to Robert L.(Bob) Angel , a farmer and cattle-
man. Their son, Kent , Is a veterinarian In Centre, Ala. Their daughter, Kaye, teaches Special Education In Cedartown . Their son-In-law Kent Is a computer science student at Jacksonville State. Mrs. Angel was a Home Demonstration agent for 1 years In Blount County . Alabama before coming to G.S.D. where she has taught for 20 years. Her current assignment Is a Group A self-con tained class.
Mrs. Buelah Welch, also a Group A teacher, has worked at G.S.D. for 17 years. She has a B.S . degree In elementary education. Her M .Ed . Is In hearing Impaired . Mrs. Welch lives In Rome .
Mrs. Joanne Peach graduated from Shorter College In 1972 with a B.S . degree In elementary education . She has taught In the Intermediate Department for 11 years and Is currently working with Group A stdents. Mrs. Peach grew up In Fort Myers , Florida. She married George Peach
In 1981 and has one step-son, Go-rdy, age 20. Her hobby Is flying with her pilot husband and working In the Civil Air Patrol. She Is a member of the West Rome Baptist Church .
Charlotte Cordle works with Group A and Is our library aide. She started work at G.S.D. In 1970. She graduated from Cedartown High School and attended West Georgia College. She had previous exoerlence with the fourth grade In Cedartown before coming to G.S.D. She Is married to Greg Cordle and llves In Cedartown.
Olene Lloyd, an Instructional aide since

1974, Is presently working with Group B teachers and students. She was an honor graduate of Pepperell High School. She Is married and has three sons.
With this fine staff, our Intermediate students are working hard to prepare for their future. (Specialty teachers In Lower School will be the subject of a later Focus artlcle.)
-Lynn Crothers Supervising Teacher
The Lower School
Library
Someone once said, "If you have a good book, you have a good friend." In an attempt to Introduce each Lower School student to the joys of reading, our school llbrarlan schedules a weekly visit to the llbrary for each ciass. What a thrill It Is too see the glrls and boys learn about distant places, strange anlmals, and new ldeasl It Is hoped that some of the children wlll come to feel that good books are their good friends.
Each Lower School student selects and checks out a book every week. When he chooses his book, he must tell Mrs.Cordle the name of the book, the author, and whether It Is fact or fiction.
In order to learn responslbllty, each student must care for the book he checks out and must pay a fine for a lost or damaged book or a late return.
The Lower School llbrary Is open every day for students and staff to read newspapers, browse through magazines, use reference books, etc. The llbrary Is an Integral , excit ing part of each chlld 's education.
-Charlotte Cordle
In Memoriam
Miss Howell
M lss Venice Howell was a fam'1llar figure on the streets and In the businesses of Cave Spring for many years, as she shared her friendliness with everyone who passed by. Never meeting a stranger, Venice was always full of news, and her deafness did not keep her from communicating with anyone.
Born on December 28, 1899, In Cherokee County, Alabama, Venice was the daughter of the late John W. Howell and Lema WIiiiams Howell. She became a resident of Cave Spring and attented Georgia School for the Deaf. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Miss Howell - Venice to everyone - died In October at the age of 82. Her smiling face and her news Items are sorely missed In Cave Spring.
-Micki Gaines

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Just Because
You're Deaf
Just because you're deaf Doesn't mean that we don't care Or don't love you Because for you Love wlll always be true .
Just because you're deaf Doesn't mean that you are abnormal . You are very normal. In your llfe, set a goal. You are very smart, so Reach your goal with all of your heart .
Just because you are deaf Doesn't mean that you are not heard. There are other ways of hearing Besides by words. Sometimes your desire to be heard Might seem to be a llttle Pain. This Is the time to believe In yourselfKeep trusting In God and bear no Shame.
Just because you are deaf You are one of the special few. I am confident that God
Has a lot of happiness and success In llfe
Just for you I
-Glenda Patterson Grade 11
Georgia School for the Deaf
Ballard Resigns to
Attend Leadership
Training Program
Mr. James Ballard, Instructor In the high school department, was one of ten Individuals chosen from nation-wide competit ion to receive the 1983 session of the Leadership Training Program In the area of deafness at the University of Callfornla, Northrldge. He resigned his position on December 19, 1982 to attend the ten-month program.
Competition for the position Is keen. All applicants must be recommended by their employer and by a graduate of the training program . They are screened for ablllty to do graduate level college work, leadership potential, and demonstrable Interest In assuming responsible positions working with deaf Individuals. Attendees receive a scholarship, and a master's degree In school administration upon completlon of the program which was established In 1961 to train leaders for expanding programs for deaf people.
Graduates are In demand all over the United States because of the Intensive leadership development undergone by program participants.
Mr. Ballard Is the first GSD staff

member to be chosen for this honor. We extend to him our congratulations and best wishes .
Mr. Ballard
The 1983 Tri-Lake Deaf Camporee
The Eleventh Biennial Camporee for Deaf Scouts and Explorers will be held at Tri-Lake Camp, Georgia School for the Deaf , Cave Spring, Georgia. Dates for the event are Aprll 26-May 1, 1983.
The Camporee is sponsored by GSD Boy Scout Troop 42 and Explorer Post 42. It will be the first Camporee of this kind in the Eastern Scout Division of the United States. The other ten Camporees were held In the Midwestern areas : llllnois-'63; Kansas-'65; Arkansas-'67; Wisconsin-'69; Virglnla-'71 ; Mlssouri-'73; North Carolina'75; West Vlrginia-'77; Kentucky- '79; lndiana- '81 .
There will be two separate programs for the Boy Scouts and Explorers . Boy Scouts will participate in Scoutcraft and Scout Olympic competitive events. Events for Explorers will be Olympic games, aquatic games, cahoelng and hiking.
Mr. J.H . Whitworth, Superinendent of the Georgia School for the Deaf will welcome the Tri-Lakes Deaf Scout Camporee . GSD Scoutmaster Alton Holman, Troop 42, will serve as Camporee Director.
Staff Member's Article Published in National Magazine
Teresa Lindsey Lee' s article "Academic Achievement of HearingImpaired Students" has been published In the November Issue of HEARING INSTRUMENTS, a Harcourt , Brace and Javanovltch publlcatlon. The article Is also scheduled to be distributed at the American Speech and Hearing Associa-

tlon's meeting In Toronto , Canada In November of this year .
Mrs. Lee Is the Director of the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center, the school psychologist , and the Director of Admissions at the Georgia School for the Deaf .
Roberson Appointed
Dormitory Teacher
Jim Roberson presently holds the position of dormitory teacher . This new position at GSD Is geared toward serving students' after school study needs. Each dormitory has a specific study hour, and Roberson works with houseparents in enforcing the study period, as well as helping students who may be experiencing difficulty in some area. Jim serves as a liason between dorm and school concerning study habits. He works primarily with grades 8-12.
The school and after-school staff are working together to provide fun and educational television programs through the use of the school's video equipment. Roberson and others are working on new ideas to use the local television channel as an educational tool.
Girls Mason-Dixon
Tournament
The Sixth Annual Mason-Dixon Southeastern Division Girls Basketball Tournament was held at Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, Alabama.
This tournament offered many rewardIng experiences for our girls. The girls made new friends, and experienced what competition is all about . They developed more confidence and played with more Intensity than I have ever seen before.
Our girls won sixth place in the tournament . We had some outstanding plays made by several of our players . Abbie Gall Carson won the Most Valuable Player award for the first session, and she was voted to the all tournament team. Other girls who played very well were: Glenda Patterson, Jackie Turner, Monie Hudson, Priscilla Gardner, and Lisa Thompkins.
Alabama School for the Deaf won first place, Florida School for the Deaf was second, Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, third ; Virginia School for the Deaf, fourth; North Carolina School for the Deaf, fifth and Georgia School for the Deaf, sixth place.
-Eugene Weatherly , Coach
Thanks to Tina Blaxton for our cover sketch. Tina Is a senior this year and one of Mike Burton's(Art Teacher) best students.

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(See Rome Quota Club - page 3) It Sara Davis brought additional ltemsb~lls, crayons, books, caps-to be used as needed, and she provided large posters of Santa Clause for each classroom. - Quota Club of Rome Is affiliated with Quota International !ncorporated . It unites executive, professional and business women for service, mainly to the hearing impaired through the Shatter Silence project. Several members of the Rome Club are interested In learning sign language so they can communicate with GSD students and deaf adults.
-Shirley Whitworth
(L-R) Willie Blackman, Poll~ Clemmons, Jeanne Lebkicher, Lynn Riedel I, Dy~n Osborne, Shirley Whitworth, Sarah Davis, Kim Williams, Dwayne Baldwin.
Horror House
On October 31st witches, vampires, ghosts and monsters filled "C" Dormitory on boy's hill. In each room a different fright was faced. There were spooks flying around and spiders everywhere. One man 's head was chopped off while another man had his leg sawed off. The gorilla room was a favorite. One gorilla broke out of its cage as another one came from behind. Monsters were popping out behind shower curtains and closets. You never knew what lay behind the next corner.
The best was saved for last when some 'unknown' vampire was raised from the dead . Who was that 'fanged' man???
Most of the kids were brave; some were not so brave. But fun was nad by all. A big thank you to Susie Goldberg who was able to get many prizes donated to the school. Students and staff worked together to make the horror house a spooky success. Those involved were Elsie Bramlett, Mary Jane Scott, Joyce Frieson, Etta Scott, Bobby Davis, Billy Lambert, Billy Langston, Alton Holman, Erik Whitworth, Don Clark, Jim Roberson, Daniel Butts, Leland Roberts, Anthony Crawford, Susie Goldberg, Tommy Kimball, Joseph Nettles, Michael Williams, Joey Griffith, Abraham Davis, Mark Weldon, Joel Rolston, Mike Grace and Chris Creed.
-Jim Roberson

New Recreation Program At GSD
The recreation program at GSD consists of after-school and weekend activities. These activities Include swimming, open gym, skating, movies, Tlgerland, parties, trips, etc. Tommy Parham directs the recreation department. He Is assisted by Marilyn Reese. Their office Is In the recreation building on Gordon Campus. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the department's many activities. One of Tommy's and Marilyn's major responsibilities Is to make and distribute the weekly activity schedules which show everything that Is going on during the nonschool hours.
There are two recreation rooms at GSD. Tlgerland # 1 Is on the Fannin Campus. It has games such as ping-pong, pool, and pinball which the students enjoy playing. There Is also a television, Juke box, and many tables and chairs for sitting and talking.
Tlgerland #2 Is the recreation room on Gordon Campus. It has games much the same as those at Tlgerland #I, except Tlgerland #2 has more games geared for young children. It also Is the home of the famous "Pac-Man." Two seniors, Richard Griffin and Earl Cribb, help supervise activities In this area.
This fall some of the activities that the students especially enjoyed were going to a Braves game, the Coosa Valley Fair, the Christmas parade In Rome, Hallowe'en and Christmas parties, going to see the movie "E.T.", and competing In a road race at Berry College.
In looking forward to the winter and spring actlvltes, the recreation department Is enthusiastic. Four new soccer goals are here, and we are adding a new helper who will be assisting on a volunteer bases. Karisa Kellogg, a college student at Floyd Junior College, wlll start assisting with the recreation program In January.
-Tom Parham
L-R Ricky Rivers, Frank Fancher, Nicky Rivers and Carlos Herrera enjoying bumper pool at recreation center.

Christmas Parade
Georgia School for the Deaf was very well represented at the Christmas Parade In Rome. We had a float which carried GSD students who signed to music the Christmas carol, "SIient Night". We had a convertible that carried the Homecoming Queen and her court, and a convertible that carried the Junior National Association of the Deaf (NAO) Queen and "Little Miss GSD."
The float was beautifully decorated by the high school enrichment class. It had a Christmas tree surrounded by a snow scene. Riding on the float and signing the carol were Mrs. Marilyn Reese, Mike King, Monie Hudson, Rusty Mathia, Evelyn Sm Ith, Liz Eason and Susie Waters.
The convertibles were decorated by the GSD students who took part In the parade. Both convertibles bore brightly colored streamers and the girls were beautiful. Tina Blaxton was the Homecoming Queen . Her court conalted of Charlotte Avery, Karen Carter, Marcella Vorwald, and Lisa Thompkins.
Donna McGee, the national Jr. NAO Queen, shared her car with Adonla Smith, "Little Miss GSD."
The Christmas Parade was an exciting experience for everyone who participated. We can't wait until next Chrlatamal Now, how many more days until Christmas 1983?
-Tom Parham
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Billy Baughcum with display of Arts and Crafts articles which he and his classmates made In Special Studies classes.
G .A. o. Convention to
be Held July 20-24
The 1983 G.A .D. Convention will be held July 20-24 at Cave Spring, Georgia. Plans for the event Include meetings.workshops, exhibits and recreation . For more Information contact: David Conti; P.O . Box 504, Cave Spring, Ga. 30124. (404-777-8462TTY) .

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Line 21 Telecaption
System Demonstrat-
ed Compatible With
Teletext
Washington, D.C., November 10, 1982 - compatlblllty between the existing closed captioning system presently In use for hearing-Impaired televlslon viewers and teletext Is being demonstrated here at various locations through December 3,
1982. The demonstration Is being conducted
through the cooperative efforts of the National Captioning Institute (NCI), British Vldeotext and Teletext (BVT) and WJLA-TV Channel 7, at selected area locations Including the offices of Arnold and Porter on November 10, Gallaudet College's Ely Center on November 17 and 18 and on Capitol HIii November 29 through December 3.
"This demonstration Is extremely Important to those who are now enjoying the benefits of closed captioned programs over the TeleCaptlon line 21 system," said John E.D. Ball, NCl's president. "Eventually when teletext receivers are manufactured and available to the U.S. public, compatlblllty will enable programs closedcaptioned on the present Line 21 system to be received and viewed on the teletext receivers." TeleCaptlon decoding devices, some
60,000 of which are now In use, enable hearing-Impaired viewers to "read" subtitles on televlslon programs that are closed captioned by NCI. The device decodes and displays the subtitles which are hidden on Line 21 of the "vertlcle blanking Interval'' (VB I) of the televlslon signal.
Teletext, an electronic text medium developed several years ago In Great Britain, provides viewers with a choice of Information as an auxllllary signal to normal televlslon transmissions on line 15/16 of the VBI. By pressing buttons on a remote control aHoclated with a televlslon set equipped with teletext, viewers are able to select and view their choice of teletext displays called pages.
In order to show that both systems are compatible, a TeleCaptlon message (cations) will be sent from NCl's facllltles to WJLA-TV, which In turn will broadcast the signal to TeleCaptlon receivers In the Washington area. The TeleCaptlon message (captions) will also be transcoded at WJLA-TV and simultaneously broadcast to the teletext receiver used In the demonstration.
NCI captions over 40 hours of regular and special programs each week on ABC, NBC, PBS, cable TV, and syndication. BVT Is the marketing and promotion arm for British teletext and vldeotex systems In the

U.S. WJLA-TV, the local ABC afflllate, Is cooperating In this demonstration by providing support services.
Ah! Paree In
The Springtime!
Well, not exactly springtime but close lo It. Seven G.S.D. students will be leaving on a KLM flight on March 11th from Atlanta to Amsterdam (our gateway to Europe). Tina Blaxton, Muff Gammage, Kelly Slay, Jane Rogers, Bentley Brownlow, Mlllnda Brown and Michael Tucci are supplanting their spring break with an exciting educational adventure to rediscover some of our heritage and roots. These members of the G.S.D. Enrichment Group have been workIng and planning toward this trlp for several months. Just getting the passports has been a real educational experience. Michael Burton Is heading up the trip with the assistance of his wife, Carolyn, and several G.S.D. staff members: Andrew Dawson, G.S.D. Social Studies teacher and his wife, John Groth, G.S.D. Com~ munlcatlons Speclallst and Janie Steele, G.S.D. Diagnostic Teacher.
The Itinerary should be exciting. It will certainly be brisk. The first day we will tour Amsterdam, Ultrecht and then to Cologne to visit their giant Gothic Cathedral. Our stay overnight will be In Kobleng, one of Germany's oldest towns. The second day we will board a river steamer for a cruise up the historic Rhine River to view the many lovely vineyards and medieval castles. Then we drive through the legendary Black Forrest to Schaffausen to view the awe-inspiring Water Falls.
This Is Just to give a taste of what we are anticipating on this our first European venture. We continue on to Lucerne Switzerland for some fascinating scener; and then ... by train to Paris - the exciting French capitol. After experiencing the wonders of this famous city for a couple of days, It is Ferry time to Dover and Canterbury, before getting on to a panoramic tour of London, Oxford and Stratford-on-Avon and then time to depart for the good ole' U.S. of A.
Everyone Is getting excited as the time for departure approaches. Right now, the long flight across the ocean holds our attention. Many adventures and educational experiences await us. A more detailed account of our Journey will be forthcoming In the next Issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER. Until then - Bon Voyage.
-Mike Burton Art Teacher
"Do you live within your Income?" "Good heavens, no! It's all I can do to live within my credit.''

Chieftain Road Race

On December 4, several students and staff members entered the annual Chieftain Road Races held on the Berry
k campus. The races featured three runs
5k(3.1 mile), 10k(6.2mlle), and the 15 (9.3 mile). There were about 150 participants In each race.
The GSD runners, Times, and age group ranking were as follows:

5k

Andy Dawson (teacher)

21 :45 13th

Charles Paul (student)

22:21 10th

Mike Burton (teacher)

23:15 10th

Ronald Kitchens (student) 26:49 19th

Erik Whitworth (teacher aide) 27:46 23rd

Tina Blaxton (student)

33:47 9th

15k.
Tom Parham (Rec. Director) 1:02:30 6th Bobby Davis (H .L. Director) 1:14:16 18th
All finishers received a T-shirt and certificates showing their times. The next local race will be the Viking Road Race March 5, at Berry and It features a 1 mile: 5k, and 10k run. Hope to see you there!

- Bobby Davis

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Family Weekend AtGSD

Registration: (L-R) Jim Roberson , Marilyn Reese, Lynne Crothers , Angie Walter , Margaret Walter, Dora Herrera.
Mrs. WIida Owens presenting keynote address to group. Mr. Whitworth Interprets.
Right foreground : Supervisor of support services, Eugene Ziegler and GSD student Donna McGee. Background : Parents of GSD students.

"School and Families Working To-
gether"-such was the theme of the first
Parents' Weekend, held on the school campus Fr iday , February 11 through Sunday, February 12, 1983.
Spearheaded by Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator, the event was attended by 84 GSD parents and children , and was termed "very successful" by all Involved.
Those who came from out of town were housed In GSD dormitories. All meals were eaten In the school dining room. Many parents availed themselves of the GSD homegolng busses, and were able to ride to Cave Spring and back home on the weekend busses.
The keynote address was given by WIida Owens. Mrs. Owens, mother of GSD graduate Dwayne Owens, Is very active In the International Association of Parents of the Deaf, having served as national president of this group. Her presentation was entitled, "If It's to Be, It Is Upto Me. "
School staff and student participation was as follows for the day-long Saturday 11esslons:
Welcome - Eugene Perdue " You Light Up My Life" - high school student Donna McGee Announcements - Eugene Ziegler Overview of lower School and High School - Vera Owens and Eugene Perdue Language Development and Reading Wllann Powers and students Dance routine and songs - Sandra Johnson and Cheerleaders Skit - David Conti and students Synopses of small group sessions - Jim Perry, Marilyn Reese, Lynne Crothers, Bobby Davis, Michael Pelc, Stephanie Wright, Teresa Lee and Richard Carpenter Small Group Sessions: Career Education - Jim Perry and Russell Royston Resldentlal Support Services - Thelma Twyman, Marllyn Reese, Tommy Parham, Jim Roberson Behavior Management - Lynn Crothers
Residential Life- Bobby Davis , Watson Sears, Shirley McAfee, Doris Sears, Juanita Barnett, Elsie Bramlett
Audlologlcal Services - Michael Pelc Speech Therapy - Ladre Combee and Stephanie Wright Psychological Services - Teresa Lee Experiences of Parents with Deaf Chll-
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Parent - Community
Education
The work being done In the area of parent education would not be possible without the full cooperation and support from the staff at GSD and the parents. Every contact with a parent Is parent education. Teachers and houseparents are In key positions to make contact with parents. We are fortunate at GSD In having capable staff who are ready and willing to help. Different staff members will be utilized as a workshop or family weekend Is planned.
Parents, make your wishes known. If you want a conference with the school counselor, psychologist, principal, supervisor, houseparent, teacher or others, Just let us know.
-Faye Kemp Parent Education Coordinator
PARENT-INFANT PROGRAM
Helen Keefer Is the Georgia P.I.N.E.S. (Parent-Infant Network of Educational Services) advisor. She serves Floyd, Polk, Bartow, Chattoga and Gordon counties. As the advisor she makes weekly home visits to her charges and prepares materials for the pre-schoolers and their families.
PARENT-TO-PARENT PROGRAM
Lynn Rolfson, mother of Lower School student Chris Culberson, plans to begin a Parent-To-Parent Program In the Rome area In the fall of 1983.
Parent-To-Parent Is a program In which parents of deaf children help other parents with deaf children. The main purpose of Parent-To-Parent Is to provide supportive, experienced parents to counsel and guide "new parents" through the Initial dlfflcultles of accepting their child's handicap, learning about the handicap, and finding the proper services to aid In the child's development.
Please contact Mrs. Rolfson through GSD If you are Interested In being Involved In this program.
HEAD-START SAFARI
During a "Headstart Safari" In Rome last fall, Faye Kemp, representing GSD, talked to parents In an Informal setting about deafness and Its Implications. The program was Jointly sponsored by Berry College and Rome Head-Start.
BROWNIE PARENT NIGHT
The Brownies at the Cedartown Presbyterian Church concluded a series of weekly sign classes with "Parents" Night on January 25, 1983.
After a sign language presentation

twenty-two public school Brownies were awarded certificates for their work In learning sign language. Several visiting GSD students directed by GSD teacher Micki Gaines, presented a skit, "The Doctor's Office.'' GSD students who were In the skit were Judy Scott, Calmer Jones, Tina Sims, Chris Creed, Chuckle Belcher, Johnny Dunlap, Jeff Roberts, Suzette Scott and Orlando Rozier. Judy Scott also sang, "Surround Me With Love." Refreshments were served by Brownle leaders Janice King and Becky Holland.
Mrs. Kemp, GSD Parent Educator Advisor, conducted the sign language classes.

PARENT GROUPS Athens
Met March 15 at 7:00 p.m. In Beech Haven Baptist Church. This Is not a GSD parent group, but all who live In this area were Invited. Atlanta
Under the direction of parent, Mrs. Sarah Balley, this group has temporarily disbanded. If you are Interested In resuming meetings, let Mrs. Balley know. Cave Spring
Parent discussion group meets every third Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Glenda Couey, food service director, presented a program on nutrition at the Kennard building auditorium at 7:30 p.m., March 21. The parent discussion group will NOT meet In April due to a conflict with PTHO meeting. May 16 program topic will be, "Careers for My Child."
The September meeting was led by the Parent Education Coordinator who showed the video tape, "Daddy, Can you Hear the Sun?"
Lynne Crothers directed the October meeting. The topic of discussion was "Behavior Management."
Diagnostic Center personnel discussed their work areas and ways they could help parents for the November meeting. Taking part were Michael Pelc, Stephanie Wright, John Groth, Janie Steele, Helen Keefer, Steve Autry and Teresa Lee.
"Residential Life" was the subject for the January meeting, led by Department of Home Life personnel Bobby Davis and Marilyn Reese. Ms. Reese gave the parents a tour through the dormitory.

Columbus

This group meets monthly every first Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ilse WIiiiams, 2444 Diana Avenue,

Columbus, Ga. 8151. Marilyn leadership. Dalton

31903. Reese

Phone:4041689provides the

A newly organized parent group welcomes parents of GSD and public school students, speech therapists, audiologists, psychologists, and others who work with the deaf. ~onthly meetings are held every

second Thursday night. The March meetIng was held at Dalton Junior College. Lynn Chltko, Georgia P.1.N.E.S. parent advisor for the Dalton area has the program for April. Douglasville
Deaf Awareness and sign class meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. In Douglas County Training Center. Mrs. Kemp, with assistance from students Joel Ralston, Roy Echols, and Kit lturrlan provide leadership. Macon
Parents from the Macon area meet every third Thursday night at 7:30 p.m . In the auditorium of the Georgia Academy for the Blind. Marilyn Reese meets with the group.
PTHO MEETING The Cave Spring Parent-Teacher-
Houseparent Organization will meet In the GSD High School auditorium April 11, at 7:30 p.m. This will be an "Open House." Mrs. Suzie Dalton of Trion, Is president of the PTHO.
Parents: A Link To
Education
One purpose of the Georgia School for the Deaf Is to lend support to parents, as well as to educate their children When a school such as GSD recognizes parents not only as parents, but as teachers and a link In the chain of education between the school and home, then a well-rounded educational program can be accomplished.
Often, administrators and teachers forget that parents are of key Importance and have controlled the younger years of a deaf child's life through language development, speech work, and physical development. Parents should be given credit for their Input and be encouraged to both support the school and receive support from the ed ucatlonal staff.
Parents should be addressed as equals with those working with their youngsters professionally. Suggestions, Ideas, experiences, case histories, and family background can help the staff and parents communicate In a way that Is best for the students.
Amen for parent powert Let's work together.
-Eugene Ziegler
Failure is the path of least persistence.
"Since he lost his money, half his friends don't know him any more.'' ''and the other half?'' "They don't know yet that he has lost It."

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Hearing Dog. There Is an obllgatlon, however, and that Is the proper care of the dog and continued maintenance of trained abllltles. Only with this commitment from the deaf recipient and with proven compliance can the dog becom~ a Certified Hearing Dog.
Private donations make It possible for this organization to deliver dogs free of charge to the deaf. They receive no funds from any governmental agency. Donations are tax deductible since It Is a non-profit corporation (tax exempt #84-077944).
For more Information write to:
lnternat!onal Hearing Dog, Inc. 5901 East 89th Avenue
Henderson, Colorado 80640 303/287-3277 (TTY)

(L-R) Mrs. Steele and Ms. Trlgnave with their hearing dogs.
Ms. Steele Receives Hearing Dog

Monday, January 31, was a speclal day for Janie Steele, GSD Diagnostic teacher.
She received her long awaited hearing dogl who answers to the name of "Butter." Th dog was presented to Ms. Steele by Nanc Trlgnanl , who represents lnternatlona Hearing Dog, Inc., of Henderson, Colorado. Mrs. Trlgnanl remained In Cave Spring for a week for orientation between Janie and Butter.
Hearing Dog, Inc., was founded In 1975 by Agnes McGrath, who became the first trainer of dogs for the deaf. Ms. McGrath and her staff have delivered hundreds of dogs to the deaf all over the United States and Canada.
All Hearing Dogs are selected from animal shelters. Happy, Healthy and Intelligent dogs are selected that also have a special desire to please people. Over an average training period of three months, the dogs are taught general obedience and .response to sound. The response to sound Involves physical contact between dog and trainer, so that a deaf person may be alerted to a baby crying, a smoke alarm, an aiarm clock, a security ouzzer, a ringing telephone, a knock on the door, and any unusual sounds which may Indicate danger or some other emergency.
When training Is completed, the dog Is delivered to Its new master by one of the
trainers . The trainer, who knows and regularly uses sign language, explains and demonstrates the dog's abllltles to the deaf recipient. The "getting acquainted" Period usually Is about four days with careful attention from the trainer to Insure a successful placement.
There Is no cost to the deaf recipient of a

(L-R) Kara Jordan, Orlando Hazier, Rodney Smith, Chris Culberson, Torre ChlldreH, Anita Allen.
GSD Students help
Humane Society
A social studies unit on the care of pets and animals led to a trip to the Humane Society for the boys and girls In Mrs. Peach 's class and Mrs. Angel's class.
The students wanted to help the homeleH animals but did not have any money. Kara Jordan camtt up with the Idea of earnIng the money. They decided on a bake sale. It was held In the classrooms and all of Lower School students were Invited. All the goodies were priced low enough that everyone could enjoy something. Kool-aid, cookies, brownies, pop-corn and cup cakes were some of the Items sold. When It was all finished $53.02 had been earned.
The students ancJ teachers went to Casey's food store and bought 250 lbs. of dog food and 11 O lbs. of cat litter. Thanks to Mr. Casey for giving us a discount, our money bought a little more.
-Mrs. Joanne Peach, Teacher Intermediate Department
Father answering the telephone: "No, this Is not 'Dreamboat'. This Is the supply ship."

(L-R) Front row: Doris McDonald (Sponsor), Twella Jenkins, Barbara Strickland Brown (1961) GSD graduate), Faye Poellnitz (Secretary), Penny Hobbs, Pam Flowers (Sponsor), Back row: Betty Croker, WIiiie Green, Randall Holcomb (Vice President), Clyde Maples, Charles West (Sponsor), Joe Vance (President).
Cedartown Group
visits Primary
The Christian Endeavor Society trom Cedartown visited Lower School on Wednesday, February 3rd. They brought many toys to donate to the Primary Department. Mrs. Harrls's cla88 represented Primary. They told the visitors their names and a little about the school. Then each society member pref'ented one siudent with a toy. Other toys were shared with the rest of the Primary children. The visit ended with an exchange of the ' I love you" sign between students and visitors. Our thanks go to the Christian Endeavor Society for their donations and their concern.
-Lynne Crothers Supervising Teacher
Automobile
Insurance
A new Georgia law requires every driver In Georgia to show proof that they have automobile Insurance. If you are stopped and a patrol officer ask you, "may I see your driver's license and proof of Insurance coverage," you must be able to show them your license and Information about your automobile Insurance. If you tell the trooper that you don't have proof, then he may give you a ticket to go to traffic court. If you buy Insurance after you were stopped, It wlll not help you for that violation. The new law became effective January 1, 1983.
You should carry Information with you at all times about your automobile. Automobile Insurance companies wlll have wallet-sized cards to give to ln11uree11 which wlll tell about the Insurance coverage.

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''SPOTLIGHT''

(L-R) Rhonda Brownlow, Ladre Combee (Teacher), Serena Goodson.
(L-R) Mr. Johnson (Teacher), Charles Weaver, Terry Moore, Chris Creed, Allen Parker, David Moore.
(L-R) Duane Baldwin, Mrs. Beaird (Teacher), Rhonda Brownlow, Serena Goodson, Sherman Neal.
(L-R)Mrs. Rodgers (Teacher),Eddle MIiier.
(L-R) Terresa Morgan, Claudia Pleruccl, Barbara Dempsey (Teacher), Jan Ingram.

Lower School Speciality Teachers The Lower School Speciality area teach-
ers make a major contribution to the overall program . The specialty classes supplement the regular offerings of the Primary, Intermediate and Special Studies Departments which have been the subjects of earlier focus articles. Included in the speciality areas are rhythm and auditory training, speech, physical education, wood working and dally living skills. Library and art periods are also available under the supervision of Instructional aides.
Mrs. Ladre Combee teaches speech. She received her B.A. In English from the University of Georgia, did graduate work in education at San Diego State and completed a Masters in Hearing Impaired at Georgia State. Before coming to G.S.D. she taught in the Rome and San Diego City Sr.hools. Mrs. Combee lives in Rome.
Boys' physical education is taught by Mr. Norris Johnson. He has taught at G.S.D. for 13 years and worked for the Rome City Schools before that. Mr. Johnson's education includes a B.S. from Jacksonville State, an M .ED in Elementarv
Education from West Georgia and additional training in deaf education at Georgia State. He is married and lives in Rome.
Mrs. Lynda Walts teaches girls ' physical education. She has taught at G.S.D. for eleven years. Mrs. Waits received a B.A.in Physical Education from Berry College and a Masters in Special Education from West Georgia. She has also completed course work in Deaf Education through Georgia State. She is married to Thurman Waits . They live in Rome with their daughters, Amy and Abbey.
Mrs. Catherine Beaird and Mrs. Dondra Casey are Lower School Dally Living Skills teachers. The students study personal hygiene, domestic skills - such as sewing, laundry techniques and cooking, with an emphasis on nutrition. The Dally Living Skills curriculum is coordinated with the academic classroom activities in many
instances. Mrs. Beaird received her B.S. degree In
Home Economics from Berry College. She then began her studies in Deaf Education at The University of Michigan. She worked
two years at G.S.D.then transferred to Montgomery, Alabama to a small school for the deaf. While living in Montgomery, she met and married Bobby Beaird. After five years with the Montgomery System , the Beairds moved to Cave Spring . After their two children entered school, she began her teaching career again , with more studies from Berry College - obtaining certification in Elementary Education . She h.as been teaching at G.S.D. since then.
Mrs . Casey received her B.S. in Home

Linda Waits (Teacher)
(L-R) Johnny Shelton, Charlene Flemister, Sissy Mellette, Jeff Nelson, Mr. Carter (Teacher).
(L-R) Connie Ralston , Margie Johnson, Mrs. Penny (Instructional Aide), Brandon Sutton . Economics from The University of Georgia. She received her M . Ed degree from Georaia State University. Mrs. Casey Is married to Kenny Casey. The Caseys and their three children reside near Cave Spring.
Reverend Paul Carter teaches wood-
working. Students have been enjoying this class wnere they made a variety of indlvld ual projects such as picture frames, birdhouses, stools and plaques. Reverend Carter attended Westmlnlster College and Bible Institute In Tehuacana, Texas. He also completed course work In Hearing Im paired and sign language at Georgia State and Floyd Junior College. His previous work experience Includes self-employment with Carter and Duke Home Builders In Carroll County , and with Michigan Central Airlines, Inc. and Beach Craft. Michigan Central makes air craft wings and mob118
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(SPOTLIGHT)
hOmes and Beach Craft makes custom boats and moblle classrooms. Mr. Carter has worked at G.S.D. for 16 years .
Mrs. Allee Rodgers teaches primary rhythm and auditory training. She completed piano study at the Cadek Conservatory of Music In Chattanooga. She holds an A.B . Degree In Music from Knoxvllle College and an M . Ed . In Hearing Impaired. She completed additional study In English and Music at New York University, New York and the University of Detroit In Mlgh lgan. Mrs. Rodgers has worked since 1971 . She served as classroom teacher In both the Primary and Intermediate Department before beginning her current assignment . Before coming to G.S.D. Mrs. Rodgers was a choral dlrectress and teacher of English and Literature In Cedartown.
These teachers make a valuable contribution to the overall program in Lower School. The opportunities provided by the speciality classes for hands-on experience, the development of practical skills, and change of pace from the academic classes provides for a balanced daily schedule. Our thanks to th ese teachers for t heir contribution to th e Lower School program.

(Famlly Weekend - Continued from page 1) dr;en-Wllda Owens and Richard Carpenter
Wrap-up-Faye Kemp Recreation for the chlldren was under the direction of Tom Parham with assistance from Karlse Kellogg, Erik Whitworth, seniors Earl Cribbs and Richard Griffin. Plans for more Parent Weekends throughout each school year are being made. It Is felt that these Informative get-togethers are of benefit to both staff and famllles.
(L-R) Lynne Crothers, Mrs. Thomas MIiier, Mary and Leo Black, Sara Jane Wllllams, Kim Williams, Sallie Scott .

-Lynne Crothers Supervising Teacher

Junior NAO News
The GSD Chapter of the Junior National Association of t he Deaf , consisting of delegates Judy Garmon and Rusty Mathis, along with faculty advisor John W . Groth , Jr., attended th e Eastern Youth Conference at the Maryland School for the Deaf at Frederick from February 16-20. The Atlanta Area School fo r t he Deaf delegation traveled with the GSD group.
Conference participants enjoyed an Informative visit to t he M aryland State Capitol and the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. They also visited th e NAO office , Gallaudet College, and t he U .S. Capitol In W ashington. They learned about leadership rol es from the leaders of A merica.
The GSD / Jr. NAO enjoyed a nice meetlno on February 7 In the form of a St . Valentine part y. Louise Osborne, who was th e first president of the local chapter In 1965 , gave an insp ir ing talk to t he members about the Importance of learning about leadersh ip roles through the Jr. NAO.
The Jr . NAO will co-sponsor with the Cave Spri ng Chapter of the Georgia Association of the Deaf the Miss GSD Pagent on Tuesday , March 29.

(L-R) Helen Keefer interprets while Lionel Parker and Calvin Barton communicate with Mrs. Wllann Powers (Teacher).
Famlly groups socializing during break.

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Ga. P.I.N.E.S.
This year Ga. P.I. N.E.S. welcomes four newcomers Into Its program. They are Latoya Sims of Cartersville, Marlana Rape of Menlo, Daniel Balley of Cave Spring, and Christy Boling also of Cave Spring.
Latoya Is the daughter of Mrs. Charlotte Sims. She Is enrolled at the Bartow Day Care Center where her teachers work with her during the day while her mother helps Latoya at night to learn to communicate with the world around her. Latoya Is 2 years old and has been with the P.I.N.E.S. program since September.
Marlana Rape lives with her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Rape and her older brother, Richard, In Menlo. Marlana Is also 2 years old and also attends the Parent-Child Program In Summerville four days a week.
Daniel Balley Is one of our home town children . He lives with his parents , Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Balley. Daniel Jus~ received his hearing aid this past week and Is doing well with It. Daniel Joined .the P.1.N .E.S. program shortly after Christmas.
The last of our children Is Christy Boling. She lives with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boling. Christy Is 5 yea~s old and will probably be attending the Floyd County School program next year.
We are happy to have these four from the Northwest area Joining the 130 students around Georgia who are preparing for their entrance Into the world of education.
The Georgia P.I.N .E.S. program will continue for 1983-84 through an appropriation by the state legislature of $100,000 .
-Helen Keefer

Password Plus Sign

Dorothy Rape works with Marlana on stimulation exercises . Richard , left, waits patiently for his share of the attention.
In-Service at Cerebral
Palsy Center
Two GSD otaff members, WIima Davis and Faye Kemp , presented a program Qn teaching techniques for the hearing Impaired at the Cerebral Palsy Center of Rome and Northwest Georgia last October. Mrs. Davis and Primary students James Sturn, Duane Baldwin, Serena Goodson and Rod Hartage performed the "Gingerbread Man." Mrs. Kemp assisted James Sturn , who used work prepared by Rachel Terry and Shirley Childers of the Primary Department staff. Cerebral Palsy Center director Rita Lawler stated, "James' Joy In his accomplishments was as wonderful as the accomplishments themselves.'' The CP staff responded to Mrs . Davis reading lesso9 by saying , "The quality of the teachers at Georgia School for the Deaf really shines through the performance of the students.''
After the In-service session, the children had refreshments. Before returning to school they stopped at a doughnut shop In Rome for a treat.

"Food," " chocolate," "cold"-"lce cream"-Rlghtl You put the clues together and guessed the password. This Is Just a sample of what goes on In GSD's Media Center every week. Steve Autrey, audiovisual communication specialist at G.S.D., has been working with Bobby Davis, Jim Roberson, David Conti and others In developing entertaining (and educational) TV programs for our students to enjoy.
The students and staff have a good time putting together the Password programs. Two students battle It out with the help of two of our staff " celebrities." The winner
of the regular game has a chance to win a prize by guess ing all the words In the " Fast Play Round." within 60 seconds. The excitement mounts as the clock winds
down. Everyone cheers the players on and the students are able to play right along with the contestants on TV.
Other programs are also being developed. Bobby Davis, Home Life Director has formed a Dormitory Student Council (DSC) In which students discuss Important Issues regarding the dormitory. One student (from 9th-121h grades\ was chosen by the students from each dormitory area to represent them on the panel. This Is the students opportunity to offer suggestions or complaints about anything relating to school hours. The discussion Is videotaped and later shown on TV so all the students may watch.
Jim Roberson, dormitory teacher, has also done some educational programs. On one program he explained how to use the TTY, and on another program he Interviewed Sarah Ware. Future programs will include a lesson In ordering at a restaurant, a soccer aemo.nstratIon , and more.
Our local TV station Is a great way to make announcements to the students and staff. Bobby Davis has explained homegoing Information on the air several times. We are very excited about using the TV for entertainment along with learning. Any Ideas or suggestions that you have to Improve the program would be appreciated.
-Jim Roberson

Paula Moore, a teacher at the Bartow Day Care Center, bundles up Latoya Sims for play time with her friends .
Reputation is the shadow which character cast .
Training teaches the rules, experience teaches the exception .

NEW CAR FOR DRIVER EDUCATION
Morris Mitchell (Left center), GS driver education Instructor, accepts keys to a new Oldsmobile from Mr. Gene Kemp of Kemp Sales Inc. In Cedartown. Eugene Ziegler (Far left), GSD education supervisor, and GSD students Donna McGee and Sandra Parker (Far right) look on.

GSD Is Monitored

Every three years school systems across

the state are required to conduct a monitor-

Ing process on site to check all due-process

rights of P.L. 94-142. Schools must remain

In com pl lance with the law when providing

an education for the handicapped .

f

This year the Georgia School for the Dea

was monitored on March 8th and 9th by a

special team from the State Department of

Education In Atlanta.

-Eugene Ziegler

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Junior Varsity Boys Basketball

Army All-Star Basketball Team

GAD Biennial Convention

The 1982-83 season for the Juniorvarsity boys was very exciting. The team experienced some very competitive contests and they learned a lot on the court .
Though our wins were few, I would like to commend all members of the team for their team effort and clean sportsmanship. 1am proud of every player.
Junior Varsity team members were: Chris Creed, Johnny Dunlap, Eggie Robles, Roderick Marshall, Kent Flrsdon, Joseph Nettles, Jerome Davis, Phil Royston, Bobby Daniels, Robert Banks, Robbie Dalton, Bernard Scott, MIiton Anderson and Ronald Kitchen.
Managers: Calvin Hughes, Tony Berry and Dale Lindbloom .
Scorekeeper: Susie Waters. We want to take this opportun ity to thank the school and our many fans for their loyal support, and we promise you some very stiff competition next season .
-Alan English, Coach
(L-R) Front: Orlando Rozier (Mgr.), Flint Cook , Wayne Allen, Michael Grace, Terry Moore, Rodney Smlth(Mgr.). Back: David Moore, Johnny Troup, Erica Tatum, Charvls Thomas, WIiiiam Haslam.
Elementary Boys Basketball Team
The elementary boys basketball team enjoyed one of the best seasons ever In the Rome-Floyd County Basketball League. They finished the season undefeated with 7 wins and O losses. Members of the team are: Michael Grace, Charvls Thomas, Eric Tatum , WIiiiam Haslam, Wayne Allen, Johnny Troup, Terry Moore, David Moore and Flint Cook.
Coach Norris Johnson Is pleased with the performance of the team and hopes they WIii continue their winning streak In the play-off. He commended the team for their efforts and expressed his thanks to Eric Whitworth for his assistance In transportIng the team during the year.

On Wednesday evening , January 26, the United States Army All-Star Basketball team from Fort Hood, Texas, vlsted Georgia School for the Deaf. They ate supper In the GSD dining hall and visited with students prior to a game with GSD staff.
The game was filled with fancy passes, brilliant plays, and slam dunks. The final score was Fort Hood, 108, and GSD staff, 73. After the game, the All Star team members helped some of the students shoot baskets.
The Fort Hood group was In the Rome area, and volunteered to come to GSD for a free exhibition game. Everyone enjoyed the All Star team's visit, and hope they will come again next year.
-Tommy Parham
GSD Students Visit
Hawks Game
In January, the Junior ana tienlor classes and all GSD basketball teams went to Atlanta to see the Atlanta Hawks play the Chicago Bulls. Mike Glenn , son of GSD high school teacher Charles Glenn, plays with the Hawks. The night GSD students went to a game was "Mike Glenn Night. " Several students obtained Mike's autograph and Mike took some of the students down to the court to meet Dominique WIikins, another Hawks player. An added highlight was a visit by Atlanta's mascot, ''The Atlanta Hawk.''
Atlanta won the game and everyone had a lot of fun. Thank you, Atlanta Hawks, for having us as your guest.
-Tommy Parham
Food Service
Department
The Food Service Department employees have been engaged In sign language classes since November. lnltlally Instructed In the basic signs by Eugene Ziegler, the group now has a weekly class taught by John Groth during their break time. They are enjoying the classes and have learned many signs.
Special commendations are extended to Food Service personnel for their endeavor. They are also to be commended for the good Job which they conslstantly do preparing dally meals for students and staff.

The Cave Spring Chapter of the GAD wlll host the 37th Blennlal Convention July 20-23, 1983. Georgia School for the Deaf wlll be the site for the convention . The 36th Blennlal Convention was hosted by Chapter five of Macon .
Many activities are being planned for the four days, which should be both beneficial and enjoyable .
Special events are the Class Reunion Picnic on Friday afternoon at Rolator Park, Cave Spring; the Miss Deaf Georgia Beauty Pageant Friday night at the Cedartown Auditorium; and the workshop on Human Sexuality on Saturday afternoon to be conducted by Della and Max Fltz-Gereld .
Mr. and Mrs. Fitz-Gerald are well quallfled to lead the workshop, having received their training at the Masters and Johnson Institute. They currently work as counselors - therapists out of their home office In Adelphi, Maryland, and conduct numerous workshops In the area of Human Sexuality. The convention committee hopes that parents of deaf children, professionals working with the deaf, and other Interested lndlvlduals wlll take part In the workshop .
Visitors from
Washington County
High School
A group from Washington County High School, Sandersville, visited GSD on February 9 and10. Sixteen students, accompanied by Linda Averett, teacher of the gifted, and Bob Nash, director of special education for Washington County, arrived after lunch on Wednesday, and were housed In GSD dormitories.
The Washington County students were matched with GSD students. They visited classes, worked with the TRS-80 compputers In the Reading Lab, experimented with the televlslon equipment, toured Rlverbend Mall In Rome, and attended a GSD boys' basketball game at Darlington.
The purpose of the visit was to enrich the Washington County students' educational background and to Increase their skills In total co,mmunlcatlon. GSD students wlll visit Washington County In the fall. These trips are a good learning experience for both the hearing and deaf youth .
-Eugene Ziegler
If you want all the conversation you can handle, put a bandage on your forehead!!!

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GSD Wins Boys
Mason-Dixon
Tournament
The Georgia School for the Deaf Tigers won the Boys' Mason-Dixon Basketball Tournament Championship for the second straight year with a 54-43 win over topseeded Alabama School for the Deaf at Underhill gym on the NCSD Campus.
This was the fourth time, Coach McDaniel has won the prestigious title in his eleven year stint at GSD. The eleven Southern deaf high schools participating in the event were: Alabama, Georgia, NCSD, Eastern NCSD, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Louisina. The last time the tournament was held in North Carolina was in 1974.
Led by tournament MVP Willie Brown, McDaniel's junior-dominated squad outscored the Silent Warriors 28-17 in the second half to win with suprising ease.
Brown, a 6-foot-5 center, scored 23 points and pulled down 18 points in the championship, missing a tournament record for total points scored In a threegame tourney by two. He set that record last year at 94. He also holds the record for most free throws In both a single game (14) and three-game tournament (32) . Willie Brown, along with Tommy Green, was also selected by the coaches for the All Tournament team.
In other awards, Kentucky won the Sportrsmanshlp trophy. Florida captured top honor in the cheerleader category. Tennessee was second and Mississippi third. NCSD lost its chance for fifth place when rival Eastern NCSD handed the Bears a 64-48 setback.
Congratulations to Coach McDaniel and his fine team for their dedication and consistantly outstanding performance.
Basic Emergency
Care Course
During the 1982 Thanksgiving holidays, the Homellfe employees participated In the CPR course at Floyd Jr. College. This was a review of the skills they learned last year In a similar program.
On the following day, they went to Floyd Medical Center where a program was presented giving basic emergency care Instructions In various areas, such as burns, shock, broken bones, etc. Throughout the day talks were given by department directors, supervisors, R.N.'s, and EMT's from the Center.
At the completion of this workshop, all participants received a certificate of achievement from Floyd Medical Center.

Floyd Medical Center Receives TDD

Billy McDonald
Statf Member Nominated for Award
A Rome manufacturer and two Rome men have been named recipients of awards , from the Rome-Floyd County Committee for Employment of the Handicapped.
Pharr Yarns of Georgia, with Pat Montgomery as director of personnel, was selected as Employer of the year 1982 and nominated for the statewide competition.
Gene Clark, assistant professor of education and director of Continuing Education and Community Service at Berry College, has been selected for the Citation for Meritorius Service Award.
The Rev. Billy McDonald, instructor at Georgia School for the Deaf, has been selected locally and nominated for state competition for the President's Trophy for Handicapped Person of the year.
Each of these nominations for those awarded on a local level will be submitted for state competition and, if they win state awards, will be submitted by the Governor's committee for national competition. The awards are sponsored by the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped.
The Rev. Billy McDonald was named "Chaplain of the Day" for the legislature on February 24. He led prayer and presented a short devotional.
(L-R) RN, Thelma Twyman being wrapped for cuts by houseparents, Doris Sears and Elsie Bramlett. (Emergency care course).

Mr. Richard Carpenter, assistant administrator of Floyd Medical Center in Rome reports that two new services for hearing impaired people have been acquired at the facility.
The hospital has a designated number 235 / 1791, that is strictly for use with TDD's (Telephone Device for _the Deaf), 80 that deaf people can call for an ambulance emergency poison information, informa:
tion regarding services or accounts, etc.
The Floyd Medical Center personnel purchased the TDD and donated it to the medical center. They also bought a second TDD unit that can be used by hearing Impaired hospital patients or their families to communicate from the hospital room.
We appreciate Floyd Medical Center, their employees, and Mr. Carpenter for their roles in making this service possible.
Mr. Carpenter's nine year old son Is enrolled in the Primary Department at Georgia School for the Deaf.

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Cave Spring, Georgia, May, 1983

Accredited High School
No. 4

GSD Host 1983 Deaf Scout Camporee

The Georgia School for the Deaf Boy Scout Troop 42 and Explorers Post 42 sponsored the Eleventh Biennial Deaf Scout Camporee April 27-May 1, 1983. There were 216 scouts, explorers and adults who represented seven states and Washington, D. C.
The Camporee was held at Tri-Lakes Camp on the Gordon Campus . The lakes are located on the site of an old Cherokee Indian campground . The spring that feeds the t hree lakes was the source of potable water for many generations. After the area was settled In the early 1830's the land was farmed. Elements of Sherman's army held skirmishes with Confederate mil itiamen on the hills where we were camped. In the late 1800's, the camping area and the lakes were a popular resort area for many people from the southern part of the state who sought to escape the heat of summer. In the early 1900' s, the area was taken over by Mr. Perry, who engineered a model farm with underground Irrigation, water raims, etc. Upon the death of Mr. Perry In the 1930's, the land was given by the heirs to the state.
The purpose of the Camporee was to provide each Individual with an opportunity to demonstrate all scoutcraft and campIng skills, to acquire new skills, to develop leadership qualities, and lastly, to have a chance to be In the beautiful quiet wilder-

ne88. Scoutmaster Alton Holman, GSD
Boy Scout Troop 42 and Explorers Post 42, served as Camporee Director. He. was assisted by Jim Roberson, AHlstant Scoutmaster Troop 42; and Joy Gibson, Girls Explorer Post 42.
The state schools for the deaf attending the Camporee were Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin (Delavan and MIiwaukee) and Model Secondary School for the Deaf In Washington, D.C.
Activities began Wednesday with the arrival of scouts and the setting up of camp . In the evening , the formal opening of the Camporee began with a welcome by Superintendent Jim Whitworth, who presented Dr. Peyton WIiiiams, Jr., Associate Superintendent for State Schools In Georgia. Others participating In the ceremony were Pete Parham, Northwest Georgia Boy Scouts Council of Rome; Eugene Perdue, GSD high school principal; and W.A. Ergle, Order of the Arrow of Rome. Special guests were former GSD superintendent .John Caple, now retired; former GSD employee Connor DIiiard, now retired; and Don Hogan, from the Office of State Schools and Special Services, Atlanta. The Order of the Arrow group performed a play and dance.
Scoutcraft events for Boy Scouts were

held on Thursday . The events were fire building, tent pitching , compa88 reading, flag knowledge, wild llfe Identification, Indian travels race, map symbol quiz, first-aid, camp errors, knot tying relays, mouth-t-0-mouth resuscitation (presented by Floyd Medical Center trainees) and "being a Scout."
Individual Scout and Explorer Olympic events were held on Friday morning . The events were obstacle course, standing long Jump, 50 yard dash, sit-ups, softball throw, log sawing, rope climbing, stilts, archery and marksmanship.
On Friday afternoon Scout patrols participated In six Olympic events: obstacle relay, tug-o-war, three-legged race, orienteering, Jousting on bicycles, and chinning bar race, while Explorers went canoeing on
swift and winding Big Cedar Creek . On Saturday morning Boy Scouts had a
fishing contest, and In the afternoon they went swimming . During this time Explorers were hiking all day at Little River Canyon State Park - sixteen miles, total.
Troop of the Day trophies were given each night to a state, based on high P-Oints for campsite Inspection . Members of the CamP-Oree staff held patrol campsite Inspection each morning.
Overall, the CaP-Oree was a succe88 and there were many people from our school and other state schools who helped to make
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(Camporee - from page 1) It poealble. To all of you, we extend our moat grateful appreciation. It wu your cooperation and coneecrated work that made the Camporee run u amoothly u It did.
thenext Camporee wlll be held In Maryland In 1985.
-JoyGlbeon

CAMPSITE INSPECTION AND SCOUTCRAFT EVENTS AWARDS

1st highest - Wleconeln (D) Eagle Patrol Trophy Proficiency 2nd highest - Wleconeln (M) Cobra Patrol Standard 3rd highest - Wleconeln (D) Beaver PatrolTrophy Participation

SCOUTCRAFT RIBBON A WARDS First Place

Bobcat Patrol
Eagle Patrol Cobra Patrol Rhino Patrol Lion Patrol Tiger Patrol Tiger Patrol Indiana Patrol Bobcat Patrol Bear Patrol Pac-Man Patrol Eagle Patrol Tiger Patrol Beaver Patrol Eagle Patrol Cobra Patrol

Florida #67
Florida #67 Florlda #67 Georgla#42 Georgla#42 Georgla#42 lndlana#76 lndlana#76 Louisiana #8 Maryland #258 Maryland #258 Virginia #76 Virginia #76 Wleconeln (D) #323 Wleconeln (D) #323 Wleconln (M) #317

Second Place Panther Patrol

Florlda#67

Plaque Awards for Talent/Skit

First Place Second Place Third Place

Virginia Wleconaln (D) Georgia lGlrla Explorer)

Proficiency Awards (Troops participating In all events)

Blue Ribbon; Florida #67 Georgia #42 Indiana #76

Louisiana #8 Maryland #258
Virginia #76

Wleconaln (Delavan) #323 Wleconaln (MIiwaukee) #317

Red Ribbon; Florlda #67 Troop of the Day Award (Trophlea)
Thuraday-Wleconaln #323

Friday- Wleconaln #323 saturday- Wleconaln #323
Wlecona.ln #317 Maryland #258 Longeat Distance Traveled-Wlac. #317
Largest Troop - Florida #67
Followlng ia an axplanatlon of the Scout
CamP,Oree pictures on pages 14 and 15:
1. Entrance to Tri-Lake Camp. 2. Platform guest participate In Scout Oath. 3. Mr. W.A. Ergle, OA, welcomed the Boy Scouts and Explorers. 4..Camp site - Wleconaln Troop 323.
&. The Order of the Arrow group performs.
6...SOftball throw - Mrs. Allred aupervlaea. 7. Mr. John Groth directs flag knowledge and map symbol Quiz. 8 A group of GSD Scouts practicing fire starting. 9. Mr. Leon Peacock aupervlaea lndlan Travola race. 10. Archery atat_lon. 11. Jim Roberaon directing log aa!'lng. 12. Erik Whitworth helps direct first-aid station. 13.Davld Conti directing tug-of-war. 14. Charles Moncrief, Jack Mount and MIiton Ledbetter supervise marksmanship range. 15. Bobby Davia and David Conti directing atllta walking contest. 16. Mike and Carolyn Burton supervising rope cllmblng on obstacle course. 17. Gary A. Fitts, Sparky Cox and wife Leanne direct mouth to mouth resuscitation clue. 18. Jim Roberaon supervises Jousting. 19. Paul McMurtlce and .Bobby Davis oversee chinning bar race. 20.Mrs. Joyce Herron and Travis Smith manning sit-up station. 21. GSD student Bridget Browning (L) and Judy Garmon attemptlng to get ashore. 22. Canoeing on Big Cedar Creek. 23. (L-R) Gary Fitts, Mike Voltz and Leon Peacock Judging skits. 24. Leon Peacock, Scout Master of Wleconsln Troup 323, recelvlno trophies from Alton Holman. 25. Camporee director Alton Holman and Scoutcraft director BIiiy McDonald presenting plaques. 26. John Groth and David Conti Introducing skit Judges. 27. GSD'a Donna McGee and Pam Poole reading/signing a poem. GSD Superintendent, Jim Whitworth reverse Interprets. 28. Long Jump competition. 29. GSD camp site. 30. Scene from GSD'a skit.
Too many look for Jobs...Too few look for work ...
The best aafety device Invented rest a llttle way above your shctulder.

Hike to Little River
Canyon
A beautiful spring morning at Camp Trl-
Lakea, Cave Spring - "God's In his heaven
and all's right with the world." Approximately 65 Explorers and their leaders don their hiking boots, stuff their packs with food, canteens and band-aide, and board buses for Little River Canyon, Alabama,
aald t_o be the biggest natural gorge eut of
the Mlealealppl River. The sun la rising above the cllffa, making
the tmuaually blue waters of Llttle River gllaten In the morning llght as this group of
young deaf ecouts from several atatee
embark upon their hiking adventure. For the most part, the trall le sing le flle and the scouts atretch out In a long llne, lmpreaalve with their cape, red berets, and yellow kerchiefs. They are fresh and chatter away In sign language as they walk along the relatlvely flat trall In the mouth of the canyon. Soon they arrive at the monkey bridge, where they must croea .a large creek by walklng on a slngle cable with two cables for hand ralls. It was slow going, but a challenge well met by everyqne.
The trall abounded with a large variety of wlld flowers, treee, shrubs and types of terrain. At times the trall wu a pine needle carpet - at other times It was a aandy beach, then It was steep cllffs; but much of the time It wu large boulders. One ecout compared the trall to croealng a large parkIng lot, bounding from car to car without touching tbe pavement. It was Inspiring to see the cooperation as the ecouts helped each other over the boulders and large trees strewn on the path. Many of the scouts were well versed In hiking courtesy, as they did not let llmbs fly Into other people's faces. Of course, a few forgot, but aoon were strongly reminded.
Two staff members became sllghtly beserk as they leaped Into the cold mountain water barely skirting a hydraulic undertow to retrieve a nice looklng Coleman canoe overturned In a frothing rapid. Unfortunately. after much grunting and straining, they dfecovered the other 11na of the canoe as flat as the proverbial flltter. In any caae, they provided a nice Interlude to the acoute sitting on the boulders that made a quite effective natural amphitheater.
Soon the noon day sun began to do lta thlng and the boundless bounding energy
of everyone began to wane. lt wu replaced by endleea queries - when do we eat?
Where does the trall end? Can we go swimming now? Can I borrow your canteen? We met a clue of publlc echool students who told ua we were near to our walk trall, ao we pushed on and teated thoH ecouts' mettle a llttle more, and they did well I At last we stretched out on a eandY.
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{Canyon Hike - from page 2)
t,eaeh for our well deeerved picnic, aa two leaders, Andy Dawson and Tom Parham, hiked t,ack for the buaea. Unfortunately, some scouts either did not know poison Ivy or were too tired to care aa they lay back In a nice soft patch of It to rest.
A long swim In the crystal Ice cold waters of the river rejuvenated everyone's energy and spirit aa they splaahed each other, then headed for boulders In the sun. Soon . It looked llke a colony of turtles sunning themselves. Another swim, and then back
on the trall for a cllmb up the cllff to the
buaea.
-Mike Burton
Explorer Canoe
Races
On Thursday afternoon of the Camporee, Explorers from the Model Secondary School, Georgia, North Carollna, lndlana,
Louisiana and Virginia participated In ca-
noe races on the lake at the camp. There were three rac4'1 for boys teams, one race for glrl teams, and one enjoyable and funny mixed (glrls and boys) race.
The boys races were dominated by M.S.S.D. 's two-man teams competing In (1) straight course, (2) straight course relay and (3) slalom (canoe must go through gates or poles - straight and reverse). The men from M.S.S.D. were champions In all three races I 11 Georgia finished a strong second In the straight run and relay. North Carolina and Indiana surprised everyone In the slalom by finishing second and third, handllng their boats very well. Our congratulations to . M.S.S.D. and all the Explorers that participated.
Unfortunately, only the Georgia glrls were present at the Camporee, but there was one race for glrls only. The Georgia girls showed good skllls at handllng a canoe.
The hlghllght of the canoe races waa a four-team race (three boys and one glrl) In one canoe with no paddles. Only one team (M.S.S.D. and Pam Poole of GSD) finished the race. All the other teams took a swim I It was fun watching for people trying to get Into a rolling canoe fllled with water. It waa a fun time for all In the four-person "swim" and canoe race.
Explorer Canoe Trip
On Friday afternoon, 58 Explorers (boys and girls) and adults took an exciting Whitewater canoe trip on Big Cedar Creek. Leaders Tommy Parham and Andy Dawson had borrowed 18 canoes from Floyd Junior College and Camp Sidney Dew; but that

was not enough. Two trips had to be made from highway 411 bridge to Spout Springs Bridge to accommodate everyone.
The afternoon was warm and sunny, and the creek was cool and clean. The rapids were only Claaa I, but very challenging for a group that was not experienced. The Georgia Explorers took a leadership position, aa most of them had whitewater experience.last year on Talking Rock Creek.
The trip was safe and exciting. Only a few canoes tumed over, but with muaclemenllke Mike Black and Joey Griffith, the oanoes were pulled to safety.
Everyone had a good time; and look forward to the day when GSD wlll have Its own canoes and Canoe Club. Recreation, such as a trip down a river, gives boys and glrls an OP!il<>rtunlty to aoclallze In a wholesome and spirit renewing atmosphere.
-Stan Dawson
Tri-Lakes Aquatic
Games
The competition for the Explorer Scouts started Thursday morning at the Georgia School for the Deaf high school gym swimming pool. The Explorers were all ready to start the aquatic competition, which was made up of three relay races lnvolvlng four members from each ofthe states represented. The three relay races Included the four man 100 yards kick board relay, the four man 100 yards free style relay, and the four man .100 yards melody relay. The states which entered the competition were Model Secondary (Washington, D.C.), North Carollna, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Georgia. The Georgia team of Explorers waa made up of Joey Griffith, Mike Black, Al Anderson, and Robbie Smith.
The MSSD team was very strong and they won first place In all three relays. Georgia waa a close second; North Carollna was third; and Wisconsin and lndlana tied for fourth place.
The Georgia Explorer glrls were divided Into two teams and they had relay races between themselves. The team of Tina Blaxton, Judy Garmon and Donna McGee defeated the team of Pam Poole, Jackie Bryant, and Bridgette Browning. Everyone tried hard and we were very proud of atl the young ladles.
After the competition, everyone enjoyed some free time to play and have fun awlmmlng In the pool. All of the Explorers were very cooperative and all had a wonderful time.
-Sam Niemeier
She-"Thls Is an Ideal spot for a picnic." He-"lt must be. Fifty mllllon Insects can't be wrong.''

G.S.D; and A.A.S.D. sutdents play a new game called "Blob" at Field Day.
Frisbee toss at fleld day.
Fleld day participants play the "Sweetheart Game."
G.S.D. / A.A.S.D. Field Day
On Wednesday, Aprll 13, the Intermediate Department went to Atlanta for a fleld day with students from the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. Staff and students enjoyed a day of games with a picnic lunch In a park near A.A.S.O. Students were divided Into five groups which rotated to play softball, dodge ball, and several "new games" Including one called "Blob" and a Frisbee game. The students enjoyed meetIng and exchanging addresses with A.A.S.D. students as wttll as seeing some old friends, former students now attending A.A.S.D.
Awards Day at the Lower School wlll be Thursday, May 28. Parents and staff are Invited.
-Lynne Crothers

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GSD Varsity, Junior
Varsity Football
Practice
The GSD Tigers started spring football practice In late February and finished up with a spring football game on March 25 . The spring game was held at Red Bud High School and Red Bud, GSD, and Dawson County high school took part . Each team played the other two teams for one-half, or two quarters.
GSD played Red Bud In the first game
and we were defeated by a score of o-a.
GSD also lost. the second game to Dawson County by a score of 0-12.
GSD had some problems on offense and our defense needs a little more experience. The coaches are happy with the spirit and effort shown by the players. With some more hard work, I feel sure the Tigers will be ready this fall.
Spring practice did not go very smoothly
this year, largely due to the weather. It was
cold, hot , raining or snowing during almost every practice.
Several of our young men did outstanding Jobs for us during the spring game. At linebacker on defense , Tim Barnes, Tommy Grt1en and Richard Abbott had good games. On the defense line, Stuart Black, Bently Brownlow, G, y Caldwell, Eddie Carswell, Pete Favors, Tony Hufstetler, Arthur WIiiiams, and Mitch WIiiiams showed a lot of talent and skill. Our defense backs played a good game against the run , but we have a lot of work to do against the pass. Fred Stone, Mike Smith , Ronald Kitchens, Ricky Ingram , and James Phillips played a solid secondary game .
On the offensive line, we need to work on our blocking assignments, but Bobby Smith and Terry Caldwell still did a good Job . Fred Stone and Dudley Kerr played quarterback, while Bobby Franklin, Calvin Hughes, Donald Hall, and Vincent Watts did outstanding Jobs running the football.
Charles Myles, Larry Hutchinson, Charles Paul , and Bobby Daniels are workIng hard to become offensive ends, and all four did good Jobs In the spring game .
We still have a long way to go, but with the support of teachers , parents, staff and a lot of hard work, the Tigers will come out fighting In September 1983. We look forward to having you Join us.
-Sam R. Niemeier GSD Head Football Coach
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We've Just moved into our dream house . It cost tw ice as much as we ever dreamed It would .

Brown Breaks Two
GSD Basketbal I
Scoring Records
During the 1982-83 season , Will le Brown broke two school records and t ied another In boys basketball.
Willie became the all-time single season scorer at GSD w ith 626 points, breaking the old record of 571 set by Willie Wooten In 1976. Brown also broke the GSD career scoring mark of 1580. This record was also held by Wooten, which was attained by him over a period of four years. Willie Brown has one more year to play basketball, and he has a good chance of becoming the first GSD player to score 2000 po ints In a career.
Brown tied Wooten 's single game scoring record of 46 points , and at first was thought to have scored 48 points until a re-check of the book by Coach McDaniel showed that he had only tied , not broken, the record.
Viking Classic Road
Race
On Friday, March 3, Andy Dawson, a high school teacher , and Bobby Davis , home life director, were standing outside the adminstration building talking about the Viking Classic Road Race, wh ich was scheduled for the next day. The Viking Classic Is held on the Berry School campus , Rome .
The weatherman was predicting heavy thunderstorms to move into the Rome area on the day of the race , and Mr. Davis was worried. He told Mr. Dawson that he wanted to cancel taking students to the race because of the expected bad weather. Mr. Dawson countered that as long as the race officials were going to allow the race to be run, GSD runners should be there and give It a try . Finally, after prodding from Mr. Dawson , Tommy Parham, and some of the students , Mr. Davis decided he would take the GSD students to Rome who wanted to go run .
This was the biggest group ever to attend a road race from GSD . There were 17 runners In all, including 13 students , one teacher, one superintendent , one home life director, and one recreation director. Altogether, there were over 1,000 runners at Berry to compete in races of 5 kilometers (3 .1), 10 kilometers (6 .2 miles) , and a one-mile run. All three race courses carried the runners through the beautiful scenery of the Berry College Campus. Luckily, for the runners , the bad weather held off until they had finished and were safely back in Cave Spring .
Of the GSD runners , five participated in

racee tthheree5kp, anrtinI.ceI.paptaerdt ic.iinpattheed

In one

thmeile1.0kA, llan1d7

runners finished their respective

some with surprisingly fast times. And f '

the first time since GSD has been takl:r

students to road races , nobody walked an~

nobody dropped out. Mr. Whitworth M

Davis , Mr. Dawson, and Mr. Parham'we:~

all pr_oud of the students' efforts. Special

mention goes to John Haymons, Stuart

Black, Kent Firsdon, Twila Walker, Devita

Samas, and Arthur Williams, all of whom

had never run in a road race before. All f

the f inishers received Viking Clasa~

T-shirts , wh ich they wear with pride.

c

All in all , it was a very fun day. Both

students and adults enjoyed participating

In the event. They even got to see the

famous Frank Shorter , the 1972 Olympic

Champ ion of the marathon. But , more than

that , they had the chance to participate In

an event in which they could Join With

ot~er~ In testing their own skill and deter-

mination , and at the end of the day, look

back on a race well run .

5 Kilometer (3.1 miles)

Name

Place In age group

Time

Stuart Black (student) Tina Blaxton (student) Kent Flrsdon (student) John Haymons (student) Jim Whitworth (Supt.)

36th 28:40 25th 30:08 33rd 23:50 35th 27:13 15th 27:57

10 K ilometer (6.2 miles)

Michael Black (student)

32nd 45:03

Charles Brownlee (student) 28th 43:07

Andy Dawson (teacher)

27th 42:19

Tony Hufstetler (student)

2~rd 48:33

Chris ltturlan (student)

27th 51 :51

Tommy Parham (Rec . Dir.) 17th 39:05

Charles Paul (student)

24th 48:48

Bernard Scott (student)

22nd 48:49

Bobby Davis (Home Life Dir.) 31st 45:13

1Mile Run

Devita Samas (student) Twila Walker (student) Arthur Williams (student)

14th 8:00
38th 9:28 23rd 7:04

- Tommy Parham Recreation Director

New Game (Soccer) is
Introduced at GSD'
Orlando Roz ier steals the ball. .. he passes it to Flint Cook . Flint beats a defender and heads for the goal. The goalie commits himself to defend against Flint , but at the last second , Flint passes the ball to Johnny Troup , who k icks It Into the goal! The score Is 1-0.
Just minutes later , Jeffery Roberts pass es the ball to Wayne Allen, and Wayne
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heads down the field, fakes out one defender then another, then one more, and then

h~ takes a shot. It is blocked, but Chuckle Belcher is in the right place . He kicks a

long, hard, high shot . Everyone stops to

watch. Maybe, it is too high . The goalie

Jumps; stretching his arms upward. The ball finds tne net! The score it tied 1-1.

As the game continued, the ball made many trips up-and down the field bouncing off heads, knees, and feet as it went; and,

sometimes, it would end up in the net for a

goal. The final score of the game was 10 to 6,
but that didn't matter. The middle school
boys had just playe_d the first game of soc-

cer at GSD, and they had a great time.

What is soccer?

Soccer is the most popular sport in the

world . In Europe and South America, soc-

cer is called "football". And, rightly so,

because soccer is played with the feet. No

hands are allowed.



Soccer is played with a round ball. It Is kicked up and down a field about the size of a football field . The object of the game Is to kick the ball into a rectangular shaped goal

that has a net in the back of it. A soccer team can consist of four to 12 pl.ayers and because size and strength is not a factor,

girls and boys can play on the same team. Also, anybody on the team can score . No

one feels left out, because all one has to do is run after the ball to get a chance to kick

it . Maybe that is why it is the fastest growing youth sport in the United States.
So , come out to the soccer field and try it yourself. Pele' says that he thinks you will

like it.

- Tommy Parham Recreation Director

Easter Road Race

On March 27 , the GSD road racers got

on the road again. This time they headed

for Douglasville, Georgia, and a very diffi-

cult five mile course. Home Life Director

Bobby Davis, experienced marathoner and

road racer, had run this course before, and

commented it was hilly, but had forgotten

Just how hilly it really was.

Tpe course starts with the fifst two miles

being Just hilly enough to get a runner

tired . Then, the last three miles are noth-

ing but long, steep hills which are long

enough and steep enough to discourage the

best runner. However, the GSD runners

refused to be intimidated by the hills. In-

stead , they charge up them with enthusi-

asm and, although the hills were tough and

the wind was blowing very strong, all the

were GSD participants finished the race.

GSD runners

urged on by Tony

Hufstetler's parents, who were at the race. They not only urged on the runners, but also acted as managers for the GSD team, keeping clothes and valuables and writing down the finishing time for each GSD runner.
Bobby Davis, who doubles as GSD road race coach, said he was extremely proud of his team's effort, especially that of Arthur Williams, who had never run more than one mile in a race In his life.
Congratulations to all who finished this
rugged race!

Name

Time

Bobby Davis (Home Life Director) John Haymons (student) Tony Hufstetler (student) Ronald Kitchens (student) Bernard Scott (student) Arthur Williams (student)

37 :56 46:51 42 :36 38:20 38:20 49:33

-Tommy Parham Recreation Director

Floyd Junior CollegeGSD Program

Several GSD students (George McCalep, Jane Rogers, Kelly Slay, James Lovering) are attending Floyd Junior College and receiving college credits as well as high school credits for coursework completed. The students are released from GSD for a portion of the school day to attend classes on the FJC campus . These students have been accepted to FJC In the Joint Enrollment Program which permits high school seniors to take college. classes and get a head start on their college careers. At virtually all colleges, students must take similar basic courses. Some students who may not plan to attend FJC after graduating from GSD rind It beneficial to take some of these basic requirements at FJC.
To apply for Joint enrollment, a student must submit an admission applicatlon to FJC, have the high school principal and counselor complete a recommendation form, and send a copy of high school transcripts and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) scores to FJC. The SAT may be taken at FJC .
Floyd Junior College Is the only college in Georgia with an extensive program for hearing . Impaired students. Services available to regularly enrolled students are also available to Joint enrolled students. Some of these services include: counseling services provided by Individuals who are skilled In sign language, Interpreters for classes and college sponsored activities, notetakers, tutors, and language art classes for hearing impaired students taught b)' instructors who have been train-

ed In education of the deaf as well as their academic areas . For students who exhibit a weakness In one or more academic areas (English, reading, math) the College provides a Developmental program.
For more Information about the Joint Enrollment Program or Regular Admission Program contact:
Melvin J. Perry, Coordinator Hearing Impaired Counseling Program Floyd Junior College P.O . Box 1864 Rome, GA 30163 Telephone (404) 295-6307 (Voice or TDD)
Rev. Clyde HIii, Sr.
Rev. Hill Presents Baccalaureate at GSD
The graduating class of 1983 was honored to have the Reverend Clyde HIii, Sr., pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, to deliver the baccalaureate address on May 22, 1983 at 11 :00 a.m. , Stewart Auditorium .
The Reverend HIii, a former U.S. Marine, Is a man of wide and varied experiences and travel. He Is a native of Tallapoosa, Georgia, and was salutatorlan of his graduating class at Haralson County High School. He Is a Cum Laude graduate of Benedict College. His graduate studies Include Interdenominational Theological Seminary and Morehouse School of Religion, Atlanta.
Mr. HIii Is a family man, married to the former Miss Louise Browning . They have three children - two sons and a daughter .
Being a civic minded community leader, the Reverend HIii has served on the Richmond County Board of Education, the Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Board of the NAACP and as advisor to the Paine College Baptist Student Union, Just to mention a few. He pastored Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church In Rome , Georgia from 1969-1973.
The graduates and staff were honored to have Mr. HIii on campus for the 1983 grad uatlon.

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P.T.H.O. President Susie Dalton addresses group.

Parent - Teacher Houseparent Organization

The P.T.H .O. met In the high school

auditorium Monday night, April 11 at 7:30

p.m. The meeting was called to order by

Susie Dalton, President. J Superintendent, gave the

.pHra. yWerh. itAwfoterrth~

brief business meeting, Glenda Couey,

Food Service Director, presented an excel-

lent program on nutrition. St,e prepared

hand-outs about her topic, and had two

tables of refreshments. Nutritious foods

with their labels were placed on one table

and foods poor In nutrition we,re place o~

the other. Librarian Joy Gibson had labeled

the signs. Drama Coach David Conti pre-

sented some students skits.

After the meeting, the group adjourned

to the hall area for refreshments prepared

by'Mrs. Couey and her staff. Mrs. Shirley

Childers, teacher aide, and students Patsy

Roper and Susan Johnson baby sat. -

A note of appreciation Is extended to

Susie Dalton, for her two years of leader-

ship as P.T.H.O. president; to Oliver

Chambers, vice-president for two years,

and Debra Ralston, who served as secre-

tary-treasurer for one year. Mrs. Ralston,

parent of pre-schooler Connie Ralston, has

also worked In the office of the Parent Edu-

cator Coordinator one morning a week as a

parent vo,unteer.

Parent to Parent
Program
A new Parent to Parent Program Is being organlzed_ln the Rome-Floyd County area through Joint efforts of some parents of deaf children, parents of mentally retarded children, GSD Parent Education Coordinator Faye Kemp, and Glenn Moye, Client Services Coordinator at Coosa Valley Mental Retardation Center.
The program Is baaed on the need of parents of newborn or recently diagnosed children with a dlsablllty to resolve a most dlfflcult llfe experience. Recognizing the value of professional Intervention, It Is also acknowledged that one of the most supportive and meaningful sources of counselIng Is other _parents nf rtl1111hlAt1 r.hlldren who have experienced_and resolved slmllar concerns.
The program Includes a group of supporting parents who work closely with a professional resource person or persons In the community and who make themselves available on a one-to-one or coupleto-couple basis to parents who request their assistance.
The first group of parent volunteers wlll complete a training course coordinated by the Georgia Council on Developmental Dlsabllltles. The training Includes three
sessions on peer help and llstenlng skills; a
~esslon on the different dlsabllltles; one on local services available to children with dlsabllltles; and a session on public rela~ tlons and how to process referrals.
If you are Interested In - becoming a parent volunteer, please contact Lynn Rolfson, 404/235-7199 (home); Glenn Moye, 404/295-6425; or Faye Kemp, 404/777-3310 (Georla School for the Deaf); or 404/777-8741, (home).
Summer Workshop
Planned at GSD
A human sexuality workshop for parents of hearing Impaired children, professionals working with hearing Impaired, deaf adults and other Interested lndlvlduals wlll be held July 23, 1983, 1-5 p.m . In Tumlin Dinning Room, Georgia School for the Deaf.
Max and Della Reaves Fitz-Gerald wlll conduct the workshop. They have presented workshops for students, parents and professionals throughout the United States and parts of England and Canada.
,Mr.&Mrs. Fitz-Gerald are currently employed as_sex education speclallsta at Gallaudet College.
Faults are easier to find than remedies.

Here's Help for Hearing Impaired Customers -
If yo.ur hearing were Impaired, how
w.ould you call Georgia Power to get ser-
vice, report an outage or ask questl about your bill? It would be easy If you ~: a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
A (TDD), because the Company has TDDa
too. The device plugs into a telephone. teletypewriter allows the caller to "talk" to the person on the other end by typing a message on the TDD keyboard. When the
other party receives the printout, a re-
sponse can be communicated the same way.
:i The first TDD was installed at the Cu
tomer ~ei:v!ce C~nter_in Atlanta: now seven d1v1s1on point cities have the equl ~ent. This special Company commun1! tIons tool lets Georgia Power provide the :iame_ custome_r service for the hearing impaired that It provides for hearing customers. If you have friends who are TDD users, tell them to contact the Company by calling:
Athens-(404)549-4135 Atlanta-(404 )325-8439 Augusta-(404)724-7413 Columbus-(404)323-8939 Macon-(912)745-0148 Rome-(404)235-2874 Valdosta-(912)247-8828
Congratulations Billy McDonald
Our congratulations to staff member, BIiiy McDonald, who recently received the 1982 Handicapped citizen of the Y award from Rome/Floyd Employment of the Handicapped Committee.
Floyd County Sheriff BIii Hart presented the award during an awards presentation and reception, held at the Civic Center In Rome.

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In-School Suspension

For many years, we have looked for ropriate discipline that will help our asPtuPdents learn to obey ru!es. Our emphas1s . on changing behavior as _much as is nishing a wrongdoing. We don't really plikue to give work as a d1"sc1 p1m e, because 1t teaches the wrong concept of work. Restrict ion as a discipline is weak, because it is very difficult to enforce consistently .
spanking can be misinter~re!~d and th~re are problems with legal l1ab1l1ty. Sending children home is usually our last resort and most of the student look at it as a vaction, not as discipline. The problem of transportation , lack of parent involvement because of distance, and compounding of frustration when the student gets further behind in school work, make this a less than _acceptable option. Home suspension is best used when violence or disservice to another person is involved, but has been used mostly because it was the last thing we knew to do.
Because of this, we are trying a concept now used by both public schools and schools for the deaf, in- school suspension. This is a final resort before sending student home or, in lieu of sending home, if we feel it will help the student.
The theory is that communication and freedom of expression is one of the most important factors to an individual, deaf or hearing . In a highly structured setting, this can be curtailed and a real Impression made on the student. The most important consideration is that the student may choose to go home rather than accept Inschool suspension. If he or she accepts inschool suspension, then he is placed In a separate building under constant staff supervision with a rigid schedule of study, exercise, and work. Meals are carried to him and no television, radios, smoking or tobacco of any kind is allowed. Regular breaks are given and counseling Is schedul- , ed. The student must ask permission for all activities. Lessons are brought from school side. Students are counted present at school.
Any failure to cooperate fully with the staff person on duty will result In the student's being sent home for the original suspension period.
-J.H. Whitworth
CORRECTIONS
In "Spotlight" of THE SCHOOL HELPER, March; 1983, Intermediate ~epaftment teacher Penelope Penny was incorrectly listed as an instructional aide.
Also in "Spotlight" of the March issue Mrs. Dondra Casey's picture was inadvertently omitted . We regret these errors.
-The Editor

Career Education
Classes Construct
Building
Students from four Career Education classes worked together in constructing a new building on Gordon Campus, which will be used for an information center.
The foundation for the building, the cement block work and brick work were completed by the masonry classes (Horace Parrish, instructor). All of the wood work was done by the woodworking classes (George Kemp, instructor), and the wiring was installed by students In Roland Smith's electricity classes.
The students in these classes gained valuable practical experience working on
this project. It is an attractive building and
will be beneficial to the school. Congratulations to the students and staff
who were responsible for the building...a job well done.
New Recreation Area
Developed
GSD maintenance crew has been working very hard all year getting the Tri-Lakes area on Gordon campus ready for the Scout Camporee. The dams have been reconstructed, the lakes cleaned, the area cleared, and the road repaired. The Scouts
and Explorers have spent many hours cleaning the area, so that It really looks good . We want to keep It that way.
The Vocational Department plans to construct tables and fire places around the lakes, so they can be used for picnics and outings by students, staff and families. We will have a program so that people may reserve an area and. be responsible for leaving It in good shape after they have finished their activity .
We are looking forward to having this new area open to u_s. (Opening date will be announced). It should really give us a good place to enjoy nature.
To mean well is of no value unless one does well.

Improvements for
Gordon Campus
Most of the Staff, students, and visitors to the Gordon Camrus have noticed the construction now underway between Georgia Highway 100 and the Visitors Information Center. The bridge and causeway are scheduled to be finished In August. This will be a much safer entrance, because our busses won't have to turn across traffic on Highway 411 and go past the narrow strip at Floyd's lake.
All traffic In and out of Gordon Campus will go by the Information Center. All other roads will be blocked. We hope to have enough security personnel to operate the Center 24 hours a day and check all traffic in and out. This will help visitors find their way better around the campus and also provide security from folks who sometimes come around to get Into mischief.
The Vocational Department Is planning two decorative brick "wings" for the Information Center, with appropriate lettering on them . We also plan to enclose the Perimeter Road and the part of the campus fronting the county road with a decorative stake and rail fence. This will be an extended project of the Maintenance Department. The Vocational Department Is also bulldlng a large campus map with both directional and labeling signs for all buildings.
We hope the new work will Improve the beauty of Gordon Campus.
Support Services
Consolidated
Mr. Eugene Ziegler, Education Supervisor, will assume supervision of a consolidated Support Services Department. The department will consist of all Diagnostic Center personnel, communications ,_, parent education, pre-school off-campus education. (P.1.N.E.S.), television media, and IEP personnel. All staff will retain their present function, but will be supervised by and coordinated with other departments under Mr. Ziegler's direction.
Mr. Ziegler will also remain in charge of staff development and practicum programs, public information and education, and federal and compliance activities. To insure communication and reciprocal input to other departments, Mr. Ziegler will become a member of the executive group, which reviews and recommends policy-for the school.
We appreciate Mr. Ziegler's assuming this new role.
There will never be a right way to do the wrong thing.

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'~SPOTLIGHT"

Sam Niemeier (Head, Football and Tennis) Michael Hoffman (Asst., Football) Andy Dawson (Asst., Football)

The purpose of the "Spotlight " feature of THE SCHOOL HELPER from its beginning, March, 1980, was to focus on different departments of our school which contribute greatly to its successful operation but seldom receive any publicity or recognition.
The Varsity coaching staff, featured in this Issue of THE .SCHOOL HELPER, will be the fourteenth department which has been recognized during the past five years. We are pleased to honor this group of young men in this "Spotlight".
The Junior Varsity coaches and others who contribute so much to the sports program will be "Spotlighted" in future Issues of THE SCHOOL HELPER.
Following is a brief biography of each person on the Varsity Coaching Staff.
Coach Ezekiel McDaniel, GSD's head coach for Boys basketball and girls tfack, was born in Calhoun, Georgia April 2, 1935. He graduated from Stephens High School in Calhoun in 1952 and from Savannah State College, Savannah, Georgia in 1956 with a S.S. degree in social science and physical education .
McDaniel began his coaching career in 1956 at Stephens High School , Calhoun, coaching boys basketball and track. His Basketball team finished third in the state that year.
During his four years at Stephens High School. Zeke's teams won four region championships in basketball and .one in track . They also won a state championship In basketball (1961) and were a state runner-up in basketball in 1958. His track team at Stephens also won region and state championships in 1958 and 1961.
Prior to becoming head coach for Varsity boys basketball in 1972, McDaniel served in several positions including Elementary and Varsity boys and girls basketball and track coach .
Following is a list of outstanding accomplishments of GSD's basketball teams under coach McDaniel's leadership :
1. Mason-Dixon championship in 1976, 1978, 1982,and1983.
2. Region 6-A South championship In 1976, 1978 and 1983.
3. Region 6-A championship In 1976,
1977 and 1978. 4.Named "National Deaf Prep Cham-
pions" in 1974, 1976 and 1978. 5.Was named "Team of the Decade" for
the 1970's. GSD teams participated in the State
Class-a Tournment in 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1983, advancing to the second round in 1976 and 1983. One player in 1976 (Willie Wooten), and one player in 1983 (Willie Brown) was named to the "All State" team.
Coach McDaniel has received several

Zeke McDaniel (Head, (B) Basketball and (G) Track)
Eugene Weatherly (Head, (G) Basketball)
Stan Dawson (Asst. (G) Basketball)

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awards during his 29 year career . Most
notable : 1:"Coach of the Decade" for the 1970's
bY American Athletic association of the
oeaf. 2.Georgia Athletic Association "Coach f the Year" in 1976, 1977 and 1978.
~.American Athletic Association for the oeaf "Coach of the Year" in 1975, 1976
and 1978. During Coach McDaniel's 27 years
tenure as a coach, he has only had two losing seasons . The first one coming as late as 1978/79. His record at GSD as Boys varsity basketball coach is 151 wins and
120 losses. McDaniel is married to the former Carrie
Landers Johnson . They live in Rome and have two children, Erica and Luther. Coach McDaniel also has four children by a tormer marriage, Ezekiel Jr., Yvette, Stephanie (All in college), and Casandra.
Mr. Sam Niemeier, GSD's head football and tennis coach, was raised in Oak Ridge, Tennessee . He graduated from Oak Ridge High School and attended Middle Tennessee State Unversity, receiving a B.S . degree in secondary education and physical education in 1974. He completed requirements for his master's degree in deaf education at Georgia State University.
After college, Niemeier worked two years at the Tennessee Easter Seal Camp for handicapped children and adults. He was activity director and trip director. He worked at Wendell Foster Cerebral Palsy Center for Handicapped children and adults in Owensboro, Kentucky, for three years as recreational director before coming to GSD in January 1978.
Sam coaches varsity football and tennis, along with assisting with the junior varsity
program. He states that he enjoyes teaching deaf students and working at GSD.
Coach Alan English has been on the teaching staff of the Georgia School for the Deaf for 12 years. He attained a B.A . degree in Business Administration from Shorter College, Rome, and later attended Georg la State University, where he received a M.Ed. degree In Hearing Impaired. He teaches Math, Personal Finance, and one class of General Science in the High School Department.
English has coached basketball for six years, five years with the girls and one year with the boys. Although his success with these teams has been limited, he states that he has enjoyed every minute of it .
Alan and his wife, Edna have a son, Alan Jr. , and a daughter, Kristie . They live In Rome.
Mr. Eugene Weatherly graduated from Carver High School, Gadsden, Alabama. ~e holds a B.S . degree in physical education from Georgia State University .
Prior to joining the teaching staff at GSD, Mr. Weatherly taught physical education and was head football, basketball

and track coach at Hatcher H lgh School, Centre, Alabama . He also served as assistant principal at Hatcher. His experience at Cobb Avenue High in Anniston, Alabama, included teaching and coaching basketball and football.
Mr. Weatherly's duties at GSD Involve teaching physical education and head coach of girls varsity basketball and head track coach for boys .
Weatherly is married and has two children, Chico (attending trade school at Alabama Tech), and Macy (attending Gadsden Middle School). Their home is in Ballplay, which is near Centre, Alabma
Mr. Andy Dawson joined GSD's teachIng staff in 1980 as social studies teacheI in the high school department. He is head coach of junior varsity football, and assistant coach for varsity football, junior varsity girls basketball, and tennis. In addition to his coaching activities, he assisted in the 1983 GSD Scout Camporee and Is one of the class sponsors for the class of 1984.
Andy graduated from West Rome High School, Shorter College (B.S.) and Georgia State University (M.Ed.). He and his wife, Becky, who is a radiology technician at Redmond Park Hospital, live in Rome.
Mike Hoffman is the assistant coach for the JV Football team . A native of Miami, Florida, he received a B.S. degree In speech pathology from Florida State University and a M .S. degree in deaf education from the University of Tennessee. In high school Hoffman was involved in track and basketball. ,
Mike teaches Social Studies in the high school department. He and his wife, Barbara, are involved with a deaf ministry at Fellowship Baptist Church In Rome.
Stan Dawson, in addition to his high school classes in Georgia history and American history, coaches the JV football team and girls JV basketball. He was educated at Shorter College in Rome, graduating with a B.A. degree In English and History . While attending Shorter he was president of the student body and lettered three years In basketball and two years in baseball. He has recently received a MAT degree in Political Science from Georgia State University. Before joining GSD in 1979, Stan taught for six years in the public school system, being named a district STAR teacher In 1975. He also worked with Vocational Rehabilitation for two years.
Stan and wife, Cecelia, and son, Joshua, live in Rome .
John Johnston, arts and crafts teacher and assistant track coach at GSD, received a B.S. degree from the University of Georgia, with a major in Art Education and a minor in Physical Education. He also has done graduate work in Art at the University of Georgia and in De<J# Education at Georgia State University . He taught in the Floyd County, Georgia, and South Carolina

school systems before joining the GSD staff in 1977.
John and his wife, Patty, reside in Cave Spring .
Alan English (Asst., (B) Basketball)
John Johnston (Asst . , (B) Track)
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Easter Eggs
Mr. and Mrs . Everett Garmon, parent of GSD student Judy Garmon, has donated hen eggs to the Primary Department's annual Easter Egg Hunt since 1973. At that time, they contributed 45 dozens eggs, and they have continued to provide eggs annually. Although Judy will graduate next year, the Garmon family plans to continue their GSD proJect of donatlna eaas for Easter . The staff of GSD appreciates th is generous gesture from Mary and Everett Garmon.

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Up, Up and Away
Not Superman - not the Lone Ranager just the GSD Enrichment Group on board a Delta L1011 flying 700 miles per hour at about 40,000 feet above those tiny ants that look like cars.
An excited group of 13 GSD students and staff flew from Atlanta, bound for London and the Continent for ten days of culture, hustle and bustle, and adventure . Yes, Tina Blaxton 's knuckles turned white as the plane left the good earth at Atlanta's International Airport.
One hour after landing In London, we had our first taste of adventure. Janie Steele was washing her hands in the hotel restroom, when an elderly lady dressed all in black (probably a disguised man) snatched her purse from the sink and disappeared Into a crowd of punk rockers, taking Janie's all important passport, plus traveler's checks, cash and credit cards . It was lriteresting being questioned by two young British "bobbies" (policemen), even though there was little they could do to recover the lost Items . The illustrious tour leader (Mike Burton), not realizing it was 5:00 a.m . Sunday morning In Cave Spring, U .S.A.,since It was 11 :00 a.m. in good old London, proceeded to call Superintendent Whitworth (collect) in
order to get the numbers of Janie's traveler's checks . Surprise, surprise - can you Imagine his surprise! But he was a jolly good sport about it - after he woke up.
Nothing quite that exciting happened during the remainder of the trip and a good time was had by all . The food and hotel accommodations were somewhat better than anticipated for this kind of low budget tour. Two young men, Mark and Simon, were our primary tour coordinators while In Eng land. We had the customary panoram le bus tour, which only whets one 's appetite. This covered Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, 10 Downing Street, the Tower of London, art museums, Hyde Park, sculptural monuments, the Thames river, and more. The wild assortment of punk rockers with their purple hair, Mohawks, and studded leather were almost more faslnating than the postcard vistas.
A cosmopolitan hodge podge of restaurants from the four corners of the globe were around the corner from our hotel, but-t-t-t -you guessed It, our students headed straight for aMcDonald's for their first meal outside of the U.S.A . Fortunately, the cuisine was not like at home, and the kids swore off American food for the duration. A young deaf man Introduced himself and proceeded to enthrall the students as they conversed In sign language that was similar , but also quite different.
That night we saw an excellent live drama, "Charlle_'s Aunt", In a quite

beautiful theater. It was a hilarious farce about confused Identities that kept our group rolling in the aisles . Afterwards, we boogied in a disco that gave us an opportunity to meet an assortment of English, Orientals, Australians, and New Zealanders .
Early get up call-hardy breakfast-those puck-hard rolls with real butter, marmalade and strong coffee with fresh real cream. Then, on to the wrong side of the road for a beautiful drive through the English countryside-manor houses, sheep farms, hedgerows, all seemingly manicured, to that venerable institution-Oxford University. The ancient architecture, furniture and traditions made some of us feel the presence of ghosts as we walked on the cobblestones and sat at the heavy oak dining tables that have been used for so many centuries by the famous and near-famous of the world.
After lunch, it was on to Stratford-onthe-Avon and a tour of Shakespeare's burial place, his home and wife's parents' home. We encountered a lot of history about the Shakespeares' life and the customs, construction techniques, cooking, etc. of his time (500 years ago) . After returning to London, after supper there was a walking tour of that city, away from the tourist centers, that gave us an opportunity to see the diversity of life styles of the contemporary Londoner.
Our next adventure was riding the tube (the London Subway), shopping at Harrod 's, the world famous department store, and riding in a London taxi. The American embassy was very helpful in expediting the normal several days time to get an emergency passport to less than four hours. The American consul said anyone with a thick southern accent like Burton's could not be a Russian spy. This was fortunate, as we had 15 minutes before we caught a bus to Colchester, England, and our ferry ride across the North Sea. Andrew Dawson, a member of the GSD coaching staff, was always getting excited by the sight of soccer fields everywhere, but no baseball or football . The castle at Colchester was a wonderful course In Roman, England and French history If only we had more time to absorb It . A delightful supper In a small restaurant on the English coast then a night boarding onto the huge ferry that would transport us nine hours across the North Sea to Holland ended the first stint of our Journey In England. Mlllnda Brown thought the ship was very similar to the famous TV Love Boat with Its many decks, casinos, restaurants, and life boats. We had small but cozy cabins far below deck. Everyone was too excited to sleep , so they stood on deck watching the lights of the English shore disappear with the fresh smell of sea breezes and the brisk night ocean air.
__9ur visit to Amsterdam was short, but

sweet, as we became acquainted with th

uniqueness of this city with Its friend!

people, canals, sinking buildings, an

complex history, not to mention the exce1

lent famous chocolate that Carolyn Burt

had to buy, even though it meant almOaf

missing the bus to Germany.

The cathedral in Cologne, Germany, w... a real lesson in history. Kelly Slay J

could not believe it took over 800 years

construct. The next day was fairy land

as we took a boat ride up the Rhine rl

looking at the dozens of castles built on t
us rocks and cliffs. Our guide enthralled

with a different myth about each castle.

Carolyn Burton was happy she didn't have

to work in the vineyards that were on the

steep cliffs below the castles . Last year

they made so much wine they had to store

some of it In swimming pools.

A bus ride through the Black Forest kept

us entertained for the afternoon. It waa

even more beautiful than any of the pic-

tures we had seen. Afterwards, we learned

that we had traveled within about 20 mllea

of Hal Betz's boyhood home. The long bus

and the hairpin curves were a thrill a

minute as we passed through the Alps to

Lucerne, Switzerland. Gulp!

Lucerne is a very beautiful city located

on a lake In the middle of the Alps. We

could sit in our hotel rooms and see the

snow covered peaks of Mt . Pllatus. The

hardier souls In our entourage (John Groth,

Mike Tucci and Burton) even rode a cable

car to the peak. Again, it was a fantasy

land as we passed over tile Alpine forest

and picturesque Alpine houses and up the

snow covered rocks. One of the highlights

of the trip was an impromptu snow ball

fight that ensued with some other tourists,

including a contingent of the Swiss army_

In the evening we caught a train to Paris.

None of us will forget Muff Gammage aa

she went into her tiny sleeping cachet with

its six bunks and luggage - "Oh, my good-

ness! This is it!!!" Again, there was little

sleep as the train made mumerous stops

before we arrived in Paris for breakfast In

the train station.

Paris - a truly large city. Here we saw

some of the rough parts of town and a man

get mugged on the subway, "Le Metro".

Then we saw the glory of the Seine river

with a sloop on it and all the flowers bud-

ding out. The glamour and prestige of the

Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triumph, and

the many buildings and statures and parks

of this unique city were all seen in too short

a time. The Eiffel Tower at night was spec-

tacular, as was the view of the city lights as

we rode to the observation deck. Haggling

with the "Lookee, lookee" fellows waa

another extraneous highlight.

Jane Rogers was most Impressed with

the Palace of Versailles. She absorbed

everything the guide said about Marie

Antoinette, King Louis IVX, the Hall of

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In Memoriam

(L-R) Mlchael WIiiiams, Jane Rogers, Kelly Slay, Anne Gammage.
College Bound
As a student's senior year at GSD approaches, one of the exciting and nervewracking events Is "taking the Gallaudet examination." Across the nation, numerous deaf students anxiously undertake quallfylng for entrance to Gallaudet College each spring. And to be Identified 88 one who "passed the Gallaudet exam" Is an honor and distinct achievement.
Four GSD students were notified of beIng among the chosen few In this year's senior class. Anne Gammage and Kelly Slay were both accepted for Gallaudet matrlculatlon, and Jane Rogers and Mlchael Wllllams wlll be on the waiting . 11st.
Anne, a native of Cedartown, h been at GSD for two years. She attended the Atlanta Speech School, Cedartown public school, Central Institute for the Deaf at St. Louis, Missouri, and Brenau Academy at Galnesvllle, Georgia.
Kelly Slay enrolled at GSD fall 1982, coming especlaUy to concentrate on English and Math. Her home Is In Columbus. She attended an oral school In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and then attel').ded public school In Columbus.
Jane Rogers, of Metter, ~eorgla, has been at GSD for fourteen years. She started to scnoo1 at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and transferred to GSD In 1969 when she was four and a half years old.
Michael WIiiiams, of Macon, enrolled al GSD 1n 1972. He attended the B.S. Ingram School In Macon for four years before coming to GSD.
We salute these fine young people, and wish them success as -they step Into their future.
-Virginia Berry
"I have a cold or something In my head." "I bet It's a cold."
She: What'klnd of doctor are you? He: A naval surgeon. She: My, how you doctors speclallze.

The faculty and staff of Georgia School

for the Deaf were saddened by the recent

death of one of our beloved teachers of

years gone by, Mrs. Hershel (Wlllle Ruth)

Hughes. As a skllled, dedicated teacher In

the primary department. WIiiie Ruth (or "BIii" to her closest friends) not only In-

spired her students to learn and do their

best; she was also a constant Inspiration to

her fellow teachers.

Wlllle Ruth came by her love of deaf

children ''honestly'' as the saying goes, for

her father, Dr. Wllllam McKinney, was

G..S.D. 's school doctor for many years. A

typical country doctor of that bygone era,

he made his rounds through the hllls and

valleys around Cave Spring on horseback.

He was always on call should any deaf stu-

dent need medical attention, and he was

ever faithful to that responslblllty. His

daughter carried on that devotion and ser-
vice to G.S.D. as a loved and admired

teacher.

Wlllle Ruth's teachlng,dld not stop at her

classroom dcior: It reached across the hall

to a new teacher, who was frightened, In-

secure, unskilled, and totally Ignorant

about deaf children and deaf education.

The year was 1961 and I was that teacher (I

use the term loosely). Seeing my fear and

lack of confidence, WIiiie Ruth gave me

that most valuable gift of all her friend-

ship, assured me that I was not alone, of-

fered her help, Insisted that I ask her

questions anytime I needed answers, and

made me feel at home. How she survived

my persistent cries for help that year, I wlll

never know I She,..g, ave me much more time

than I del!,erved and showed me through

llvlng example what It means to be a

te,J1Cller- a REAL teacher.

.

Many aspects of WIiiie Ruth's teaching

were worthy of Imitation, but what Impres-

sed me most was her ablllty to make her

classroom a place of fun. I shall never for-

get her yearly April Fool's Day Joke; She

painted the Children's pencll points with

clear flngernall polish, then stood back to

watch their confusion, dlsbellef, and cha-

grin as they tried to write.

During those years, there was a strange

rule that our blackboards were not to be

washed I Many were the times that I stood

guard whlle WIiiie Ruth washed her board,

then she did the same for me. We never

knew what would happen to us If the boss

caught us breaking the rule: WIiiie Ruth

said, "We'll Just tell her that the excessive

chalk dust has affected our brainsI''

WIiiie Ruth's Influence was felt In the

community, as well as at G.S.D. She and

her druggist-turned-farmer husband were

hlghly respected citizens of Cave Spring

and members of the First Baptist Church.

In decllnlng health for the last few years,

she loved to sit on her big front porch and

watch her friends and neighbors go by. My moat vivid memory of WIiiie Ruth la
of her standing at her classroom door every morning saying to her pupils, "You 'Good Morning' mel" We were all her pupils, thankful each morning that we knew her, and blessed to have called her friend.
-Micki Gaines
Miss McGee wins
GSD Title
Donna McGee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McGee, Cedartown, was recently crowned Miss GSD for 1983. Donna was among the five flnallsts chosen during the competition of dress, talent, and Interview.
M lss McGee chose the song, "The Rose", to sign and sing for her talent during the competition. She wore a red ruffle dress to enhance the meaning of the song.
Donna Is presently a sophomore enrolled at GSD. She Is Involved In drama, cheerleadlng, and currently holds titles to Miss Junior NAD and Miss GSD. The other finalists In the contest were Miss Monie Hudson, first runner.-up; Miss Tina Blaxton, second runner-up; Miss Jane Rogers, third runner-up; and Carolyn Stewart, Fourth runner-up.
Following Is an explanatton of the Miss GSD Pageant pictures on page 12.
1. Miss GSD Contestants. 2. GSD student dancers. 3. Mr. Perdue presenting flowers to the five finalists. 4. Adonla Smith, Little Miss GSD-1982. 5. Master of ceremonies, BIiiy McDonald . 6. Donna McGee singing ''The Rose.'' 7. Mr. Connor DIiiard (GSD, retired) presenting a short skit. 8. Miss GSD-1983 and Llttle Miss GSD. 9. Mr. Jim Whitworth reverse Interpreting the program. 10. Contestant Donna McGee being Interviewed by M.C. BIiiy McDonald. 11. Five flnallsts are selected. 12.Queen Donna McGee with runners-up.
A Deaf Child's
Prayer
Though I am deaf, I plainly see When a face In anger shouts at me Though true It Is I do nQt hear All notes of kindness to me are clear.
I have the sense of open eyes, Few friends or foes can be surprised I know them falrly through and
through Not by what they say, but what they
do.
-Author Unknown

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Miss GSD Pageant -1983

(See article on page 11)

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cETA, Summer
school Program
The Career Education Department at GSD will offer a summer school program from June 13 to July 8 for students who need elective credits for graduation requirements. The program Is designed to provide courses leading to 1 /3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 Carnegie Unit , according to each student's need.
Students from Floyd and Polk Counties and the Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf who can provide their own transportation snd expenses will be Invited to participate . Some of the qualifying students will also participate in CETA programs during and after summer school ls completed.
-Jim Perry Career Education, Supervisor
Deaf Man Receives
Fellowship Grant
A recent release from Gallaudet College Office of Alumni and Public Relations announced that Carl N. Schroeder, Gallaudet senior majoring in American Studies, was awarded a fellowship grant by the Thomas J. Watson Foundation for a year of Independent study and travel abroad. Carl will be remembered by many at GSD, having served as a houseparent for a brief period of time at the school.
Carl will spend a year in the Netherlands to conduct research on the rights of deaf people in that country. His Interest stems from the fact that he was born In The Hague, the capital of the Netherlands. When he was ten years old his parents moved to the United States and In 1973 Carl became a citizen .
Carl and his wife, the former Thelma Gonzalez, who is Assistant to the Director of Hearing-Vision Impaired Programs at Gallaudet, will leave for the Netherlands In June. She will take a one-year leave of absence and while in the Netherlands will undertake a small research project of her own on deaf-blindness in that country .
GAD CONVENTION
The 1983 Georgia Association of the Deaf Convention will be held at Georgia School for the Deaf July 20-24. For more Information, write or call David A . Conti (404/777-8462-TTY), P.O. Box 504, Cave
~--P---r-in--g--,--Georgia 30124.
"But why did you buy a dachshund for the Children?'' "So they can all pet him at once .

A trip to Elm Street
Elementary School
I had a very pleasant experience in February. I visited Elm Street Elementary School in Rome. This Is the school my son attends, and I was asked If I could come to his school and speak on Deaf Awareness and Education. This was not the first time have had this opportunity, but It was the most rewarding.
On this particular visit, I wanted to take someone who had fairly recognizable speech and good lipreading ability , b.ut needed a hearing aid to be able to hear sounds while not directly facing the source. My selection was bright and witty Monie Hudson, a good choice if I do say so.
I obtained some alphabet cards from Mr. Whitworth's office and a video machine from the library with the "See and Sign" tapes available to use in it. The students were very anxious to get acquainted with Monie and were surprised at her verv Intelligible speech. We handed out the A-B-C cards and played a game of "Invent Your Sign'' for a word to see how close It came to the signs used at GSD. Surprisingly, some of the signs were the same. Monie was very good with the students and she enjoyed her visit, too.
-Alan English, teacher High School Department
Perdue Elected to
Board of Rome Bank
Mr. Eugene Perdue Sr. was recently elected to the board of Directors of Citizens Federal Savings and Loan Association of Rome.
Jack Rogers, chairman of the board, stated that "Citizens Federal Is Indeed fortunate to have a member with Mr. Perdue's background and community Involvement . ''
The newly elected director Is principal of the high school department of Georgia School for the Deaf . He supervises the high school program, academic and vocatlon~I, and Is the high school athletic director. He Is married to a GSD teacher, Catherine Britt Perdue, and they have four children.
Prior to coming to GSD In 1961 as principal , Mr. Perdue was a teacher In Florida, principal of the E.S. Brown Elementary School In Cave Spring, and worked at the South Carolina School for the Deaf.
Mr. Perdue Is active In several civic areas Including the Rome Girls Club, (past president and natlonal board member), Sarah Murphy Home In Cedartown (member of board) , Coosa Valley Technical School (Board of Trustees) and the United Way of Rome (Board of Trustees).
-(From Rqme News Tribune Article).

(See Up, Up and Away on page 10) Mirrors and the French Revolution . The fabulous gardens at Versailles with the bronze sculptures seemed to be endless . It Is quite a luxurlous place , but we learned a lot of Interesting Cletalls , such as the food was always cold because the kitchen was so far away, and the wine would freeze because the rooms were so cold.
Another bus ride, this time to Frankfurt, Germany, where we caught our flight home. A tired, but happy group, as we tried to cram every sight, every adventure, big or small , Into our Itinerary. The sights, the people, the history, will be with us for a long time. The problems with language with changing money, with transportation were Interesting and became part of the adventure . All the way back across the Atlantic Ocean signing hands flew, reminiscing about the trip and how they wanted to go back next year and to which countries. Maybe It was not Superman up In the sky, but It was a very hardy group of GSD people who resolutely undertook a rather arduous trip and came back smarter, stronger, and very happy .
-Mike Burton Tour Coordinator
Driver Education Short Course
GS D's Driver Training Instructor , Morris Mitch el I, recently conducted a driver train ing short course . The course Included the showing of several films on safe driving . All students enrolled in Career Education classes attended the course . The following students from Atlanta Area School for the Deaf also attended . (L-R) Front row: Carla Dorsey , Torie Talley, Michelle Prichard, Lorie Huff. Second row: Rodney Benton, Jennifer Stanley, Sylvia Ivery, Mary Kate B._oyal. Third row : Missy Sullenburger, Beth German , Joe Harris, James Shockley . Fourth row : Vonda Kay Bowman, Lee Ann MIiford , Hope Peterson, Sean Chambless, Andy Kelley.

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Scenes From Boy Scout Camporee

(See article on page 1)

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Sunday morning, May 22 at 11:00 a.m. 1n Stewart Auditorium, Georgia School forthe Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia.
Graduates Included: (L-R) 1st row Rebecca Lynn Fletcher, Patsy Deni~ Roper, Susan Genelle Johnson, Vera Jane Rogers (Valedltorlan), Kelly Shannon Slay Pamela Kay Doggett . 2nd row: Abraha~ Davis 111, Vivian Ernestina Blaxton (Salutatorlan), Bridgette Browning, Rachael Mae fuller, Nathaniel Ragland. 3rd row: Walter Powell, Richard Allen Griffin, Michael Angelo Krng, Harry Favors, Christler Freeman Ayers . 4th row: ,S'imon Taylor . Duke, Tommy Mark Weldon, Johnny Lee Ison, Nlchael Anthel Williams, Wallace Lee Hayes. 5th row: Eddie Bernard Sarden, Earl Wayne Cribb, James Bradley Lovering, George Orman McCalep 111, Joseph Qullle Griffith, Michael Hampton Black, Rickey Trenell Thompson. 'not In picture: Charles Wesley Brownlee,. Anne Lee Gammage and Margaret Cecelia Paulk.

Graduation 1983
The faculty and Senior Class of Georgia School for the Deaf completed their one hundred twenty-sixth Commencement Exercise Sunday afternoon, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. In Cedartown Civic Center, Cedartown, Georgia. The Baccalaureatre address was held
European Tour group: (L-R) Standing: Janie Steele, Carolyn Burton, Bentley Brownlow, Becky Dawson, Claudia Frost, Mike Burton, Mike Tucci, Lee Smith, Jane Rogers, Kelly Slay. Kneeling: Andy Dawson, John Groth. Not pictured: Tl'na Blaxton, Muff Gammage, Melinda Brown. (See article on page 10)

The road to success Is full of tempting detours.
The best way to get ahead Is to use the one you have.

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Superintendent

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Principal

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Vol. 88

May, 1983

No.4

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Accredited Elementary School Published at the Georgia Schoolfor the Deaf

Accredited High School

Vol. 89

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Cave Spring , Georgia , November, 1983
HOMECOMING 1983

No. 1
"Georgia on Review"

HOMECOMING QUEEN AND HER COURT (L-R) Candy Watkins, Steve Logan, Vera Fleming, Jamie Parton, Adonla Smith, WIiiiam Eaves, Susie Waters, Larry Hutchinson, Hope Woodard, Mr. Benjamin Woodard.

Georgia School for the Deaf was Invited to participate In "State Employees' Appreciation Week" October 24-28 . This special week was designated by Governor Joe Frank Harris as "Georgia on Review ". The Georgia Department of Education emphasis was on October 27-28 at the renovated Georgia Railroad Depot near Underground Atlanta. Its exhibit consisted of a model classroom and a center stage featuring various Georgia public school classroom activities with students and teachers. Miss Carolyn Mitchell, GSD Lower School teacher, and her class made a presentation on October 27 . Donna McGee, GSD student and currently reigning as "Miss Georgia School for the Deaf" and "Miss Junior National Association of the Deaf'' performed a song In sign language. It was an honor for GSD to be Included In this special week.
Hearing Impaired
Program at Floyd
Junior College

Scene of the many students, staff, alumni, and friends attending Homecoming game.
Susie Waters, a Junior from Tifton, Ga. , was crowned the 1983 Homecoming Queen during half-time festivities at the game with Alabama School for the Deaf on October 1. Susie and last year's queen, Tina Blaxton , were escorted to the field by Superintendent Whitworth. Susie was then crowned queen and presented a bouquet of flowers by Miss Blaxton.
The Homecoming Court was as follows : Miss Eighth Grade-Adon la Smith, Cedartown, escorted by WIiiiam Eaves, Rome. Miss Ninth Grade - Candy Watkins, Marietta, escorted by Steve Logan, Canton. Miss Tenth Grade - Vera Fleming, Fitzgerald, escorted by Jamie Parton, Atlanta. Miss Eleventh Grade - Susie Waters, Tifton, escorted by Larry Hutchinson, Atlanta. Miss Twelfth Grade - Hope Woodard, Decatur, escorted by her father, Mr. Benjamin Woodard. The half-time festivities were enhanced by a performance of the Coosa High School marching band. Mr. Whitworth Introduced the Queen and Court to the audience. The ceremonies were planned by Lanelle Benton, Diane Minshew and Cheryl Wiggins . Cheryl Wiggins was the announcer and Michael Burton was Interpreter. During the evening, a party was held at Tlgerland Recreation Center on Fannin Campus for the visitors from Alabama and the GSD high school students. Music was furnished by ' 'The Funkerteers", a disco aroup froin Rome.

Thirty hearing Impaired students now attend Floyd Junior College. These students represent a variety of Georgia communities and educational backgrounds. Students attend from the Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, and Rome areas, as well as several rural counties . The hearing Impaired student body represents 23 Georgia communities. In addition, one student Is from the Republlc of China.Onehalf of the students graduated from public schools, and one-half from deaf schools (f.lve from Georgia School for the Deaf). Both oral and manual communication are used.
The Hearing Impaired Program at Floyd Junior College Includes a one-year developmental studies program In language arts (English and Reading) taught by Instructors of the hearing Impaired; counseling provided by two counselors; Interpreting services provided by three full-time and three part-time Interpreters; and notetaking provided by paid note-takers.
Information concerning the program can be obtained from:
Melvin J. Perry, Coordinator Hearing Impaired Support Services Floyd Junior College P.O . Box 1864 Rome, Georgia 30163 Telephone: Voice or TDD, 404-295/6307

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26 New Students Enrolled
Primary Front row : (L-R) Arthur Carver, Crystal Wimbish, Kendrick Poole, Mark Zlegler, Mike Smith. Back row: (L-R) Joshua Smith, Jason WIiiiams.
Intermediate Front row: (L-R) Sara Perkins, Michelle Brown, LaDonna Sadler,Gary Fuller, Scotty Russell. Back row: (L-R) Kathy Johnson, Kimberly Leathers, Donna Brown, Greg Crook, Twana Arnold, Judy Sul IIvan.
High School Front row : (L-R) Bobby Brock, Regina Phillips, Randy Brock , Randy Hood . Back row : (L-R) Earnest Shuemake, Scott Tomei, Young Gin Cho. (Not In picture, Bobby Benning).

Retirees
Eleanor Clemmons Eleanor Clemmons, a native of Rome, joined the GSD staff In 1971. Employed as a houseparent, she worked continuously In this capacity during the 12 years she was a part of the GSD famll.y. She worked with primary and middle school boys and girls.
Myrtle DIiiard Myrtle DIiiard began working at GSD In 1949 as a supervisor (houseparent). She left In 1952 and returned In 1957 to work In the school laundry, where she remained until her retirement. Myrtle, who attended Georgia School for the Deaf, was a delight working with the children, because she taught them manners, showed them how to care for their clothing, and she always smiled and maintained a sense of humor. She was equally conscientious In her employment In the laundry . Myrtle and her husband, who Is also a retired GSD employed, llve In Cave Spring.
Mary Lindsey Mary Lindsey began working at GSD In 1969 In the school laundry and continued working there until her retirement In May 1983. She enjoyed the people In the laundry and the working conditions. Mary stated, "The laundry was especially nice to be In during the winter, because It was always so warm.
Ruby Pollard As a health services technician, Ruby Pollard devoted her time and energy to helping students and staff In the care of everyone Involved In dormitory life. Ruby was always jolly and most cooperative. Ruby began her work at GSD In the fall of 1971. A retirement reception was held June 1, 1983 at Hearn Academy Inn in Cave Spring to honor the above employees. Each retiree received a gift certificate from MIiier Brother's, a long stemmed red rose, and an "I Love You" pin (in sign language).
(L-R) Mrs . Eleanor Clemmons, Mrs. Mary Lindsey, Mrs . Myrtle DIiiard, Mrs. Ruby Pollard .
Alice Rodgers
Mrs. Allee Rodgers began teaching at G.S.D. In 1971 . She served as classroom teacher In both the Prlmarv and

Intermediate Departments. Prior to her retirement October 1, 1983, she taught primary rhythm and auditory training. Before coming to GSD Mrs. Rodgers was a choral dlrectress and teacher of English and Literature In Cedartown.
Our thanks to Mrs. Rodgers for her valuable contribution to the Lower School Program at Georgia School for the Deaf.
Geverna Stepp
We have all heard the statement, "Teachers are born, not made." A llvlng example of that adage la Mrs. Geverna Stepp, who retired on Oct. 1, 1983 after giving unatlntlngly of her time, her service, and herself to deaf children for 34 yeara. Through the years she has been to GSO students a confidant, a counselor, a friend. but most of all, a special teacher; one who Inspired children to question, to search for life's answers, and to want to learn.
Mrs. Stepp began her teaching career as
Geverna Chapman, a young girl just out of Tift College. A participant In Dr. Marie Kennard's teacher-training program, she received and utilized excellent training unparalleled today. Her training, her expertise and her talents combined to produce a remarkable professional; her loving dedication made her a apeclal teacher, one loved and admired by countless youngsters .
Geverna had the unique experience of teaching In three GSD departments, with self-contained classes In the primary and Intermediate departments, as high school home economics Instructor and, for the past few years, as science teacher In the Intermediate department. She created an unusual atmosphere, guiding her students to an appreciation of nature's beauties and a curiosity about Its order and complexities. Her room was always filled with Insects, reptiles and plants. Hardly a day passed without a chi Id announcing, "I have a bug for Mrs. Stepp."
Never a ''clock-watcher'', many were the days Geverna stayed late to prepare materials, to help another teacher, or to talk to a troubled child. More often than not, she gave her recess time to a child or children who needed her. Her patience, generosity, and concern were Incomparable.
The faculty and staff of GSD congratulate Geverna on her retirement and wish for her many years of enjoying flea markets with Hubert, Leta, and John .
Kah Ill Glbran described a teacher as one who ''does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind." A perfect description of Geverna Stepp!! I
-Micki Gaines
(See Retirees Reception on page 11)

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GSD Varsity
Football - 1983
The 1983 GSD Varsity Football Team has at this time an overall record of five wins and two losses. The Tigers got off to a very slow start by dropping Its first two football games to two very tough public school teams . White Plains, Alabama, defeated
the Tigers 8-14 In a heart-breaking loss. It rained three-fourths of the football game
and the Tigers had the lead all the way untll late In the fourth quarter. Fred Stone, WIiburt Marshall and Tommy Green played an outstanding football game.
GSD also lost the second game to a tough team from Social Circle, Georgia. Offense and defense did not play a very good game. The Tigers made many mistakes and the final score was 13-27. WIiiie Sutton turned In a fine defensive game at defensive end . WIiiie picked up a fumble and ran It 35 yards for a touchdown.
GSD lost two road games, but did not quit. Once again, the third game was on the road as the Tigers travelled to WIison, North Carolina, to take on the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. GSD got on the winning track, defeating ENCSD 21-8 . GSD had the lead 21-0 at half-time and held on In the second half. Dudley Kerr passed to Fred Stone and Roger Gunn for two GSD touchdowns and WIiburt Marshall ran for the other touchdown . Terry Caldwell, Garry Caldwell , Eddie Carswell , Bobby Smith , and Clifford Scales did an outstanding Job on the offensive line blocking. Bernard Scott knocked down two passes and made several tackles on defense .
The GSD Tigers finally played the first home game of the 1983 season against Louisiana School for the Deaf. GSD played one of their best game with the final score being 35-6. WIiburt Marshall played one of the best football games of his life that day. WIiburt had 375 total offensive yards, 203 yards rushing, 90 yards In punt returns, 54 yards In kick returns and he also passed for 25 yards . Bobby Franklin worked at fullback blocking for WIiburt, and Bobby also scored a touchdown. For this victory GSD was picked Team of the Week In the Rome Area.
GSD's Homecoming Game was against the Alabama School for the Deaf. It was one of the most exciting homecoming games In GSD history. ASD played a very hard game and the GSD Tigers had to come from behind late In the fourth quarter to PUii off a 33-22 victory. GSD had the lead
20-6 at half-time, but starting the third
quarter, ASD scored two touchdowns In less than two minutes to take the lead _20-22. In the fourth quarter, GSD drove 78
~ards for the winning TD. Roger Gunn roke his leg on a hard tackle by three ASD

players. The team pushed on and won the game In the flnal four minutes. Fred Stone, QB, Charles Myles, SE , and Tommy Green, TE , played outstanding offensive football. On defense Tony Hufstetler and Ronald Kitchens made several big plays, QB, Charles Myles, SE, and Tommy Green , TE, played outstanding offensive football. On defense Tony Hufstetler and Ronald Kitchens made several big plays . GSD was behind, but the players showed a lot of character and pride to come back for the win .
GSD won Its fourth game over Western North Carolina School for the Deaf 35-12 . Dewitt Holsey played a good game at QB, WIiiie Sutton played good at TE, and Charles Myles had two touchdown catches . Robbie Smith, Vlrgll Christopher, Glenn Carter, WIiiie Smith, Arthur WIiiiams, Bentley Brownlow, Leland Roberts, Calvin Hughes, Gary Conway , Roy Fulghum, Mltchell WIiiiams and Boris Vinson all had football games on defense.
A speclal thanks goes to Dean Wllllamon, Rena Reeves, and all the people who pitched In to make Western North Carolina School for the Deaf feel so welcome at our social activities.
The GSD Tigers were back on the road playlng one of the biggest football games In the scholl's history against the Florlda School for the Deaf. GSD beat FSD last year at GSD's Homecoming 29-0 . The Tigers were now playing FSD In St . Augustine, and It was FSD's Homecoming. The players and coaches wanted very badly to beat FSD at their own Homecoming. The players worked very hard all week and the team spirit and attitude were wonderful. The hard work pald off as GSD came home to Georgia with a 20-0 victory. It was a very exciting game and every Tiger gave 100% effort. It was the first time In 44 years that GSD had beaten FSD In Florida, and It was the first time In 38 years that FSD had been held Scoreless at their Homecoming Game. The coaches are very proud of the team and I want to give special thanks to Andy Dawson, Erik Whitworth , Barry Mitchell , Jones Anthony, Alton Holman, Ricky Ledbetter, and Dean Wllllamon for their hard work and effort In making this victory possible. I also want to thank Prudence DIiiingham, Sandra Johnson and the GSD Cheerleaders for their spirit and support.
Last but not least, a great big special thanks to David Abercrombie and my brother Charles Niemeier for the excellent directions they have given us from the box. Thanks to Charles, also , for the T-Shlrts he gave the football team .
We have three games to go and the Tigers are looklng for their straight ~2 football season.
-Sam R. Niemeier GSD Head Football Coach

Scene during fourth quarter of GSD vs ENCSD football game.
Mike Glenn's Basket-
ball Camp for the
Hearing Impaired
Several members of the varsity boys basketball team participated In the annual Basketball C&mpe for the Hearing Impaired this past summer, held In Atlanta, Georgia, and Long Island, New York. Theee campe are sponsored by the veteran Atlanta Hawk's guard, Mike Glenn, who Is a native of Cave Spring, Georgia, and whoee father Is a teacher In the GSD High School Department.
GSD team members participating In the Atlanta camp were VVlllle L. Brown, Tommy Green, Fred Stone, Larry Hutchlnaon, WIiburt Marshall, VVlllle Sutton, and Ricky Ingram.
Wlllle L. Brown was selected 88 the "'1ost
Valuable Player In the camp, and he, along with Fred Stone, Tommy Green, and Larry
Hutchlnaon, was named to the All Star Team.
VVlllle, Tommy, and Larry's team, along with
two boys from other schools for the deaf, won
the five-on-five team championship. VVlllle's
team 8180 won the three-on-three championship.
Only Wlllle and Larry made the long Journey to New""f'ork. In this camp, VVlllle again repeated 88 "'1ost Valuable Player, and he and Larry made the All Star Team, 88 well 88 playing on the winning three-on-three championship team.
For the summer, VVlllle L. Brown brought home a total of seven trophies. Larry Hutchlnaon had four, and Tommy Green had three.
All of the boys enjoyed the campe and picked up aome valuable experiences by their exposure
to NBA stars and aome of the top notch high school and college coaches In the country.
Coach McDaniel Is looking forward ,to this eeaeon 88 being one of the best In the history 88 all five starters from last year's team returns, plus able repla::ements In Ricky Ingram, Olarles Myles, MIiton Anderaon, Wlllle Sutton, and Bernard Scott. GSD wlll open against Temple High School at Temple, Georgia on November 11 , 1983.

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Parent and Community Education
Several parent groups have been organized over the state, and Manual Communication and Deaf Awareness classes have been formed. Following Is Information regarding parent groups:

Dalton

PARENT GROUPS

Meets every second Thursday night at Trinity Methodist Church.
Columbus
Meets every first Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. Contact Ilse WIiiiams at 404/689-8151 or Sally Scott, 404/689-3722. Meetings are held In these homes.

Macon
Meets every third Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. at Georgia Academy for the Blind. Contact Marilyn Reese at 404/232-5884.
Augusta
Meets every first Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Eve and Green Street , 7:30 p.m. Contact Betty Walker at 2712 Richmond HIii Road , Augusta, 30906. Phone 404/790-1560.
Bartow-Gordon
Meets every third Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Cass Primary, Cassville. Contact Debbie Hicks, P.O. Box 569, Cartersville 30120. Phone 404/382-3813.
Athens
Contact Rosanne lturrlan, 125 Appleby Drive, Athens 30605. Phone 404/548-2707 .
Manual Communication and Deaf Awareness Classes have been set up as follows:
Cedartown Department of Family and Children Services. This class was completed at the end of November. Service providers are understanding the need to communicate with their deaf clients and to learn more about deafness and Its Implications.
Floyd Medical Center In Rome. This class began In October and will continue for several months.
Cave Spring . Classes are held for parents and siblings of pre-school children In the conference room of the administration building every Wedneday night from 7:00-8:00 p.m .
Ellijay. North Central Georgia Learning Resources System In Ell Ijay. Twenty-one people participated In this class In September and October . Five hou~s of staff

development was given.
Whitesburg. Classes will be given at the Georgia Learning Resources System April 10 - May 22, 1984. Five hours of staff development credit or three hours of college credit will be given.
A Family Week-end will be given at GSD on February 10 and 11, 1984. Please make your plans to attend.
-Faye Kemp Parent Education Coordinator
Regional Workshops

supplied Invaluable Information and support to P.I.N.E .S. families . Paulette Burkhalter, director of the Chattooga County Parent-Child Center In Summerville, has done an excellent Job coordinating services for those In the Summervlllle area.
Helen Keefer Is the GSD P.1.N .E.S. representative.
Usher's Syndrome Family Learning
Vacation

Three regional workshops, "Strategies

for Assessing and Teaching Hearing

Impaired Students", are planned for

November and December. The workshops

are being coordinated by lsharnel Childs,

Consultant for the Hearing Impaired, State

Department of Education, and Frances

Hensley, Child Serve Director with North

Central Georgia Learning Resources

System In Ellijay.

The same agenda will be used at all

three workshops. "Assessment" will be

presented by staff from the Atlanta Area

School for the Deaf. Georgia School for the

Deaf staff will be responsible for the seg-

ment on "Teaching Strategies ." Mrs.

Wilda Owens and Ms. Carolyn McKnight

will lead In "Experiences of Parents."

The workshop dates and sites are:

November 1

Gainesville

November 8

Macon

December 6

Valdosta

Parents of deaf children state-wide will

be encouraged to avail themselves of these

workshops.

Georgia P.I.N.E.S.
Georgia P.I.N.E.S. (Parent Infant Network of Educational Services) has grown this year with the addition of six new students to the program. Four are from Rome, one Is from Menlo, and one Is from Cave Spring . They will be joining Daniel Balley and Marlana Rape, who are finishIng their program from last year.
The Rockmart Kiwanis Club has made available equipment that Is utllzed by both the P. I.N.E.S. program and the Parent Education Department for off-campus use.
Four Individuals are providing services of great benefit to the program . Ann McGuire, who Is with the Gordon D. Hoople Hearing and Speech Center In Rome, Is providing Individual speech lessons to two .of the P.I.N.E .S. children. Chris Floyd and Pam Sturtz, who are with Ch)ldren's Medical Services, Atlanta, have

Mrs. Mary Heath, of Mayfield, Georgia, and her two children, Stacy and Renee, GSD students, attended the Family Learn-
Ig Vacation at Gallaudet Colleae. Washington, D.C ., June 29-July 7. The Family Learning Vacation Is held annually at Gallaudet College for families In and out of the United States to learn more about deafness and how they can help their children. Mrs. Heath attended the Usher's Syndrome (deafness and retinitis plgmentosa) session, as both Stacy and Renee have RP. In addition to the session on Usher's Syndrome, there were planned actlvltes for children three-six years old, seven to twelve years old, and teen-agers.
The Heath's received a full scholarship from Gallaudet College, which was arranged by Lita Aldridge, Parent Education Coordinator and Director of the Family Learning Vacation. Transportation coats were funded by West Point Pepperell In Lindale and Beta Gamma Chapter of Georgia Alpha Delta Kappa In Atlanta. Peggy Highnote, daughter of GSD retired principal Emmalee Highnote, Interested the Alpha Delta Kappa group In assisting In the transportation costs. Mrs. Heath, Stacy and Renee travelled by train from Atlanta to Washington. Appreciation la expressed to Gallaudet, West Point Pepperell and Alpha Delta Kappa for making the trip possible for the Heath family.
-Faye Kemp
County Police Chief Visits Middle School
Mr. Jim Free was our assembly speaker for the month of September In the Middle School.
The theme for the program was, "ObeY Safety Rules." Mr. Free cautioned the boys and girls to observe safety rules at school, at home and In traveling to and from home.
A good listener 1s a s11ent flatterer.

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New Entrance to Gordon Campus
A new entrance to the Gordon Campus has been completed by constructing a bridge-causeway across the flood plain between new Georgia 100 and the main en t rance at the Visitor ' s Center Building.
This entrance was made by the Georgia Department of Transportation when Mr. Tom Moreland authorized the funds during fiscal year 1983. The Floyd County legislative delegation was responsible for making the Department aware of the need and facilitating the funding of the project .
The new entrance removes the need of buses entering and exiting by turning Into and across U.S. 411 . This entrance was extremely dangerous, because the approach Ing traffic could not see the Intersection until they topped the hill less than 200 feet away.
On new Georgia 100 we have more than 900 feet of clear view each way and It Is much safer. We don't have to drive by the lake In that narrow space and that makes drivers feel better.
Another advantage to the new entrance Is that we now have two entrances to the campus In case of an emergency .
We appreciate the help of the D.O.T . and the Floyd County legislative delegation In making this possible .
-J. H . Whitworth
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View of the new bridge and causeway from Highway 100 Intersection.

Isolation is the Main
Pain
"I'll never forget my first referral. I was told all the Information on the family and was reminded that I had to get In touch with them within 24 hours . I began wondering - Can I answer her questions? Will I be able to keep the conversation going? but when I made that Initial phone call and Eileen picked up the phone , everything fell together. We talked for two hours.''
"When Stephanie was born I had strong feelings of Isolation. I wondered what the future held In store for us. I worried about being able to handle the responsibility of raising Stephanie. I wanted someone I could go to for quick, Informal Information. I needed answers to my questions. I was not comfortable enough with our pediatrician yet to get this kind of Information. I needed someone who , from first hand experience, knew what I was talking about. Who else would be better to ask than a parent , I thought. This Is when the parents of a child with the same disability helped . We received the support we needed to bring us through the very emotional period we were experlencl ng . ''
These quotes from a mother who Is a Supporting Parent and from a father who was a Referred Parent tell In two paragraphs the purpose of Parent to Parent of Georgia, Inc. Even In areas where there are superb professionals who provide trainIng and support never before seen In the field of high risk Infants and disabled persons, many parents still experience the need for association with a person who "knows" what they feel.
The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities picked up this need, which was expressed frequently during twenty consumer workshops that were held across the state In 1979/80.
In October, 1980 two part-time Coordinators, Katherine Reynolds and Vicki Shanahan , were added to Council staff for the purpose of Initiating a Parent to Parent program In Georgia . The program Is de- signed to Involve parents, who have learned to cope and to accept their child ' s disability, In a period of training, then Invite them to volunteer to be Supporting Parents of mothers and fathers of children newly Identified or newly acknowledged as having a disability.
In most cases when a Supporting Parent makes contact with a Referred Parent the response Is warm and there would seem to be little need for special train Ing, however for the more complex contacts the training Is very valuable.
Training Includes learning to be a good listener rather than an adviser . It teaches the Supporting Parent to offer options rather than solutions . The grief process Is

explained . It Is also explained that each spouse may be at a different stage of grieving. It Is Important for Supporting Parents to know how to respond : for example, If there Is denial the Supporting Parents need to know how to back away but leave the door open for the Referred Family to call
when they are ready (In some Instances , this has been two or three months later) . If there Is anger, the training should help the Supporting Parent to not feel hurt personally but to understand this as an expression of grief. Parental rights are discussed as having to be respected : on ly parents (given all the options) can make a choice for their particular family . Learning to be nonjudgmental Is valuable here since the Referred Parents ' choices may not be what a Supporting Parent would have . chosen . Confldentlallty Is also stongly emphasized .
To give Supporting Parents a support of their own, It Is a policy of Parent to Parent of Georgia , Inc. that there be a Professional Resource Person In each area where there Is a group. This person has made a commitment to the group and will be available to Supporting Parents If they need advice or reassurance. This Is also a safeguard against any group making a radical change away from the purpose of Parent to Parent of Georgia, Inc . We have found that the level of enthusiasm of the professional greatly Influences the strength of the group.
Parent to Parent support Is given on a one-to-one or couple-to-couple basis and only after a Referred Parent has Indicated a wish to be contacted . Supporting Parents are asked to respond to an Inquiry within 24 hours . A 9 to 5 Monday through Friday telephone number Is used In each area to simplify the referral progress .
Over the past three years twelve groups have been established, 212 Supporting Parents have completed training and 146 families have been referred. A variety of disabilities are represented Including : Downs Syndrome, Visual Impairment, Mental Retardation with a variety of causes, Learning Disabilities , Autism . Each group has been established to be Independent, self-supporting and self-perpetuating. This method was adopted originally because the funding from Georgia's Council on Developmental Dlsabllltles was set at three years. There has been, however, a good deal of networking across county lines and there is a recognition by agencies, advocacy groups and profession-
als of the Parent to Parent program as a
valuable resource . A proposal was therefore made to the Council that they continue to support the program during 1983/84 while a transition was made to a statewide non-profit organization that would provide self-government through a Board of DIrectors and ensure continuity and growth and development of the program . The
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Page6 Mrs. Louise Chubb
Mrs. c.atherlne Perdue Mrs. Sylvia Morgan Mrs. Diane Conti
Mrs. Joyce Herron

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"SPOTLIGHT"

This Is the first In a series of articles honoring our six High School Departments . In this Issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER the English Department will be In our "Spotlight".
The English Department Is responsible for providing four years of course offerings to all high school students to enable them to meet academic requirements for graduation from GSD.
Although the departmental approach Is basically concept development and application of grammar and mechanics, the general objectives are the recognition, Identification and understanding of the. parts of speech within a sentence . Every opportunity Is provided to apply the principles taught to original language to enable the student to express opinions and feelings, and seek Information through the use of acceptable, correct English. The application of English skills also enhances reading comprehension.
Lead teacher Louise Batey Chubb Joined the GSD faculty In 1950. Mrs. Chubb received B.S. and M .S. degrees In elementary education from Fort Valley State College and the M.Ed. degree from Georgia State University. She has done addltlonal study at Gallaudet College, the Clarke School for the Deaf In Massachusetts, and the University of Tennessee.
Mrs. Chubb's professional memberships Include GAE, NEA, CAID, National Council of Negro Women, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Some citations she re;elved Include: "Teacher of ihe Year." Dynamic Delta; Inclusion In "Personalities of the South" and "Who's Who Among Black Americans."
Louise and husband Edward reside at 1185 Chubb Road, S.W., Cave Spring. Their daughter Mary (a former GSD teacher) Is married to Lleutentant Colonel C.L. McCoy, Hampton, Virginia. Their grandson, Charles L. McCoy, II, Is a freshman cadet at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.
c.atherlne Britt Perdue taught In the public school systems of Bremen and Rome, Georgia, before coming to GSD over twenty years ago . She began teaching the hearing-Impaired at the South Carolina School for the Deaf .
Mrs . Perdue graduated from the Mather High School for Girls, Beaufort, South Carolina, and received the B.S. degree from Morris Brown College, Atlanta. Additional studies Include a teacher-trainee program at the University of Arkansas and present enrollment In the Special Education Department of Georgia State Un lverslty.
Mrs. Perdue Is the wife of high school principal, Eugene Perdue. They have four

Mrs. Fannye Scott
children and two grandchildren. Sylvia Denise Morgan, director of the
Aeadlng / Computer Lab, received the B.S. degree at Knoxville College and the M.Ed. degree from Georgia State University In Hearing Impaired . She has participated In post-graduate work In behavior disorders and historical foundations.
Mrs. Morgan has attended seminars and workshops on sex-education, reading and language. Before moving to the reading lab, she taught In the Middle School for five years and four years In Special Studies. Twice she chaired the reading committee of Lower School.
Diane Conti, who graduated from GSD In 1967 as Diane Stinchcomb, received her undergraduate degree from Gallaudet College and her M. Ed degree from Georgia State University. She Is entering her fourth year at GSD, having taught In the Special Studies and Primary Department prior to moving to high school. Diane's husband, David, teaches mathematics In the High School Department, also. They reside In Cave Spring and have two daughters, Deana, 9, and Dinah, 7.
Joyce Herron Is a transplanted Texan. She lost her hearing when she was eleven years old, and attended the Texas School for the Deaf, graduating In 1949. Although she attended Gallaudet College for three years , she received her B.S. and M.Ed. degree at Georgia State University. She has taught In the English department at GSD for nine years. Mrs. Herron has four children, two sons and two daughters, and our grandchildren. She Is married to Ernest Herron, former GSD graduate.
Fannye V . Scott has been at GSD since 1968. Prior to coming to GSD, she taught business education In the Rome city school system .
Mrs. Scott received a B.A. degree with a double major In business education and social studies from Clark College, Atlanta. She did further study at Northwestern University, Georgia State University, and completed training for state and national certification In teaching the hearing Im paired from Lenoir-Rhyne College and the North Carolina School for the Deaf .
A native of Rome, Mrs . Scott enjoys reading , cooking and playing bridge.

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New Staff Members
Miss Hanson Welcome to Miss Mary Elizabeth Hanson who recently Joined our staff as speech pathologist. Miss Hanson hails from Princeton, New Jersey. She attended Bryn Mawr College which is located in Pennsylvania . The Russian Language was her major course of study during her undergraduate work with additional Interest in linguistics and physics. Miss Hanson also attended Rutgers University In New Jersey and received her M .S.degree In Speech Pathology In May 1983. She stated that she came to Georgia School for the Deaf because she wanted to learn to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing children and to help them commun icate with the hearing world.
Mrs. Freeman We also welcome Mrs. Joyce Freeman who recently Joined our Food Service Department staff. Joyce, husband Glenn , and children Pamela , 17 and Jeff 13 reside on Glenn Road near Cave Spring. Mrs. Freeman stated that she spends most of her free time with her family, however, she f inds time to devote to her church and school. She served as PTA president at Cave Spring High School last year .

Veteran Staffers
Assume New
Assignments
Our school program must constantly shift as the student population of GSD changes . Veteran staff members are assuming new positions to Implement new program applications.
Following are some of the new position shifts:
Mike Burton Is heading up the Home Life Department.
David Conti has assumed the direction of the Computer Lab on a half-time basis.
John Groth has Joined Jim Robertson as a dormitory teacher.
Robert Ledford Is working In the laundry.
Zelle Lively Is In Elementary Science. Barry Mitchell ls now security guard. Sylvia Morgan Is heading up the ReadIng Lab. Michael Pelc (as a teacher of the deaf speech) will head up the Speech and Hearing Program . Billy Penny Is now a security guard. Penelope Penny Is resource teacher In lower school. Guy Welch has taken over Captioned Films Depository as a teacher of the deaf to upgrade this as a media service.
-J.H . Whitworth
Thomas Hopkins
Gal laudet Postage
Stamps Available
A 20-cent regular stamp honoring Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, for whom Gallaudet College was named, was Issued June 10 In West Hartford, Connecticut . The first day of Issue ceremony was held at the American School for the Deaf, which Gallaudet founded .
Gallaudet, an early educator of the hearIng Impaired, became acquainted with a deaf child and through this association decided to devote his life to the education of the hearing and speaking Impaired. His work, however, went beyond teaching the deaf. He also worked for the general advancement of education for women and stressed the need for well-trained women In the teaching profession. In addition , he was Interested In education for blacks and fostered the advancement of manual trainIng for students of all races In the public schools .
The Gallaudet stamp Is In the Great Americans Serles of regular postage

stamps, which was Initiated In 1980 to recognize the diverse accomplishments of outstanding Americans.
GSD-GAE Officers Installed
Mr. Fred Gould, Northwest Georgia GAE Representative, Installed GSD-GAE officers for the 1983-84 school year following the group's annual covered dish luncheon during post-planning week .
The new officers Include: President, Horace Parrish; President-elect, Mrs. Louise Chubb; Secretary, Mrs. Callie Montgomery; Treasurer, Ms. Helen Keefer; Faculty Representatives, Mrs. Joyoe Herron and Miss Carolyn Mitchell.
t,;ommlttee cna1rpersons elected were: Membership, Mrs . Lazelle Lively; Publlc Relations , Mrs. Alice Rodgers; Teacher Welfare and Economic Services, Mrs. Emma Johnson ; Instructional and Professional Development, Mrs. Vera Owens and Professional Rights and Responsibility, Mrs. Slyvia H. Morgan.
1L-R) Mr . Horace Parrish, Mr. Fred Gould , Mrs. Louise Chubb, Mrs. Callie Montgomery, Ms. Helen Keefer.
GAE representative Fred Gould (foreground) enjoying luncheon with GSD-GAE members (L-R) Mr. Eugene Weatherly , Mr. Paul Carter, Mrs. Wilma Davis and Mrs. Ruth Tallent.
A friend Is someone who knows all about you and loves you Just the same. The only man who ever got his work done by Friday was Robinson Crusoe .

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New Career Education Project

A new project begun during summer school this year In the Career Education Department was so successful that It Is being continued during the regular year .
Students from three Career Education areas , Carpentry, Masonry, and Electricity are working together In constructing various sized storage buildings . The experience the students get by actually doing the construction work will be Invaluable to them In choosing a vocation. They also ex-
perience the satisfaction of achievement through cooperative effort .
Some of the storage buildings will be used on campus; other will be built for clients who will furnish the building material and pay a minimal delivery fee .

Carpentry class completing construction of storage bulldlng . (L-R) Jeff Turpin, Twila Walker, Mr. Kemp (Instructor), James Phllllps, and Anthony Crawford.
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MISCELLANEOUSSCENES

DRIVER EDUCATION
Driver Education Instructor Morris Mitchell and student Adraln Moore In new Oldsmobile furnished by Kemp Motor Sales of Cedartown, Georgia. In background is a driver education moblle unit that was donated to GSD by Rockdale County High School. The moblle unit contains 12 driving simulators which will be used In the driver education program.

Masonry class establishing foundation for storage building. (L-R) Donald Hall, Barry McCord, Mr. Parrish (Instructor) .
Career Education construction class deckIng storage building which they basically completed during three school days. (L-R) Top: Charles Dickey, Terry Edwards and Mr. Paul Carter (Instructor). Bottom: Lee Gregory and Mr . Roland Smlth(lnstructor) .

(L-R) Boy Scout Richard Roberts,Orlando Rozier, Jeff Roberts, and Eddie MIiier preparing breakfast during recent Floyd District Carnporee.
(See article on page 12)
(L-R) David Conti (Teacher) and student Chris lturrlan are busy developing new programs for the school In the newly establlshed computer lab.

(Continued from page 5)

Councll on Developmental Dlsabllltles ac-

cepted the proposal.

The first meeting of the Board of DI-

rectors was held in April, 1983. Moving at

a brisk pace under the direction of Vicki

Shanahan the Board completed the re-

quirements and incorporation was flnallzed

July 28, 1983. Parent to Parent of Georgia,

Inc. now enters a new and challenging era.

If you know of a famlly In one of the

following counties that would llke to be put

In touch with a Supporting Parent (and

they have given their permission for the

contact) a referral can be made through the

telephone numbers listed:

Clarke Countv

404-542-2551

Clayton County

404-471-5841

Cobb County

404-321-1426

Dekalb County

404-321-1426

Douglas County

404-321-1426

Fayette County

404-471-5841

Floyd County

404-295-6425

Fulton County

404-321-1426

South Fulton County

404-321-1426

Glynn County

912-264-6220

Griffin, Georgia

404-228-9919

Gwinnett County 404-963-8141 Ext . 277

Troup County

404-884-1786

Inquiries regarding Parent to Parent of

Georgia, Inc. may be addressed to the

Georgia Council on Developmental Dlsabl

llties, 878 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta,

Georgia 30309.

-Reprinted from PEP Education update September- November Issue Vol. 4 No. 2.

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Food Service Department
The Food Service Department Is off to a good start for the 1983-84 school year. In October, the school observed National School Lunch Week with a series of emphases In the dining room:
Monday, October 10, was "Principals' Day" . Mrs. Owens and Mr. Perdue planned the menu.
Tuesday, October 11, being "Community Leader's Day", several local guests Joined the school family for lunch . Dr. Peyton WIiiiams and Mr. Don Hogan from the Department of Education, "Atlanta, were also Invited to be guests on this day.
Wednesday, October 12, was "Students' Day" . All public schools throughout the nation used the same menu on this day.
Thursday, October 13, was designated as " Georgia Day" . Governor Joe Frank Harris planned the menu, using Georgia products.
Friday , October 14, was "Teachers' Day". This menu was the choice of Bob Davis, whose name was drawn at random from a box containing the names of all GSD teachers .
National School Lunch Week made everyone aware of the role this unit plays In the overall school program .
Our department was saddened over the death of MIidred Coheley this summer. MIidred was a devoted food service employee .
We welcome a new employee, Joyce Freeman.
Help us to make this a great year by participating In our school lunch program.
Glenda Couey, Food Service Director
LUNCH ROOM SCENES-PARENTS DAY Foreground: (L-R) Denna Johnaon, Mrs. Morrow, Steve Logan, Johnny Raper, Mr. Perdue. Background: GSD High School staff and students.

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(L-R) Mrs. Melinda Brown, Michelle Brown, Mrs. Bettye Angel (Teacher), Mrs. Glenda Couey (Dletltion), Jeffery Roberts, Dyan Osborne, Chip Stennett .

Foreground: (L-R) Mr. Whitworth, Randy Wooten, Mrs. Dalton, Mrs . Brownlow, Mrs. Kemp. Background : GSD High School students.
Lower School Trips
Berry College Dairy Farm
We went on a short trip last Tuesday morning. We went to the dairy farm . The dairy farm Is on Berry College Campus.
We saw many different things. We saw big green pastures. We saw many cows .
We met Mr. Grundell. He Is a dairyman . He showed us many things . He showed us the milking machines. He showed us the large milk tank. The tank was very cold. We saw a large bottle machine.
Mr. Grundell showed us another large barn. We saw many baby calves In the barn. The dairyman gave one little calf a bottle. We played with the calves . We petted them too. They were soft and cute.
The dairyman showed us a very tall building. It was a silo . The hay Is kept In the barn .
The dairyman showed us a very gentle cow . She Is brown and tan . Her name Is "Christmas Lady." We milked "Christmas Lady." The milk was very warm .
Some of the cows were resting. Some of the cows were eating hay and some of the cows were eating grass. Some of the cows were drinking water.
We thanked the dairyman. Our visit to the dairy farm was fun. We said "Bye-

bye ." We waved our hands to the dairyman .
-Written by Miss Mitchell's class (Mrs . Tallent's, Mrs. Terry's, and Miss Hewett's class also participated In this trip) .
Berry College Campus
Miss Galne's class also visited the Berry College Campus. They saw the college, the museum, and the Berry's home. They also stopped at the huge water wheel. Miss Gaines took some pictures which were later displayed In the hall.
McDonalds and Others
Mrs. Angel's and Mrs. Peach's classes have had several short trips this year. They toured the various departments at GSD early In the fall to learn about the different kinds of work done by employees here. They have been to Casey's grocery store as part of a unit on foods . In addition thev toured McDonald's In Rome, learning about how the food Is prepared and the types of Jobs available there.
Atlanta
On Wednesday, October 5, the Intermediate Department went to Atlanta. Mrs. Welch's , Mrs. Angel's, and Mrs. Peach's classes had a tour of Channel 2's T. V. station. The rest of Intermediate went to the state capitol. Mr. Curtis Atkinson, currently Assistant Secretary of State and a former GSD teacher, met with the group . We then toured the Capitol, visited the House of Representatives and went to the museum upstairs In the capitol. Mrs. Dorothy Olsen served as our tour guide, and Mrs. Sandra McCall um was our Interpreter.
On Wednesday, October 12, the Primary Department had a tour of Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport . A ride on the "peoplemover'' train and a visit Inside a plane were highlights of the tour.
These trips have been the basis for a variety of learning experiences. Prior to each trip, the teachers prepare the students for what they will see and teach related vocabulary. After the trip, the students discuss and write about their experiences or draw pictures to Illustrate what they saw. A wealth of Information, Ideas, and concepts are developed and expanded through such experiences .
-Lynne Crothers Supervising Teacher,
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_____ Judge me by what I do, not by my I.Q.
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All kinds of social graces are useful, but one of the best Is the ability to yawn with your mouth closed .

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The U.S. and Pollah basketball teams compete during flnala at the XIV World Games for the Deaf held In Cologne, West Germany In 1981. The next Summer Games, expected to attract 2,500 athletes, are scheduled for July of 1985 In Los Angeles.
U.S. Team Tryouts
Scheduled For The
1985 World Games
For The Deaf

The United States Committee, World

Games for the Deaf, today announced try-

out schedules and ellglblllty rules to select

the beat athletes for competition In the XV

World Games for the Deaf to be held In Loa

Angeles, Callfornla, July 10-20, 1985.

BIii Simpson, Chairman of the U.S.

Committee, said that the following wlll be

the dates and locatlona for the tryouts :

Track and Field: Host - Texas School for

the Deaf and the University of Texas,

Austin, June 26-30, 1984

Swimming and Water Polo: Host - Lions

District 18-D and Emory University,

Atlanta, Ga., July 11-14, 1984

Wrestling: Host - Marte H. Katzenbach

School for the Deaf, West Trenton, New

Jersey, July 12-14, 1984

Tennis; Women's Basketball; Men's

Soccer: Host

Gallaudet College,

Washington, D.C., July 18-21, 1984

Mr. Simpson said that Men's Basketball

Players for the World Games for the Deaf

wlll be selected by nationwide balloting by

the American Athletic Association of the

Deaf (AAAD). He added that Badminton,

Cycling, Shooting, Table Tennis, and

Men/Women Volleyball candidates wlll be

considered on the basis of documented per-

formances and are Invited to request entry

forms . To be ellglble for participation In the
World Games for the Deaf, candidates must be hearing-Impaired American citizens . Hearing-Impaired Is defined as a hearing loss of at least 55db In the better ear . Hearing aids will not be -permitted during actual competition . There are no age llmlts. Amateur status Is required .
Mr. Simpson also announced that Austin Travel will coordinate all travel to the tryout sites . Austin Travel Is the official travel agency of the United States Team for the World Games for the Deaf. The Agency Is equipped with 800 TTY and Voice Communication. For further Information pertaining to travel arrangements, Interested persons may call Dick Rich on TTY or voice at 800-645-7468.
The 13-sport International competition of the World Games for the Deaf Is held In olymplc format every four years. The 1985 Summer Games will be the first for deaf athletes to be held In the United States since 1965.
Approximately 41 nations and nearly 2,500 athletes are expected to attend with the U.S. team alone expected to field a team of 250 athletes, coaches and other officials.
"The World Games," Mr. Simpson said, "afford deaf athletes from many parts of the world the opportunity to not only compete, but to dispel the notion of deafness as a constricting handicap. The winners are rewarded with gold, silver or bronze medals, but all the participants share In the satisfaction of having qualified for an International sports competition.''
The last World Games were held In 1981 In Cologne, West Germany. The U.S. Team made Its most Impressive showing ever. More than 172 American athlete.a completed and garnered 107 medals more than any of the competing countries, which Included the Soviet Union, West Germany, East Germany, and Great Britain .
Hearing-Impaired athletes who wish to compete In the tryouts for the 1985 World Games for the Deaf are Invited to obtain entry forms by writing to the United States Committee, AAAD, World Games for the Deaf, P.O . Box 1985, Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C. 20002 as early as posatble. The deadline for entry forms Is May 1, 1984.
WILLIE L. BROWN NAMED DEAF PREP ALL-AMERICAN
For the aecond 00088CUtlve year, vvtllle L. Brown of Georgia School for the Deaf haa been named First Team - All American. vvtllle, a 6'7' ' Center from Macon, Georgia, Is the school's all-time leadtng scorer and rebounder. vvtllle Is a aenlor and haa been recruited by several colleges, local and national, Including Saint Mary's college of Qlllfomla.

Journalism Award
Announced
Washington, D.C. -- The Gallaudet College Alumnl Association and Gallaudet College announce the establlahment of the Gallaudet Journalism Award. Thia award recognizes excellence In reporting and writing on deafness and deaf people.
A $500 cash award and a framed certificate wlll be presented to the writer or reporter responsible for .the non-fiction artlcle selected from the entries. Artlclea appearing In newspapers and magazines In the United States for the first time between January 1982 and December 1983 are ellglble for submission.
For more than a century Gallaudet College has served as the nation's liberal arts college for deaf students. Today lta graduates live In every state and are workIng In Jobs In every sector of American society . Often a deaf person's success la Influenced by the perception of non-deaf people. Deaf people are constantly faced by other people who have little or no understanding of deafness except for what they read In the popular press. For this reason, Gallaudet College and Its alumnl seek to reward those professionals who have created articles that make an accurate, substantive and effective presentation of deafness or deaf people.
The work of reporters and writers employed by U.S. wire services, newspapers and magazines of general clrculatlon may be submitted for consideration for the award. Writers, reporters or their employers may submit features, news and
edltorlal materials. Articles may also be
nominated by readers familiar with the publlcatlon. The artlcle must be received by the Gallaudet Journalism Award Jury by January 31, 1984.
The first annual Gallaudet Journalism Award established by the Gallaudet College Alumnl Association and Gallaudet College will be presented during the 120th Commencement of Gallaudet College on May 21, 1984 In Washington, D.C.
For more Information write:
Gallaudet Journalism Award Office of Alumnl and Publlc Relations Gallaudet College Washington, D.C. 20002
A day of worry Is more exhauatlng than a week
of work.
Everyone Is strong enough to t8'1" a telephOIW book In half-page by page.
Appreciation Is llkean Insurance pollcy, HhlllO be renewed every now and then.

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In Memoriam
Ruby Hale The dictionary defines a ruby as "a rare translucent corundrum highly valued as a gemstone.'' No one was ever more appropriately named than Ruby Hale, a veteran aide In the primary department, for she was a true gem of lmcomparable value to Georgia's deaf children , to her co-workers, and to those fortunate enough to call her friend . Ruby's untimely death last July shocked and saddened all of us and made us realize belatedly how much she meant to us. To estimate her value would be Impossible. As a teacher 's aide, Ruby was priceless. Known for her dependablllt>, she was also efficient and skilled. Trained by Dr. Marie Kennard, Ruby could walk Into any primary classroom and teach as well as any teacher - and better than many of us. She was so knowledgeable that she always knew what a teacher needed, usually before she was asked. To have Ruby as an aide was to have the ultimate In professlonallsm and expertise. To the children, Ruby was a Mama away from home. Their love for each other was mutual and a joy to observe, as she sat with one on her lap or led one by the hand to the playground. There was a rapport there that few people acquire, but Ruby's love shone so brightly that the children felt It lnstlnctlvely and were comfortable with her. Ruby was one of those rare creatures who never complained when she was unhappy or In pain . Most of us grouch and criticize and fuss and fume at every little Inconvenience or discomfort but not Ruby. She went her way, quietly doing her job. In the twenty-plus years I knew her, I never heard her- say an unkind word about anyone . W hat a beautiful quality that was! It has been said that one should live so the preacher can tell the truth at your funeral. Ruby lived t hat kind of life. As a fri end , Ruby was special, a jewel Indescribable , one that Is sorely missed. To Ruby's t hree daughters , Claudette, Jo Ann, and Lou ise: we extend our sympathy and share your sorrow . W e learned so much from her , and we cons ider our days with her an Inexpressible, invaluable treasure.
M Iidred Coheley
During the last few years t he GSD fam i ly has, of necessity, had to face the loss of several of our members, friends with whom we endeavored In the common cause of servin g deaf children. To accept one' s Passing Is never easy , but It Is particularly hard when he or she never had the opportunity to enjoy a long-deserved retirement. Such Is the case with the demise of Mrs. MIidred Coheley, whose work In the dlnlnQ

room was a labor of love, and whose smlllng face In the serving line Is sorely missed .
Mrs. Coheley lived In Cave Spring all of her life and worked In the food service department for fifteen years. Her co-workers remember her as "a person with a heart of gold,"one of the nicest people I've ever known," "a lady filled with kindness and love." To the children and staff, she always had a pleasant greeting and a warm smile. She served not only food, but sweetness, friendship and love.
Mrs. Coheley died July 19, 1983 after an Illness of several months. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Cohiwey's family, her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchlldren. All of us share a deep feelIng of loss.
-Micki Gaines
Retirees Reception
Mrs. Allee Rodgers and Mrs. Geverna Stepp were honored with a reception In the mllllng area of Middle School, Tuesday, September 27.
Mr. Whitworth and Ms. Crothers expressed gratitude for their years of service.
They were presented Friendship books and white carnations.
Mrs. Threlkeld, Mrs. Stone, Mrr DIiiard, Mrs. Morgan, Mr. Whitworth, Mr . Caple, Mr. Stepp and Mrs. Parrish were guests.
Sandwiches, cheese biscuits, sausage balls, cheese straws, potato chips and dip, cookies, cake, candy, brownies, nuts and punch were served for refreshments.
Lower School Staff members were responsible for the reception. On Friday, September 23, Middle School students presented plaques to Mrs. Stepp and Mrs. Rodgers In appreciation for their years of service. They were surprised .
Mrs. Rodgers (L) and Mrs . Stepp with plaques they were presented by st udents.

GSD Hosts 37th Biennial GAD Convention
The 37th Biennial Georgia Association of the Deaf Convention was held In Cave Spring July 20-23. The Cave Spring Chapter was responsible for bringing the convention to the area. David Conti served as general chairman, assisted by outgoing GAD president Ed Steele.
In addition to the general business meetings, a class reunion picnic was held. Graduates of GSD from as early as the mld-1920's attended. Classes from the 1930's had the most alumni present . A $1.98 Beauty Show, which Involved male contestants dressed as women, was one of the activities. Connor DIiiard won for his appearance as former GSD supervising teacher, the late Mary Turner 1-
The Miss Deaf Georgia Pageant was held at the Cedartown Civic Auditorium . LeAnn Blalock of Rome, GSD student, was second runner-up. Patricia Lowry of Avondale Estates was crowned '' M lss Deaf Georgia". First runner-up was Dana Garmon of Duluth.
The convention concluded Saturday night with an address at the Roman Inn hv Larry Foresta!, president-elect of the National Association of the Deaf. A grand ball followed.
The next convention will be held In Atlanta In 1985. Vince Homes, Vocational Rehabllltatlon Counselor for the Deaf, Atlanta, Is the new GAD president.
Larry Foresta!, guest speaker and (L) Ed Steele, GAD President.
(L-R) Leann Blalock - 2nd runner-up, Patricia Lowry - Miss Deaf Georgia 198385, Dana Garmon -1st runner-up .

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First Invitational Deaf Track Meet to be held at GSD

MAY PROCLAIMED DEAF AWARENESS MONTH IN GEORGIA

Governor Joe Frank Harris proclaimed May, 1983 as Deaf Awareness Month In Georgia. Meeting with the governor are (1-r) Adonla Smith and Donna McGee, students at the Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD) In Cave Spring; Vonda Kay Bowman and Cecil Lewis, students at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD) In Clarkston; BIii Peden, principal of AASD; WIiiie Brown, a student at GSD; Doug Adams, vice president of the Georgia Association for the Deaf (GAD); David Barber, an AASD student; Mona McCubbln, AASD superintendent; Jim Whitworth, GSD superintendent; and Vince Holmes, executive secretary of GAD.

Floyd District
Camporee
On October 8 and 9, Georgia School for the Deaf's Boy Scout Troup NO. 42 participated In the Floyd District Fall Camporee. The 14 GSD students Joined over 100 hearIng boys at Camp Sidney Dew, which Is near Dalton . The theme of the event was, "Primitive Camping". Therefore, the boys were not permitted to use tents, but had to build their shelters from whatever natural materials they could find. The GSD troop made two very Impressive "lean-to's" under which all the boys could sleep. These "lean-to's" that were made of wood and straw were so big that many other Scouts and Scoutmasters came to take pictures of them.
The boys also cooked their own meals. Baked potatoes were cooked In the fire's coals and was a favorite food.
One of the boy's favorite activities was a nature hike that Included finding out what kind of animals llve under rocks In John's Creek.
Saturday night, the troop had a campfire. Jim Roberson told some stories and each boy said the Scout oath In front of the group.
On Sunday, the boys enjoyed games and fishing. They broke camp and headed for home after lunch. Each boy gained some memories and some experiences that wlll last a lifetime.
Leaders on the trip were Scoutmaster Alton Holman, Jim Roberson, and Tommy Parham.
(See picture on page 8)

Audio-Visual
Department
The audio visual department has been very busy taping Interesting programs for the school's television channel. These lnciude educational programs, sports events, and "local talent" shows. One program was "Dorm Wars", a game show similar to the national television show, "Family Feud". Another popular show was "Password" . Both of these programs Involved students as contestants, while staff and faculty functioned as host and assistants.
Recently, Lois Grizzard, a teacher In Lower School, started video-taping poems for the younger students. With the help of her students, she has completed a drama about the poems, "Jack and JIii" and "Thirty Days has September."
The audio/visual department was very fortunate to receive some new video equipment from the Kiwanis Club of Rockmart. This club donated funds to buy a new video recorder and an audio viewer projector. This equipment has been very useful to staff who visit homes and present programs to clubs and other organizations to acquaint them with the program at GSD. Faye Kemp and Helen Keefer were Instrumental In obtaining the video equipment from the Rockmart Club.
-Steve Autry
Second-hand store sign: "Too good to be through."

Georgia School for the Deaf wlll host Its first Invitational track meet for the deaf on
b- March 12, 13, and 14, 1984. Tentatively
participating schools are Florida School
the Deaf, South Carolina School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Deaf and GSD.
The track m_eet will be known as the
Sarah B. wade Invitational Track Meet
for the Deaf, In honor of GSD Coach Sarah Wade for her many successful years of hard work and dedication In the field of athletics at GSD.
The track coaches are anticipating an enthusiastic turn-out of GSD students In track to assure the school of a winning 11~ason In the spring of 1984.

Old age Is the time In our lives we are all coming to ... lf we're lucky enough.

Know and believe In yourself. What others

think won't disturb you.
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THE SCHOOL HELPER

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Georgia School forthe Deaf

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Peyton Williams, Jr., Director

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Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Charles McDaniel, State

Superintendent of Schools

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Superintendent

Eugene Perdue Vera Y. Owens

Prlnclpal Principal

Bob Davis

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Photographer

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No.2

Maximizing Residual Hearing Abilities

Mrs. Owens
Owens Is Acting GSD
Superintendent
Peyton WIiiiams, associate state superintendent for state schools and special services, has announced the appointment of Vera Owens as acting superintendent of the Georgia School for the Deaf effective January 3, 1984.
WIiiiams said that Mrs. Owens has demonstrated over a period of more than 25 years the highest degree of professionalism-and dedication to the education of deaf students at the Georgia School for the Deaf. Prior to her appointment as acting superintendent, she was principal of the elementary school at the Georgia School for the Deaf.
Owens earned a Bachelor of Arts degree fro m Fort Valley State College and the Master of Science degree In the education of the deaf from Gallaudet College In Washington, D.C . She received a six-year specialist degree in administration and supervision from West Georgia College In Carrollton.
She has been actively Involved In professional, civic and religious organizations. She Is a member of the Executive Board of the Ethel Harpst Children's Home and a member of the Parish Council of St. Bernadette Catholic Church In Cedartown.
As acting superintendent of the Georgia School for the Deaf, Owens Is the first black woman In the United States to head a residential school for the deaf or blind, according to WIiiiams.
WIiiiams also announced that J.H. Whitworth, superintendent of the Georgia School for the Deaf, has accepted an assignment as program director of special services based at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf . Williams said Whitworth wlll coordinate and develop programs and services that will enable the state schools for
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"Maximizing Residual Hearing Abilities of Deaf and Severely Hard-of-Hearing Students" Is the title of the In-service course for Lower School staff this year. The class, which will carry two staff develpment credits upon completion, Is being conducted by Mr. Michael Pelc, G.S.D. audiologist . It Is designed to emphasize the aural/oral aspects of Total Communication.
Opportunities to maximize the use off residual hearing are present throughout the day In the course of regular classroom activities . The overall goal of the lnservlce program Is to assist teachers In developing the attitudes and skills needed to take advantage of these opportunities effectively. Specific goals Include: (1.) Gaining an understanding of what the maximum use of residual hearing can contribute to echJcatlon and communication, even for a severely hearing Impaired student (2.) Interpreting audiograms In terms of Implications for the students use of residual hearing. (3.) Developing skills In the assessment of residual hearing use (4.) Developing skills In the effective use of amplification. (5 .) Developing strategies to help students make use of their residual hearing effectively and to reinforce them for doing so.
Implementing this program Is no easy task . A great deal of work Is needed to check hearing aids dally, assess residual hearing use, provld'l appropriate auditory Input based on assessed levels, reinforce the use of speech, speechreadlng, and listening skills, and consult with the audiologist. But the long-term benefits to students In terms of Improved language, reading scores, and communication can make these efforts well worth while.The Lower School staff Is to be commended for the progress already made this year. Dally detailed checks of each hearing aid and auditory trainer have Improved the effectiveness of amplification and have made It possible for broken equipment to be repaired or replaced as quickly as possible.
Plans for the rest of the year Include completing assessments of residual hear. Ing use for each student using ampllflcatlon and the development of classroom strategies to maximize hearing use. The Lower School staff, working with the audiology/speech staff, will be continuing to work to develop true Total Communication skllla for our students.
-Lynne Crothers Supervising Teacher

Dr. Peyton WIiiiams (L) addresses group during In-service training 'M:lrkshop.
Lita Aldridge (R) participates In 'M:lrkahop. Background: (L-R) Jones Anthony, Dean Wllllamon, Margaret Bishop, Betty Kerr.
Glenda Ennis and Mike Burton (R) enjoying morning break during Vlk>rkahop.
In-Service Training
Lita Aldridge, Parent Education Coordinator, Pre-College Program Outreach, Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C. and Glenda Ennis, Resldentlal Programming Planning Speclallst, conducted an In-service workshop at GSD on November 21 and 22. Participating were the Home Life staff, psychologist , high school counselor and parent educator coordinator. Dr. Peyton WIiiiama from the State Department of Education In Atlanta also attended the workshop.
Areas covered were roles and reaponalbllltlea of houseparents as extended parents; behavior strategies; expectations for children; and ways to communicate with parents and children .
At the conclualon of the workshop It was determined that the chief function of a parent was In helplng a child adjust to the realltlea of llvlng, of !earning to llve with hlmaelf/herself and learning to llve with other people.

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(See Owens on page 1) the handicapped to expand their delivery system In meeting the needs of deaf and blind students.
WIiiiams said that the personnel changes at Cave Spring are being made In order to make the most effective use of staff In accomplishing the work of the state schools. Whitworth 's voluntary reassignment Is In keeping with continuing efforts to Improve the administration of the department's programs to educate deaf students.
Whitworth was academic principal at Cave Spring from 1970 to 1973, when he was named superintendent.
-Ed/Lines, Ga. Dept. of Education December 21, 1983, Vol. II, No. 26
Enrichment Clubs
Attend Bal let
On Sunday, December 4, the G.S .D . Enrichment Clubs were Invited to attend the performance of the "Nutcracker" by the Atlanta Ballet.
The performance was held at the beautiful Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Forty-three students and six staff attended the annual presentation .
The Ilghtlng , scenery, and special effects were all well done and something to stir the Imagination. The colorful costumes and graceful dancing of the cast made this a memorable occasion for the students.
After the ballet we were Invited down to meet the dancers and the ballet mistress. They answered questions for the students and explained to them about the long hours of practice and study It takes to perform In the ballet.
-Marilyn Reese
Drug Abuse Program
Aired on Channel 13
On Wednesday, November 30, GSD students watched a special program about drug abuse. The program was shown In the dorms and throughout the cave Spring oommunlty on Channel 13.
The students saw an Interpreted videotape on the physical effects of drugs and drug addiction. After the tape, a panel of students asked questions to representatives of the Floyd County and Rome City Police Drug Enforcement Squad.
A special thanks to the panel of students which oonslsted of: WIiiie Brown, Eddie Carswell, Glenda Patterson, Judy Garmon, Kit lturrlan, and Jeannette Sanks. Also, a special thanks Is given to Tom Parham and Jim Roberson for their oontrlbutlons.
-Steve Autry

Printing Classes Entertained

New Staff Member
A warm weloome to Ms. Pamela Corn who recently Joined our staff as audiologist.
Ms. Corn Is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia In Athens. She obtained her M.Ed. In Audiology Education there as well as her B.S. Ed. In Speech Pathology/ Audiology.
A small town In the Northeast Georgia 11/iountalns, Blairsville, Is home to Ms. Corn. Prior to living there, she resided In the Atlanta
area. Ms. Corn has worked with deaf and hearing
Impaired Individuals of al I ages for the last three years and Is excited about working with GSD students. She enjoys water skiing , playing softball, sailing, sewing and Is an avid Bulldog fan.

The Print Shop Classes combined a very helpful booklet which will be distributed to the clergy families of the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church. The booklet, "for Clergy Families", was prepared by members of the Conference Committee on Status and Role of Women and brings together pertinent Information useful In times of crisis as well as lifting up unique features for the family which ltlnerates.
Soon after the 44 page booklet had been printed and assembled, the Committee members entertained the printing classes with refreshments of fruit, punch, sandwiches, cookies, candy and nuts. The Christmas season motif added to the festivity of this 90Clal time. Hostesses for the parties December 14 were Mrs. Helen Brewster, of Newman, who chaired the project, Mrs. Daphne Faulkner, of Atlanta, who chaired the Conference Committee on Status and Role of Women and Ms. Martha E. King, of Rome, who assisted with editing the booklet.

GSD Tigers Have Third 8-2 Record

The GSD Tiger football team ended the 1983 season with Its third straight 8-2 reoord. It was a wonderful year with GSD receiving many honors.
For the seoond straight year, GSD has had a perfect 6-0 reoord against other schools for the deaf. For the past three years, GSD stands 17-1 overall against deaf teams. GSD Tigers now have a winning string of 13 straight victories over deaf opponents. We are looking forward to keeping up the winning spirit In 1964.
The main reason for the GSD success has been the outstanding talent of the football players we have on our team. The Tigers had four players ranked as top area passers. Dudley Kerr finished In 10th place, while WIiburt Marshall and Fred Stone tied for 20th. Dewitt
Holsey was the 22nd top ranked passer.
GSD also had three players finish as top area rushers: WIiburt Marshall, Tommy Green and
~nald Hall. WIiburt was ranked as the third
best rusher In the Fbme area, with 1,336 yards on 187 attempts for an average of 7.1 yards per carry. GSD did a greet Job In the scoring depart-
ment al90. Five players finished the season
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Billy Mc~nald (Printing Instructor) presenting first copy of booklet to Conference Committee.
(L-R) Mr. Mc~nald (Instructor), Mrs.
Faulkner, Ms. King, and Mrs. Brewster.
l\/lembers of printing class with basket of fruit
given them by the lntercommunlty cancer
Center of Rome. (L-R) Mike Smith, Jackie Turner, Marcella Vorwald, Liz Eason, Mr. Mc~nald (Instructor), II/ionic Hudson, Vera Fleming, Jamie Parton, Phil Royston.

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Lower School Assembly
The November assembly for the Intermediate and Special Studies Departments featured Georgia's 250th birthday and a tribute to the nations military which has protected our freedom , Included were patriotic songs, thanksgiving for our many blessings and a stirring speech about military life by Captain David Warran .
SCENES FROM LOWER SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Captain David Warren speaks to group. Helen Keefer Interprets.

David Conti welcomes the audience.

Anita Allen sings, " The Star Spangled Banner. " Kara Jordan (R) interprets.

Sarah Perkins says a prayer.

Scene from Middle School Christmas program.
(L-R) Chris Culberson, Ricky Rivers, Willie T. Brown, Charlene Flemister, Margie Johnson, Wenona Stallings, Stacy Heath .

Theatre Company
Performs at GSD
Georgia School for the Deaf hosted a perforamance by Sunshine TOO, on Wednesday, January 25, at 8:30 A.M. /10:30 A.M . at Stewart Auditorium - Griffin Building, Georgia School for the Deaf.
Sunshine TOO, a Nationally acclaimed professional theatre company of deaf and hearing actors, is touring the United States with a special message about deafness.
The popular and colorful group, sponsored by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) at Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of Technology(RIT), performs in public schools, colleges, clubs and community centers for deaf and hearing audiences.
Since its inception in 1980, the group has conducted more than 750 performances and 1300 workshops for more than a quarter of a million people In 38 states and Canada.
Sunshine TOO consists of six talented performers, three of whom are deaf. They perform in both sign language and voice and tailor each show to the age level of the audience, enabling them to inform and entertain at the same time.
Through a variety of skits, songs, poetry, sign-mime, story-telling and scenes from plays and real life, the troupe brings a better understanding of deafness to audiences everywhere.
The group Is unique, offering a performance that Is a theatrical and cultural program as well as an introduction to deaf and handicap awareness. The performances educate the hearing public about deafness and Illustrate the beauty of sign language, while providing the deaf population with an accessible form of entertainment in American Sign Language. To young deaf students, Sunshine TOO serves as a positive example.
- The Cedartown Standard

Barry Garrison pledges allegiance to the flag .

Primary students enjoying a visit from "Santa" along with presents and candy canes.
(L-R) Arthur Carver, Margie Johnson, Santa, Jason VVooten , Brandon Sutton .

NTI D Theatre Group.

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Charles Glenn Diane Minshew David Conti

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''SPOTLIGHT''

In this Issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER we are pleased to feature the high school mathematics department In our "Spotlight."
Follow;ng Is a statement of the departments philosophy and a brief biography of each staff member .
The phllosophv of the Georgia School for the Deaf high school ;nathematlcs department Is that mathematics education should teach each student to think loglcally and equip him with reasoning too,s for life situations. Through mathematics hearing Impaired students learn to vlsuallze number and quantity, form rational judgments by estimating answers and using different methods of solutlon, and test thr valldlty of conclusions by proving the reasonableness and accuracy of an answer.
The maturity and mental level of each Individual student will determine which goals, objectives, books , and materials will be used for that student.
Lanelle Benton Miss Lanelle Benton Is In her 20th ye&r
of teaching at GSD. She received a B.S. In Math and a M.Ed. In Hearing Impaired from Georgia State University. In addltlo" to teaching Math , she Is the school year book advisor and the junior class advisor .
Lan6lle lives In Cave Spring. Her favorite pastime Is reading.
Charles W . Glenn Charles W . Glenn received a B.S. degree
from Alabama State College at Montgomery, Alabama, In 1952. In the summer of 1956 he received an M.Ed. degree fror.: the same school. He has also studied at Gallaudet College In Washington, D.C .; Clarke School for the Deaf at Northampton, Massachusetts; and Ball State University at Muncie, Indiana. Glenn Is a veteran of World War 11, having spent six and a half years In the army.
In addition to teaching, he coached basketball, softball and track from 1953 to 1962. During most of that time Mr. Glenn coached both the boys and girls. From 1962 untll 1970 he coached the boys only. During Mr. Glenn's last year as coach, GSD won the basketball tournament for Southeastern Schools for the Deaf and Blind . The trophy Is still on display In the high school.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn llve In Cave Spring. They have three children, Charles W. Glenn, Jr., Teresa Glenn and Mike Glenn. Charles Is at home with his parents, Teresa Is tEllk:hlng at Paine College In Augusta, and Mike Is playing professional basketball with the Atlanta Hawks.
Diane Minshew Mrs. Diane Minshew has been teaching
High School Mathematics at GSD for

Alan Engllsh
twelve years. She received her B.S. degree In Mathematics from Berry College and her M.A . degree In Education of the Hearing Impaired from Gallaudet College.
Diane, husband Eugene and their three sons, Derek, Kyle and Stuart llve near Cave Spring. Some of her other Interests Include reading, music and tennis.
David Conti David Alan Conti was born and reared In
Los Angles, California. He attended the Mary E. Bennett Elementary School In Los Angeles and later enrolled at the Callfornla School for the Deaf In Riverside. He graduated from Riverside In 1966.
Conti received a B.A. degree In Math from Gallaudet College In 1971, a M.S. degree In Math from Callfornla State University at Northrldge In 1974, and a M.Ed. degree In Special Education from Georgia State University In 1977.
Mr. Conti has received two O.A.R. awards and one S.A.R. award. The Class of 1980, which he sponsored for four years, gave him a plaque of appreciation. He has also been a sponsor of the GSD high school drama andmovie club.
David and his family moved to Georgia
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from California In 1974. He began his teaching career at GSD In the Intermediate Department and was transferred to high school In 1976. In addition to his Instructional duties, he Is Involved In developing computer programs for the school.
Contl 's wife, former GSD graduate Diane Stinchcomb, teaches English In the high school department. They live In Cave Spring and have two daughters, Deana, 10, and Dinah, 8, who attend the local Cave Spring school.
Alan English Mr. Alan English has been on the teach-
Ing staff at GSD for twelve years. He teaches Math, Personal Finance, and one class of General Science In the High School Department. In addition, he has coached girls basketball for five years and boys basketball for one year.
English attained a B.A . degree In Business Administration from Shorter College, Rome, and later attended Georgia State University, Atlanta, where he received a M .Ed . degree In Hearing Impaired.
Alan, his wife Edna, son Alan, Jr. and daughter, Kristle live In Rome.
Ruby Fletcher Ruby M. Fletcher received the B.S.de-
gree In Business Administration from Savannah State College. She received an M.Ed . degree In Hearing Impaired from Georgia State University. She has also attended Berry College.
Mrs. Fletcher Is beginning her eleventh year at GSD, having begun her teaching In Middle School prior to moving to High School.
A native Roman , Mrs. Fletcher and her two sons , Frankie and Levar, reside In Rome.

Class of '84

This year's graduating class Is one of the largest In the past several years . The Class of '84 has a total of 66 seniors. Class officers for this year are:

President: Vice president: Treasurer: Secretary:

Denise Balley Tommy Green Judy Garmon Gary Caldwell

Class favorites are Thomas Kimball and Trena Green.
-Andy Dawson, Sponsor, Class of '84 .

A friend rubs the bad things out Instead of rubbing them In.

GSD Participates in
Rome's Christmas
Parade
The theme of the G.S.D. float was "The Night Before Christmas". On our float we used a bed for "the children were nestled all snug In their beds" with two of the primary boys In bed . We used four pieces of Christmas candy. The baby sat In the cradle with the Christmas Angel keeping watch. Father was looking out of the window ''to see what was the matter''. Mother was standing by the fire place where "the stockings were hung by the chimney with care'' . We also used a mouse for the ''not a creature was stirring not even a mouse' ', but our mouse was certainly not quiet. He stood up on the end of the bed and Jumped up and down and hollered the entire length of the parade. On the back of the float two girls were signing the poem ' 'The Nlght Before Christmas' ' . Mother: Marcia Cousins Father: Stephen Goen Mouse: Little WIiiie Blackmon Angel: Sekeltha Glover Children In Bed: James Sturn Calvin Barton Pieces of Christmas Candy: Michelle Brown Crystal Wimbish Roderick Hartage Eddie MIiier Girls Signing : Donna McGee Monie Hudson Float Design : Marilyn Reese Float Construction: John Johnston and Students Costumes: Rena Reeves Director: Michael Burton
Others helping were: Mrs. Patty Johnston, Mrs. Betty Kerr, and Dean Williamon .'
-Marilyn Reese
Kiwanis Institute on
Deafness
Make your plans to attend the annual Kiwanis Institute on Deafness to be held May 28, 29, 30 and June 1 In Athens.
The Institute Is coordinated by Dennis Fennell , Specialist for Deafness, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation , Atlanta, Georgia. Faye Kemp Is coordinating a three-hour session for parents which will be facilitated by WIida Owens and Carolyn McKnight . Mark your calender and plan to attend .

GSD Employees Honored

Forty-two Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD) employees were recently honored for their years of service.
Those honored received State Merit Award certificates. Additionally, employees with 20 or more years of service received gold-plated lapel pins. They were:

30 years of service:

Geverna Stepp

Claude Fuqua

25 years of service:

Alethia Chubbs

Rena Reeves

20 years of service:

Virginia Berry, Katherine Hamilton, Sue Huckaby, Penelope Penny, Wllann Powers, Bob Davis , Hugh Rogers, and Guy Welch .

15 years of service:

Carrie Sims, Rachel Terry, Louise Jackson, Opal McFry, Hal Betz, Juanita Barnett, Morris ' Mitchell, Jack Mount, Jim Perry, Russel Royston, and Paul Carter.

10 years of service:

Jean Taylor, Beatrice Chambers, James Hightower, MIidred HIii , Odell Sheppard, Charlotte Thomas, Edna Reese, Cheryl
Wiggins, Leola Pollard , Christine Glanton, Barbara Hendrix, Frank Martin, Sandra Junkins, Diane Minshew, BIiiy McDonald,

Joyce Frieson , Doug English, Prudence DIiiingham and Catherine Story .

The National Theatre of the Deaf Scheduled to Perform in Georgia

Following Is a schedule of planned performances of The National Theatre of the Deaf In our area.

March 1-,1984 PERF. NTD 8:15 PM SPONSOR: Agnes Scott College ADDRESS: Decatur,GA 30030

THEATRE : Gaines Chapel, Agnes Scott College

March 6, 1984 PERF. 1 NTD 8:00 PM

1 Workshop

Howard Auditorium

SPONSOR: Tlftarea Concert Association ADDRESS: Box 36/ ABAC Station Tifton, GA 31794 THEATRE: Howard Auditorium, Abraham Baldwin College

March 8, 1984 PERF. NTD 8:15PM

SPONSOR: Georgia Southern College ADDRESS: Landrum Box 8133, Statesboro, GA 30460

THEATRE: McCroan Auditorium

There's no sense In advert1slng your troubles; no one will buy them.

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GSD Girls Place 3rd In Mason-Dixon Tournament
The Georgia School for the Deaf Girls Varsity Basketball Team left Cave Spring the rrornlng of January 17, 1964 en route to the Girls MasonDixon Tournament in Staunton, Virginia. After spending the night In Rlchrrond, the group was surprised to wake up the following rrornlng to find six to eight Inches of snow!
On Thursday rrorning, the GSD team played South Carolina School for the Deaf and defeated South Carolina 57 to 31 . Thursday evening Tennessee School for the Deaf was defeated by GSD by a score of 75 to 53. But then on Friday, Alabama School for the Deaf defeated GSD girls by a score of 45 to 41. The GSD girls came in third on Saturday by defeating Virginia School for the Deaf by a score of 44 to 27.
The tournament was exciting and co_lorful, and offered many rewarding experiences for the Georgia group .
Abigail Carson was outstanding In her tournament play . She shot a total of 91 points in four games and was selected to the Alltournament Team. All the girls played well and did a job that we can all be proud of , as well as conducting themselves as young ladles and the best basketball players in the tournament .
Team, you were just great! -Eugene Weatherly, Coach
GSD Girls Varsity Basketball Team
Front row: (L-R) Coach Eugene Weatherly, Glenda Patterson, Jackie Turner , Denna Johnson, Monie Hudson, Elaine Beckley . Back row: (L-R) Liz Eason, Cheryl Maxwell, A-isicilla Gardner, Tima Sims , Abigail Carson, Lisa Thompkins.
'' Basketbal I,''
''Basketball''
That was the big word Saturday, November 12th as G.S.D. held It's first Intramural basketball tournament. Forty three tx>ys from middle school up through the eleventh grade participated in the event. There were five teams entered In the round-robin tournament which star1ed at 9:00 a.m. and ended at 9:~ p.m. A

total of 10 games were played . Each team was coached by a player from the
G.S. D. tx>ys varsity basketball team . These coaches worked hard, controlling the game from the bench and adding skilled Instruction before each game.
The final results showed that the Nets won the championship by winning all of their games. They were led by Johnny Dunlap who scored a total of 78 points In 4 games and completely dominated the rebounding.
The Nets were followed by the Spurs (2nd place), the Jazz (3rd place), the 76'ers (4th place), and the Bulls (5th place).
Most of the games were very close. Only one game was a runaway. To show the closeness of the games, the determination, and stamina of the players, In the ninth game of the tournament the Nets played a (38 to 37) one point game with the 76'ers which by winning that game assured themselves the championship.
The scores to all the tournament games are as follows : (1st game) Nets 44- Bulls 38, (2nd game) Jazz 19-76'ers 14, (3rd game) Spurs 43-76'ers 39, (4th game) Nets 38-Spurs 35, (5th game) 76'ers 35-Bulls 28, (6th game) Nets 47Jazz 25, (7th game) Jazz 41 -Bulls 35, (8th game) Spurs 38-Bulls 30, (9th game} Nets 38-76'ers 37, and the (10th game) Spurs 21-Jazz 16.
Congratulations to all the players because everyone who participated and had a good time were "winners" .
Many thanks to Jim Parham who came all the way from Rome, and Willie Brown who came all the way from Fannin Campus to referee the ball games. Also , thanks to Bob Baker for keeping the clock, and, thanks to all the students who kept the score.
The Championship Nets were: Johnny Dunlap, Ronald Kitchens, Adrian Moore, Rodney Bell, Randy Hood , Young Jin Cho, Willie Smith, and Charvis Thomas .
Junior Varsity
Football
GSD's Junior Varsity football team experienced one of their best seasons In a long time in 1983. They tied the School record for most wins by a J.V. team (3 wins). Only two other teams have done that- the 1979 team coached by Sam Nelmeier (record 3-2) and this year's team, which was three wins, one loss .
The only setback of this year was the very first game of the season at East Rome. East Rome won 16-0: however, our boys played with a lot of heart and determ Ination. After the first game of the year, the team began to roll, winning the next three games .
In the second game of the year, GSD beat Mt. Zion 16-6. Junior Chambers scored on a 45 yard run and "Hot rod " Marshall intercepted a pass and scored the second GSD touchdown . Next, we defeated

a "large" Darlington squad, the final score being 16-8. This was one of the finest J.V. games I have seen In a long time. Kent Flrsdon had an outstanding game at quarterback. Kent hooked up on several long passes with Johnny Dunlap and Tony Tucker. Eric Tatum had a strong game at fullback . Defensively, Jimmy Irvin and Joe Nettles had very good games. Tony scored the first touchdown on a reverse run while Eric Tatum ran In the second touchdown from three yards out.
The most exciting game of the year was the only game played at home. The home
fans were treated to a very close and hotly contested game against an Improved Mt. Zion team . Mt. Zion jumped ahead 8-0 In the first half . However, In the second half Kent Firsdon threw to Chris Creed for GSD's first score to tie the game at 8-8. GSD waited until 15 seconds left In the game to score the game's final touchdown. Junior Chambers scored with 15 seconds remaining and Johnny Dunlap caught the two-point conversion. GSD held on to win 16-8 .
Robert Banks, Hank Jackson and Steve Jackson had a very impressive game on the offensive line. The defense did not permit Mt . Zion to get a first down and only gave up 17 total yards. Individually, Junior Chambers gained 132 yards.
All the coaches are very proud of the team. They had great attitudes and gave 100% all the time. We are looking forward to these boys moving up to the Varsity and keeping the GSD football program moving forward.
-Andy Dawson, J.V. coach
Institute on Deafness
to Meet in Atlanta
In October 1984, Georgia will host the Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness in Atlanta. The Institute Planning Group, which consists of section leaders and planning consultants, has been named. Mr. Eugene Ziegler, Director of Admissions/ Support Services at Georgia School for the Deaf, has been selected as a planning consultant on the committee .
The planning group is to address the following needs: 1. Identify goals of Institute. 2. Determine policies and procedures . 3. Advise the Institute strategy group. 4. Advise section leaders. 5. Approve section strategies . 6. Develop instrument to evaluate the Institute. 7. Record proceedings of meetings.
These needs will be discussed during four planning sessions scheduled for 1984,
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Parent Education
state schools for the deaf are catalysts for change In the lives of deaf people. personnel from Georgia School for the Deaf have offered or will offer technical assis-
tance, if possible. some recent activities and future plans
are given below. Eugene Ziegler , Director of Support
services; Helen Keefer, Georgia P.1.N.E.S. parent advisor; Michael Pelc, speech/hearing coordinator at GSD, recently conducted a workshop for the fifth and sixth grade students at Cherokee Elementary School in Cedartown. The presentation consisted of audiology, and overview of Georgia School for the Deaf, sign language and Georaia P. I.N .E.S.
Teresa Lee, GSD psychologist, presented the following workshops Jn Cedartown: St. Bernadette's CYO, "What can We Do For The Deaf?"; Golden Agers, "GSD-Our Neighbors"; First Methodist Church Ladies Group, "My Positive Self"; Cherokee Elementary Teacher's Group, "Spotting Children with Hearing Impairments"; and Polk Health Department, ''Support Services Available
at GSD" . Staffings are often held following evalua-
tions to disseminate information to various agencies , including Departments of Family and Children Servlc;es, Health Departments, public school systems, mental health and mental retardation centers, pardons and paroles, juvenile authorities and Vocat ional Rehabilitation.
GSD staff has assisted personnel at Polk County Training Center by offering sign classes at the Center and Inviting the staff to visit GSD for observation and to receive technical assistance.
A five-hour staff development class in manual communication and deaf awareness is being given at the Georgia Institute on Deafness at Alto. February 3, 4, and 5 are set aside for 14 hours of in-service training by Faye Kemp. Weekly sign classes continue, with assistance from two students and video tapes prepared by GSD staff. Books about deafness are being read and reaction papers written. A tour of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is planned . Mrs. Kemp will return to Alto in March for assessment.
A presentation about GSD and its services was given at an inter-agency meeting and luncheon on January 26 at Lumpkin, Georgia; presentations are scheduled for 55 nurses at Galnesveile Junior College on March 19 and to the Kiwanis Club in Baldwin on March 20.
A staff development manual communications class at the Georgia Learning Resources System in Whitesburg is plan- ned for April 10-May 22. This will be

taught by Faye Kemp . Contact Mary Yeomans at 404-832-0506 if interested .
Rabun County is planning for classes in the spring. Contact Celeste York at 404-746 -5376 If interested.
Plans are underway for a sign language class in Thomson. Contact Faye Kemp .
Parent meetings are held regularly in Columbus, Macon, Dalton, Augusta, Athens and Cave Spring. We hope you attend the one in your area.
Two Years Of Love
The International Association of Parents of the Deaf has a new program to reach parents of deaf or hard of hearing children.
In this time of budget cuts and changing roles in the family, parents need help. They search for information and resources about deafness to help them raise their children. IAPD, with the help of service groups, identifies parents in local areas, parents who do not know where to turn in their time of need. When these parents have been identified, IAPD will present them, with the help of a sponsor, "Two Years of Love".
"Two Years of Love" is a program of personalized services bought by a service organization and presented to a family with a deaf or hard of hearing child. These services include a two year membership in IAPD, newsletters from different organizations, books for parents, books for children of ail ages. There will be between thirtytwo and fifty informative publications made available to the family.
Additionally, parents who have been sponsored will receive personal correspondence at regular intervals from the IADP Home Office. Personal contacts during the early years of adjustment for the family, are very important. Periodic questionaires to each family will enable IAPD to Individualize and personalize the information and support needs of each family.
If your service organization, civic club or religious organization is interested in sponsoring a parent for this service, contact the IAPD Home, at 814 Thayer Avenue, Sliver Spring, MD 20910, (:nl) 585-5400 Voice or TDD. Your
gift will touch parents and reach out to them as
nothing has before. In turn parents will be able to help themselvee because of the contact with other people.
Retiree
Fannie Harrington began work at GSD in the Food Service Department in February 1967. She worked faithfully on her job until she retired the first of the year. Fannie lives in Cave Spring. We wish for her a happy retirement.

Louise Tracy Passes
Louise Treadwell Tracy, Founder President of the John Tracy Clinic, died November 13 after a lengthy Illness. Through her constant effort over several decades to provide Information and support for parents, she became a beacon of strength for parents of hearing-Impaired children throughout the world . Other founders of the Clinic, named after her severely hearing-impaired son, were her husband Spencer Tracy, Walt Disney, Mrs . Orville Caldwell, and Neil S. McCarthy.
Mrs. Tracy stressed the importance of parental imvolvement in their children's education, and their understanding of child development. Her calling on a psychologist in the early '40s to conduct discussions about parent's feelings and attitudes was an enlightened element of her programming. All services, at her insistence, have always been offered free to parents using the John Tracy Clinic.
In 1943, with the help of the first paid staff member of the Clinic, Mrs. Tracy began the ''Correspondence Course for Preschool Hearing-Impaired Children and Their Parents," which Is still go.Ing sirong. It Is this free program above any other that gives Louise Tracy a position of permanence in the history of the field of hearing impairment.
Mrs. Tracy was closely tied to the Beil Association, serving as a SecondPresident from 1957 to 1964, and a member of the Honorary Board , 1964-78. Among the many awards Mrs. Tracy received were no fewer than seven honorary doctorates from colleges and universities.
(Reprinted courtesy of NEWSOUNDS A .G. Bell Association for the Deaf, Inc. December, 1983).
IAPD Convention
the International Association of Parents of the Deaf will hold Its Ninth Biennial Qmventlon: "Peers, Tears and Cheers," Parents and Professionals Working Together, June 24-27, 1984, California School for the Deaf, Fremont, California.
-IAPD 814 Thayer Avenue Sliver Spring, MD20910
(301) 585-5400
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The harder you work, the luckier you become.
On the night of the prom a young man handed
his date a corsage of flowers. Attached was a
note reeding, ''With all my love and most of my allowance."

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GSDTIGERS (Continued from page 2)
ranked with the area top scorers. WIiburt Marshall was the area's leading scorer, with 18 touchdowns, five two-point PATS for a total of 118 points. Other players who followed WIiburt
were Charles Myles, six touchdowns, 36 points; Tommy Green, three touchdowns, one PAT, 19
points; Dudley Kerr, three touchdowns, 18 points; and Fred Stone, two touchdowns, two two-point PATS for 16 points.
GSD also showed some wonderlul team effort
by rolling up a grand total of 2,466 yards offensively, 1,884 yards rushing, and 582 yards passing for an average of 246.6 yards per game. GSD played outstanding defense this year by giving up only 1,659 yards yards to our opponents - 1,091 yards on the ground and 568 yards through the air for a per game average of 165.9 yards.
GSD finished the seasc>n ranked seventh In team offense In the Fbme area and ranked sixth In team defense. We scored a total of 253 points for an average of 25.3 points per game. The Tiger defense held our opponents to a total of 111 points for an average of 11 .1 points per game .
Several football Tigers have received some well deserved Individual honors this year . WI Iburt Marshal I and Fred Stone were named to the first team ROME NEWS-TRIBUNE all-area football team. WIiburt was also named to the all-area offensive team as a running back, and Fred Stone was named to the all-area defensive
team as a corner back. Several members of the GSD football squad were named all area honor-
able mention: Bobby Franklin, fullback; Tommy Green , tight end; Garry Caldwell, guard; Terry Caldwell , center; Eddie Carswell , defensive tackle and Tommy Green, linebacker.
We were also fortunate to have two of our young men to ba named to the First Team Deaf All-American Squad. WIiburt Marshall was named first team running back and Tommy Green was named first team end. Several players were named to the Deaf All-American honorable mention: Garry Caldwell and Eddie Carswell as linemen and Fred Stone and Bobby Franklin as backs. Tommy Green and Fbbln Mc~nald were named honorable mention as kickers. Congratulations to all of our football players for helping make the 1983 football season one of our best . Thanks to all the wonderful GSD staff members for your help In making this season so SUOC888ful .
-8am Niemeier GSD head football coach
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Interesting facts: Honey contains all the vitamins which nutritionists consider necessary to health. Seventy-two muaclee are used In speaking one word.
The nine most useful English words are: and, be, It , of, the, wlll, I , have, and you .
L.azylness: the habit of resting before fatlque
sets In.

GSD BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM
Standing : (L-R) Coach Zeke McDaniel, WIiiie S~tton (42), Larry Hutchinson (40), WIiiie L. Brown (44), MIiton Anderson (55) , Fred Stone (23), Tommy Green (25), Boris Vinson (20). Sitting: (L-R) Eddie Carswell (33), Bernard Scott (41 ), Charles Pauj (35), WIiburt Marshall (12), Charles Myles (10), Rick) Ingram (13) , Bobby Daniels (30) , Manager Stuart Black.

GSD Tigers
Make History
The Tigers of Georgia School for the Deaf made history In Baton Rouge, Louisiana on
Saturday, January 28, 1984 by winning their
third straight Mason-Dixon basketball championship. Georgia became the first school In the 32 years of Mason-Dixon play to win the championsh ip three straight years , a feat that Coach McDaniel says will be hard to overcome.
Georgia nas only competed for twelve years, and
It marked the fifth Mason-Dixon title for the school.
The team ''blew-<iut ' ' Eastern North Carolina 89-50; "toyed " with Mississippi 76-52, and finally, after a slow start, crushed Florida 57-37 for the championship. Georgia met only token resistance In the first half of the game with Florida, when that team tried to play a stall game. Otherwise, the Tigers breezed through the tournament .
Wlllle Brown of Georgia was named Most Valuable Player for the third year In a row, and named to the all-tournament team for the fourth time In four years. During the tournament, WI IIle became the fl rst deaf prep player to score
2000 points In a career. He also broke his own
record of 94 points In a three-point tournament
by scoring 99 points. He had a high of 40 points
the first game.
On Friday, WIiiie also won the free throw
championship. He shot 22 out of 25 tries. Tommy Green was also named to the all-
tournament team for the third year In a row. At the conclusion of the awards ceremony,
Coach McDaniel was cited and given a standing ovation as he extended his victories as the tournament all-time " wlnnlngest" coach.
The Tigers record for the past four years read
11 wins against only 1 loss; three championships and one third place.

That one is true does not mean that the other Is
false.
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All things come true to he who hustles while he waits.

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Family Weekend
At GSD

Forty-seven parents, grandparents , and sibli ngs of primary and Intermediate students gathered for a family weekend at GSD February 1O, 11 , 12. Parent Education Coordinator Faye Kemp planned and conducted the weekend activ ities , assisted by other GSD personnel and students . A special participant was Mrs. Wilda Owens, active In the International Association of Parents of the Deaf organ ization .
Friday night was an Informal even ing of regi st ration , discussions , and becoming acquainted during refreshment time . Princi pal Eugene Perdue , Acting Superintendent Vera Owens , Supervising teacher Lynne Crothers and Director of Hom e Life Michael Burton were on hand Satu rday for the various programs.
Senator Joe Burton , chairman of the task force committee studying the needs for Georgia to fund pre-schoo l education, gave the keynote address, " New Horizons for the Hand icapped ".
John Johnston , art Instructor , exp lained the process of using a potter' s wheel while student David Parker did a clay demonst ration. Home Life staff members Jim Roberson and Marilyn Reese supervised a popular session wit h st udents ent it led , "Dorm itory War ", sim ilar to some television game shows. Students part icipating were Elaine Beckley, Michelle Sims , Diedra Kimball , Lisa Young , Vera Flemi ng , Rayetta McNeal , Jackie Ban kston and Brenda Mor row. A panel of parents of deaf children, B'arbara Littlejohn , Debbie Ralston , and Wilda Owens led in a d iscussion of " Tips to Parent s from Parents. ''
Wilda Owens led a panel discussion Sat urday afternoon entitled , " Your Deaf Child Grown .' ' Participants were GSD staff mem bers David Conti, Russell Royston , and Barbara Allred . Sharon Stanley , behavior specialist with Coosa Valley Mental Health Center, was respons ible for "Positive Reinforcement for Your Child ." Michael Burton presented an "Overview of the Resident ial and Extra-curricular Activities at GSD. ' '
A basketball game was the hlghtllght of the Saturday night activities . On Sunday , parents either left to return home or remained In Cave Spring and attended ch urch with their child.
GSD personnel and students assisting In the weekend activities not already named were Glenda Couey, Food Service director, _and staff; Juanita Barnett, houseparent
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(L-R) Mrs . Vera Owens , Acting Superintendent , and Mr. Mike Burton , Home Life Director, discissing family weekend activities with Mrs. Wilda Owens.
(L-R) Mrs . Faye Kemp , Parent Education Coordinator , Eugene Ziegler, Director of Support Serv ices , Principal Eugene Perdue, Senator Joe Burton and Mrs . Wilda Owens .
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Rick Littlejohn (Second from right) saying blessing prior to eating lunch with his mother and several other members of his family who were present for the occasion .

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Home for the Deaf
Established
in Atlanta
The Watchful Care Home of the Deaf, sponsored as an outreach ministry of the Crusselle-Freeman Church of the Deaf, Atlanta, Is now open. The facility Is located at 740 Erin Street , Atlanta, adjacent to the_ Crusselle-Freeman parking lot. The home offers a number of services to deaf al)d hearing Impaired Individuals.
Deaf and hearing Impaired people 18 years or older can live at the home. They are given watchful, personal care. Three balanced meals are served dally In the dining room , and snacks are provided during the afternoon or at bedtime, If desired. The rooms are sunny and cheerful and furnished with new furniture. Rent Is based upon each Individual's need. Services are paid for by the recipients and their famllles and through contributions by friends through the Crusselle-Freeman Church . Some funds are available for financial aid. The Center Is governed by a sixteen member Board of Directors who have a special Interest In deaf and hearing Impaired people.
The home Is open each Sunday afternoon for visitation and fellowship from 12:30 p.m . to 5:00 p.m. Visitors may bring their own lunch. Coffee and soft drinks and a television set with decoder are also available during Sunday afternoon visiting hours.
Miss LeAnn Beaird, formerly of Cave Spring, Is director of the home. She Is a graduate of Jacksonville State University, Alabama, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville , Kentucky . Miss Beaird Is at the center every day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to help deaf people In any way. You may call or write to Miss Beaird for an application to live at or work In the home. Her address Is 740 ErvIn Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30310. Telephone, 404/ 748-8254 (voice or TTY).
LeAnn extends a warm Invitation to all to visit the Home of the Deaf on Sunday afternoon .
Senior Art Students
Assist in Special
Studies Department
The senior vocational art students go to the Special Studies unit each Friday afternoon to work with/help the Special Studies students. Each senior has "adopted" a special student, and works with that

student on an Individual basis. They have made life size dolls of the students , shadow outlines on Valentines, and leather wrist bands with each student's name on them.
The Special Studies teachers feel that this experience Is very beneficial and rewarding. It presents a good role model for their students.
Mrs. Suzanne Sanford and Mr. John Johnson have coordinated the project and have hopes for creative expansion between these two groups of students for the remainder of the school year.
Seniors taking part are Rodney Brown, Roy Echols, Jackie Bryant, Judy Garmon, Dorothy Hackle, Larry Hutchinson, Freddie GIiiis, Kim Royston, Mark McKenzie, David Parker, and Jeanette Sanks.
Senior Judy Garmon observing Tim Hester painting manikin.
(L-R) Lower School teacher Suzanne Sanford and student Ladonna Sadler observing senior Roy Echols applying leather dye.
(L-R) Senior Jackie Bryant helping Lower School student Annmarie Henderson with her leather craft project.

Career Education CI ass Co-op Prog ~am
Three senior students In Mrs. Jane Ponder's Power Sewing class are learning to sew skillfully and getting paid to do so. Through the co-operative efforts of Human Resources (VA), RAJA Industries of Rome and GSD's Career Education Department, a program was worked out whereby the Power Sewing students could Improve their sewing skills by sewing gloves for the glove company and receive a nominal fee for their work.
RAJA Industries Installed three machines at GSD for the project and also furnish all the material, Including the precut gloves. Presently, Evelyn Smith, Dennis Mitchell, and Carolyn Stewart are participating In the project. They learn to sew the gloves without making any mistakes, and then try to Increase their sewing speed . The participants are responsible for Inspecting their own work and correcting any mistakes they make.
Instructor Ponder encourages the students to Increase their sewing speed dally until they reach standard production requirements. They average working two and one-half hours dally, and are paid weekly according to their production figures .
Jack Mullins, owner of the company, and his son Johnny operate the business. They have two deaf employees at the present time, and would consider hiring others when vacancies exist.
Students part ici pating In glove making project are: (L-R) Evelyn Smith, Mrs. Ponder (Instructor) , Dennis Mitchell and Carolyn Stewart.
You can be the master of your moods and emotions, or be mastered by them. The choice Is yours .
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The shell must break before the bird can fly .
Better one I small good deed than the greatest best Intention .

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message to the audience was entitled, " Do You Know Your Rights? " He spoke on rights of the deaf In deallng with the law . The Information presented Included having the right to a natlonal Interpreter In all legal situations, which would be paid for by the court, and having speclal tags made for automobiles.
Involvement and Interest of the audience was good . The Information presented by the attorneys was most useful.
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GSD CHEERLEADERS

The GSD cheerleadlng squad consists of ten girls. Four are seniors, three are Juniors,

and three are sophomores. We practice everyday from 3:30 p.m . to 5:00 p.m . We work hard

to improve ou r cheers , pyramids, and rhythm . When there are games away from GSD we

travel along with the football and basketball teams. We work hard during the gam~s to

keep our fellow boys and girls spirits up. Win or lose, we will never let our Tigers down. we would like to thank our sponsors , Sandra Johnson and Prudence Dillingham for their

Congratulations to

patience and support .

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Cheerleaders are : (L-R) Susie Waters, Jun ior - one year (football season), Trena Green,

GSD's Willie Brown

Senior - two years, Jackie Bryant , Senior - three years, Judy Garmon, Senior - four years,

Donna McGee, Junior - three years, Latrell Turner , Senior - two years, Marcella Vorwald, Sophomore - one year, Nicki Brock , Junior - two years , Monie Hudson, Sophomore - three years (football season), Carolyn Bullard , Sophomore - one year (basketball season).

"Where have all the heroes gone?" Is an oft-asked question these days, as more and more athletes and teen-Idols dlsplay anti-

-Donna McGee Grade 11

hero behavior and llfe-styles. But not at G.S.D. ! We have our own hero, "alive and

kicking,'' a skilled athlete, a conscientious

Students Attend Circus

Lower School Assembly

student, an exemplary role-model for younger players -WIiiie Lewis Brown I
G.S.D. has every reason to be proud of WIiiie, especlally for his outstanding contribution to our basketball program and his

On Friday, February 17, a group of Primary boys and girls and Special Studies boys attended the Ringling Brothers Barnum-Balley Circus at the Omni In Atlanta. The students were guests of WAGA Channel 5 televlslon station In Atlanta.
It was a very exciting afternoon with lions, tigers, clowns, chimpanzees and other thrilling activities taking place In all three rings. The children's eyes were filled with amazement.
The group was accompanied by houseparents Mrs. Joyce Youngblood, Ms. Mary Jane Scott, Ms. Martha Mathis, Mrs. Belle Woodall, Miss Jahamel Grant and recreation Leader Mr. Tom Parham.
-Marilyn Reese

The Lower School Department presented an assembly program on Friday, January 27 , at 10:30 a.m . Sara Perkins opened the program with a devotional, assisted by students from the Special Studies Department, all using sign language.
Ms. Crothers presented certificates for good citizenship to Tim Hester, Greg Crook, Donna Brown, and Dyan Osborne for the month of January. High honors and honorable mentions were given to students for performance during the second nine weeks.
The speakers, Attorneys Hollingsworth and Richardson, were Introduced by the Reverend Paul Carter. Attorney Holllngsworth, a former native of Cave Spring, related his experiences In deallng with the deaf during the time his father was superintendent of GSD. Richardson's

Incomparable performances through the years. A 6 foot, 7 Inch center, he scored 2,156 points for a per-game average of 24 during his four years as a varsity starter. He also collected 1,348 rebounds for an average of 15. This year he averaged 25.5 points and 18.1 rebounds per game. For the third year In a row, he was named Most Valuable Player In the Mason-Dixon Tournament and was named to the All-Tournament Team for the fourth time In four years.
WIiiie, who calls Macon, Georgia, home, looks forward to a continuing basketball career as he enters college next fall. The best wishes of everyone at G.S.D. go with him.
Good luck, Wllllel
-Micki Gaines

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Mr. McDaniel Mr.Daw9on

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''SPOTLIGHT''

We are pleased to recognize the high school science department In this Issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER. Following Is a statement of the department's philosophy and a brief biography of the staff members.
The philosophy of the Science Department Is that science Is practical In everyday llvlng. Each student should be taught the basic theories and how to perform simple scientific experiments. Through science students can learn to make a rational and Independent Judgments essential to their way of life.
Betty Green
Ms. Betty Green has been a member of GSD's teaching staff since 1974. Presently she Is teaching eighth and ninth grade General Science. In the past she taught Home Economics and Consumer Education.
Ms. Green received her B.S. In Home Economics at Berry College and an M~Ed In Elementary Education at West Georgia College. She Is presently In the process of completing requrements for T-5 certification In Deaf Education .
Betty and son BIii, three dogs, a cat and numerous fish live at Sliver Creek, Georgia. Her hobbles Include sewing, painting, crafts and dancing .
Ms. Green also works part-time for Davis Realty Company In Rome. She Is a certified beauty advisor for Merle Norman and Is area manager for World Book Encyclopedia.
Ezekiel McDaniel In addition to his duties as comprehen-
sive and chemical science teacher, Mr. McDaniel Is GSD 's head coach for boys basketball and girls track.
A native of Calhoun, Georgia, where he taught for seven years before coming to GSD, McDaniel graduated from Stephens High School In Calhoun In 1952. He received a B.S. degree In social science and physical education from Savannah State College In 1956.
During Mr. McDaniel's 27 years tenure as a coach , he has had only two losing seasons. His record at GSD as boys varsity basketball coach Is 151 wins and 120 losses. Some notable awa'fs he received during his career Include: (1) "Coach of the Decade" for the 1970's b the American Athletic Association of the Deaf; (2) Georgia Athletic Association "Co~h of the Year" In 1976, In 1977 and 1978 and (3) American Athletic Association fo the Deaf "Coach of the Year" In 1975, 1976 and 1978.
Mr. McDaniel Is married to the former Carrie Sanders Johnson. They live In Rome

Mr. VVooten
and have two children, Erica and Luther. Coach McDaniel also has four children by a former marriage: Ezekiel, Jr., Yvette, and Stephanie, all In college, and Casandra, a !!_enlor at East Rome High School.
Andy Dawson Mr. Dawson Joined GSD's teaching staff
In 1980. He Is presently teaching Biology and Health Science. In addition to his teaching duties, he Is head coach of Junior varsity football and assistant coach for varsity football, Junior varsity girls basketball, and tennis . He Is also sponsor of this year's senior class .
Andy graduated from West Rome High School , Shorter College (B.S.) and Georgia State University (M. Ed). He and his wife, Becky, who Is a radiology technician at Redmond Park Hospital, llve In Rome.
Erskine Wooten Erskine Wooten, a science teacher In the
high school department, has been working at GSD since September, 1961. He began work In the vocational department.
A graduate of Morris Brown College with a major In biology and a minor In chemistry, Wooten received a M .Ed degree from Georgia State University. He received his Juris Doctor In law from Woodrow WIison College of Law and In May 1983 was awarded a Master of Law degree from the Atlanta Law School.
Mr. Wooten was born In Bessemer, Alabama. His first experience with the deaf was when he was growing up. His deaf aunt lived with his parents.
Mr. Wooten Is married to the former Margaret Sellers of Mt. Vernon, New York. She Is a teacher at Rockmart Junior High School. Their daughter Is a nurse at Grady Hospital In Atlanta.
Life Isn't a bowl of cherries - It's a bunch of raisins. Raisin' heck, raisin' kids and
r-ais-in-' m-on-ey.- - - - - - - - - - -
Courage Is mastery of fear - not the absence of fear .

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Primary Valentine
Party
The Primary Department at GSD was Invited to a Valentine Party by members of the Valentine Party com1J1lttee on February 14th at 2:00 p.m.
The children hurrledly collected the names of their favorite Valentlne friends . They sorted their Valentlne cards before they were addressed and secretly put them In the big Valentine boxes Just outside each classroom door.
These big beautifully decorated Valentlne boxes were used later as a center-piece for each class table, and opened at the Valentlne Party. There were so many surprised and happy llttle boys and girls. They were surprised to get so many Valentines. And they were happy to know that they had so many favorite friends, who ''cared enough to send the very best". And guess who else was surprised? Ms. Crothers! Did her eyes get big. She was presented a lovely Valentlne bouquet of flowers from all of us on St. Valentlne's Day .
Many thanks to all the people who helped make our Valentine Party a great fun day at G.S.D.
-Miss C.A. Mitchell, Chairperson
Valentine
Middle School

Primary students enjoying Valentine party In the Kennard Bulldlng milling area on February 14th.

Remember those In-between years when you weren't a child anymore, but you weren't an adult either? The Mlddle School boys and girls are at the age when they don't want to be with the "babies", but Just don't flt In with high school. They asked their houseparents and Mrs. Barnett If they could have a "grown-up" party for Valentine's Day and not play any silly games.
On Thursday night, the boys bathed, dressed, and used some cologne. Meanwhile, the girls were busy donning their pretty dresses and putting on make-up. At 6:30 p.m., the boys walked over to the Gordon dorm to pick up their "dates".
Tlgerland #2 was the place for the dance. It was beautlfully decorated and dellclous refreshments were served. Jerome Davis, MIiton Anderson, and Donte Howell brought the music and served as D.J.'s (disc Jockeys) for the party. Ali the boys and girls danced and really enjoyed the party. They liked being grown-ups for the evening.
Houseparents Mrs. Doris Sears, Mrs. Dorothy Neal, and Mrs. Opal McFry chaperoned the party.
-Jim Roberson

(L-A) Back row: Roderick Hartage, Sherman Neal, Christine Huchtlng, Miss Hewett, Mrs. Davis, Ricky Rivers. Front row: Duane Baldwin, Frank Fancher, Sekletha Glover, Joshua Smith.
(L-R) Back: Jason Wooten, Rick Littlejohn, Mrs. Childers. Front: Brandon Sutton, Arthur Carver.

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Lower School Honors

"Citizen of the Month", "Honor Roll", and "Honorable Mention" recognitions were received by several Lower School students during the first semester. The "Citizen of the Month" Is awarded based on the voting by the teachers for the student who has demonstrated the best school citizenship during the month. Group A and B In the Intermediate Department and Special Studies each award this honor monthly. Recognition for academic, achievement Is based on academic averages for each nine-weeks grading period. The "Honor Roll" requires an overall average -of "A", (90 or higher), with no grade below "B" . "Honorable Mention" requires an overall "B" average of 85-89. For either honor, the student must also have satisfactory grades In non-academic classes such as art and P. E.
Congratulations to all the students listed below who have received honors during the first semester. We are proud of your achievements.
Honor Roll, First Grading Period: Donna Brown, Marlow Clowers, Greg Crook, Chris Culberson, Tyson Daniels, Kim Leathers, Dyan Osborne, Robert Wlnzenreld. Second Grading Period: Dyan Osborne, Robert Wlnzenreld, Anita Allen, Chris Culberson, Kim Leathers.
Citizens of the Month, September: Robert Wlnzenreld, Twana Arnold, Richard Roberts. October: Marlow Clowers, Suzette Scott, Sarah Mae Perkins. November/December: Calmer Jones, Kim Leathers, Jan Ingram. January: Dyan Osborne, Greg Crook and Donna Brown (Tie vote), Tim Hester.
Honorable Mention, First Grading Period : Anita Allen, Eric Tatum, Charvls Thomas, Kelly Zipperer. Second Grading Period: Calvin Carridine, Marlow Clowers, Tyson Daniels, Jeff Roberts, Amy Terry, Johnny Dunlap, WIiiiam Haslam, Tonya Howard, Terry Moore, Eric Tatum, Charvls Thomas.

WHITFIELD COUNTY STUDENTS VISIT LOWER SCHOOL
Recently, 36 staff members and students from Whitfield County visited the Georgia School for the Deaf. Linda Seay and Brenda Ownsby, teachers from Whitfield County, coordinated the visit to GSD.
Faye Kemp, GSD parent education coordinator, toured the group through the Kennard Classroom Building that houses pre-school through Intermediate levels at GSD. After an exciting visit to classrooms, the group ate lunch In the school dinning room.
Some of the visiting Whitfield County students are shown in the above picture (Background) while observing Mrs. Call le Montgomery's (Standing) class.
-Eugene Ziegler

STUDENT TEACHER
Miss Dawn Tapp, a senior majoring In deaf education at the University of Southern Mississippi In Hattiesburg, Is doing seven weeks of student teaching In middle school. She Is working with Mrs. Peach's and Mrs. Angel's classes. After completing her tenure at GSD, she will spend seven weeks at the Louisiana school for the Deaf In Baton Rouge.
Dawn's home Is In Ocean Springs, Mississippi. After graduation from college In May, she hopes to teach at the Louisiana school.

WOODWARD ACADEMY STUDENTS VISIT GSD
On Wednesday, February 15, Mrs. Sandra Lewis, Woodward Academy reading teacher, and 13 high school students visited the Georgia School for the Deaf.
The Woodward Academy students were paired with GSD students In order that both groups could attend GSD classes together.
In the picture above the visiting Woodward Academy students and their GSD partners are shown prior to having lunch together In Tumlln Food Service Center, (left background).

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Group Assists
Parents of Deaf
Emerson once wrote, "What each of us needs Is someone to make us do what we can .'' For parents of the deaf and hearing Impaired, this advice could perhaps be stated, "What we need Is someone to help us know what we should know."
Being a parent of a deaf or hearing Impaired child Is not an easy task nor Is It a task of choice. But with care, proper guidance, understanding and love, parents with deaf and hearlno Impaired children can reap the rewards of seeing their children
grow and blossom Into youngsters, teens, and eventually adults who manage their own lives.
Parenting deaf and hearing Impaired children Is not without complications nor without headache, at times. But, thanks to organizations like TRIPOD, parenting a deaf or hearing Impaired child need not always appear as a maze of unanswered questions doubts and confusion about what is best for the child .
TRIPOD, Inc. , a California based, nonprofit organization, Is committed to helping families Interact with their deaf and hearing children In a more Informed and positive way. TRIPOD believes that the key to raising a hearing Impaired child Is providing a foundation of love and stability particularly during the formative years .
While hospitals are beginning to obtain euipment that detects hearing loss In newborn infants, deafness and Impaired hearIng can develop at any time . A common cause of deafness or Impaired hearing In children Is Otltls Media, an Infection In the middle ear. Parents should be attentive to signs of hearing loss among their children. These signs Include:
*con t inually watching television or listening to t he radio with the volume set higher than normally needed . talking too loudly or too softly . *frequently asking to have statements repeated . *complaints of ringing, buzzing or pain In the ears. *not responding when called *not being able to understand what Is said unless being faced directly *frequently asking the speaker to speak louder. *frequently mumbling when speaking.
When a hearing loss Is suspected, a formal check-up with an otologlst, otolaryngologlst or an audiologist should be scheduled. Following the diagnosis of a hearing loss In a child, parents may benefit from professional organizations whose objective Is to assist them .
TRIPOD acknowledges the needs that parents have regarding their deaf and hearing Impaired children, and recognizes

the lack of a centralized source of Information In the United States . They offer assistance to parents through a toll-free HOTLINE by providing Information on deafness and referring parents to resources and other parents In their local communities.
Future goals of the organization are to: establish a laboratory-demonstration school In Los Angeles which will utllllze new educational methodologies and Involve parents In the educational program to reinforce learn Ing techniques In the home: *conduct workshops on all aspects of deafness and videotape such workshops for distribution to service centers In the United States and abroad, and:
publish a magazine for the parents of deaf and hearing Impaired children , the first of Its kind.
TRIPOD may be contacted for Information on deafness and on parenting a deaf or hearing Impaired child by calling the tollfree HOTLINE number 1-800-352-8888 (Voice/TDD).
From the Guide Post-October ' 83

A Foolish Dreamer

From the dawn of the day TIii the setting sun You are always on my mind To me you are the one . The one that I think of The one that I love Each day more and more. As minutes become hours And hours become days I often think of you And your kind ways . As days become weeks And weeks become years I wish I could share Your joy and tears. As years become scores I 'II love you more and more And until the stars all fade away I'll love you every moment Of each and every day.

SENIOR DAY

-Glenda Patterson 12th Grade

You are Invited to attend Senior Day on April 19, 1984 from 12:45 p.m. untll 3:30 p.m . at the Cave Spring athletic field. This afternoon Is being sponsored by the Rehabllltatlon Center to allow our deaf graduating seniors to meet their field counselors. Activities Include: Softball, Tennis, Basketball, and Refreshments . Please come, dress casually , and be prepared for a fun afternoon .

-Jerry Junkins, Counselor for the Deaf

M icrocom put er
Workshop
A microcomputer workshop was held at Georgia State University, Atlanta, February 2-4. David Conti and Sylvia Morgan represented GSD at the workshop .
The workshop was divided Into several areas each day, so each participant was able to visit each classroom. The topics discussed were: Evaluation of Software Material, Computers In the Classroom , Writing I.E .P. 's with Computers, Special Net, Developing Programs with Computers and Special Olympics and TMR's and EMR's.
The workshop provided a "hands on" experience with the various types of the Apple computers, the Bank Street Writer and an opportunity to look at different software material. The workshop Introduced and acquainted participants with the various Innovations taking place In education and other areas. A "bionic eye" Is being perfected that will soon be placed on blind people that may eliminate seeing eye dogs or the canes .
The workshop emphasized the need for computers In education . Computers are Important In all phases of education - Instructional, administrative, social and athletics . It Is up to everyone In education to see that computers are used properly and In a way that the child will enjoy using them.
-Sylvia Morgan Reading Lab Director
GSD Employees
Receive Service
Awards
The following GSD employees recently received State Merit Award certificates In appreciation for their years of service. Those with twenty or more years of service also received gold lapel pins .
20 years of service Bettye Angel , Nancy Barker , Joy Gibson and Ezeklal McDaniel.
15 years of service : Ross Mae Barnett , Fannie Harrington, Dorothy Neal , Etta Mae Scott and Eugene Ziegler.
10 years of service Margaret Bishop, Kenneth Godfrey, Louise Parks, Joanne Peach and Suzanne Sanford .
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The only people you should try to get even with are those who have helped you .

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supervisor, and staff; Tom Parham; Erik Whitworth; Pam Corn; Joy Gibson; Christine Huchtlng; Alton Holman; Steve Autry; Eugene Ziegler; Donna McGee; WIima Davis; Ladre Combee; Dondra Casey; Zelle Lively and Sanford Horton.
PRE-SCHOOL PARENT GROUP
Parents of pre-school deaf children not enrolled at GSD and their hearing preschool siblings meet each Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. In the Parent Center located on second floor of GSD's F-ahnln Hall. While Mrs. Kemp meets with the parents, a volunteer worker works wlttrlhe children. They have sign language classes, view video tapes, and discuss common concerns.
Plans are being made to set up conferences with GSD personnel Including Teresa Lee, psychologist; Michael Pelc, speech/language coordinator; Pam Corn, audiologist; Stephanie Wright and Mary Hanson, speech therapists; Lad re Combee, speech teacher; Diane Kinder, pre-school teacher; Wllann Powers, teacher of six year old children; Helen Keefer, Georgia P.1.N.E.S. parent advisor; and Lynne Crothers, supervising teacher of Lower School.
These staff members will also help plan activities and programs for parents . Parents can observe their children In the classroom and during speech therapy . Materials will be made available that can be used with the children at home and Ideas will be shared.
Stop by the Parent Center and have a cup of coffee and share your needs and concerns with Mrs. Kemp .
PARENT GROUPS
Helen Keefer, Georgia P.I.N . E.S. parent advisor, presented a program to the Bartow/ Gordon Counties Parent Group at their February meeting. M lchael Pelc, GSD Speech/Language Coordinator, presented the program at the March meeting. Contact Debbie Hicks at 404/382-3813 If Interested In joining the group.
A parent group meets In Ft. Oglethorpe at St. Gerard Catholic Church every first Thursday night. Contact Kathy Parrish at 404/375-2087 If Interested.
PROGRAM FOR THE GIFTED
Three GSD staff members presented a program recently to the gifted students In the fourth and fifth grade at Westside Elementary School In Cedartown. Information concerning sign language; audiology, and speech therapy were topics discussed by Pam Corn, audiologist; Mary Hanson, speech therapist; and Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator. Carol Casey Martin Is the teacher for the

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Westside students
SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
GSD Diagnostic and Evaluation Center classes . Conducted weekly by Mary Hanson, speech therapist. Contact her at 404-777-3322.
Floyd County Medical Center, Rome. Conducted by Helen Keefer. Cave Spring Baptist Church every Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Rabun County Classes begin March 8 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Phone: 404/746-5376 for more Information. Thomson Classes from March 12-Aprll 30. Contact Jesse Stewart, LEA director at 404 / 595-4452. Georgia Learning Resources System at Whitesburg. Classes from April 10-May 22. Call 404/832-0506 for more Information. Alto area will have a beginners class. Call 404/778-7813lf Interested.
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GSD Spring Football
Practice
GSD spring football practice ran from February 27 through March 16. GSD did not have a spring football game this year, as the coaches chose to give more attention to the development of fundamentals and concentrate more on weight and strength Improvement.
The turnout for spring practice was small, but the desire to learn and the spirit of the players was high.
Some students taking part In the spring football practice were Gary Fuller, Randy Brock, Chip Stennett, Jeff Roberts, Robert Wlnzenreld, Flint Cook, Donald Bowen, Rodney Smith, Charles Weaver, Greg Crook, Scott Russell, Stacy Heath, Robbie Johnson, Calvin Carridine, Richard Roberts, Jeff Nelson, Marlow Clowers, Orlando Rozier and Wayne Allen. Coach Stan Dawson, assisted by Barry Mitchell, worked hard with these young men In the weight room and everyone Improved from week to week.
Coach Andy Dawson, assisted by Erik Whitworth, also worked hard with a group of older players. GSD has a lot of talent; we just don't have much depth with the older group. Some of the outstanding young men taking part In this year's spring practice were Bernard Scott, Ronald Kitchens, Kent Flrsdon, Joe Nettles, Rod Marshall, Robert Banks, Chris Creed, Scott Tomei, Robbie Dalton, Jimmy Irvin, Jasper Slaton, Phil Royston, Dwayne Moody, Johnny Dunlap, Dale Lindbloom, Chuckle Belcher, Gary Harbuck, Randy Wooten, Chris Johnson, Johnny Troup, BIiiy Baughcum, _David Moore, Terry Moore, Charvls

Thomas, and Eric Tatum. These young men are working hard to keep the GSO football program on the winning track. We are very proud of each and every one of them.
Also helping the coaching staff this spring Is an outstanding crew of student coaches. They are Eggle Robles, James Phillips, Robin McDonald, Donte Howell, Roger Stroud, and Darryl Smith. We appreciate their efforts.
The coaches want to thank houseparents, dining room staff, and teaching staff for their help In guiding these students toward proper behavior and conduct on and off the football field. We look forward to seeing everyone this fall as the Tiger Express keeps rolling on to victory.

-Sam R. Niemeier
____ GSD head football coach
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Neither birth nor rank nor wealth nor stateBut what you do that makes you great.
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Glrl: Be patient! I told you ten minutes ago I'd be ready In a minute.
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Life Is a dally school and once graduated, It Is final.

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THE SCHOOL HELPER (USPS 483-840) Published by
Georgia School for the Deaf Charles McDaniel, State Superintendent of Schools
Peyton Williams, Jr., Director Division of State Schools Georgia Department of Education
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Vera Y. Owens

Acting Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

BIiiy McDonald

Printing Instructor

Alton Holman

Photographer

The Georgia School for the Deaf Is an equal

opportunity employer and does not discriminate

on the basis of sex In any of the educational

programs or activities which It operates.

The School receives some federal funding.

Published four times a year In November,

January, March and May. No subscription

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Accredited High School

Vol. 89

Cave Spring, Georgia, May, 1984

No. 4

UGDAOCLU~MEaNTnS l e l (L) and WIiiie Brown
GSD 's Willie Brown
Named National
Player of Year
WIiiie L. Brown , GSD's four-time All Ameri can and perennial All-Star for the Rome area , has gained the highest recognition afforded a "deaf prep" player National "Deaf Prep" Player of the year.
WIiii e, a 6'7" senior from Macon, Georgia, Is headed to St . Mary ' s of California or Hofstra University of Hempstead, Long Island , New York, to continu e a career In basketball. Wlllle also gained local honors as he was first t_eam selection for the Rome-Floyd County Area-All-Stars, and a first team All-State selection. Wlllle scored over 2,000 career points , breaking the school record of another WIiiie (WIiiie Wooten).
WIiiie Wooten was the first Georgia player to win the Player of the Year award In 1976. Other than both being a scoring threat when the ball got to their hands, the similarity ends there. Coach M cDaniel refers to Brown as "Mr. Inside'', and the fabulous WIiiie Wooten as "Mr. All". He could do It from anywhere , says McDaniel. "I sure would have loved to have them both on the same team", reminisced McDaniel.
Winn ing the coach's award came for the fourth time In the career of McDaniel. (73, 76, 78 and 1983/84).
McDaniel was quoted as saying, "It reall y came as a surprise; but I consider It to be a good choice. The fact being that I had everyone coming back this year. Som etimes people think all the boys have to do Is walk on the court; but when a coach has a veteran team as was this past season, It really keeps you Jumping to keep them In the right frame of mind, and to work on Improvements. Too much confidence Is worse than having no talent at all.
Other honors received by McDaniel, who has a won-lost record of 172-107 Ir

the past twelve years, was being named

Georgia Athletic Coaches Association

" Coach of the Year In 1976, 77, and 78

and Coach of the Decade for the 1970's.

His teams have won three region

championships,

four

sub-region

championships, five Mason-Dixon

championships, and three National

Championships In twelve years. The team

has also produced nine "Deaf Prep"

all-Americans In the past twelve years.

McDaniel has coached 28 years . He

previously coached at Stephens High

School In Calhoun, Georgia, and his first

eight years at GSD he coached girts

basketball, JV boys basketball , and

elementary girls and boys basketball .

McDaniel also coaches girts track and

field, and was on the coaches staff of the

United States for the "World Games Deaf

Olympics" In 1965.

(L-R) Hope Woodard, Pam Black, Chris lturrian, Glenda Patterson, Judy Garmon, and Jean West.
Seven GSD Students
Pass Gal laudet Exam
Just as surely as spring brings showers and flowers, for numerous high school deaf across the nation, It brings the opportunity to take the Gallaudet College entrance examination. Even though some of the students who pass the entrance exam will not go to Gallaudet College, they enjoy the prestige of being among the select few who "passed the Gallaudet exam.''
Seven GSD students made the grade this year and were notified that they qualify for entrance to Gallaudet College If they desire to enroll. Following ts a 11st of the students ' names and some Information about each of them.
Pam Black has attended GSD for 13 years. She plans to either get a Job In Atlanta . or go to Floyd Junior College after graduation . She resides In Cave Spring.
LeAnn Blalock (Not In picture) enrol-
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GSD Receives Award of Appreciation

Recently the Rome Sesquicentennial Committee honored and awarded Certificates of Appreciation to the area Educational Institutions. The Georgia School for the Deaf was recognized as
one of the deserving educational Institutions In Rome/Floyd County.
Mr. Eugene Ziegler, representing GSD attended a special "Business After Hours" meeting of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce In order to accept the award of appreciation.

Family Weekend AtGSD

A Career Education family weekend

was held at GSD on March 9, 10, and 11

for the families of high school and special studies students . Approximately 75 people attended. The purpose of the

weekend was to enable families to (1) acquire Information about career educa-

tion resources available, (2) provide op-

portunities for discussing concerns with other parents and staff and (3) meet their

child ' s educational , residential, and voca-

tional team . The Career Education Committee,

which planned the weekend actlvltes, In-

cluded Faye Kemp, GSD Parent

Education Coordinator; Jim Perry, GSD

Career Education Supervisor; Loring

Kirk, Director of the Cave Spring

Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf; Jerry

Junkins, Rehabilitation counselor; Janice

Watkins, Rehabilitation Evaluator; Joe

Holcombe, Program Manager; Weyland

BIiiingsiey, Rehabilitation Counselor; and

Melvin Perry , Coordinator of the Hearing

Impaired Program for Floyd Junior

College. Jim Roberson, dormitory teacher, wel-

comed and registered the Friday night

guests. He was Joined by Faye Kemp and

the houseparents for Informal discussions

and refreshments with the visitors. Dean

Ericson,

Southeastern

Region

Representative for the Helen Keller

National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults, held Individual discussions

with the legally deaf-blind GSD students

on Friday night. He met with the parentr

Saturday morning. The families were welcomed to tt,
day Saturday workshop by Vera r

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Four GSD Staff
Attend GHSA
Convention
Representatives from Georgia School for the Deaf attended the annual Georgia Speech and Hearing Association Convention held April 5th - 7th In Savannah, Georgia. Those attending were Ladre Combee (Speech Teacher), Stephanie Wright, Mary Hanson (Speech Therapists), and Pam Corn (Audiologist), Speech and hearing specialists from across the state of Georgia as well as neighboring states attend the annual convention with primary alms at continuing education, as well as gathering Information on the latest technology and Ideas regarding speech and hearing Impairments. Various exhibitors who distribute speech, language and hearing Impairment materlal:1, equipment, etc . attended the convention thus allowing for discussion of the various products, old and new, that are available.
Seminars with direct application to GSD students Included presentations by Susan A. Anderson, M.S., DeKalb County Schools; Fred H. Bess, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; Julia Davis, Ph.D., University of Iowa; Patricia McCarthy, Ph.D., University of Georgia; and Sandra G. Walker, M.Ed., Bartow County Schools. The various topics discussed Included amplification In educational settings, psychoeducatlonal performance as affected by hearing Impairment, the reception/ processing of Interrogatives (questions) by hearing Impaired Individuals, utilization of play therapy for pre-school language, and Improvement of language through development of self-awareness and Interpersonal skills.
Current research In conjunction with past research showed again the benefit to be received with the use of an FM amplification system (such as presently being used In several lower school classrooms). These systems allow for direct transmission of the teacher's voice to the students' ears (by means of an FM radio wavelength set aside for educational purposes) without causing any reduction In loudness or obliteration of the message due to distance between the teacher and students or other classroom environmental noises. Other areas discussed Included the deleterious effects hearing Impairment has on communication abllltles, there In turn affecting social/emotional status of hearing Impaired students. While we have generally acknowledged
this effect with children evidencing a
more severe hearing Impairment, research Is showing this same problem even with the minimally hearing Impaired

student. Another topic discussed was about groups of deaf students at high school level, who In a therapy setting, are acting out different situations and expressing their personal feelings. These groups are showing tremendous Improvement with these same children becoming less dependent In regular dally living situations. Also presented was Information regarding examining children's expressive language abilities through language sampling, and utilizing this Information for developing therapy strategies and means of charting developmental progress.
The staff ,nembers who attended the GSHA Convention feel that Information received there will have positive effects on speech and audlolo.glcal services provided at GSD.
Miss Stewart wins
Miss GSD Title
Carolyn Stewart, daughter of Mr. Joseph Stewart, Americus, was recently crowned Miss GSD for 1984. Carolyn was among the five finalists chosen during the competition of dress, talent, and Interview.
Miss Stewart chose a mime presentation of "Clara, the Bag Lady" as her talent.
Carolyn Is presently a senior enrolled at GSD. She was the fourth runner-up In the 1983 Miss GSD Pageant. She has been Involved In basketball and cheerleadlng .Carolyn plans to attend Dekalb Community College In the fall.
The other finalists In the contest were Miss Angle Osborne, first runner-up; Miss Denise Balley, second runner-up; Miss Monie Hudson, third runner-up; and Miss Karen Carter, fourth runner-up .
The Pageant was sponsored by the cave Spring Chapter of the Georgia Association of the Deaf and the Junior National Association of the Deaf.
Following Is an explanation of the Miss GSD Pageant pictures on page 7:
1. First runner-up, Angle Osborne of Cave Spring . 2. Miss GSD of 1984 sitting with contes-
tants: (L-R) Vicki McDowell, Evelyn Smith, Prlscllla Gardner, Donna McGee (Miss GSD-1983), Denise Balley, Abigail Carson, Judy Scott , Monie Hudson, Karen Carter and Adonla Smith. Not In picture - Angle Osborne. 3. Second runner-up Denise Balley of Atlanta. 4. Master of Ceremonies Mr. Jack Watkins. 5. Queen Carolyn Stewart and Mr. Eugene Perdue, High School Prlnclpal.

6. Third runner-up Monie Hudson of Rome. 7. Queen Carolyn cuts cake at reception while Mrs. Diane Conti (L) and Donna McGee (Miss GSD-1983) look on. 8. Fourth runner-up Karen Carter of Valdosta.
Idle Hands - Idle
Minds... ' 'The
Devil's Workshop"
There are some very nice people workIng at GSD. Mrs. Catherine Beaird and Mr. Paul Carter are examples . of the spirit and attitudes required to make the school's program of service to the deaf youngsters the success It can be. They wllllngly rearranged their schedule so they could work with students from the dormitory from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the afternoon.
Most of us learned how to measure and use simple tools and to cook through Informal activities at home with our parents. GSD has tried to provide this valuable "hands on" experience to students through the efforts of Mrs. Beaird and Mr. Carter. Two or three students go to them each afternoon for one or two weeks or until they get their project done. Here students can (111ake mistakes and learn from their mistakes. They don't worry about grades.
They are doing this because they want to
- not because It Is required. A supplemental benefit Is that It allows
houseparents to concentrate on the students who are not In the workshoo. Also, It reduces the mischief that Idle hands can fl.nd to do. Hopefully, the program can be expanded next year so that any student can go at any time after school to a shop, kitchen, or sewing room and work on a project on their own Initiative and design at their own pace without oressure. Anyone Interested In helping to develop this program, come on!
Many thanks to Mr. Carter and Mrs. Beaird for "getting the ball rolling" and for providing such exciting projects to the students.
-Mll<e Burton Home Life Director
We love friends because they love us not for our vlrtures but In spite of our faults.
When the well Is dry, we know the worth of water.
SIience Is one of the hardest arguments to refute.

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P.I.N.E.S. At GSD
The Georgia P.1.N.E .S. (Parent Infant Network of Educational Services) has grown this year, both In programs and number served. There are now eight P.1.N.E.S. children and their parents on the active roll; two clients will move Into school enrollment soon.
With the assistance of Steve Autry, audio-visual specialist, a new project was begun In the area of assessment. Any parents who Join the program now have the opportunity to see their family on video tape. While the family participates In an activity with their deaf child, the tape records the methods of communl~ cations being naturally used by the parents and the child. The tape Is then brought back to the Audio-Visual Department where ,elements of voice, gestures and touch are counted and placed on the screen. As the parents review the tape with the P.LN.E.S. Parent Advisor, they can see how often the child responds and to what he Is responding. The program Is Instituted to encourage skills that the parents are not using . At the end of the program, the tape will be used to see If goals of using more effective communication In a variety of situations were accomplished. Parents . have been very cooperative and the program has been helpful In setting realistic goals for parents and not using time teaching a
skill they are already using. A second program that has been
adopted by GSD's P.I.N . E.S. Is Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) . This Is a program Introduced . throughout the nation, but possibly has not been used with deaf children. Some of the parents are helping assess the effectiveness of the program with deaf children by using It with the plder child In the home, hoping this will be a model for the younger deaf child. The goal Is to teach a child to be more responsible for his actions and to create alternative ways to behave In dally situations. With young children, the parent gives two alternative behaviors from which to choose. The child then learns from the logical consequences of his own behavior. Hopefully, through this approach the child will think about the results of his behavior and choose suitable ways of dealing with the conflicts In his life.
The third Innovation for the P.I.N.E.S. program this year originated with the Parent Education Coordinator, Mrs. Faye Kemp. - From a sign language class that was being taught In the evenings came the Idea of having a parent class where topics of common Interest could be discussed. This group meets on Thursday mornings under the direction of Mrs. Kemp . Mrs. Kemp endeavors to bring In

speakers to address In more depth the topics In which the parents have expressed an Interest.
The personnel In G.S .D. 's Speech Department are attempting to develop a program of early speech training for the parents to use In their homes. Research has shown that speech training Is beneficial In the development of pattering for reading and language development. Even though most of the P.I.N.E.S. children are receiving professional speech training once a week, It was felt that this Is not enough at this critical age of language development. Miss Mary Hanson will coordinate the committee developing the P.I.N.E.S. speech program and be ready by fall 1984. This will entail a lot of outside work for the Speech Department, but from all the P.I.N.E.S. comes a hardy ''Thanks.''
-Helen Keefer
Jeremy Huskey (3 years old) with sister, mother and father, James and Sharon Huskey.
Monica Green (4 years old) with aunt, Darlene Green.

GALLAUDET EXAM (Continued from page 1) led at GSD In 1971. She resides In Rome with her parents. Judy Garmon, who resides In Sugar HIii, Georgia, enrolled at GSD In the fall of 1970. She Is completing her 13th year here. After graduation, Judy plans to go to college - either Gallaudet or DeKalb Junior College. Chris lturrlan Is from Athens, Georgia. He has been enrolled at GSD since March 1982. Other schools he attended before coming to GSD are Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Washington, D.C. and Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, Georgia. Chris plans to enroll at Gallaudet College. Glenda Patterson enrolled at GSD In 1979. She attended Hogansville Elementary and Junior High School prior to enrolling at GSD. She plans to attend Gallaudet College after graduation. Jean West, from Juniper, Georgia (near Columbus) enrolled at GSD In January 1983. Some other schools which she attended Include the Illinois School for the Deaf, Jacksonville, Illinois; Central Institute for the Deaf, St . Louis, Missouri; Charleston Junior High School, Charleston, Illinois; and Tri-County High School, Buena Vista, Georgia. She plans to go to college and study computer programming. Hope Woodard Is from Decatur, Georgia. Prior to enrolling at GSD In 1981 she attended Grove Park Elementary and Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. Her plans for the future are Indefinite at this time.
ENGLISH/READING AWARDS A special luncheon was held recently in Tumlin Food Service Center honoring sixty-five students who are enrolled in English and Reading classes. Plaques were presented to the following students for their achievement . (L-R) Scott Tomei Most Outstanding student in Reading, Judy Scott - Most Improved, William Eaves - Most Improved.

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GSD Junior - Senior
Prom
A special event held on April 14, 1984, at the Roman Inn, In Rome, Georgia, was the Junior-Senior Prom . The theme was "Sweet Memories" with shades of pink as the predominant color. The ballroom was given a romantic setting highlighted with pink roses.
A blessing was given by Gene Barker, and a buffet dinner was served, consisting of fried chicken, ham, green beans, tossed salad, potato salad, deviled eggs, rolls, assorted tarts, and tea .
After dinner, students danced to live music furnished ' by the Positive Reaction band from Rome, Georgia.
Pictures were made of students attired In formal dress to commemorate the evening.
Refreshments prepared by Glenda Couey were served at 10:00 p.m. The students enjoyed assorted sandwiches, cheese apples, nuts, cake, and strawberry punch .
Seniors Denise Balley and Garry Caldwell were crowned Queen and King of the Prom.
Toward the end of the dance, the dancers were showered with balloons.
-Lanelle Benton Diane Minshew
Following Is an explanation of the GSD Junior - Senior Prom pictures on this page . 1. Junior-Senior Prom Queen Denise Balley and Prom King Garry Caldwell. 2. Students enjoying Buffet dinner. 3. Lisa Thompkins standing behind specially decorated prom table. 4. Liz Eason and Ricky Ingram enjoying dance.

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Field Trip for Middle
School Students
On Wednesday, April 25, twenty-five GSD middle school students. made an exciting and educational field trip to Rome to visit the Sarah Hightower Regional Library , Darlington Middle School and H igh School Libraries, and Floyd Junior College Library. They also learned about t he Deaf Education Program at Floyd Junior College . visited around the FJC campus to see the variety of Interesting activities available for students enrolled there .
Mrs. Mros, the llbrarlan at the Sarah Hightower Regional Library, explained to t he group how to get a library check-out card and the many services provided by t he library for Floyd County residents, Including a summer "story time hour" for ch ildren which provides an Interpreter fo, deaf children . The favorite part of the visit was the Georgia Room and the Secret Garden , which was Just outside the Georgia Room. The garden was very quiet and beautiful! As we left, Mrs. Mros presented the children with colorful bookmarks.
Mrs. Womack, at Darlington's Middle School Library, and Mrs. Patton, at Darlington 's H lgh School Library , were very hospitable. They served the group Cokes and cookies. They explained their rules concerning lost or damaged books and, basically, how they run their llbrarles and provide a wide range of services for the Darlington students. Our students were fascinated by the setp-up of the Middle School Library. It ~iiad been a trailer and was converted Into a very unique and compact library! At the High School Library, our students saw a 1861 copy of the NEW YORK TIMES, which had been put on mlcrofllm and put Into a computer. They also saw how the back of the library was set up with lndlvldual study booths for the students. As we left, Mrs. Patton presented our group with bookmarks . Our students were also Interested In the fact that some of the Darlington students also live on campus In dormitories, the same as they do at GSD.
By this time, everyone was ready to go to McDonald's for lunch. Orders had been sent In for lunch on Monday. Mr. Harold Morgan, assistant manager at McDonald's, was a big help to us. Mr. Morgan Is the husband of .one of our teachers, Mrs. Sylvia Morgan, who Is head of the GSD Reading Lab.
The last stop was at Floyd Junior College. We visited Mr. Melvin Perry, coordinator of Special Services at the college. Mr. Perry and Mrs. Mary George, Interpreter for the deaf, answered ti:!~

children's questions concerning deaf and hearing Impaired students. They explained how schedules are arranged. There are 30 deaf students In the . program.
Mr. Hubert Whitlow, the college llbrarlan, met with us In a community conference room In the library area. He talked to the group and permitted us to tour the library and media areas . Of special Interest to the students was a display of high school art work, some of It by GSD students. Mr. Ken Weatherman, Director of Student Activities, discussed the college clubs, Intramural sports, trips, and planned activities for FJC students. He then escorted us to the snack bar and i;iame rooms.
We want to express our appreciation to all the people who helped to make the trip a hugh success .
-Charlotte Pierce Library Aide
Georgia School for the Deaf
Jane's JoyExercise
This Is Mrs. WIima Davis' class; (L-R In picture) Wanda Johnson, Holly Swanson, Mrs. Davis (Teacher), Wenona Stallings, Ricky Rivers, Eddie MIiier and Mrs. Beaird (Teacher). Not In picture Carlos Herrera. These children usually go to Mrs. Bealrd's Dally Living Skills classes twice weekly. Lately, they have been attending four . times weekly . They have been learning about foods that are better for their bodies. They want to have strong, healthy bodies. They have been exercising twice a week this spring with Jane Fonda, on video. At first, the boys and girls said words like "can't, sore, too hard". Now they are skilled In most of the exercises. They know that exercising really gives them energy and makes them feel great! They know exercising will make them feel good, but - all the exercises on the video wlll . not make healthy, strong bodies unless they eat the right foods and the right amounts. They really know to leave those extra rolls and second desserts on the serving table.

Eddie and Carlos are trying to oreak a bad habit about the quantity of food they eat. They are able to laugh at themselves when they leave the second piece of cake on the table. Although Holly Swanson Is In a wheel chair, she took part In each exercise class. She exercised her arms and upper body from her wheel chair, and enjoyed, herself, too. Here's to a healthy, happy summer!
-Mrs. catherlne Beaird Teacher, Lower School
Student Drama-
Lower School
In the Lower School auditorium on Thursday, April 12, 1984 Dyan Osborne, Greg Crook and Mary Hanson were performers In a drama production. All three performers participated equally In all the written and production aspects of the drama. The drama production consisted of five short scenes. Each scene represented a different type of swimming race, football, and basketball. The sports, however, were portrayed In a unique way . In the horse race the winner rode a tiger, In the baseball game the players used a tennis racket Instead of a bat, a sheep swam against a frog In the swimming race, a basketball was used In the football game and a football was used In the basketball game. This unique representation of the sports mentioned above was called " The Speech World of Sports" .
-Mary Hansom Speech Therapist
CORRECTIONS
In the article entitled, "Home for the Deaf Established In Atlanta, wh ich was In the March Issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER, the correct address and telephone number for Miss LeAnn Beaird Is 740 Erin Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30310. Telephone, 404/758-8254 (voice or TTY).
Also In the March Issue two names were Inadvertently omitted In the caption of the middle picture on page 5. The fourth person (L-R) In the back row Is Rhonda Brownlow and the fifth person (L-R) In the front row Is Kevin Carpenter.
Just when you think you've graduated from the school of experience, someone thinks up a new course.
Those who can do more than they think they can, won't.

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''SPOTLIGHT''
In this Issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER our "Spotlight" features the High School Soclal Studies Department. Following Is a brief biography of the staff members, along with some goals and objectives of the Department.
The course In Georg la HIstory acquaints the student with significant historical events and places In Georgia, as well as the field of archaeology, Its methods and terminology. World History/ Geography lead the student to expand thinking beyond Immediate problems and learn about geographic and cultural regions of the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. In Government-Citizenship students examine both the rights and the responsibilities of a citizen In our democracy. Each student should be aware of the global Interactions and interdependencies of all people and nations Irregardless of creed, nationality or race .
Mr. Zeke McDaniel, who also teaches Social Studies, Is not Included In this presentation. However, he was honored in the May 1983 (Coaches) and March 1984 (Science Department) "Spotlight" feature of THE SCHOOL HELPER.

David reside near Cave Spring in their new home which was recently completed.
Mr. Dawson
Stan Dawson has been a member of the GSD Social Studies Department since 1979. Prior to joining the faculty at GSD, Mr. Dawson taught In the publlc schools for six years, gaining recognition as a District STAR Teacher In 1975.
Presently, Mr. Dawson Is teaching U.S . History, Economics, and U.S. Government, having previously taught Georgia History, World History and Geography while on the staff. He graduated from Shorter College In 1970 with degrees In History and English. In 1982 Mr. Dawson earned an MAT degree In Political Science from Georgia State Un lverslty .
Mr. Dawson is presently coaching Junior Varsity football and basketball at GSD. His wife, Cecelia, teaches music at St. Mary's School in Rome. They reside with their son, Josh, in Kingston,
____ Georgia.
___________________________________________,

Ms. McCullough
Ms. Eleanor McCullough was Initially employed at GSD as a house parent In the Horne Life Department. She completed requirements for certification as a teacher and began teaching In Lower School. She later transferred to the High School Social Studies Department.
Eleanor received her B.S . Degree in Psychology from Berry College In 1975. She did graduate work at Berry College In Special Education and Is presently doing graduate work at Georgia State University In Hearing Impaired.
Ms . McCullough teaches World HIstory, American HIstory and General Science In the High School Department. She resides In Rome.
Mr. Betz
Mr. Betz has been a member of GSD's Teaching Staff since 1964. Presently he Is teaching 12th Grade U .S. Government, Citizenship, and 10th Grade Math. In the past he has taught Social Studies, Science, Biology, Art and Drafting at the High School level. Mr. Betz has also taught in the Primary, Intermediate, and Vocational Departments.
He received his B.A . Degree from Berry College In 1964; his M . Ed . from the University of Maryland In 1969. He has also done graduate work at Gallaudet College and Georgia State University.
Mr. Betz, his wife Jennie, and son

Ronald A. Marlin, Southern Bell engineer from Atlanta, recently presented GSD a potted Cherokee Rose which Is the state of Georgia's offlcal flower.Mr. Eugene Ziegler accepts gift from Mr. Marlin (R) while students Rodney Bell (L) and Trena Green look on.
FAITHFUL SERVICE AWARDS
The following GSD employees were honored recently for their years of faithful service to education and the state of Georgia. Congratulations to them.
15 years of service Mary Leeks, James McEver, Wlllle Sams
10 years of service Mary Ammons, Lucy Cagle, Alma Castleberry, Allee Mahone, Louise Royston and Ethel Thomas.

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Miss GSD Pageant - 1984

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Angie Osborne

Miss GSD - 1984 Contestants

Denise Bailey

Mr. Jack Watkins

Carolyn Stewart Miss GSD - 1984

Mr. Perdue and Carolyn Stewart

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Monie Hudson

(L-R) Mrs. Diane Conti, Carolyn Stewart

Karen Carter

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GSD Hosts Track Meet

April 13 and 14 marked the beginning of a new tradition, as Georgia School for the Deaf hosted the first annual Sarah Wade lnvltatlonal Track Meet. Teams from Florlda School for the Deaf, North Carollna School for the Deaf, South Carollna School for the Deaf, and GSD participated In the event honoring Miss Sarah Wade for her many years of coachIng track at GSD. A plaque presented by Coaches Gene Weatherely and Zeke McDaniel cited Coach Wade for her " service to track and athletics."
GSD glrls captured first place , with a total of 124 points ; Florida and North Carolina tied for second place, each with 93 points . Georgia glrls who won first-place honors were: Aloua Keith, high Jump and shot-put ; Glenda Patterson, discus; Tina Sims, 440-yard dash; Jeanette Sanks, 100 and 220-yard dashes; the 440 relay team; and the mlle relay team.
In boys' competltllon , Florlda won firstplace honors with 197 points; GSD boys placed second with 142 points . Georgia boys earning first place were: WIiiie Brown, high Jump; Eddie Carswell, 120 high hurdles and 330 Intermediate hurdles; and the 440 relay team .
Addltlonal awards were presented to two Georgia girls: to Aloua Keith for "Best In Field" and to Jeanette Sanks for "Best In Running."
As a special treat to end the event, the track teams enjoyed a trip to Atlanta to watch a Hawk basketball game. A great time was had by all.

Coach McDaniel presents Jeanette Sanks "Best In Running " award.
Cave Spring to fill the position of principal of the Cave Spring Consolidated School. Both were active members of the First Baptist Church, where Mrs. Herndon supported missions as one of her first loves.
An expert at china painting, Mrs. Herndon won numerous awards for her lovely art work at the Coosa Valley Fair. Active In the Cave Spring Garden Club, she loved growing and arranging flowers for shows and for her friends .
The G.S.D. family extends deepest sympathy to Mrs. Herndon's son and daughter, John and Jean, and thank them for sharing her with us. She Is remembered fondly by all who knew her.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Barnett

Coach Wade presenting "Best In Field" award to Aloua Keith .
mother, not only In demeanor, but by serving deaf children at G.S.D.
Rosa Lee Is survived by her husband, Mayfield, their four sons, and two daughters; 25 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren also survive. She Is survived, too , by Innumerable beautiful memories of a dear lady who smlled when facing adversity, who always spoke kind words, and who left love as a monument of her life.
-Micki Gaines

In Memoriam
Mrs. Marguerite Herndon
A lover of beauty In all Its forms was Mrs. Marguerite Herndon, who passed away recently at her home near Georgia School for the Deaf In Cave Spring. Always surrounded by plants and flowers, Mrs. Herndon Introduced the G.S.D. students In her classes to growing things, endeavoring to lnstlll In them an appreciation of the things she loved. As a teacher, she was admired by her students and fellow teachers allke.
During her tenure In G.S.D.'s Intermediate department, she helped to Initiate the system of class rotation still used today. Her students remember her as a fine, Christian, dedicated teacher.
Mrs. Herndon's husband, John, was Superintendent of the Georgia Academy for the Bllnd In Macon, before moving to

"Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price Is far above rubles?'' Surely the writer of that proverb had someone llke Mrs. Rosa Lee Barnett In mind when he penned those words. Rarely In our lives do we touch shoulders with one so devoid of faults, one who Is sweet and kind day after day after day, one who Is always the same through trial and pain and sorrow. Such a lovely person was Rosa Lee, who created love wherever she walked and Inspired everyone to emulate her smlllng, friendly, sunny disposition.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holsey, Rosa Lee was born In Floyd County In 1912. At an early age, she Joined the New Hope Baptist Church, where she served as a faithful member throughout her llfe. Active In the choir and missionary, society, she Joined the Eastern Stars Chapter No. 374 In 1944. For many years she worked In G.S.D.'s primary department, until forced to retire because of a debllltatlng Illness. One of her daughters, Rosa Mae, follows her

PRINTING CLASS FIELD TRIP

Printing class prior to leaving for

''Southprlnt" '84 which was held recently

In Atlanta. The printing ' show Included

nearly 200 exhibitors ...over 400 booths.

Many major exhibits of printing equip-

ment_and machinery could be seen In

actual operation. Pictured above

(L-R) Top row: Prlscllla Gardner, Ablgall

Carson, Denise Balley, Hope Woodard.

Bottom row: BIiiy McDonald (Instructor),

Kim Royston (CSHS), Regina Tlmley,

Denna Johnson.



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Scenes From Career Education Department

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(L- R) Sissy Mellette, Johnny Shelton , Mr. Carter (Teacher), Barry Garrison, La Don na Sadler.
WOODWORKING ARTS AND CRAFTS
In the Woodworking Arts and Crafts class , students are given the opportunity of acquiring a knowledge of the different kind s of wood and their use In the home and Industry. Students learn about safety rules In the mill room and In some construct ion work.
Students are given the opportunity of "hands on" experience In working with hand tools. They practice sawing, sandi ng and shaping wood and other materials with hand tools and some power tools, such as large panel saw, floor model jig saw , belt and block sanders, and portable sabre saws. They also practice nailing, glueing , laminating, staining and painting wood. Pupils are given a choice of the project they want to make. With Instructional supervision and demonstration, they are now making junior size chairs , stools , rocking ottomans and other furniture.
Paul Carter, Instructor Woodworking Arts and Crafts

(L-R) Ricky Ingram, Robert Meeks, Alton Davis and Mr. WIiiiams (Instructor) displaying grills which were made In welding class.
(L-R) Billy Baughcum and Derrick Lawson Installing grill over lighting fixture. Mr. Smith (Electricity Instructor) looks on.
Instructor Jack Mount (R) and student" Boris Vinson display couch which was recently upholstered In class .

Robbie Smith welding a drive shaft In Mr. WIiiiams' welding class. Robbie also helped construct the trailer In background which will be used to transport the utility buildings constructed on campus.
Mr. Kemp ' s carpentry class completing construction on a 12'x12' utility building .
Completed utility building enroute to It~ new home.

Jean West setting type for THE SCHOOL H ELPER In Mr. Davis' class.. . Vicki McDowell looks on.

(L-R) John Hogard, John Johnston (Instructor), and Elaine Beckley with display of projects completed In Arts and Crafts class.

Stacey Banks preparing car for painting during body and fender class.

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A Resource Center
for Deafness
The video tape, "Beyond the Rainbow ", produced by the Special School of the Future, Gallaudet College, explains how schools for the deaf can become resource centers on deafness. As resource centers, the schools are catalysts of change for families with deaf children, other schools, communities and deaf adults.
The staff at Georgia School for the Deaf offers technical assistance to the local educational agencies, state agencies and communities by teaching sign language, performing In-service with the staff, conducting workshops locally and on the state level, and presenting programs to service organizations . Assistance Is given to local educational agencies In organizing parent groups and presenting programs In the area of deafness . No greater service can be given to the famllles of deaf children than to help them and the public become more aware of deafness and Its Implications and the Importance of communication.
Sign language and deaf awareness classes for five hours staff development credit was recently conducted by Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator, at North Central Georgia Learning Resources Center In Ellijay; Rabun County Board of Education In Mountain City; West Central Georgia Learning Resources center at Whitesburg; and Georgia Industrial Institute at Alto (three deaf prisoners are housed there). Another five hour class Is being planned for Alto . A sign language class .was begun at Thomson, then turned over to a teacher of the hearing Impaired In that area. Participants In the classes at Alto and Rabun County toured the Atlanta School for the Deaf at th'e conclusion of their class.
Teresa Lee, school psychologist , recently completed In-service In the area of assessment with the diagnostic team at the Georgia Industrial Institute. Plans are being made for similar assistance at the prison at Jackson , Georgia , In the area of deaf awareness , sign language and assessment.
Faye Kemp presented a program April 2 to approximately 55 nurses from North Health District II, which Includes 13 counties.
Teachers of local school systems are encouraged to visit Georgia School for the Deaf. Information is shared through handouts, observations, video tapes, programs and discussion.
Successfully .educating deaf children In t he state of Georgia depends upon state schools for the deaf , local education al agenc ies and other state agencies sharing

services and working together for the best Interest of the child and his family .

FAMILY WEEKEND (Continued from page 1)
Acting Superintendent; Lynne Crothers, Supervising Teacher of the Lower School; and Louise Jackson, teacher of business practices In the Career Education Department. Melvin Perry told about educational programs for the hearing Impaired In the nation and state, and gave a comprehensive account of the program at Floyd Junior College. Weyland BIiiingsiey discussed rehabllltatlon services. The Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind services were explored by Dean Ericson.
The services of the local Rehabllltatlon Center for the Deaf were explained by Loring Kirk, Janice Watkins, Jerry Junkins and Joe Holcombe. Jim Perry and Ed Steele told about career education at GSD.
The families were given a tour of the Career Education Department at GSD and the Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf . Loring Kirk and his staff provided the evening meal for the families .
SCENES FROM FAMILY WEEKEND

Rev. Dewey Balley, Methodist Chaplin to the Deaf (L), and Everett Garmon during coffee break.
Mrs. Carolyn Haymans in counsel with Mr. Dean Ericson .

Mrs . Owens discussing Family Weekend activities with student Judy Scott , her mother and sister.

Lunch time at GSD Family Weekend .

Assembly of parents and staff during
meeting . GSD staff members (L-R) Lynn Crothers , Ed Steele and Faye Kemp In foreg rou nd.

(L-R) Mr. Loring Kirk , Joe Holcombe and Jerry Junkins representing local Rehabil ltatlon Center.

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Dormitory Teaching
We have a percentage of students who realize they need to work harder than their hearing peers. They are motivated to learn; but are handicapped by not havin g the tutorial help they need to help
them along . GSD Is trying hard to provide that Im-
petus for learn ing . Jim Roberson and John Groth have done yeoman's work this year. They have helped houseparents organ ize study halls In the dormitories and acted as Itinerant resource people and tutors for the 22 dormitory areas at GSD. They worked with the enrichment clu bs and Scout groups , etc ., providing a regular meeting for students who are self-motivated. They bring In speakers, drama groups, play educational games, have lectures and seminars and make educational field trips when It doesn't Interfere with school activities (after school and on weekends). Also, they organized, edited and printed the school newspaper, " Tiger News", bimonthly . This was a great experience for the students on the staff and a great reading motivator for the other students. Weekly, they create and produce student TV programs with the Invaluable assistance of Steve Autry, school video tape specialist . They organized and supervised dormitory councils.
These are only a part of the beneficial learni ng activities that Groth and Roberson have provided this year. Be assured a mere 40 or 50 hour week Is unheard of for these men.
Perhaps the most valuable function of Jim and John has been to aid In supervisin g college student volunteers. A num ber of students have volunteered to tutor for two hours Monday through Thursday on a one-to-one basis with those students who wanted to Join the prog ram . Each tutoring session lasts for 30 minutes. It Is a joy to see the progress that can be made In- those 30 minute sessions through the Intensity of one-toone work. The only problem - we need more tutors and we need more time . We anticipate an Increase In this program next year (as long as Jim and John's energy hold out) .
There are several houseparents who do "Above and beyond" call of duty In working with students In the study halls. It requires real dedication to do this with all the pressures of discipline, medication, maintenance, laundry, food, etc. It Is most gratifying to these houseparents
to be surrounded night after night by eager students with open books, paper and pencils , and many unanswered questions. The learning process doesn't stop at 3:15 p.m.!
-Mike Burton Home Life Director

Washington County student, Lisa Giddens (center), attend ing typing class with Nicki Brock (L) and Donna McGee.
Washington County Students Visit GSD
During the first week of April, a group of twenty-five students and two adults, Bob Nash, special education director, and Linda Cowan teache.r of the gifted, from Sandervllle In Washington County, visited the Georg la School for the Deaf. This was the fourth consecutive year that the Washington County group has spent three days In Cave Spring touring and attending classes at GSD.
Washington County High School Is a school of hearing students. The deaf awareness program sponsored by both GSD and WCHS has benefited the hearing as well as the hearing Impaired students.
-Eugene Ziegler
Retired
Mr. Conway Mr. Mather Conway began his tenure at GSD In June, 1970 after retiring from the U.S. Air Force. He worked In telephone communications during his 30 years active duty In service. During his 15 years at GSD he served as electronics technician, w.hlch Included maintaining T .V .'s, antenna system, Intercommunication system, amplifiers, Loop _hearing . aid system, clocks and

scoreboards. He resides near Cave Spring with his
wife, Allne, and son Gary. He has one son who lives In Rome and a daughter llvlng In Greenville, Tennessee.
Even though Mr. Conway has enjoyed working at GSD, he stated that he Is ready to spend more time fishing and playing golf.
Happy retirement, Mr. Conwayl
A Trip To Washington
Lisa Thompkins (standing In front of Capitol In picture), a Junior, and her teacher coordinator, Lanelle Benton, traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate In the Close-Up Foundation government studies program during the week of May 6-12.
Lisa was a part of a group of nearly 1000 educators and students from across the country to be Included In the program. The group was divided among five hotels and followed five separate schedules. Lisa was grouped with other hearIng students from the Washington State area and from schools for the hearing Impaired from across the country.
During the week Lisa participated In seminars and .workshops and heard such speakers as Charlie Cook, Nikki Finke Greenberg, Linda Anderson, Jack Plotrow , and Phil Cox . A highlight of the week was a session with Congressman Buddy Darden.
Lisa also had some time to tour the historic and cultural sites of Washington as well as to visit Gallaudet College. Some other sites visited Included the Capitol, Smithsonian Institute, National Gallery of Art, Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials,
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Dr. Gordon Visits GSD

Graduation - 1984

The faculty and Senior Class of Georgia for the Deaf wlll complete their one hundred

twenty-sixth Commencement Exercise Sunday afternoon, May 27 at 3:00 p.m . In the

Cedartown Civic Center, Cedartown, Georgia . The Baccalaureate address . wlll be held

Sunday morning, May twenty-seventh at 11 :00 a.m . In Stewart Auditorium, Georgia

School for the -Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia. Candidates for graduation Include: (L-R)

Bottom row : Rebecca Weaver, Cheryl Maxwell, Pam Black , Denise Balley, Dennis

Mitchell, Leatha Heath, Dorothy Hackle, Jo Ann Stinson, Karen Timley, Gwendolyn

Jones, Evelyn Smith, Hope Woodard. Second row: Judy Garmon , Latrell Turner , Jean

West, Aloua Keith, Carolyn Stewart, Jeanette Sanks, Vickie McDowell, Aurora Johnson,

Janet Baine, Trena Green, Jacqueline Bryant. Third row: Eric HIiimen, David Parker,

Derrick Lawson, Ablgall Carson, Glenda' Patterson, Judy Carr, Angela Harris, Priscilla

Gardner, Karen Carter, Thomas Kimball, Barry McCord, Bobby .Franklin. Fourth row:

Donald Hall, Leland Roberts, Kelvin McKee, Joel Ralston, Freddie GIiiis, Wilburt

Marshall , Terrell Costley , Vlrgll Christopher, Rodney Brown, Roy Echols. Fifth row:

Anthony Crawford, Fredrick Stone, Garry Caldwell, Robbie Smith, Earl Strozier, Calvin

Hughes, Christopher lturrlan, Charles Myles, James Reliford, Al Anderson. Sixth row:

WIiiie Brown, Jeffery Turpin, Bobby Benning, Larry Hutchinson, Alan Mitchell, Eddie

Carswell, Tommy Green, Nathaniel Favors, Mark McKenzie, William Murphy .

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Gallaudet College

three months at Gallaudet. Foundation courses (9 graduate hours) can be completed In four years.

Offers Summers

For more Information about this progam, contact :

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Director , School Counseling and Guidance Program

Gallaudet College

... The School of Counseling and Guidance with Hearing-Impaired Children Is

800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, D.C. 20002

pleased to offer a new Summers Only Option. This M.A. program wlll begin

(202) 651-5586

this summer, 1984 and Is offered to

TRIP TO WASHINGTON

persons with at least 3 years full-time

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post baccalaureate work experience In teaching, administration, or social services In school settings serving hearing-Impaired students. Potential M.A . students can remain In their current teaching/ administrative position during the school year, and complete the majority of course requirements during

Library of Congress, and Supreme Court . The entertainment of the week took
place at Toby's Dinner Theatre where a buffet dinner and a performance of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" were enjoyed very much.
The week ended with a banquet and a dance.

Dr. Gwendolyn Gordon (on left In picture), granddaughter of the late F. M . Gordon, recently visited the Georg la School for the Deaf . Mrs. Louise Chubb, high school English teacher, and Mr. Eugene Ziegler, director of admissions, toured Dr. Gordon around the Gordon Campus. A special stop was made at the Gordon Domitory/Cllnic that Is named for F.M . Gordon, a former GSD principal.
Dr . Gordon and her husband live In Detroit, Michigan.
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THE SCHOOL HELPER (USPS 48:Hl40) Published by
Georgia School for the Deaf Charles McDaniel, State Superintendent of Schools
Peyton Williams, Jr., Director Division of State Schools
Georgia Department of Education Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Vera Y. Owens

Acting Superintendent

Eugene Perdue

Principal

Bob Davis

Editor

Billy McDonald

Printing Instructor

Alton Holman

Photographer

The Georgia School for the Deaf Is an equal

opportunity employer and does not discriminate

on the basis of sex in any of the educational

programs or activities which It operates.

The School receives some federal funding .

Published four times a year In November,

January, March and May. No subscription

price.

All communication should be addressed to

THE SCHOOL HELPER, Cave Spring, Georgia

30124.

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Vol. 89

May, 1984

No. 4

t0:rt/E SCHOOL HELPER
Vnf/1Accredited Elementary School Published at the Georgia Schoo/fior the Dea'J' Recel"A".~Ae .dited .High School
No. 1
DOCUMENTS UGA LIBRARIES

Mr. Elliott
Michael Elliott To
Head Georgia School
For The Deaf
Mr. Michael Elliott has been named su perintendent of the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring , according to associate State School Superintendent Peyton WIi iiams . Elliott had previously served as coo rdinator of deaf/ blind services for the Georgia Department of Education . He began his new duties August 16, 1984.
The Georgia School for the Deaf is one of five state schools operated by the Georgia Board of Education. It is a residential school and provides services to about 250 hearing impaired students in ki ndergarten through grade 12.
" We have been Impressed by the exemplary performance of Mr. Elliott as a staff member in the Atlanta office of the Georgia Department of Education," said W illiams, "He has distinguished himself as a highly competent and capable professional educator. He has the background and experience needed to contribute significantly to the Georgia School for the Deaf. We are delighted with his appointment and look forward to working with him in his new assignment."
Elliott is a native of Longbranch, N.J. He received a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Florida State University. He has also done postgraduate work at Georgia State University In Atlanta.
Before joining the state education department In 1977, Elliott served on the staff of the Georgia Academy for the Blind In Macon, another of the Stateoperated schools.
Prior to moving to Cave Sorlna , Mr. Elliott and his wife, the former Barbara Lou Thornton, and their two children
lived In Cobb County. He Is active In a

GSDAE Officers, (L-R): Mrs. Beulah Welch - Secretary, Mr. Bob Davis President-elect , Mrs. Louise Chubb President, Mrs. Joyce Herron - Treasury.
GS DAE Off icers
The GSDAE(Georgla School for the Deaf Association of Educators) has gotten off to a lively and informative start for the 1984-85 year. The Interest and attendance of the faculty and staff during our past two public meetings made this possible.
Our thanks to Fred Gould,Jr., Area UNSERV Representative who was on hano to answer questions and to share pertinent Information with the group. Besides the officers pictured, Horace Parrish, Immediate past president, serves as PR&R chairman; Sylvia Morgan Is IPD chairman; Lois L. Lively Is Membership chairperson; and Betty Angel has a two-fold role as TWE chairperson and faculty representative for the Vocational Department. Carolyn A . Mitchell Is Public Relations Chairperson. Catherine Beaird Is Lower School chairperson and Callie Montgomery represents the High School.
We of GSDAE are vlelng for the Early Bird Membership Award this year, so "come on" and join your co-workers In this effort, while enjoying the fellowship, and utlllzlng the wide range of services and benefits offered through the Unified Program of GAE/NEA.
-Louise B. Chubb GSDAE President
number of professional organizations. He Is state vice-president of the American Association of Workers for the bilnd.
A hearty welcome to Mr. Elliott, his wife and children from the GSD Family.

Mrs. Vera Owens accepting Certificate of Appreciation from Dr. Peyton WIiiiams Jr. , Associate State School Superintendent.
Mrs. Vera Owens
Retires
Recently, members of the G.S.D. family, retirees, friends and well-wishers gathered at the Skytop Holiday Inn, Rome, Georgia, to pay tribute to "one of our own."
Ttii's well-deserved honor goes to a "remarkable lady" ! She came up through the ranks- teacher, lead teacher, supervisor, principal, and Acting Superintendent. She filled each of these different positions with dedication, humility and true professionalism.
Every once In a lifetime a rare Individual, such as Mrs. Owens, touches the lives of those around her and leaves her mark. Th Is Is exactly what Vera did! I'm sure that those of us who were privileged to know her and to work with her find our lives "richer" because of our association with her...a warm, compassionate, and caring person, always ready to lend a helping hand In every arena.
Among her retirement mementoes were:
1. A 35 year pin and a faithful service award from the State Department of Education for outstanding educational service In Georgia.
2. A 35 mm Minolta camera presented by the faculty and staff. _3. An engraved sliver tray presented by the Georgia School for the Deaf Association of Educators.
Along with these goes our very "Best Wishes" for a long, enjoyable retirement.
-Lo_ulse B. Chubb GSDAE President

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Mr. Mink

Johnson replaces Mather Conway, who
retired last spring. Mr. Johnson la a native of Florida, born
at Cottondale, Florida. In 1958 he graduated from the Cottondale High School and enlisted In the Air Force In December 1959. During his 20 years of military service he worked as an Aircraft Commlcatlon/Navlgatlon Equipment Technician . He also received training In Avionics Technology at the Community College of the Air
Force. Prior to Joining the GSD staff, Johnson
was electronics Instructor at Coosa Valley Vocational High School for three years.
Johnson, who lists fishing and football as his hobbles, lives with his wife Linda In the Wax community. Their two children are married.

New Employees
A newcomer to GSD this year la Dan Mink, who has Joined the Home Life Department as Student Personnel Speclallat. He wlll assist Mr. Burton In the operation of the home llfe program.
A native Georgian born In Atlanta, Mink received his early education In the DeKalb County Schools. He was awarded a basketball scholarship to LaGrange (Georgia) College and graduated with a major In Art. After a stint In the army, he attended West Georgia College, Carrollton, and earned a master's degree In Guidance and Counseling.
Before Joining GSD, Mink taught In the Haralson County school system for three years and served as counselor at the Cave Spring High School for two years. He has also studied and had experience In the field of Maas Communications.
Dan, his wife Joyce, and their three children llve In Cave Spring, where Mink pursues his hobbles and Interests In sports, music, bible Interpretation and study.

Mrs. Baker

Mr. Hayes
Mr. Wallace Hayes, former GSD student (Class of '83), who served as substitute house parent last year with the Home Life Department Is serving as full time house parent. Hayes' mother, Mrs. Carlene Hayes, has been a house parent at GSD for several years. He and his mother and sister, who attends Coosa High School, reside In Cave Spring.
Mr. Hayes was enrolled In the summ&r work program In the Career Education Department for the Rrevlous four years . His hobbles Include welghllftlng, knife collecting, motorcycle riding and fishing . He stated that he enjoys being. a staff member at GSD and working with the children.

Congratulations and welcome to another person who Joined the GSD family In May, 1984. She Is Mrs. Elizabeth Baker who Is our new Food Service Supervisor. Mrs. Baker previously worked In the Floyd County School Lunch Program and was
Assistant Director of Coosa Valley Tech Day Care Center for three years. She received certification In the School Food Service field In 1982 and Is presently partlcl:,atlng In advanced study In that field.
Mrs. Baker listed her most enjoyable hobbles as sewing, gardening, growing
flowers and charity work. She Is also serving as Chairperson for the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia.
Mrs. Baker and her husband, Arlen, have three children and two grandchildren. They reside at Sliver Creek, Georgia and attend Pleasant Hope Baptist Church.

Mr. Johnson
Mr. Wendell Johnson la the new Electronics Equipment Technician at GSD. Mr.

Trifles make perfection - and perfection Is no trifle.
A small town la where It's not sooner done than said.
The "Spotlight" feature of THE SCHOOL HELPER has been discontinued. Slr1.-:e Its beginning In March, 1980, GSD personnel In eighteen different departments have been recognized. I hope you enjoyed ltl
-The editor

One day during pre-planning week GSD teachers and staff had the pleasure of being served lunch by our administrators. The Food Service Personnel especially, enjoyed this friendly gesture.
Worry Is Interest paid on trouble 'before It falls due.
If you cannot forgive one who has wronged you for his sake, forgive him for your sake.

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Mr. Eugene Ziegler (R) thanks Klwanlan James Swegar (L) and Raymond Lester for their support.
Ki wan ians Provide
Hearing Aids at GSD
Through support provided by the Rockmart Kiwanis Club, a loaner hearing aid program has been established for the Georgia P.I.N.E .S. program at Georgia School for the Deaf. This agency Is a Parent Infant Network for Educational Services. P.I.N.E ~S. provides these services to hearing Impaired home training programs - language development and total communication Instruction, counseling, etc.
The Rockmart Kiwanis Club has previously provided audio-visual equipment now being used In home training programs, educational workshops, and sign language classes across the state of Georgia. The Club recently decided to provide the monies for obtaining twelve hearing aids that will be loaned to those children without hearing aids of their own or those whose personal aids are broken. Children residing In Bartow, Chatooga, Floyd, Gordon, and Polk Counties are eligible to be Involved In this program. Acquisition of these hearing aids wa& made possible through Steven A . Fellows ~udlologlst and Hearing Aid Dispenser In Rome. Mr. Fellows provided these afcfs at manufacturer's cost In addition to donating his professional service for this endeavor.
Georgia P.I.N .E.S. and Georgia School for the Deaf extend their sincere appreciation to the Rockmart Kiwanis Club for making possible the establishment of this loaner hearing aid program. We know this appreciation Is shared by the children who wlll benefit from the use of these hearing aids.
-Pam Corn Speech Therapist
Looking ahead Is a good way to keep from fall ing behind .

Seventeen New Students Enrolled
HIGH SCHOOL (L-R) Jeffry Randall, Gary Jackson, Cynthia Twine, Lisa Burnley, Tim Newberry, Ronald Wren.
INTERMEDIATE (L-R) Back row: Clifton Mitchell, Allcla Ferguson, Mike Smith. Front row: Michael Meeks, Jimmy Adams.

Deaf - Awareness
Course Offered at
Berry College
Berry College has scheduled a deafawareness course for teaching sign language and other basic skills needed to communicate with hearing-Impaired people. Designed for parents, teachers and others who work with the deaf, the course will be November 29 through Demember 1 and December 3 through December 7.
According to Dr. Steven Bell, associate professor of education of Berry College, the day-long classes will be held In the college's Trustee Hall , Room 224, November 29, 30, and December1. A fiveday practicum December 3-7 will be held at Georgia School for the Deaf In Cave Spring. Cost for the course Is $250, depending on adequate enrollment. Special scholarships may be available.
The course may be taken for five hours of graduate or undergraduate credit or as a non-credit course. Berry College offers the deaf-awareness classes In cooperation with the Georgia Association of the Deaf and the Georgia Department of Education .
To register or for more Information, call Dr. Bell at 232/5374, ext . 2210, or Jim Whitworth, Georgia Department of Education coordinator for deaf education, at (404) 777-3958.
Berry College Is located north of Rome on U.S. 27.

PRIMARY
Front row: Jeremy Huskey, Eric Johnson
Kris Fortson. Back row: Johnny May HIii: Jean Wiley.

BIiiy Joe Henderson and Angela Shue-Ping Lin, students at Waddell Elementary School, Columbus, Georgia, demonstrate with Mrs. Berry the "I love you" sign . For several years, Mrs. Berry has visited a first grade class at Waddell Elementary School upon the Invitation of the teacher, Mrs. Ron Gorday, who ls.Mrs. Berry's daughter. Mrs. Berry talks to the youngsters about sign language and Georgia School for the Deaf. The students are always Interested In and receptive to her talk, states Mrs. Berry.
The object of teaching a child Is to enable him to get along without h~s teacher.

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GSD Varsity
Foot bal I - 1984
The 1984 GSD varsity football season got
underway this summer, August 12, with the start of summer practice. The players worked hard and showed a lot of spirit. This year GSD has a small team due to the fact we lost so many seniors last spring to graduation . Also, the Cave Spring public school closed and we sent some fine players to Coosa and Pepperell High Schools.
The Tigers started summer practice with 19 players. We picked up three more after school started, but we are back down to 19 now.
Our first game was with a very big and good Red Bud High School football team. The Tigers lost 38-0, but the coaches were pleased at the effort our players made. They showed good spirit and hustle, and never stopped trying. We were very proud of them.
Our squad only has four seniors this year and most of our team Is very young and Inexperienced. Our seniors are outstanding leaders and.do a wonderful job for us. They are Dwayne Moody, Roderick Marshall, Bernard Scott and Ronald Kitchens .
The Tigers came fighting back In our second game against Fairmount . GSD won 22-0 with the help of some outstanding performances by Bernard Scott, Robert Banks , Chris Creed, Scott Tomei, Dave Lindbloom , Ronald Kitchens, Robbie Dalton, David Moore and Phil Royston.
For the next game, the Tigers travelled to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to play the Louisiana School for the Deaf. It was a great trip with the cheerleaders and players going to the World's Fair In New Orleans on Friday . We all enjoyed the fair and learned a lot .
The Tigers lost the game to LSD 6-0 on Saturday In a downpour of rain. It rained all morning and the field was under water. It was a very muddy field , with players falling and sliding the whole game. Our defense did a good job, but our offense never got going.
Our next game took us to Morganton, North Carolina, to play the NCSD Bears. GSD and NCSD had a hard fought game with the Tigers winning 12-6.
NCSD scored first and had the lead at half time 6-0. GSD came out In the third quarter to put together two touchdown drives. The first TD was set up by a beautiful pass from Kent Flrsdon to Chris Creed. Creed scored the TD on the next play . GSD's second touchdown was set up by a great run from FB Eric Tatum. Bernard Scott ran over for the TD. Other players who played well were Terry Moore, Johnny Dunlap, Roderick Marshall, Chuckle Belcher, Joe Nettles, Dwayne

Moody and Robbie Dalton. John Troup also did a good job filling In at SE for us.
The Tigers' record Is 3-2 after five games Including GSD and SCSD (See Homecoming Game article) out of the scheduled eight games.
The varsity players and coaches want to thank Prudence DIiiingham, Sandra Johnson , and Barbara Allred for their wonderful support and work with the cheerleaders. We appreciate the spirit the cheerleaders have shown.
I also want to thank my coaching staff for their hard work and help with the 1984 GSD football program-Andy Dawson, Stan Dawson, Erik Whitworth, Barry Mitchell, Jones Anthony, Frank Osborne and Dean WIiiiamon.
Also, thanks to Ricky Ledbetter, Jones Anthony, and the men at the Maintenance Department for helpllng us to make the road trips safely.
A special thanks goes to Mr. Perdue, who once again has shown us who Is the best Athletic Director among the schools for the deaf.
-Sam P. Niemeier Head Football Coach
Homecoming Game
GSDvsSCSD
The homecoming game was with the South Carolina School for the Deaf on Saturday, October 20 . Both GSD and SCSD were ready for the game. GSD got off to a good start by tackling the SCSD kick return man on the three yard line. The GSD defense played a good game by keeping the South Carolina team out of the end zone until the fourth quarter.
GSD got Its first touch down In the second quarter, when Kent Flrsdon hit Chris Creed on a two yard pass . The touch down was set up by outstanding runs by Bernard $Cott 15 yards and Eric Tatum 13 yards. The PAT was no good and GSD had thelead 6-0 at half time.
The second half was a very exciting ball game. GSD scored again In the third quarter as Eric Tatum ran a FB draw for nine yards and the TD. Kent Flrsdon hit Chris Creed on a 32 yard pass to set up the TD. The offensive line did a great job blocking led by Ronald Kitchens, Robert Banks, Terry Moore, Robby Dalton and Scott Tomei. Score: GSD, 12; SCSD, 0. SCSD showed a lot of spirits as they came back In the fourth quarter to score a touch down and cut GSD's lead to 12-8. That set up a very exciting last 4:30 seconds of the game.
GSD offensive could not move the ball and was forced to punt. SCSD. hit the punter and GSD got the ball back with only 2:15 seconds left In the game. Once again, SCSD played good defense and GSD had to

punt. SCSD got the ball on the GSD 35 yard line with :55 seconds to go In the game. The GSD defense again played great and held SCSD until the clock ran out. The defense was led by Johnny Dunlap, Dave Lindbloom, Rodrick Marshall, Chris Creed, Eric Tatum and Ronald Kitchens. GSD held on to win 12-8.
Chuckle Belcher, Phil Royston , Dwayne Moody, Chris Johnson, Johnny Troup, Rodney Bell, and Jeff Nelson did a good
Job on the kicking teams. It was a
wonderful victory .
-Sam Niemeier Head Football Coach (See team pictures on page 12)
GSD Junior Varsity Football - 1984
The 1984 JV football team for GSD has run Into some of the same problems as our Varsity . We have a small team, but the group of young men on the JV have a lot of heart. The coaching staff Is very proud of each player .
The JV was to play four games this season, but Mt. Zion had to drop JV football and that cut out two JV games. The other two games were against powerful East Rome and Darlington . GSD JV lost both games 34-0 and 38-0, but both East Rome and Darlington had much larger players than GSD. Our JV Tigers showed a lot of pride and spirit as they never quit or gave up. They played their best and we saw some young men who will help our Varsity program In the future.
We want to thank the GSD teachers, Department of Home Life, and Food Service Department for their help. and cooperation this football season. We couldn ' t do It without you.
-Andy Dawson JV Football Coach
GSD Tigers and Cheerleaders during their visit to New Orleans and the Worlds Fair. .

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Let's Go Swimming

(L-R) Michelle Brown, Tony Hufstetler, Donna McGee (1984 Queen) and Susie Waters (1983 Queen).
Homecoming -1984
During half-time ceremonies at the Homecoming football game on October 20 with the South Carolina School for the Deaf, Miss Donna McGee of Cedartown was crowned "Homecoming Queen." Donna was escorted by senior Tony Hufstetler of Waleska, Georgia. Donna, who will graduate In May 1985, Is president of the senior class and Girl Scout Explorers. She Is a member of the NAO and Is a c:heerleader. She also serves as "Miss Junior NAO" nationally.
The Homecoming Court was made up of Kimberly Leathers, Miss Class of 1986, escorted by Robert Meeks; Miss Class of 1988, Amanda Stubbs, escorted by Stuart Black; Miss Class of 1987, Sonja Daniely, Escorted by Robert Brown; and Miss Class of 1986, Liz Eason, escorted by Ricky Ingram. The new Queen was crowned by last year's Queen, Susie Waters.
Preceding the Introduction of the Homecoming Queen and her Court, the Homecoming Princess and her court were lntrodul::ed . This court was made up of Lower School students. They were Tonja Hancock, escorted by Robert Wlnzenreld; Sekeltha Glover, escorted by Rod Hartage; Amy Terry escorted by Robbie Johnson; Tonya Howard, escorted by her father, Mr. Ed Howard; and Sarah Mae Perkins, escorted by Eugene Mingo.
Amy Terry was crowned "Homecoming Princess" and Tonja Hancock was the first runner-up.

A visitor to the Lower School .classroom bulldlng toward the end of any week might wonder what the excitement Is all about . Boys and girls constantly clap their hands In glee and sign, "Thursday" or "Friday", and one would think that Santa Claus was on his way! What ' s happening? What Is causing this feverish excitement so evident In the air? It's Just this: physical education classes are having swimming lessons, and the children love It!
With the consolidation of G.S.D.'s programs and high school's move to the Gordon campus, the physical education department personnel decided to re-lntroduce swimming Into the Lower School curriculum . Every student has a regular gym period during the first part of each week; then later In the week, each class Is bussed to the Talmadge Gym for lessons In the pool. Already, many of the glrls and boys are learning to swim. Some who were deathly afraid of water are happlly paddling their way across the pool. What fun!
But fun Is not the only goal. Learning to swim may actually save some of the students ' lives someday. Swimming also provides excellent exercise and conditioning, promoting better health and stronger bodies. _It provides opportunities for a child to enjoy an activity alone or to participate In games and play with others. Swimming also gives each student something he can enjoy long after his school days are over, even for the rest of his life.
Although Miss Wade, Mr. Weatherly, and Mr. Niemeier are becoming travelworn from all the busslng and water logged - from all the swimming, the excitement twinkling In the children's eyes makes It all worthwhile.
-Micki Gaines Teacher, Lower School
Lower School students with their kick boards during Physical Education class . They assemble once each week In Talmage Gymnasium for swimming lessons. (L-R) Nikki Ellas, Robert Wenzenreld, Michael Meeks, Robbie Johnson, Michelle Brown, Amy Terry, Eugene Mingo.

Little Miss GSD Pageant-1984
May 28, 1984 was an exciting day for 14 young glrls who attend G.S.D. That was when the "Little Miss G.S.D.' ' competition was held, with Anita Allen of Rome being crowned "Uttle Miss G.S.D." by Adonla Smith, Little Miss G.S.D. of 1982.
David Conti, Vice President of the Cave Spring Chapter of the Georgia Association pf the Deaf, welcomed the group. Barbara Allred was Mistress of Ceremonies and Introduced the Judges. Each contestant gave a talent performance, and Mike King gave a speclal performance.
Flnally the winners were announced: (L-R In picture) Fourth runner-up was Dyan Osborne, Cave Spring; Third runnerup, Donna Brown, Temple; Little Miss GSD, Anita Allen, Rome; First runner-up, Michelle Brown, Carrollton, and Second "runner- up, Tonya Howard, Thomaston.
Lois Grizzard acted as chairperson of the event, with Barbara Allred being cochairperson . Speclal thanks were extended to Miss Gaines for the music and to Mrs. Peach for Interpreting.
Chris.Streetman stands by robot which he constructed In - Mr. WIiiiams Weld Ing class. Chris won first place In the robot division at the recent Coosa-Valley Fair In Rome. He received a three dollar check and a blue ribbon for his entry.

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Career Education
Expanding at GSD
The objective of the Career Education Program at GSD Is to offer courses and supportive programs to help students become aware of themselves .as potential workers In the working world before high school graduation. Students learn about their Interest , and potential skllls by being scheduled Into several Vocational Areas for Career Planning. The program provides an opportunity for them to make a vocational choice, learn a trade and qualify for entry level employment.
The following Is an overview of the Career Education Program: A. Career Awareness
Designed to help Special Studies students become aware of basic hand tools, measurements, manlpulatlve skllls shop vocabulary, safety procedures, and to Introduce them to Career Planning.
B. Career Planning (1) Exploration Designed for students In the 10th grade
for "hands on" experience In all career areas before making a flnal decision regarding their preferred training area. Students are scheduled Into a particular Career Area for three weeks before rotating to another area . They wlll have the opportunity to explore twelve different training areas during the school year.
(2) Pre-Vocational Training Designed for 10th grade students who
are Interested In a particular training area and wlll possibly pursue that llne of work after graduating.
Students are scheduled on a quarterly basis. During their first year of training students have the option of changing to their second or third choice of training area, however, they must complete six quarters In the same area before graduating . These classes are offered each quarter five days a week. C. Vocational Training
Designed for students In the 11th and 12th grade who have chosen their favorite training area and plan to continue In that area untll completing the course. Classes meet dally five days a week ...six quarters In attendance Is necessary for completing the course.
Students completing the Career Education Program should develop skllls and attitudes necessary for successful entry level employment or preparatory training for post-secondary training. D. Driver Education
All high school students 15 years old and older are scheduled for orientation, training and evaluation necessary to get Learners License or Class 1 Drivers License. They are provided day and night driving practice In town/country

and on the highway. The following courses are offered this
year In the High School Career Education Department . (See corresponding pictures on page 6 and 7) .

1. Business Practices
Typing Bookkeeping Calculator Office Practices

Mrs. Louise Jackson

2. Body and Fender Repair Mr. Russell Royston
Metal - bumping, grinding, . fllllng and sanding.
Painting - Masking and Spraying Welding and Brazing

3. Career Awareness Mr. Norris Johnson
Measurements Shop Vocabulary Tool Identification Vocational Orientation

4. Carpentry Mr. George Kemp
Residential Construction Framing Cabinet Making

5. Driver Education Mr. Morris Mitchell

6. Electricity Mr. Roland Smith
Plumbing Conduit and wiring Installation

7. Typography Mr. Bob Davis
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8. Health Trades
Anatomy Para-Medics Nursing Medical Technology

Ms. Joan Jones

9. Horticulture
House Plants Flowers Vegetables Transplanting Pruning

Mrs. Bettye Angle

10. Industrial Power Sewing Mrs. Jane Ponder
Cutting Room Procedures Quality and Production Control !ndustrlal Machine Operation
(Continued on page 8)

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4. Carpentry

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5. Driver Education

9. Horticulture

13. Graphic Arts

6. Electricity

10. Industrial Power Sewing

14. Transportation Trades

7. Typography

11. Masonry

15 Upholstery

8. Health Trades

12. Metal Fabrication

16. Wood Crafts

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CAREER EDUCATION (Continued from page 6)
11. Masonry Mr. Horace Parrish
Cement Mixing Laying Brick and Block

12. Metal Fabrication
Welding Sheet Metal Machine Shop

Mr. Ronnie WIiiiam

13. Graphic Arts Mr. BIiiy McDonald
Photo-Offset Llthograpy Direct Printing Bindery

14. Transportation Trades Mr. Horace Freeman
Small Engines Auto Repair Auto Clean-up

15. Upholstery

Mr. Jack Mount

Sewing

Cutting and Layout

Auto and Furniture Upholstery

16. Wood Crafts Mr. Paul Carter
Basic Training-Woodworking
-James L. Perry, Supervisor Career Education Department

Georgia Industrial Institute Visitors
Visitors
September 27, 1984 a group from the Georgia Industrial Institute of Alto visited the school. They met In the Kennard Bulldlng Auditorium with Faye Kemp who showed them a video tape of '' An Overview of Georgia School for the Deaf'', some scenes from the Career Education Department and a short portion of a tape of Carolyn Mitchell and her students In the classroom. A question and answer period followed . Micki Gaines directed students Dyan Osborne, Michelle Brown, Calmer Jones, Twana Arnold, Amy Terry, Chip Stennett, and Gary Fuller In the "Rainbow Song". Also , a skit was performed by Johnny Dunlap, WIiiiam Haslam, Rodney Parker, Eric Tatum and Gary Fuller. After eating lunch In Tumlin Dining Room the group observed some classes In session and toured the school playground.
Exodus

have a way of bouncing back, overcoming dlfflcultles, accompllshlng the Impossible, creating a sliver llnlng around ominous clouds, and moving on to better things. Though we hated to admit It at first, having the whole school family together Is quite nice! And who could ask for a more beautiful , peaceful, natural setting than the old Perry Farm?
Many people, too numerous to name here, did the actual physical labor of moving equipment, bulldlng walls creating new offices and classrooms, transferring furniture, and a lot of other jobs of which most of us are unaware. We applaud the maintenance men and the vocational staff who worked (some say "slaved") the summer of 1984 to have the .Gordon Campus ready for occupancy at the beginning of this school year.
The Promised Land??? Time wlll tell , but everyone seems to feel at home now; and throughout the school there seems to be a delightfully optimistic feeling of anticipation for happy days ahead.
-Micki Gaines Teacher, Lower School

Wayne Bolton
Receives Award
GSD student Wayne Bolton receives the
Outstanding Participant Award In the Summer Youth Employment Program this past summer. Wayne competed with other youth from the West Central Georgia area.
Wayne Is a senior at Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring . His parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Atcheson of Carrollton , Georgia.
Presenting the award to Wayne Is Ms. Linda Stiles, Labor Department Director of local area and Mr. Pate Bridges (Left In Picture), superintendent of Tanner State Park near Carrollton, who nominated him for the award.

Exodus, with a capital E, generally

refers to the mass migration during

Blbllcal times of the Israelites out of Egypt

- to the Promised Land, under the leadership

of Moses. The modern - day exodus (which

some feel should also be capltallzed) refers

to the recent mass migration of all G.S .D. The new Reading Lab was formed by the

staff and students from the Fannin Campus construction of a concrete block wall

to the Gordon Campus. Since Moses was (Shown in picture) which enclosed part of

nowhere to be found, everyone had to the Kennard Bulldlng mllllng area.

"pitch In" and work together to carry out Another part of the mllllng area was en-

this gigantic project In a smooth, orderly closed In order to enlarge the library.

fashion within a llmlted time framwork.

Well , we made It!
Visitors to G.S .D. for the Homecoming activities were amazed at the vast changes In the physical structure of the school.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN Is the new name of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS OF THE DEAF. The name was

Some sentimental tears were shed as offlclally changed at the IAPDA 9th

former students ~smlnlsced about happy Blennlal Convention In Fremont, Callfornla

times spent on the now - abandoned June 27 , 1984.

campus. The old bulldlngs were not per-

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR DEAF

fect, but they were " home" - a dear, CHILDREN Is futher lng the services of

beloved home - for staff and students alike, the International Association of Parents of

one that Is sorely missed .

the Deaf (IAPD).

Asbestos, that hated substance, played

some part In forcing the move. Other fac-

For Information contact:

tors, Including a smaller student body,

American Society for Deaf Children

contributed to the decision to cross the Red

814 Thayer Avenue

Sea, otherwise known as Cave Spring .

Sliver Spring, Maryland 20910

G.S.D. Is llke a basketball; we_always _

(301) 585-5400 (Voice/TDD)

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your area, please contact Mrs. Kemp. Information can be disseminated in a variety of ways to meet the needs of parents. Mrs. Kemp can be contacted at (404) 777-3322,
office, or home (404) 777-8741, or write to Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia, 30124.

Parent Education Events

Mrs. Ruth Tallent (Lower School Teacher) enjoying lunch with her class and visiting parent. (L-R) Connie Ralston, Mrs. Debbie Ralston, Mrs. Tallent, Johnny May Hill, Kendrick Poole, Ricardo Champman.

Parents Day at GSD
In conjunction with National School Lunch Week, Wednesday, October 17, was designated as "Parents Day" at GSD. Parents of G~orgla School for the Deaf children were invited to come for refreshments, attend a short session in Kennard Auditorium, observe their child In the classroom, and have lunch with them.
Eugene Ziegler, Director of Support Services and Admissions, Introduced Michael Elliott, Superintendent, who welcomed the parents. Eugene Perdue, Principal, and Michael Burton, Home Life Director, introduced their supervisors. Glenda Couey, Food Services Manager, spoke to the group about nutrition and plans for Parents Day. Micki Gaines, language teacher, and students Johnny Dunlap, Suzzette Scott, Calmer Jones, Michelle Brown, Dyan Osborne, Chris Culberson, Orlando Rozier, Chip Stennett, Anita Anita Allen, and Twana Arnold presented a skit, "The Doctor's Office".
Thirty-nine parents attended from Cave Spring, Columbus, Ellijay, Rome, Menlo, Carrollton, Atlanta, Roopville, Newnan, Trion, Griffin, Fitzgerald, McDonough, Marietta and Stone Mountain. The efforts of these parents to attend was appreciated, as well as those parents who wanted to come but were unable to get here.
The event was coordinated by Faye Kemp.
When you get kicked from the rear, It means you're in front.

Workshop for Parent
Educators Held at
Ga!laudet College
Faye Kemp, GSD Parent Education Coordinator, attended a Family Life Education for Parents Workshop at Galluaudet Collge, Washington, D.C., November 5-9 for instruction in Implementation of a health and sex education curriculum for parents. Rachel MIiier represented the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. The Workshop was held at no cost to participants.
Max and Della Fitz-Gerlad, sex education specialists, were responsible for the sex education sessions. Judith Alter, PHO, and Pamela WIison, MSW, of Gallaudet College Pre-college Programs, wrote the Health Curriculum and were the Facilitators for the sessions.
Ms. Wilson and Ms. Alter have stated, ''Parents are the primary health and family life educators of their chllren. Parents teach and model important information and values about traditional topics, such as nutrition, exercise and alcohol use. While schools certainly supplement this role In varying degrees, the goal of the health education curriculum Is to help parents become more effective health educators." The core topics for parents of pre-teen and adolescent deaf children include values, communication skills, assertiveness and decision making. There is also a curriculum for young deaf children.
If th~_i_ll a need fQ.r such a workshop In

A sign language class will be held at the Georgia Learning Resources System West Central Center in Whlteburg in January and February. For more Information contact Mary Yeomans, GLAS Director, at West Central Center, P.O. Box 577, Whitesburg, Georgia 30185, phone 404-251-0888 or call Faye Kemp at 404-777-3322 office or home 404-777-8741.
A sign language class will be held at the Parent Center at GSD some time after Christmas. If Interested please contact Mrs. Kemp.
A workshop is planned for the Columbus area in conjunction with the West Georgia GLAS Center. February is being considered, but plans are Incomplete.
A parent newsletter Is planned. If you have information that you would like to share with other parents about events in your area or needs that should be met, please send to Faye Kemp.
A Career Education Family Week-end Is planned for the parents and grandparents of our older students February 1, 2 and 3. A workshop will be held February 2. Representatives from a variety of educational agencies will be Invited to exhibit that day and share information. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. More information will follow.
Parent-to-Parent of Floyd County meets monthly every second Tuesday night. Telephone Lynn Rolfson at 404-235-7199 .for more Information.
Scene during get aqualnted reception for Superintendent Elliott and his family on August 19, 1984 (First day of pre-planning week). (L-R) Mrs. Elliott, Jane, Mathew and Mr. Elliott.

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Lower School News
The Lower School, comprising the Intermediate and Primary Departments, moved Into the Prlcket Bulldlng for the new school year. Intermediate academic classes are housed In the "back hall", with Intermediate speclal classes and Primary classes occupying the "front hall".
There have been some .staff changes also. Miss Mary Allee Montgomery has Joined us as'Lower School secretary. In the Intermediate Department, Mrs. Sanford Is now teacbJng reading; Mrs. Dempsey, Language; Mrs. Johnson, Science; Mrs. Chatman, Mrs. Grizzard , and Mrs. Casey have remained with the Intermediate Department teaching social studies, math, and health respectively. Mrs. Beaird, Mrs. Copeland, and Mrs. Welch are now teaching our special Intermediate classes. Mrs. Angel, Mrs. Peach, Mrs. Llvely, Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Montgomery have moved to assignments In other areas. Mrs. Walts Is teaching In a resource room for students who have perceptual-motor !earning dlslbllltles. Miss Gaines Is teaching In a language lab, working with students who have a need for more 1ndlvlduallzed work. These changes In staff wlll enable us to continue to offer our regular curriculum whlle expanding to provlcie some speclal services not previously available.
The Intermediate classes, In addition to their regular six academic classes, are also participating In the reading lab for the first time this year. Primary classes have a
special story hour In the llbrary, which Is a
new expe"rlence for them. Opportu;,itles are available for Intermediate classes to use .the computer lab with their teachers also.
We have welcomed several new students to the Lower $chool this fall. Coming Into the Primary Department are Jeremy Huskey, a preschool student from Menlo; Eric Johnson from Sylvester; and Kris Fortson from Elberton, who are In Kindergarten 1; Johnnie Mae HIii from Moultrie In Kindergarten II; and Shane WIiey from Rome In flr~t grade. Allcla Ferguson from Brunswick, Eugene Mingo from Camllla, Cllfton Mitchell from Dalton, Michael Meeks from Ellijay, and Michael E. Smith from Alapaha have enrolled In the Intermediate Department.
A hlghllght of September for the Primary Department was the annual visit to the Coosa Valley Fair In Rome. The students had an enjoyable time visiting exhibits and riding on the carnival rides . Intermediate students had an assembly In September during which the high school drama club presented .a. variety of skits, songs, and dances. Our thanks to .this talented group

of students for a program which was both entertaining and educational.
-Ms. Lynn Crothers
Lower School Supervisor
Lower School
Language Lab
Anyone famlllar with deaf children Is acutely aware of the extreme language deficiencies caused by deafness Itself. Often we are amused when people ask why our deaf friends do not always use straight., grammatically-correct Engllsh. It takes only commom sense to understand that, Just as those of us who rarely hear Russian cannot speak or write It, deaf people, hearing no language at all, do remarkably well to acquire usable Engllsh In any form; especially, since Engllsh Is one of the most complicated language systems. Even hearing people who hear English constantly rarely speak or write perfect
a Engllsh. As student of the French language In college, I Invariably forgot to place the French adjective after the noun, slmply because my native Engllsh does not do It that way. At least I could hear the flow of French, so It should have been an easy task, but It was not. How much more difficult It must b~ to learn any language when It cannot be heard I
Sign 1anguage Is Itself a beautiful, expressive, delightful language. It Is only natural for Its syntactical order to be superImposed upon English when used by deaf people. Many times folks say, In speaking of a deaf person, "Oh, he has terrible language!'' Not true! His Engllsh may not t,e perfect, but his sign language Is fine! We often"forget that English Is not the only Lahguagel
Since the youngsters at G.S.D. live In an English-speaking environment, they must, of necessity, attempt to develop a workable knowledge of this language we force upon them. Because all of the people with whom they come In contact In their lives, especially at home, wlll not learn sign language, then It Is the school's responslblllty to do everything possible to prepare each deaf chlld for his llfe In an Engllshspeaklng world. It Is not an easy task for the student or the teacher, but one to which we must dedicate ourselves.
G.S.D.'s lower school Is making a concentrated effort to stress Engllsh, both receptive and expressive, In order to better prepare deaf students for high school and the world beyond G.S.D. This year, with the establishment of a Language Lab, the staff has an opportunity to work with Individual students to strengthen language weaknesses, to do remedial Instruction, to provide sometlmes-lacklng backgroun~

experiences, to develop better written English, to Increase vocabulary, to teach spelllng--ln other words, to help In any way possible where language Is concerned .
Slnce"language" Is a wide-encompassing term meaning any type of communication, the language lab offers a place for new students to learn flngerspelllng and sign language.. It also provides an Ideal setting for giving necessary extra time to slow learners, even to those who are nonreaders and need to aqulre basic communication skllls for everyday situations. Another goal of the lab Is to better prepare the high potential student for, college and /or a Job In today's competitive world.
The motto of the Lower School Language Lab Is "Let's Communicate". It Is our hope that, through better communication skllls, G.S.D. students will be ready to be active, effective, productive citizens capable of functioning In a hearing, English-speaking environment.
-Micki Gaines Teacher, Lower School
Mrs. Sylvia Morgan (Standing), Reading Lab Director, assists student Kelly Zipperer In operating the computer. Rodney Parker(L) and Jeffry Randall are In background .
New Reading Lab
We are having an exciting time In the new Reading Lab! The students are exposed to reading magazines, newspapers, stories and making wish booklets. Every Monday, the students are given a 11st of vocabulary words. They are always eager to work on the computers.
Students from the Intermediate Department visit the Reading Lab on different days.
We have two additional persons In the Reading Lab. They are Ms. Dllllngham and Mrs. C. Montgomery.
-Mrs. Sylvia Mor~an Reading Lab Director

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Retired
Mr. Pledger
On September 30, 1984 Mr. Ernest (Skeeter) Pledger retired after 34 years of service to the State of Georgia.
Prior to becoming GSD's Laundry Manager, Pledger worked with the Mainteance Department and managed the school dairy farm operation for several years.
The Pledgers have one daughter, Nancy, who teaches at Gaylesvlllle, Alabama, Elementary School and a son, Dennis, who Is employed by Big $tar food market In Cedartown. They also have two grandchildren, Lisa and Juston . Mr. Pledger said that he enjoyed practically every minute of his work years at GSD, but that he Is enjoying his retirement even more. "It Is nice not having to be under any pressure'' , he said. Skeeter and his wife Catherine plan to travel some and just enjoy llvlng.

spent six and one-half years In the army. In addition to teaching, Mr. Glenn
coached basketball, softball and track from 1953 to 1962. During most of that time, Glenn coached both the boys and girls. From 1962 until 1970 he coached the boys only . During Mr. Glen's last year as coach, GSD won the basketball tournament for Southeastern Schools for the Deaf. The trophy Is still on display In the High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn live In Cave.Spring. They have three children, Charles W. Glenn, Jr., Teresa Glenn and Mike Glenn. Charles Is at home with his parents; Teresa Is teaching at Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana; and Mike Is playing professional basketball with the Atlanta Hawks.
Mr. Glenn stated that he Is enjoying retirement very much, but misses being with his co-workers and working .with the children. He has more time now to pursue his hobbies which are fishing, hunting and basketball, he said.
A group of Career Education teachers becoming aquainted with computers during recent workshop.

Computer Workshop

Something new has been added to GSD -

six new "Apples ." Apple Computers, that

Is. The computer lab Is located In the high

school building . In addition to the six

Apples, there are four TRS 80 Color

Computers and six printers.

On September 28 the staff had the

opportunity to have a "hands on" experi-

ence through a computer workshop. The

workshop was a brief introduction to the

Mr. Glenn

many functions and possibilltles of the

computers. Everyone enjoyed the

Mr. Charles Glenn recently retired after teaching at GSD for 32 years. He began

workshop and found It very helpful. Mr. David Conti, Mrs. Zelle Lively, and

teaching here In 1952, the same year that Mrs. JoAnne Peach are the Computer Lab he received his B.S. degree from Alabama staff. They are excited about what

State College In Montgomery, Alabama . In the summer of 1956 he received his M.Ed degree from the same school. Glenn has

computers can mean for some of the students when they get out into a world of computers.

also studied at Gailaudet College In

Washington, D.C.; Clark School for .the Student: "I don't think I should have Deaf at Northampton, Massachusetts; and received an Fon my composition." Bail State University at Muncie Indiana. Teacher: "I don't either, but it was the He Is a veteran of Worlg _War 11 , having . lowest score I could give."

Com put er Laboratory
At the beginning of the 1984-85 school year, many GSD employees were facing changes and new areas of endeavor. Some areas were expanded and some areas of study were developed from and Idea, but needed to be defined and refined.
The Comp1,1ter Lab was a new area that needed to be explored and established, defined and refined! To do this, many heads had to be put together, Ideas discussed and plans made for direction toward the future. Goals had to be established and scheduling had to be carefully considered.
The following outline has been developed as a beginning for: a. contalnulng developmental process tor the Computer Lab:
GOALS 1. To teach computer awareness to staff and students. 2. To teach computer literacy to those students Who have had typing and show the ability to learn. 3. To use the Computer Lab for subject remediation, reinforcement and tutorial instruction for those s.tudents who need it. 4. To provide "hands on" use of the computers and software.
STEP ONE: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
1. Staff development - general meeting Monday, September 24, 3:30 p.m. 2. Staff development - group meeting Friday, September 28. (All day).
STEP TWO: SCHEDULING
1. We recommend that the Middle School classes have the morning periods. The teachers shoJJld come with the class to help define the areas of remediation that the tudents need. The Computer Lab can be used best as a teaching tool at the elementary level. 2. We recommend that the High School and Vocational Departments have. the afternoon periods. 3. Classes should be re-scheduled every quarter. 4. High School teachers should sign up for desired time period.
STEP THREE: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 1. Order software for use as tutorial and remedlational tools for all lev.els.
STEP FOUR: CU.RRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 1. Beginning and ongoing project for the Computer Lab.
Everyone Is working very hard In planning for a successful computer program at GSD.
-Mrs. Jo Ann Peach Computer Lab Instructor

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GSD CHEERLEADERS
Standing, (L-R): Carolyn Bullard , Nickl Brock, Cynthia Twine, Adonla Smith Donna McGee, Suzzette Scott , Kneellng; Vera Fleming, Angie Osborne, Denna Johnson , Amanda Stubbs.

1984 GSD VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

Top row, (L-R): Frank Osborne , Andy Dawson, Barry Mitchell , Sam Niemeier, Erik

Whitworth .

3rd row : Eggle Robles, Chris Creed , Johnny Dunlap, Johnny Troup , Dwayne Moody,

Roderick Marshall, Robin McDonald.



2nd row: Phll Royston, Robbie Dalton , Dale Lindbloom, Eric Tatum , Kent Flrsdon, David

Moore, Jimmy Anthony.

1st row: Joe Nettles, Chuckle Belcher, Robert Banks, Bernarq Scott , Ronald Kitchens ,

Terry Moore, Scott Tomei.

1984 GSD SENIOR TIGERS
L-R): Ronald Kitchens, Bernard Scott, Roderick Marshall, Dwayne Moody.

1984 GSD JV FOOTBALL TEAM
Top row , (L-R): Andy Dawson, Barryl Mitchell, Sam Niemeier, Erik Whitworth, Frani\ Osborne . 4th row: Darryl Smith, Robert Wlnzenreld, Roger Stroud. 3rd row: Jeff Nelson, Flynt Cook, Charvls Thomas, Rodney Bell, SCott Russel , Orlando Rozier. 2nd row: Stacy Heath, Chris Johnson, Chip Stennett , Jeff Roberts Richard Roberts. 1st row: Randy Hood, Robbie Johnson, Donald Bowen, Marlow Clo.wars , Gary Fuller, Rodney Smith .

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Cave Spring, Georgia, January, 1985

NASA's Exp oration
of Air and Space
How does the Space Transportation
System, providing routine economical access to space, benefit the man on the street? How does a robot spacecraft ''talk'' with Its hurn an controllers after it soars mil lions of miles from Earth? What are the other planets Ilk!!? What are some new aircraft developments?
The answers to these questions - and many more - were vividly demonstrated by Wesley McCoy, an Aerospace Education Specialist representing the Education and Awareness Office for NASA's John F. Ken nedy Space Center at a student assembly at Georgia School for the Deaf , Hig h School Dept. on January 16, 1985.
McCoy's lecture-demonstration, known as the ''Spacernobile''. used models, dynamic exhibits, and other "props" needed to demonstrate how NASA goes
about its assigned mission of exploring air and space.
The fast-paced presentation touched upon the past and present of space exploration, but the emphasis was upon the future - what will happen in air and space research and development programs.
McCoy's presentation includes reviews of the nation's past manned missions in space and the unmanned explorat ion of our Sol ar System.
The Space Shuttle and It's payloads were ex plained, including Spacelab built by ESA - the European Space Agency and the Large Space Telescope.
NASA's aeronautics program and how it Is helping develop aircraft capable of flying fu rther, faster and more safely using less fu el and with reduced noise levels was explained .
Benefits of space exploration flowing into the nation 's lifestyle as a result of the space program was also presented.
McCoy is qualified by background and training for his "Spacernobile" assignment .
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia State University and a Master of Education degree from the University of Georgia, majoring In science education.
McCoy taught general science, biology and astronomy, sponsored the science club and science fair , and taught at the Georgia Governor's Honors Program.
Among his awards McCoy was selected STAR teacher and Teacher of the year.
As an Aerospace Education Specialist, he conducts and directs Aerospace Educa-

tlon Workshops for teachers of all grade levels.
McCoy is now employed by Oklahoma State University and assigned to KSC's Education and Awareness Office , where h is "Spacernobile" territory Includes Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
McCoy lives In Marietta, Georgia. GSD staff and students are grateful to Mr. McCoy and NASA for presenting this very Interesting and educational program . A special thanks also to GSD's high school science teacher Erskine Wooten who was responsible for obtaining the program.
Mr. McCoy (R) explains the Importance of the space suit which intermediate student Anita Allen is wearing. Chip Stennett (L) displays a heat resistant thermal protection tile.
High school senior Donna McGee tries on space suit with assistance from Mr. McCoy. Mrs. Nancy Barker (L) Interprets.
The structure of the remarkable spacecraft tile Is explained to students and staff by Mr. McCoy.

From the

oocuMENTs

SuperintendeYlf LIBRARIES

Welcome to the Year 1985! It Is my
sincere wish that In this new year you will be blessed with success and fulfillment .
The past five months here at GSD have been exciting and enjoyable for me . The staff, students and friends of the school have made my job easier. Your warmth , cooperation and commitment are greatly appreciated.
In the corning years , we and the entire GSD family will be challenged to meet the ever changing needs of those we serve.
We are making every effort to meet the challenges that face us with a renewed commitment to providing nothing less than quality services for our students. The entire GSD family Is involved In this endeavor.
We solicit the continued good will and support that has been given to us so generously in the past by our Alumni, friends and supporters.
Our historical legacy is rich and 1985 affords us an unprecedented opportunity to build on this legacy. We can and we will.

(L-R) Donna McGee and Arny Terry with Gailaudet College Alumni picture poster.
GCAA Contest
Winners
Instead of the usual Gallaudet Day Program, the Georgia Chapter of the Gallaudet College Alumni Association (GCAA) celebrated Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet's birthday with a "guess who?" contest. Students tried guessing staff members who attended Gailaudet College from a poster with pictures made during their college days. Donna McGee won $10.00 In the high school contest and Arnv Terry won S5.00 In the lower school contest (see picture).
Officers of the GCAA are: President: John Groth, Vlce-President-Sectretary : Mary Matthews, and Treasurer: Joy Gibson.

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Gallaudet College
Inaugurates Sixth
President
Washington, D.C.--Dr. Jerry C. Lee was Inaugurated as the sixth president of Gallaudet College on October 19, 1984.
Approximately 3,000 people, Including repesentatlves of national Institutions and the surrounding community, celebrated the Inauguration at an Installation ceremony held on campus . Special guests Included Individuals from colleges and universities, schools and programs for the deaf, organizations that serve the deaf, educational organizations, and members of Congress and their aides.
Dr. John Brademas, president of New York- University, was the keynote speaker at the event. He was Introduced by Congressman David E. Bonlor (D-MI), a member of Gallaudet's Board-of Trustees.
Brademas served as a member of Congress from Indiana for 22 years and was the majority whip from 197&-1980. He was Instrumental In getting leglslatlon passed In the House of Representatives establishing the model elementary school and high school on campus. He has been at the forefront of education of the handicapped and Is a leader In higher education.
Following Brademas' speech, Lee was Inducted as the College's sixth president . The Induction was conducted by Jane Bassett Spilman, chairman of Gallaudet's Board of Trustees, and Edward C. Merrill, Jr ., the college's fourth president .
In his speech Lee shared the dreams he wants to make reality during his administration. "It Is my dream that by making optimal use of the latest developments In methods and technology, G.allaudet will rise to even greater heights of academic excellence...to further enhancement of the quality of life of all deaf people and to greater lnstltutlonal cost-effectiveness that guarantees to the taxpayer and our donors that dollars are well Invested . Finally, It Is my dream that Gallaudet College will move Into Its rightful place as a multi-purpose university, "Lee said.
Prior to his appointment to the President's office Lee was vice president for Administration and Business at Gallaudet, which Is a national and International resource center serving deaf people through educational programs, research, and public service. Among the goals Lee has set for himself are ensuring quality academic programs, a quality faculty, an enriching and stimulating campus life, and excellent dissemination and demonstration programs.
A president's reception for all guests was held In Chapel Hall, the College's oldest building, which was recently reno-

vated. Members of the Gallaudet staff sponsored a gala formal dance that evening off-campus In honor of Jerry Lee and his wife Joan.
Lee joined the Gallaudet administration In 1971 to become assistant vice president for Business affairs. He holds a doctorate In Education Administration from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University . Lee has additional educational background In law and Industrial relations and Is widely published In those areas. He began his career with General Motors Corporation and served as vice president for administration for Commercial Credit Industrial Corporation before coming to Gallaudet.
XV Wortd Games for
the Deaf, July 10-20,
1985
The summer of 1985 will again be Olympian for the l:os Angels area. From July 10 through J-uly 20, more than 2,500 athletes representing 43 nations will compete In 144 events In 13 sports. The occasion Is the 1985 Santa Monica/Los Angeles XV World Games for the Deaf.
An estimated 60,000 International spectators are expected to be on hand to watch badminton, basketball, cycling, shooting, soccer, swimming, table tennis, team handball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, and wresting. This Is the only olymplc-llke event recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOD).
General Chair of the 1985 World Games Is Herb Schreiber, past president of the American Athletic Association for the Deaf. Actor Lorr.1e Greene Is the Honorary Nation-al Chair .
The games, which began In 1924, were hosted by the U.S.A. only once before In 1965 In Washington, D.C.
Tax deductible contributions to help finance the games may be sent to:
Greater Los Angeles Council for the Deaf Los Angeles Organizing Committee XV
World Games for the Deaf 616 South Westmoreland Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90005
Gallaudet Fellowship
Fund Help Graduate
Students
Washington, D.C. - Eleven people received awards this year from the graduate Fellowship Fund of the Gallaudet College Alumni Association. Each recipient Is enrolled In doctoral studies at a major

university. For sixteen years the Fund has provided financial assistance to deaf students who pursue further education In Institutions not designed specifically for meeting their communication needs.
The Graduate Fellowship Fund was established with money from the half million dollar Centennial Fund raised by the Gallaudet College Alumni Association. The principal of the Fund Is an endowment which also receives monies for special designated fellowship funds within the general fund . This year grants were awarded from the John A. Trundle, '85, Fellowship, the Old Dominion Foundation Fellowship, the David Pelkoff, '29, Fellowship and the Boyce R. WIiiiams Fellowship Fund.
Fellowships are awarded on an annual basis. Initial awards may be renewed for the duration of the course of study and for dissertation expenses provided that the holder of the award maintain specific personal and scholastic standards. The deadline for receiving GFF applications ts March 1, 1985.
Further Information and appllcatlons may be obtained by writing to the GFF Committee, Alumni House, Gallaudet College, 800 Florida Avenue, N.E., Washington , D.C. 20002.
Smoke Linked to
Children's Ear
Disorder
Chicago, Feb. 24 (1983) (UPI) BreathIng cigarette smoke can contribute to the development of chronic middle-ear disease In children, physicians said today.
The researchers found three factors most often associated with persistent middle-ear drainage: nasal congestion, exposure to household cigarette smoke and a predisposition to certain allergies.
Middle-ear effusions-fluid-buildup and leakage - are common In chlldren, partlcularly after an Infection, said Dr, Michael J. Kraemer and colleagues of Seattle's Chit dren 's Orthopedla Hospital and Medical center
"Most effusions resolve after several weeks, but some persist relentlessly, causing hearing loss and associated language, behavioral and learn Ing deficits," they said, writing In the Journal of the American Medical Association.
"Each year In the United States an estimated 1 mllllon operations take place In which tympanostomy tubes are Inserted for persistent middle-ear effusions."
-Reprinted from Apache Alert Dec. 14, 1984

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Intermediate
Honor Roll
Congratulations to the nine Intermediate students who ach ieved the Honor Roll for the first grading period . Jeff Clayton , Chris Culberson , Sekeitha Glover , Roderick Hartage, Calmer Jones, Dyan Osborne, Shirley Osborne, Joshua Sm ith, and Robert Wlnzenreid received certificates recognizing their accomplishment . Honor Roll requires an academ ic average of 90 or above ("A)", no grades below "B" and satisfactory grades on conduct , reading lab art, P.E., and library.
"Honorable Mention" is gIvan to students having academic averages of 85 to 89.9 and meeting all the other requirements listed above . Listed for " Honorable Mention'' for the first grading period were: Twana Arnold , Tyson Daniels , Fran k Fanch er . Stacey Heath , Orlando Rozier , and Arny Terry.
We are proud of each of these students for the work that has gone into this accom plishm ent .
-Lynne Crothers Supervising Teacher
Lower School

Culberson, Alicia Ferguson , Gary Fuller, Toni Hancock , Roderick Hartage, Robbie Johnson, Calmer Jones, Eugene Mingo, Dyan Osborne , Jeff Roberts , Orlando Rozier , Scotty Russell , Joshua Smith , Arny Terry, and Robert Winzenreld.
All of the cast returned to the stage for the grand finale "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Santa Claus then visited , along with Mrs . Claus .
Many parents and friends attended the program and the Christmas part ies which were held afterwards.
A special thank you goes to the Christ. mas committee for their work In directing and planning the program , as well as to the many other staff members who helped . Teachers and aides become drama Coaches , props finders , costume designers , band directors, choir leaders, Interpreters, singers , scenery designers, program typists , hair dressers , as well as writers and producers for the Christmas drama. A final thank you to M lss Liz Eason, a high school student , who helped Santa as Mrs. Claus In a costume she made herself .

Lower School Ch ristmas Program

The Lower School presented their annual Chri stmas program at 1:30 p.rn. on Thursday , December 20 .
Don Fielding , Lamar Horton , Berl lnda McCl ain, and David Sutton passed out the pri nted programs . Clifton Mitchell and Clinton Mitchell served as stage hands to help with props.
The Primary chorus opened the program wit h two Christmas carols. David And erson , Shlca Banks , Willie Blackmon , Eric Caison , Kris Fortson , Nickl Rivers, Ricky Rivers , Brandon Sutton , Tess Wal dern, and Mark Ziegler signed these songs .
The Christmas story was narrated by Ani ta Allen . Mary and Joseph were portrayed by Tonya Howard and Duane Baldwin. The innkeeper was Eddie Miller. Sekeltha Glover, Johnnie Mae Hill, and Wenona Stalling portrayed Angels, while Cal vin Barton, Nikki Elias and Frank Fancher were shepherds . The wise men were Jan Ingram , Theresa Morgan, and Claudia Pleruccl.
After the Christmas story, several more carols were done by the Middle School rh ythm band whose members were: Twana Arnold, Michelle Brown, Rhonda Brownlow. Marlow Clowers, Chris

GSD High School student Liz Eason helps Santa distribute gifts to Lower School students during Christmas Program.
1985 Miss GSD
Pageant
The 1985 Miss G.S.D. Pageant will be held .on Saturday, March 16. Location has not yet been decided . Participating high school girls are:Joyce Hayes, Lisa Parham, Judy Scott, Karen Davis, Cynthia Twine, Monie Hudson, Angle Osborne, Liz Eason, Sandra Jordan, Vera Fleming, Carolyn Bullard and Lisa Thompkins . The girls will be judged on appearance, talent performance, and Interview. Five finalists will be chosen. Diane Conti will be directing the program with Barbara Allred and Donna McGee assisting. More details will be published later.

GSD staff and students enjoying the Cav& Spring Christmas Parade In their prize winning float .
GSD's Christmas
Float Wins First
Place
On Thursday , December 6, 1984 G.S.D. entered their prize winning float In the Cave Spring Christmas Parade. And to the delight of everyone brought back the 1st place award .
This was the coldest night so far of the winter and students and staff alike went above and beyond the call of duty to participate In this parade. Needless to say when It was announced that the float had Indeed won 1st place all of that was forgotten.
-Marilyn Reese
Christmas Parade
On Thursday , November 29, 1984 the annual Rome Christmas Parade was held. 50 marching bands and 40 floats participate In this event.
Georgia School for the Deaf entered a float In the "CHRISTMAS IS FOR CHILDREN" category. This project was headed up by Marilyn Reese of the Homelife Dept . and John Johnston of the High School Art Dept.
This float depicted a life size sleigh pulled by a palomino wooden horse that moved when the driver pulled on the reins, a large Christmas tree was In the back of the sleigh and the sleigh was filled with several G.S.D. students.
The float was built by Mr. Johnston's art class. Many hours of hard work was put In by the students. Not only did these students work hard, but showei a lot of talent and Ingenuity In building this float.
Mrs. Barbara Allred, Mrs. Betty Kerr and Mr. Dean WIiiiamon were also Instrumental In making the float a success .
Last but not least, the float brought a 2nd place trophy home to G.S.D.
- Marilyn Reese

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Maintenance
Building Completed
GSD Instructor Ronnie WIiiiams and his welding class pose near the rear entrance of the newly constructed addition tc1 the maintenance building on Gordor. Campus which they helped build. The material for the building was purchased from Star Manufacturing Company of Cedartown. Mr. WIiiiams stated that he appreciated the cooperation of the Cedartown company In the construction of this building and for their genuine Interest In our school. The company donated al. necessary material for constructing a sand blasting room In the Career Education Department. Most of the scrap metal which students have used for practice welding during the past several years was donated by this company, too, WIiiiams said. (See picture) Back row (L-R): WIiiie Smith, Mr. WIiiiams (Instructor), Al Davis, RickeyIngram , Bently Brownlow. Front row: Robert Meeks, Andrameter Dennis.

Mr. Jack Mount's upholstery class with sofa which they recently recovered using Imitation fleece. (L-R) Sitting : Liz Eason, Carolyn Bullard. Standing: Bobby Daniels, Cynthia Twine, Vera Flem Ing , and Mike Smith.
Fourth grade students, assisted by high school senior Stacy Banks (Standing), learning how to macrame In Mr. Johnstons art class. (L-R) Garry Fuller, Joshua Smith, Rhonda Brownlow, DwanP Baldwin.

Students In Mrs. Bettye Angle's horticulture class observe Christmas tree which
they Just finished decorating. They also constructed the beautiful pine cone wreaths displayed In background . (L-R) Barbara Monday, John Haymon, Theresa Cook, Earnest Shumake, Devita Samas, Mrs. Angel (Instructor).

John Jonston (R) high school art teacher with students (L-R) Arthur WIiiiams and John Hogard who Just completed rebuilding this antique mlrrow frame .. .lt will be returned to Fannin Hall and rehung In the Superintendent's apartment .
Learn to relax - even If you have to work at It.
The road to happiness Is forever under construction .

Career Education
Class Install
Street Lights
Mr. Roland Smith and students In his electricity class pose beside one of the antlgue street lights which they recently enstalled In the city of Cave Spring.
The Christmas decoration attached to the power pole In background was also Installed by Mr. Smith's class. (L-R) Mitch WIiiiams, Dwayne Moody, Donte Howell, Mr. Smith (Instructor) Adrian Moore.
Through the cooperative efforts of the city of Carterville, the city of Cave Spring, and .GS D's Career Education Department, the down town park In Cave Spring Is now lighted by antique street lights which were donated by the city of Cartersville.
Mr. Roland Smith and his electricity class at GSD undertook this project voluntarily and with dedication and enthusiasm, Just as they did with other projects which they have completed around town.
The GSD students In Mr. Ronnie WIiiiams' welding class were responsible for sandblasting the street light stands to remove the old paints. When that task was completed, they were delivered to Mr. Russell Royston's body and fender shop. There the students sanded them If needed and pah,ted them.
Congratulations and many thanks are In order for all those who contributed to the success of this project. Townspeople and visitors al Ike will enjoy the extra charm and beauty which has been added to our little town .
Called upon to account for a bad report card, a fourth grade boy explained to his father, "No wonder I seem stupid to the teacher-she's a college graduate.
What are three collective nouns? Wastebasket, dustpan and vacuum cleaner.
The fail ure Is only a successful person who never learned how to keep trying .

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Scott Tomei getting In shape for next football season.
Winter Weight
Program for GSD
Tigers
The 1984 G.S.D. football Tigers ended t he season with a record of 3-5-0. The coaches and players realized that one area t hey need to Improve In Is our power and strength. Several of the teams we played were physically stronger than the Tigers. Some of the players who are not Involved with the G.S.D. basketball program are taking part In a winter weight program t wice a week. The weight equipment has been moved from Talmadge Gymnasium to t he lobby of the old girls dorm on Fannin Campus. This will be a temporary home for the weight equipment until a permanent . area can be found on the Gordon Campus sometime this summer.
All of the football players who are taking part show Improvement and I am sure G.S.D. will have a stronger and better football team In 1985. Some of the players who are participating In the winter program are: Scott Tomei, Robby Dalton , Dale Lindbloom, Chuckle Belcher, Phil Royston, Jeff Nelson, Richard Roberts, Orlando Rolzer, Scott Russell, Chip Stennett, and Robert Wlnzenreld.
We hope these young men will keep up the good work and, this fall, I am sure they will all help the G.S.D. football team to have a successful year.
G.S.D. hopes to start spring football practice sometime the last week of February or the first week In March. We want to encourage all students who would like to take part In the G.S.D. football program to please contact one of the following coaches: Sam Niemeier, Andy Dawson, Stan Dawson , Erik Whitworth, or Barry Mitchell.
- Sam Niemeier G,S.D. Head Football Coach

Basketball Intramural
Style
When the 84-85 basketball season began at Georgia School for the Deaf there were quite a few of the Junior and senior boys who were too old to play high school ball.
However, since so many of them love the game the . recreation staff put their thoughts together and devised an Intramural basketball program.
There are five teams that are named the BAD JAZZ, EASY-SONICS, MINI DOLPHINS. BLUE CELTICS and the JAY HAWKS. After getting all of the students signed up to play, the boys were each assigned to a team. These assignments were designed to give each team an equal balance of talent - mainly by placing the beat players on different teams.
G.S. D.' s Intramural basketball season got under way on January 4th. All of the games are played on Saturday and Sunday as much as possible. The students are really excited and happy to be able to play team ball once again.
At the present time, the recreation staff Is working on a slmlllar program for the 6th through 10th grade boys - and hope to have It under way In a few days.
-Bob Baker Recreation Staff Member
GSD Girls
Mason-Dixon
Tourney Report
The GSD Varsity Girls Basketball team departed from Georgia School for the Deaf on January 16, 1985 at about 10:00 a.m. Our destination was the Tennessee School for the Deaf located In Knoxville, Tennessee. We stopped at the GeorgiaTennessee rest area at 12:30 p.m. and had lunch. We arrived at theTenneasee School for the Deaf around 3:45 p.m.
After registration, we settled Into our living quarters. We were scheduled for practice at 5:30 p.m., and at the conclusion of practice, we had supper.
At 7:00 p.m. all the teams, coaches and others went to the gym and heard Welcome addresses from the superintendent of TSD, the athletic director, a representative from the mayor ' s office, and other staff members of TSD.
At 8:00 p.m. the coaches had a refresh ment hour at the superintendent's home, whlle the teams enjoyed a social gathering at the old TSD gym .
On Thursday at 1:00 p.m . we olayed

Louisiana and defeated them by a score of 37 to 33. At 8:45 on Thursday we played our second game against Eastern North Carolina and we lost. Our glrls played their hearts out, but weary bodies prevented them from playlng to their fullest ability.
On Saturday morning we lost our third game, playing against Western North Carolina.
In spite of the games we lost, we at GSD love the challenges wrapped up In these arbitrary rules which require one team to play better defense, better offense, to rebound better, and execute better than anyone else. We love to put ourselves against others, to measure our abllltlea In the face of determined opposition. We did and we lost - but with pride and good sportsmanship. TSD did and was crowned Champions of the 1985 Glrla Mason-Dixon Tournament. They did things better than any other team, and honor and glory go to them.
GSD'a Jackie Turner was among the twelve glrla to make the All-Tournament Team. Good Luck, Jacklel With some hard work, you can really be great .
I want to express appreciation to Miss Mary Montgomery for the great Job she did In supervising the girls, and to Mr. Ricky Ledbetter for a super Job of driving In hazardous weather.
-Coach Eugene Weatherlv
GSD Houseparent Jones Anthony presents trophies to Tournament winners. (L-R) Mr. Anthony, Joyce Hayes, Boris Vinson, Denna Johnson, WIiiie Smith, Jackie Bankston, Mitch WIiiiams.
GSD's Shuffleboard Tournament
During the fall of last year, GSD students enjoyed a shuffleboard tournament. Nineteen boys and twenty glrls participated In the events. The tournaments created a lot of enthusiasm for this sport.
Winners from each tournament were as follows: First place: Joyce Hayes; Borla Vinson. Second place: Denna Johnson; WIiiie Smith. Third place: Jackie Bankston and Mitch WIiiiama.
- Jones Anthony Recreation Department

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In Memoriam
Mrs. Myrtle Johnson
There Is a quotation by Henry Van Dyke that eloquently and succinctly describes the life of Mrs. Myrtle Johnson: "There Is only one way to get ready for Immortality , and that Is to love this life and live It as bravely and faithfully and cheerfully as we can ." During the last few years, life ' s hills became higher and higher for Myrtle, as along the way she courageously fought the dragons of Illness and pain; every time she reached the top of one hill, the next seemed higher; but, undaunted and smiling, she kept climbing . Christmas night was an appropriate time for her to climb the highest mountain of all, for each day , she seemed to feel closer and closer to the Lord.
Members of the GSD family remember Myrtle as our personnel officer, a position she occupied for 27 years , before her retirement In 1972. Known for her business expertise and efficiency , she kept the business office operating Ilka a well-oiled machine. People were often amazed at her grasp of the State rules and regulations regarding personnel, Insurance, finances, sick leave, retirement -- all the Intricacies necessary to the smooth running of the school. She could answer seemingly unanswerable questions, and If she sometimes appeared Impatient and abrupt , It was because she was busy and probably tired of endless, foolish questions.
After her retirement from G.S.D., Myrtle certainly did not retire from life. For ten years she served on the Cave Spring City Council and was Mayor Pro-tern for one term. A member of the Cave Spring Methodist Church, she was church treasurer for many years and was past president of the United Methodist Women . She never lost her Intense Interest In G.S.D . or Cave Spring , even during the long days of palnful Illness. She was always full of questions about the people and events that were a part of her life for so Iona .
During the last few years, Myrtle displayed unbelievable courage In the face of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and near-blindness. However, those who attempted to cheer her went away cheered themselves; those who attempted to entertain her went away entertained themselves; those who attempted to Inspire her went away Inspired themselves. "Quit" was not a word In her vocabulary ; selfpity would never have occurred to her. Her life was a monument to courage, to happiness, to life.
Myrtle Is survived by one son , David; one sister, Tressie Austin, former dietician at GSD; two grandchildren; and many, many friends for whom this poem by Frank

Staton depicts her unconquerable spirit :
'"Taln 't no use to sit and whine Cause the fish ain't on your line; Bait your hook and keep tryln' Keep a-going'!"
-Micki Gaines Teacher, Lower School

rendition of the song was played. Prince's final message to everyone was:
" We don't know how much longer we have on this earth , so let's all get it together and love one another.''
- Tremaine Spivey Dormitory Teaching Assistant

Mr. Wllllam Guy Simpson
A graduate of Georgia School for the Deaf, WIiiiam Simpson passed away recently at his home In Cedartown . Born In Valdosta In 1954, he attended G.S.D. from an early age, along with two of his sisters , Grace and Judy .
WIiiiam is survived by his wife, Mrs . Deborah GIireath Simpson; one son , William Joseph ; one daughter, Deborah Alice; father , Sam Simpson; four sisters; two brothers ; one half-sister; and one half-brother.
G.S.D. staff, faculty, and student body extend sympathetic regards to the Simpson famlly.
GSD Students See
"Prince" in Concert

Flying High
The Floyd County Model Airplane Club is a group with a special hobby.. .members construct and fly model airplanes .
The planes fly by remote control radio. The earthbound pllots often fly high performance planes that duplicate most all the maneuvers of real airplanes with stall-outs , spins, nose dives, etc. Split second timing often prevents a costly crash . These "arm hair pllots " use the GSD driver training parking lot as their base, usually flying every Sunday afternoon. A group of GSD high school students in the Enrichment Group part icipate. The Floyd County fliers have made available to GSD students a model plane, and club members plan to help students build the plane and teach them how to fly it .
Mike Burton Is advisor to the GSD
Enrichment Group.

Mr. Purple Rain himself, Prince, wrapped up a five-day engagement at the Omni in Atlanta on Tuesday, January 8. Due to the generosity of Prince and Special Audiences of Atlanta, GSD was given 15 free tickets to the show. Students chosen to go Included Tony Hufstetler, Robin McDonald, Phll Royston, Jamie Parton, Barbara Monday, Lisa Burnley, Lisa Thompkins, Candy Watkins, Renee Heath, Karen Davis, Teresa Cook, and M lchelene Murray. The chaperones were Nicolette Whatley, Erik Whitworth, and Tremaine Spivey .
The first act was female vocalist/ percussionist Shella E., a girl friend of Prince. Her show was very entertaining and included her hits, "Glamorous Life" and "Erotic City."
Prince, star of the show, followed Shella E. Backed by his Band, The Revolution, Prince opened with "Let's Go Crazy" as flowers fell from the celling showering the audience. The remainder of his performance Included both old and new songs, a spectacular light show, and lots of energetic dance steps. One of the highlights of his performance was The Time's Jerome, who invited about ten members of the audience on stage to dance with him, Prince, The Revolution Band and Shella E.
After two encores, Prince ended his show with the title track from his movie, "Purple Rain." The entire audience swayed and sung along as the moving

Californian Crowned
Miss Deaf America
Petite Margo Clenlk, 27, from San Gabriel , California Is the new reigning Miss Deaf America, 1984. A 1980 graduate of Gallaudet College majoring In Psychology, Margo captured the nation's most coveted honors via her sensational renaltlon of a Broadway Cats song In dance form, using the skills that she developed as a student at Gallaudet under the tutelage of Dr. Peter R. Wisher.
First runner-up was Holly Parker from Rupert, Idaho, another Gallaudet student represented the Idaho Association of the Deaf. Second runner-up was Joy Ann DIGlovannl, Miss Deaf New York. Third runner-up was Jane Kelleher, Miss Deaf Iowa, and fourth runner-up was Doris WIid ing, Miss Deaf District of Columbia.
GIi and June Eastman led the participants as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies against a beautiful backdrop of Baltimore's " Harbor Lights" . Michael and Frances Marzolf, the pageant co-directors were honored by the contestants for their tremendous work . The contestants also voted Miss Deaf Hawaii, Angenette Molina winner of the Miss Congenltallty Award.
He who laughs last, didn 't get the Joke!

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Hearing Impaired
Support Services-FJC
The Hearing Impaired Support Services (HISS) program at Floyd Junior College offers support services to deaf students pursuing their education In an Integrated environment. The primary objective of the HISS Is to provide counseling services such as personal and social adjustment counseling, career counseling and educational advisement to hearing Impaired students at FJC. Much attention Is given to Individual and group counseling . We assist students In locating and utlllzlng local community resources such as housing , social security offices, health facllltles, and vocational rehabllltatlon offices . These services are provided at no cost to students who request the services they want and need.
One of the HISS's counselors serves as the advisor for the Deaf Awareness Club which consists of hearing and deaf students and staff members. The Deaf Awareness Club promotes better understanding of deafness both on and off campus. The Deaf Awareness Club often Invites speakers who are professionals In the field of deafness.
Members of the faculty and program staff at Floyd Junior College voluntarily devote their time to attend sign language classes which are taught by a member of the HISS staff In order to facilitate Interpersonal relationships between faculty and students. Floyd Junior College provides Interpreters and notetakers In the classroom as well as Interpreters at all college funct i ons.
HOUSING
There are no on-campus housing facllltles at Floyd Junior College. The staff of the Hiss assists students In finding off-campus housing such as apartments, rooms In private homes and rooms In the dormitories at the Georgia School for the Deaf or the Rehabllltatlon Center for the Deaf. The Rehabllltatlon Center for the Deaf provides transportation to and from the FJC campus for Its residents.
FINANCIAL AID
Students needing financial aid should apply as early as possible. The HISS can refer you to the financial aid office. There are various grants, loans and scholarships available.
DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES
Developmental Studies are provided for students (both hearing and hearing Impaired) whose placement test scores lndl-

cate a weakness In reading, English, or mathematics. Because hearing Impaired students have different language problems
than the language problems of hearing students In Developmental Studies, special classes for the hearing Impaired are pro-
vided In readng and English . Instructors In both courses sign for themselves. Hearing Impaired students take math classes with hearing students. Interpreters and notetakers are provided for these classes.
How many developmental courses a student must take depends on the student ' s placement test scores and how much the student Improves In his/her courses . Most hearing Impaired students take one year of Developmental Studies before entering their freshman year of credit level courses. It takes two years of college In addition to Developmental Studies to earn an Associate degree.
The following Is the normal schedule for a hearing Impaired student In Developmental Studies:

FALL

English 031 Education 031 (reading) Psychology 101
Total -

5 qtr. hrs. 5 qtr. hrs. 5 qtr. hrs. 15 qtr. hrs.

WINTER

English 032 Education 032 Math 019

Total -

5 qtr. hrs. 5 qtr. hrs. 5qtr. hrs. 15 qtr. hrs.

SPRING

English 033 Education 033 Math 020

Total -

5 qtr. hrs. 5 qtr. hrs. 5 qtr. hrs. 15 qtr. hrs.

A student may also take one P.E. course per quarter (2 qtr. hrs.) If his/her course load permits.

ADMISSION

Requirements for admission to Floyd Junior College are high school graduation (or the equivalent) and completion of the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Effective Fall Quarter 1980, a minimum academic achievement level was established for admission to Floyd Junior College. Any student who has a high school grade point average , based on academic coursework only, of less than 1.80 (on a 4.0 system), a verbal Scholastic Aptitude Test score of less than 280 will be denied admission . Application material Is available In the Office of Admissions and Records . Please call 295-6339 for more Information .

TRANSFER PROGRAMS
The transfer programs are designed for students who plan to continue their education at a senior college or university In order to work toward a four-year degree. FJC's Transfer Program offers graduates the Associate In Arts or Associate In Science degree.
CAREER PROGRAMS
The career program Is designed to give students a basic core of general education and to prepare themto enter the employment field Immediately upon successful completion of the program.
FJC offers the following career programs which lead to the Associate degree:
Applied Science Business Criminal Justice *Data Processing Paraprofessional Tralnklg In Education
of the Hearing Impaired Early Education for Paraprofessionals *Electronic Technologr General Education *Mechanical Technology Medical Laboratory Technology Mental Health Technology Nursing Paraprofessional Training In Education
of the Hearing Impaired *Secretarial Science *Offered In conjunction with Coosa Valley Vocational-Technical School.
CAMPUS SERVICES
Floyd Junior College has two television decoders, one of which Is In the student lounge. These machines provide closed captions for many T.V. shows.
All campus activities are Interpreted, Including non-academic activities.
TTY SERVICE
The College has TTY's at various locations on campus . Listed below are offices which have TTY's . If you are not sure who to contact, please call the H ISS . The area code for Rome Is 404. Library ..... . ...... ..... ....... ..... .. .. ..295-6318 Mental Health .. . .......... .. ...... .. .. 295-6307 HISS... .. ...... .. .......... .... .... ... ... 295-6307
If you have any questions or would like to visit Floyd Junior College, please contact:
Hearing Impaired Support Services Floyd Junior College P.O. Box 1864 Hwy. 27 South Rome, Georgia 30163

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''Standards'' Review
at GSD
Fou r Department of Education representatives were on campus Tuesday, January 29, to conduct a "Standards Review of GSD. '' The purpose of the review Is to establish a level of quality toward which schools may work . Criteria Is set forth by the State Department of Education . GS was adjudged as meeting standards as applied towards a residential school for the deaf.
Participating with GSD staff were Educational Services Regional Directors (L-R In picture) L. Gene Norton , Calhoun; Joseph E. Smith, Griffin; Barbara K. McClure, Atlanta; Michael Elliott, Superintendent, GSD; Don Hogan, from the Office of State Schools and Special Services; and Paul Vall, Director, Division of Standards and Assessment , Atlanta.
Wi 11 ie Brown Named
SEAAD Athlete of
the Year
Nothing pleases a teacher quite as much as the success of a former student. All Georgia School for the Deaf faculty and staff are proud of the continued accom-
plishments of WIiiie Brown, who now Is a
student at Hofstra University In New York. When WIiiie first came to GSD as a
skinny little boy, everyone recognized his sweet nature, but no one expected to be reading about him someday In U.S . magazine or SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. While at GSD, WIiiie was a four-time All American basketball player and was named Deaf Prep Player of the Year. TrainIng and playing under Coach Zeke McDaniel, he scored 2,156 points for a per-game average of 24 during his four years as a varsity starter.
Hofstra University Is not a school for the deaf , so WIiiie Is blazing a new, undeveloped trail. His current coach, Dick Berg, Is very pleased with his progress and

says that he Is adjusting well to the physical style of college basketball. As a fresh~ man, WIiiie does not see a great deal of playing time, but he Is steadily Improving; tor example , .he has hit 12 of his last 19 field-goal attempts; at the free-throw line, he has made 13 of 20 shots. Coach Berg recognizes WIiiie's physical talent and natural Instincts and looks forward to many good things from him during his college years.
Especially satisfying to WIiiie 's former teachers Is his 2.3 grade-point average In his classwork at Hofstra.
Coach Berg and the members of the Hofstra team are learning sign language and are helping WIiiie In every way possible. However, WIiiie's ability, desire, and co-operative spirit help him more than anything anyone else can do for him.
WIii WI Ille Brown be the first deaf player In professional basketbal l? Only time will tell, but everyone Is assured now that WIiiie will succeed In whatever endeavor he attempts.
Congratulations, WIiiie!
-Micki Gaines
Dr. Kabatznlck (Standing) during questions and answers session of workshop.
Teachers Workshop Held at GSD
On January 25, Dr. Ronna Kabatznlck, coordinator of the Emotionally Disturbed Hearing Impaired Training Project (ED/HIT), Lexington Center, Inc., Jackson Heights, New York, conducted a workshop for the staff at Georgia School for the Deaf . Dr. Kabatznlck discussed the following : Brief description of ED/HIT, overview of emotionally disturbed behavior, overview of behavior management concepts, relnforcers exercise, contracts , and questions and answers.
In addition to Dr. Kabatznlck's sessions, three consultants from the State Department of Education also presented programs In three areas of curriculum : Ms. Eloise Barron, math; Dr. Candace Norton, physical education; and Ms. Gwen Hutcheson , social studies.
- Eugene Ziegler

(L-R) Gary Jackson , Ronald Kitchens, Rayetta McNeal, Andy Dawson (Coach), Bernard Scott, Stewart Black , and Charles Paul.

CHIEFTAIN'S ROAD RACE

On December eighth Coaches Andy Dawson and Erik Whitworth carried several GSD High School students to Berry College to run in the Chieftain's Road Race. Each student had their choice of two events: 5 K (3.1 miles) and 10 K (6.2 miles) . Following are the finishing times for those who completed the race:

5 K (3 .1 miles)
Andy Dawson 20 :47 Charles Paul 21 :30 Stewart Black 26:25

10 K (6.2 miles)
Gary Jackson 52:00 Ron Kitchens 55:00

-Coach Andy Dawson

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GSD History
The Georgis School for the Deaf, a state residential/ day school for hearing Impaired youth, Is administered by the Georgia State Department under the direction of the State Board of Education, Office of State Schools and Spec,lal Services.
Through the efforts of John J. Flournoy, a young deaf man from Jackson County, Georgia, Interest In the deaf was begun In Georgia. Subsequently, a committee from the legislature submitted a resolution to Governor WIison Lumpkin on December 20, 1833 referring to the problem of Georgia's deaf. By 1834 the legislature appropriated funds for students to attend the American Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb at Hartford, Connecticut for a term of four years.
On May 15, 1846 In a log cabin standing on the campus of the Hearn School In Cave Spring, a department for the deaf was opened by Mr. O.P. Fannin, a teacher at the Hearn School.
On Ju1y 1, 1849, In a new l>ulldlng (the present administration building, Fannin Hall), the Georgia School for the Deaf began Its first legitimate operation as the tenth Institution of Its kind In the United States. Mr. O.P, Fannin was elected principal Instructor and Mr. J.B. Edwards as assistant. The school for the deaf has oper-

ated continuously with the exception of 1862-1866 when It (Fannin Hall) was used as a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers during the War Between the States.
The school Is located on 500 acres In Cave Spring, Georgia, on two campuses. Today, approximately 250 students ages 2-21 from throughout the state attend the school. There Is no tuition cost to the pupil.
Traditions
Any institution like Georgia School for the Deaf, which embraces a long history, establishes and perpetuates numerous traditions through the years. An Imaginary GSD Memory Book would be filled to overflowing with a chiaroscuro of events, formIng a cumulative record of happy experiences. Of course, some traditions come and go, various rituals cease as time goes by, and new celebrations are originated as the modern world Insists on changing relentlessly.
Some of the traditions which were an Integral part of GSD life for many years are now gone, but not forgotten by the participants. The author remembers In particular three Days of special significance which were annual occurences at GSD In the not-too-distant past:
MAY DAY. What a celebration of spring, complete with the May pole,

dances, flowers, a May queen, and all the

appropriate accouterments! Every student,

from beginners to seniors, participated In

the activities with the May queen being

chosen from the Senior Class. Each year a

historical theme was selected and then

portrayed In dramatic scenes; themes

ranged from the arrival of the Mayflower

to the history of GSD to pirate ships. For

weeks and weeks, students practiced folk

dances, created decorations, and made

costumes. The girls looked beautiful In

their spring dresses, the boys handsome In

their Sunday best . The pageantry was ln-

credlblel Friends and families came from

far places to witness the celebration of

another spring and the renewal of life. The

amount of work Invested In May Day was

unbelievable, but the Joyous occasion was

ample reward for the long days and nights

spent In preparation. In those days, It was

unthinkable that spring could arrive on the

earth without GSD's May Day festivities.

FIELD DAY. GSD's football field was

the perfect setting for this annual ~ting In

which the students (and sometimes the

teachers!) raced, Jumped, hopped, played

games, and Just had good, old-fashioned

fun. Classes were forgotten for the day as

everyone trekked up the hill, which was an

olymplc feat In Itself! Every girl and boy

competed In at least three events, such as

the high Jump and the 100-yard dash,

followed by dodge ball and volleyball

games. The sun was usually scorching by

noon, the Insects were swarming, and the

children's shouts of glee were deafening;

but It was all such fun that no one really

thought much about the disadvantages. Of

course, the following day, sunburn ruled

supremely; but for that one day everyone

played together, much like a big family on

a long-awaited picnic.

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ARBOR DAY. In those days, anyone re-

tiring from GSD was assured of a tree

being planted In his or her honor some-

where on campus. Lower School and High

School each had Its special program of

dedication, with the honorees attending.

The service was lovely, as students closely

associated with the retiree aided In the

planting of the tree. As each tree grew, It

was tended lovingly and always referred to

as "Mrs. Jones' tree" or "Mr. Sam's

tree." One memorable Arbor Day Is still amus-

lngIy recollected by some folks who date

back to those "good old days." To say that

the wind blew that day Is like calling the

Grand Canyon a little hole In the ground I

Surely, a hurricane's winds could not be

much stronger! It was a beautiful, sunny

day, but the tall, old trees on Primary Hill

were bending their heads almost to the

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Career Education Family Weekend

Parents, sisters, brothers and grandparents of GSD children In grades eight through twelve attended the Career Education Family Weekend on February 1, 2 and 3. In spite of the bad weather, they came from all areas of the state.
Don Pettingill, Special Assistant to the Vice President, College Relations, Gallaudet College, arrived on Friday, February 1, and spoke to the students at Floyd Junior College In Rome. On Friday evening a reception was held for Mr. Pettingill In the newly decorated superintendent's apartment on the GSD campus. Assisting with the reception were Dean WIiiiamon, Nicolette Whatley, Tremaine Spivey, Faye Kemp, some GSD students, and the EllIott family.
Approximately 115 people attended the all-day career education workshop on February 2. Staff from the Rehabllltatlon Center for the Deaf furnished coffee and doughnuts and gave the parents a tour of their facility. Michael Elliott, GSD superintendent , welcomed everyone to the worlcshop and Introduced the speaker, Don Pettingill. Mr. Pettlnglll 's keynote address was entitled, "Horizons Unlimited."
After lunch the group enjoyed looking at some exhibits. Representatives were present from Albany Tech, Gallaudet College, Dekalb Area Technical School Dekalb Community College, Coosa Valley Vocational Technical School, Floyd Junior College, Atlanta Area Vocational Technical School, Rehabllltatlon Center for the Deaf, GSD Career Education Department, Georgia Center for Independent Living and The Total Living Community . The National Technical Institute for the Deaf was represented by John Johnston, a GSD
staff member. Rehabilitation Counselors present were Bess Lawrie, Jerry Junkins, Wendell Barnes and Weyland BIiiingsiey .
Planning Committee members for the family weekend were Loring Kirk, Director of the Rehabilitation Center ; Jerry Junkins, Rehabllltatlon Counselor; Faye Kemp, GSD Parent Education Coordinator; Jim Perry , GSD Career Education Superviror; Jim Whitworth, State Department of Education; and Melvin Perry, Floyd Junior College. Many other GSD staff members also contributed greatly to the success of the weekend .
-Faye Kemp

GSD Superintendent Michael Elliott welcoming the group to family we~kend.
Atlanta Vocational Technical School Representative Harriett Ferrell (R) discussing brochure with Mrs. Helen Hudson and son Chuckle Belcher.

Mr. Don Pettlngglll, Special Assistant to Vice-president, Gallaudet College, during his keynote address .
Parents Charlie and Helen WIiiiams (L), and Linda Firsdon (R) discussing workshop with Faye Kemp, GSD Parent Education Coordlnijtor.
(L-R) GSD'S Marilyn Reese and Rehabllltatlon Center Secretary Jan Johnson prepare to enjoy refreshments during coffee break.

Speak when you're angry and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret.
All things are difficult until they are learned .

Mr. Loring Kirk, Director of Cave Spring Rehabllltatlon Center, explaining the services offered to clients at the Center.

Workshop participants enjoying afternoon break.

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"Uptown II, featuring The Force" . The program was very Informative and
well attended . Hopefully, more of our students can participate In and attend future programs, If they wish.
A special "Thanks" to Mr. John Johnston, art Instructor, for encouraging these seniors to share their talents with us.
-Louise B. Chubb High School Teacher

GSD students and staff pose In front of the High Musi um of Art In Atlanta prior to touring the Chinese Exhibits.
The China Trip

Oh January 30, 1985,79 students and 18 staff members drove to the H lgh Museum of Art In Atlanta to participate In what may have been "the" cultural event of the decade for our area.
The exhibit of China's ancient technology, arts , and handicrafts Included many of her achievements over several millennia and was made possible by a cooperative cultural exchange program between the China Science and Technology Museum and sponsoring Institutions In the United States. The sponsoring Institution for Georgia was the Georgia Institute of Technology - ''Georgia Tech''.
The exhibit showed actual and reproduced artifacts representing China's remarkable contributions to the world's storehouse of knowledge, such as the compass , paper, printing, astronomy and medical and biological sciences.
Handicrafts and arts on display Included fabrics, carvings, buildings, Qin Dynasty pottery, chimes, and the "singing' ; bowl.
Some of the world's greatest craftsmen were on hand to demonstrate their skills In papermaklng, kite design, embroidery, pottery, and printing .
Juniors, Seniors and Lower Schools who were recommended by their teachers demonstrated their Interest In a worthwhile experience by promptly paying for their tickets for reservations. Barbara Allred kept the money straight. Mr. Perdue and the rest of the administrative staff got the bus wheels rolling In the right direction and we had a great trip.
-John Johnston Art Instructor
Never forget that you are a part of the people who can be fooled some of the time.

(L-R) Elaine Beckley and Robert Turner pose with their prize winning art work .
Students' Art Work
Recognized
In observance of Black History Month, two of GSD's seniors, Elalne Beckley and Robert Turner, entered several pieces of their art work In an exhibit at a Black Awareness Program In Rome on February 16, 1985.
The program was sponsored by the Rome Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Both students received recognition for their outstanding work.
Elaine's "Sailboat" (an acrylic painting) woh a first place ribbon and Robert's ,.-Punk Rock" (a contemporary crayon drawing) won a fourth place ribbon. Aside from sharing In the winner's circle, Elaine and Robert enjoyed the entire program which consisted of appearances by Blacks In the f ields of Politics, Religion, Sports, Fine Arts, and Education .
Featured personalities were Judge Robert Benham, Cartersville, Georgia, and a local break-dance group known as

GSD students enjoying the Special Arts Festival are: (L-R) Eugene Mingo, Arthur WIiiiams, Anita Allen , Gary Fuller, Nikki Elias, Sarah Perkins, Jeff Nelson, Marlow Roberts.
Mrs. Barbara Hendrix with Primary students who attended the Arts Festival.
Very Special Arts Festival at FJC
Students of Georgia School for the Deaf were recently lucky enough to attend the "Very Special Arts Festival" at Floyd Junior College In Rome . About 50 students from the Primary , Intermediate, and High School Departments attended the day's activities.
After music and puppet shows In the morning, the _students participated In a variety of art activities. Thumb art, sand drawing, and face painting were a few of the activities enjoyed In the afternoon. The Coca-Cola robot really l npressed many of the students.
Everyone had a great t ime!
-Ms. Lynn Crothers Lower School Supervisor

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After School
Counseling Program
atGSD
A new program for the benefit of GSD students has recently been Initiated. The program Involves staff personnel from the Rehabllltatlo.n Center for the Deaf located at Cave Spring, and from GSD's Department of Home Life and the Diagnostic and Evaluatlon Center. After-school counsellng services have begun, utlllzlng the GSD dormitory and home llfe facllltles. Senior boys and glrls are the first group to participate In the three to four week long course.
The course Itself stresses Involvement In decision making processes, values clarlflcatlon, skllls needed to get along In the "real world" and every day llvlng skllls, Emphasis Is placed on creating methods for controlllng anger, !earning to llve with others, and making correct decisions through development of specific options. The youth are !earning to Identify their own options, select their choice, and accept responslblllty for those actions.
Staff members currently working with the group are Jerry Junkins and Janice Serrltt Watkins, counselors at RCD (Rehabllltatlon Center for the Deaf) Teresa Lindsey Lee, Behavior Speclallst Senior, at GSD; and Mlchael Burton, whu Is serving as the school's Director of Home Life.
Progress in the
Computer Lab
Students taking Computer Science have come a long way since the beginning of this school year (so have Mrs. Peach and Mrs. Llvely!) When we started, most of us didn't even know how to turn on the computer. We learned that we "boot" the computer - we don't kick ltl We hold down the control-rest and Open Apple keys. This makes a llght come on, and the computer starts.
We have studied about how a computer Is made, what a computer can do, how It does things, and new words (terminology) that are used when reading about or talking about computers.
All the students want to learn something about how they may use the computer to help them do things and to work for them. The Ideal program for utlllzlng a computer for every day tasks Is "Appleworks".
"Appleworks" Is divided Into three sections: (1) word processing, (2) data base and (3) spreadsheets. Each of these sections can be useful for different every day tasks .
Word processing can be used as a letter

writing program. Also, It can be used for writing reports, processing program.a and writing and editing materlal normally typed: letters, proposals, manuscripts, memos, school assignments, etc.
The data base section allows the user to maintain llsts of Information: names and addresses, malllng llsts, expenses, Inventories, etc.
The spreadsheet can be used to keep up with numerical Information, such as budgets, loan payments, Inventories, etc.
After we became famlllar with the basic use of "Appleworks", David Conti, our Instructor, began to teach us a llttle about programming on our own. We began by programming color graphics. This Is a suggested pre-requisite before getting Into dlfflcult programming. The computer screen Is drawn off slmllar to a piece of graph paper. There are from Oto 39 blocks across (horlzemtal) and 0 to 39 blocks up and down (vertical). Colors are represented by numbers 0 to 15. The knowledge of some key words or symbols Is also necessary. The students take a sheet of graph paper, draw or shade In a picture, letters, patterns, etc. Then they write the vocabulary, words, symbols, numbers, etc., on paper and type them Into the computer, so that the computer understands what to do. After this Is completed, you have a written program and a picture that can be seen on the computer screen or printed on paper.
-Zell Llvely High School Teacher
Rev. Carter Bearden (Center), Minister to the Deaf, Southern Baptist Home Mission Board, Atlanta, Georgia, visited the GSD Campus on March 26 and 27. He counseled with some students Individually and talked to students and staff as a group. During the week of his visit to our campus Rev. Bearden was also conducting a nlghtly Revival at Cave Spring Baptist Church. He Is welcomed by GSD Superintendent Michael Elllott (R). Rev. Glenn Puckett, Pastor of Cave Spring Baptist Church (L) looks on.

Miss Brock Wins
Miss G.S. D. Title
Nickl Brock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Joe Brock, Rome, was recently crowned Miss G.S.D. of 1985. Nickl was among the five flnallsts chosen during the competition of dress, talent, and Interview.
Miss Brock signed a poem, "The Unknown Soldler" as her talent.
Nickl ts presently a senior, enrolled at G.S.D. This was her first experience of being In a pageant. She has been Involved In cheerleadlng and Glrl Explorer Scouts. - Nickl plans to attend the Natlonal Technlcal Institute for the Deaf In Rochester, New York, In the fall with hopes of becoming a medical lab technician.
The other llnallsu, 11, the contest were Angle Osborne, first runner-up; Monie Hudson, second runner-up; Judy Scott, third runner-up; and Carolyn Bullard fourth runner-up. Liz Eason was presented a plaque for showing the best spirit.
The Pageant was directed by Diane Conti with Barbara Allred and Donna McGee assisting. David Conti was the emcee.
The Cave Spring Chapter of the Georgia Association of the Deaf Sponsored the Pageant.
Following Is an explanation of the Miss G.S .D. Pageant pictures on page 5:
1. Mr. Elliott, with Mr. Burton Interpreting, welcomes audience. 2. Contestants (L-R): Nickl Brock, Lisa Parham, Liz Eason, Cynthia Twine, Monie Hudson, Angle Osborne, Carolyn Bullard, Denise Albritton, Vera Fleming, Lisa Thompkins, Judy Scott, Joyce Hayes, and Sandra Jordon.
3. Donna McGee signs 'When You Wish Upon a Star." 4. Nickl Brock In her dress presentation. 5. Mrs. Conti crowns Nickl Brock as Miss McGee presents trophy. 6. Nickl performing her talent. 7. Mrs. Allred, Miss McGee, and Mrs. Conti present Plaque to Liz Eason (second from left). 8. The five flnallsts. 9. Mr. Perdue, principal and Mr. Conti, emcee with Miss G.S.D.

"Are you a clock watcher?" . asked the

teacher of a new student.

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"No," answered the student, "I'm a bell

llstener."

It wlll do no good toge.ton the right track If you are headed In the wrong direction.
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Miss GSD Pageant - 1985

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GSD Boys Third
in Mason - Dixon
Tournament
Hit hard by graduation , the Tigers of G.S.D. finally lost a Mason-Dixon Contest. After winning eleven straight tournament games and holding a record three straight Mason-Dixon championship, the Tigers had to settle for a third place trophy In this year 's event .
G.S.D. was seeded fifth , and played third-seeded North Carolina. G.S.D. blasted North Carolina 77-51. Johnny Dunlap led G.S.D . with 20 points. Michael Grace followed with 17, Chris Creed had 15, Joe Nettles had 10 and Kent Flrsdon contributed 4.
In the semi-final game, G.S .D. faced arch r ival Alabama. Alabama had never defeated the Tlghers In tournament play: but this year the veteran Alabama team , loaded with junior and senior players, proved to be too much for G.S.D . to overcome . The Tigers fell 28-48. The Tigers were victims of outstanding defensive play and ball control offense by the well trained Alabama squad of Coach Don Hackney.
In the consolation game , G.S.D. got back on the winning track by defeating Mississippi 61-56 . This marked the third year In a row that Georgia met and eliminated the Mississippi Bulldogs . Leading the Tigers consolation victory was Johnny Dunlap with 16 points ; Michael Grace and Chris Creed with 12 points each ; Kent Flrsdon with 11 points ; and Joe Nettles with 6.
Coach McDaniel was very pleased with the showing of the young Tiger squad In their first Mason-Dixon Tournament . Not one of the five starters had ever participated In a tournament of any kind before. With some Junior Varsity players moving up and eight lettermen returning , GSD promises to be a force to be recokoned with In the 1985-86 season .
-Zeke Mc Dan lei Boys Basketball Coach
GSD Hosts
Sub-Reg ion Tourney
The tournaments ending each year 's basketball season are always exciting events. As host of this year's 6-A South Sub-Region Tournaments, Georgia School for the Deaf was a busy place during tournament week In February . The noise In the gym was deafening, as spectators and cheerleaders from participating schools cheered their teams on, each one hoping for a chance to go to " State." The teams

Involved were from Bowdon , Bremen , Temple, Armuchee , and G.S.D.
The first night, Monday, offered extra excitement as snow began to fall during the games , and everyone exited the gym to find a white wonderland . Because of the weather, Tuesday ' s games were postponed until Wednesday, with the finals being held on Friday night. Bremen glrls ' team won the first place trophy , while Bowdon had the boys ' championship team .
Many G.S.D. faculty members " pitched In" and helped to sell tickets, work In the concession stand , answer the telephone, etc. There was a good feeling of camaraderie and school spirit that helped to ease the aching muscles and bones after teachers taught all day and then worked " half the night. "
Special thanks go to Miss Rena Reeves for the delightful Hospitality Room she provided for coaches and officials . The plentiful food was delicious and beautiful. It was evident that many long hours went Into the planning and preparation of the refreshments , and all who were lucky enough to taste them certainly enjoyed doing so .
The only disappointment was that G.S.D. 'a teams did not emerge as tournament champions , but there Is always next year!
-Micki Gaines
High School teacher David Conti (Marrying Sam) entertains students during Sadie Hawkins party.
Students enjoying refreshments during Sadie Hawkins party.

What Does
Dedication Mean
to a Leader
GSD senior Donna McGee won first place In- the Jr. N.A.D. essay writing contest In Florida during the past summer.
Following Is her prize winning essay:
Dedication means self sacrifice and devotion . It means the giving of one's time, energy, and thought to a particular purpose and never giving up.
A real leader Is not only Interested In how his Intentions are being worked out, he Is also Interested In how his followers accept him. A leader dedicates his time to explain, understand , and communicate to and with his followers. He Is patient and willing to help In every possible way. A leader's energy never gives out, no matter what the circumstances . A real leader Is always there when help Is needed. He Is always wllllng to stand up for what he thinks Is right , not only for himself , but for his group . He Is the principal performer of the group . All this takes a lot of dedication on his part . He Is always willing to give strength and support where It Is needed . If a situation comes up when the group Is down or about to fall apart, the leader Is there, ready to spring Into action and offer a helping hand.
A dedicated leader does not take on the role for the sake of being a leader or to make a name for himself . He takes the opportunity 10 lead with heart, takes the time to understand the role, and takes the responslbllltles faithfully. A dedicated leader also takes pride In his work . He takes the privilege of leading his group seriously. He Is an example to his followers. A leader keeps In mind that there are others looking up to him In hopes of one day being the leader he is.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy , former president of the United States, who was assassinated in 1963, said "Ask not what your country can do for you---ask what you can do for your country . " There is another way to look at this. It also applies for really dedicated leaders. If a leader Is dedicated to his role of leading a group the right way, he would do everything he can for the group, not sit back and let them do everything for him. Kennedy was a perfect example of a dedicated leader. If more leaders followed his example, this world would be a much better place in which to live.
Conclusion : " What does dedication mean to a leader?" is a question that all leaders should ask and answer for themselves. A person who can answer it without any misgivings about themselves really quallfles for the role. -

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Parent Education
Workshops
SAVANNAH AND COLUMBUS WORKSHOP
A workshop entitled, "Deaf Awareness, Parent Education and StrateQles for Assessing Hearing Impaired Students" wlll be held April 25 at the White Bluff United Methodist Church, 1911 White Bl uff Road, Savannah, Georgia. The workshop Is sponsored by Dr. Nell Veale, Director of (GLAS) Georgia Learning Resources System Coastal Georgia Center . The presenters wlll be David Conti, Teresa Lee, Helen Keefer, and Pam Corn. Steve A utry wlll be available for audio visual parti cipation and to discuss Captioned FIims fo r the Deaf. The workshop was coordinated by Faye Kemp. Please tell others In your area about this workshop and plan to attend. The GLAS Coastal Georgia Center telephone number Is 912-927-5239.
Margie Oliver-Hay, Director of the GLAS W est Georgia Center In Columbus sponsored a similar workshop on February 26. In addition to those named above, Carolyn Mitchell and Jim Perrv were presenters for "Teaching Strategies," and Faye Kemp, Sallie Scott, Vera Hood and Donna Stubbs conducted a session on ''The Importance of Parent Education". Parents who took leave from their work to participate were appreciated.
DALTON WORKSHOP
Wendy Hanson, social worker for the W hitfield Parent and Child Center In Dalton, is coordinating a workshop to be held at the center on April 29. Pam Corn, GSD audiologist, wlll explain the types of deafness, the Impact of being deaf or hard-of-hearing, and audlologcal assessment. Helen Keefer, Georgia PINES parent advisor and diagnostic teacher, wlll discuss the importance of early interventi on and psycho-educatlonal assessment of hearing impaired infants and toddlers. Faye Kemp Parent Education Coordinator, will give information on how to work with parents of hearing impaired children and where to go for services.

concerns with parents. The January 17 meeting was under the
direction of Eugene Perdue, principal. Those attending from GSD were Jim Perry, Nancy Barker, Sylvia Morgan and Faye Kemp. The Home Life Department was represented by Marilyn Reese and Mike Burton on February 21 . Eugene Ziegler, Steve Autry and Faye Kemp were responsible for the March 21 meeting. Lynn Crothers and members of the Lower School staff wlll be In Macon for the April 25 meeting . Parents and Children from Macon, Cochran, Ft. Valley, Perry, Forsyth and Dudley wlll attend.
SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES HELD
Thirteen people received certificates for completing an Intermediate/Advanced Sign Language Course at the Georgia Learning Resources West Central Center in Whitesburg on March 11 . Those participating were from College Park, LaGrange, West Point, Newnan, Carrollton and Atlanta. The school systems represented were Carroll County, Carrollton City and Troup County . Other service agencies represented were Newnan Police Department, Carroll County Developmental Service Center, Coweta County Family and Children Services and Carroll County Health Department. Mary Yeomans, former GLAS Director, sponsored this class for five hours credit. The course was written by Jim Whitworth, State Department of Education, and taught by Faye Kemp.
Twelve people are enrolled in a SDU (Staff Development Unit) Beginning Sign Language and Deaf Awareness Course for Floyd County personnel. Jane Huntly, Director of Personnel and Polley Development for Floyd County School System, made this course possible. Faye Kemp Is the teacher.

M ACON PARENT MEETINGS

Parental involvement in the decision making at GSD is very important. Monthly meetings are held for GSD parents and others at the Georgia Academy for the Bilnd, 2895 Ylnevllle Avenue, Macon, Georgia. By Involving people from all departments at GSD, it Is hoped that many staff members will have the opportunity to _Interact and share ideas, suggestions and

(L-R) Rehabilitation Counselors Weyland BIiiingsiey, Rome, and Beth Lawrie, Atlanta, during GSD's Career Education _Family Weekend. (See article on page 2) .

Drama Club
The sixth and seventh grades. Middle School Drama Club meets every Monday afternoon at 3:15 p.m. Members of this group have performed on two video tapes: (1) an educational tape used for teaching opposites - fat/thin, empty/full, expensive/cheap - and (2) a story entitled, "The Three Tigers", based on the ,fory of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". They are currently working on a story about going to an Imaginary zoo. The students are (L-R) Michelle Brown, Clifton Mitchell, Miss Hanson (Teacher), Dyan Osborne, Clinton Mitchell, Chris Culberson, Jeff Clayton, and Jimmy Adams.
-Mary Hanson Speech Teacher
(See Traditions on page 1)
ground. Into the middle of this gale strode the Arbor Day participants, brave souls that they were! The student assigned to distribute printed programs was In a quandary: should she hang on to the papers or hold her skirt down? She decided In favor of the skirt, and the numerous programs went flying through the air like wayward snowflakes. An attempt was made to read some scripture, but the wind blew the Bible's pages awry, and no amount of effort by the reader could keep them In place. Then, to "top" It all (no pun Intended), Mrs. Davis' wig flew off and was "gone with the wind . " Mrs. Davis was a houseparent whose charges had no Idea before that day that she wore a wlg--and certainly have never forgotten It to this day. Needless to say, that particular Arbor Day Is Indelibly engraved on the minds of all who attended, as the hilarity Increased In direct proportion to the height of the wig In the skies.
Come to think of It, maybe that last Arbor Day blew some of the traditional observances away, but nothing can blow away the precious memories of a school blessed with such rich heritage.
-Micki Gaines

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GSD staff receiving blood pressure check during In-service day.
AHA Provides In-service to GSD Staff
Recently, the Georgia Afflllate of the American Heart Association, under the direction of Barbara Gallagher, coordinator for Rome-Floyd County Heart Association, provided an Intensive In-service day to the staff at Georgia School for the Deaf.
The area covered during the one-day workshop were cardiovascular disease; nutrition and heart health; high blood pressure; exercise and heart health: and stress reduction and heart health. In addition to these areas, a blood pressure check was held.
The speakers for the staff development sessions were Dr. Scott Macleod, Dr. Jennie Betz, Mr. Paul Kennedy, Ms. Ann Stokes, and Mr. MIiton Gay.
Miss McGee Will Compete for Title
Donna McGee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McGee, Cedartown, wlll be among eight glrls competing for the Miss Deaf Georgia tltle this summer, The Pageant, sponsored by the Georgia'Association of the Deaf, wlll be held at the Raddlson Inn In Atlanta on June 28. The G.A.D. convention wlll be at the same

place during June 25-29. Donna, a senior at G.S.D., was he
wtnner of the 1983 Miss G.S.D. tltle. She
was also Miss Junior National Association of the Deaf from 1982-84. Donna Is president of her class and has been a member of various clubs and organizations. She plans to attend Gallaudet College this fall.
For more Information on the convention or the pageant, contact David Conti.
Miscellaneous Scenes
(Top picture) Lower School Teacher Mrs. Diane Kinder helps pre-schooler Jeremy Huskey (age 3) learn sign language. (Middle picture) Kindergarten student Misty Carroll (age 5) Is enjoying the matchIng numbers board. (Bottom picture) First grader Arthur Carver (age 7) Is working with the noun chart.

GSD's Career Education Department Supervisor Jim Perry (L- Standing) Introduces Georgia Department of Education Consultant Patt Stonehouse (A-Standing) during recent workshop. Others In picture: (L-R) Betty Angel , Joan Jones, Jane Ponder, George Kemp.
ZIEGLER INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT OF INTERAGENCY COUNCIL.
GSD Is a member of the lnteragency Council of Rome City and Floyd County. Approximately forty agencies and schools are represented on the Council. The Council meets the second Tues.day of each month at 12:15 p.m. at the Western Slzzlln In Rome.
Gene Ziegler, Director of Admissions/ Support Services - GSD, recently was Installed as the new president for the 1985 86 year.
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Accredited High School
No. 4

Graduation - 1985
The faculty and Senior Class of Georgia School for the Deaf completed their one hundred twenty-eighth Commencement Exercise Sunday afternoon, May 26 at 3:00 p.m. In Cedartown Civic Center, Cedartown, Georgia. The Baccalaureate address was held Sunday morning, May 26 at 11 :00 a.m. In Stewart Auditorium, Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia. Graduates Included: (L-R) Bottom row: Shella Smith, Joyce Hayes, Michelle Sims, Denna Johnson, Denise Albritton, Donna McGee, Lisa Young, Andrameter Dennis, Lisa Thompkins, Susie Waters, Rosemary Horton. Second row: Dwayne Moody, Arthur WIiiiams, Jerome Davis, Gary Jackson, Nickl Brock, Elaine Beckley, Sharon Brown, Twila Walker, Deanna Davis, Dan McElmurray, Tim Newberry, Randy Hood, Ronald Wren, Donte Howell. Third row: Robert Meeks, Robert Brown, Rusty Mathis, James Phllllps, WIiiie Smith, Mitch WIiiiams, Wayne Bolton, Lannie WIiiiams, Vincent Roberts, Tony Hufstetler, Jimmy A.nthony, Paul Cornelius. Stuart Black, Ricky Ingram. Fourth row: Stacey Banks, Boris Vinson, Bentley Brownlow _, Adrian Moore. Bobby Daniels, James WIison, MIiton Anderson, Al Davis, Robert Turner, John Hogard, Thomas Garnett.

Five Staff Attend
Regional Meeting
On April 15th and 16th representatives from Georgia School for the Deaf attended the Southeastern Regional Diagnostic and Evaluation Team Meeting sponsored by a Gallaudet College Project. This Regional Meeting was held at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. Those representing our Diagnostic and Evaluation Center Included Eugene Ziegler, Teresa Lee, Helen Keefer, Stephanie Wright , and Pam Corn. This was the first such meeting of Its kind for our area. Besides Georgia School for the Deaf and Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, representatives of various schools for the deaf Included the following : Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
This 2-day workshop provided the opportunity for professionals to meet In Individual groups (I.e. psychologists, diagnostic teachers, speech/ language pathologist , etc.) for Idea-sharing related to their specific areas. These meetings proved to be extremely enllghtlng for all those present, allowing assessors to discuss Issues specific to the hearing Impaired/deaf. There were also lectures regarding learning dlsabllltles, assessing the multl-handcapped, Ling s17eech assessment, and use of standardized and

non-standardized Instruments In reading and language.
Our staff reaped tremendous benefit from this meeting and came home with some new Ideas and knowledge as a result.
-Pam Corn Audiologist
From the
Superintendent
Where has the year gone? Already It Is May, with graduation and the beginning of summer vacation only a few days away.
This year has been for me one of learning, experiencing, and being challenged: /earning of the wealth that Georgia School for the Deaf has, In terms of student potential, staff enthusiasm , and desire to assist our children; experiencing the Joys and sorrows that we, as a school, have had during the year; being challenged to assist sta/f and students In firming up the school's future, ar1d building and Improving upon the 4uallty Inherent In the staff and students.
I am looking forward to next school year and the years following as being years that wlll challenge us to maintain and expand our quality service to deaf lndlvlduals.
May your summer be all you desire.
-Michael Elliott

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Junior - Senior

JUN 12 1985 Scenes from Junior/ Senior Prom

Banquet and Prom

On April 20, the Junior - Senior Banquet and Prom was held In the Tumlin Dining Room on Gordon Campus. It was a very lovely and exciting evening.
The Theme was "Somewhere My Love". The color s.cheme was mainly blue and white. In the center of the large room was a beautiful blue gazebo draped with garlands of red roses and surrounded by pots of ferns and geraniums. The entire dining rqom was transformed Into a majestic patio and garden scene adorned with blue and white skies and Ivy covered walls.
The students entered the dance floor through the gazebo, which was flanked with cut out blue and white free flowing streamers. The dining room tables were covered With white linen cloths, and blue runners. Miniature gazebos served as centerpieces on each table. embossed "Somewhere My Love" glassware was ordered especially for the evening and used during the meal. Later the students and guests were presented a glass as a remembrance of the evening.
The buffet-style dinner was prepared by Mrs. Glenda Couey and some of the G.S. D. dining room staff. The meal consisted of fried chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy, tossed salad, home made rolls, banana pudding with cherry top, and Iced tea. Everyone who attended Is still commenting on the delicious food that was enjoyed by all.
After dinner, we danced to live music furnished by the Southern Knights of Atlanta. The band was a real hit with our students and staff.
To commemorate the evening, photographs were made of the students ''decked out' In thelr formal attire.
Delicious refreshments were also prepared by Mrs. Glenda Couey. They consisted of graduation cap crackers, two~tlered cake with columns, and white grape punch.
The Junior class would like to say a special "thank you"to Mrs. Couey and the dining room staff members who worked so hard to make the evening a huge success. Also, "thank you" to the maintenance men who set up the stage and got together some of the equipment needed to decorate.
-Joy Gibson Junior Class Sponsor
Following Is an explanation of the Junior/ Senior Prom pictures on this page:
1. (L-R) Michael Smith, Ricky Ingram and Liz Eason enjoying dance. 2. (L-R) Robin McDonald and Lynn Ash In step with the music. 3. Band - Southern Knights of Atlanta.

4. Students enjoying Buffet dinner.
5. Mrs. Couey, Food Service Supervisor, standing behind refreshment table. 6. Tumlin Dining Room. 7. MIiton Anderson (L) and Amanda Stubbs are first In line at Buffet dinner. 8. (L-R) Mr. Elliott, Mrs. Conti, Mrs. Elliott, Mr. Conti.

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SCENES DURING VR WORKSHOP

Jr. NAD Conference

Rehabi Iitat ion
Counselors Visit GSD
On Aprll 22-25, state-wide rehabllltation counselors for the deaf met In Cave Spring and Rome to become famlllar with the program offered by Georgia School for the Deaf and the Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf.
The group visited GSD on Aprll 22 and 23, beginning with a reception In the superintendent's home which was attended by the school's staff and RCD staff. Whlle at GSD, the counselors toured the academic and vocational programs and met many of the students with whom they wlll be working following their graduation. The afternoon of Aprll 23 was used to tour the Rehabllltatjon Center and Floyd Junior College. The remainder of the conference was held In Rome, with dls1,;usslons centered around the topic of how to serve the deaf and ht:1arlng Impaired In rural areas of Georgia.
The conference was very successful and Informative. The meeting brought together students, GSD personnel, and rehabllltatlon employees. Hopefully, more confer-
ences llke this can be arranged In coming months. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Dennis Fennell, Rehabllltatlon Speclallst for Deafness, are to be commended for organizing this meeting.
-Jerry Junkins Counselor, Rehabilitation
Center for the Deaf

(L-R) Jerry Junkins, Ken Gossett, Jan Johnson, Kevin Patterson, Carolyn Grissom.
Bed Race for
Cancer Research
On Sunday, May 5, 1985 a group of Rehabllltatlon Services employees participated In a bed race to help raise money for cancer research for children. The race, sponsored by Q-102 (WQTU) Radio, Rome, In cooperation with the Southern Bell Pioneers and Future Pioneers service organization, raises funds for Emory University's Leukemia research project for chlldren. The project, titled CURE (Chlldren's United Research Effort), raised over $40,000 this year from the bed race and other fund-raising activities.
The DRS bed was the only government agency entry In the bed race and represented Its agency well. The bed was furnished by the Cave Spring Rehabllltatlon Center, was modified by Ronnie WIiiiams In the welding vocational class at Georgia School for the Deaf, and was painted and decorated by DRS staff. The $175 entry fee was raised through donations from Rehabllltatlon employees In the Rome office, Cave Spring Rehabllltatlon Center, and McDonald Center In Rome. The Bed, nam!:ld "Rehab Rollers", was pushed by Wayne Clemons and Earl WIikerson of the McDonald Center and Randy Broadaway and Tommy Cobb of the Rome office. Jerry Junkins of the Cave Spring Rehab Center was the alternate, and Jeanette Chambers of the McDonald Center rode In the bed . The DRS bed covered the 300 yard ellptlcal course In Just over 56 seconds, placing within the top ten beds.
DRS was proud to support Project Cure and will In all probability make the bed race an annual event.
-Jerry W. Junkins V.R. Counselor

The Junior NAO (National Assocla\ lon of the Deaf) Eastern Deaf Youth Conference was hosted by the American School for the Deaf In Hartford, Connecticut, on April 12-16, 1985. GSD advisor John Groth and students Lisa Thompkins, Phil Royston, Suzette Scott and Jamie Parton attended the conference.
The theme of the conference was "United We Stand." More than 100 delegates, observers and advisors attended the four-day event. The Junior NAO Conferences are held to provide young deaf leaders an opportunity to meet deaf students from other schools In order to share and bring new Ideas to their schools and communities . The conferences encourage young deaf leaders to prepare themselves to assume Important leadership positions. Among deaf leaders attendIng the Hartford meeting were Frank Turk,
former director of the Junior NAO; Gary Olsen, Acting Executive Director of the National Association of the Deaf; Robert Anderson, President of the National Fraternal Association of the Deaf; Bernie Brown of Connecticut and Phil Bravln of New York.
The American School for the Deaf Is steeped In deaf heritage. It Is the oldest school for the deaf In the United States, and has a remarkable museum of school history and many Gallaudet Items . While In Connecticut, the GSD delegation visited the graves of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, father of American deaf education, and his son, Miner Gallaudet, first president of Gallaudet College; and Laurent Clerc, first deaf teacher In America. They also visited Mystic, an old New England nineteenth century seaport.
The Junior NAO Conference is held every second odd year and the national ponventlon Is held every second even year . The 25th anniversary of the founding of Junior NAO will be observed In May 1986, meeting at Gallaudet College. The 1987 Junior NAO Eastern Deaf Youth Conference will be held In Georgia . The Junior NAO Chapter of Georgia School for the Deaf and Atlanta Area School for the Deaf will host this conference.
GSD's chapter Is very grateful to the school for allowing the four students and advisor to attend the Connecticut
Conference.
-John Groth Junior NAO ADvisor
Worry Is a disease. It leaves lines on your face and marks on your mind which time will never eradicate . Learn to face things as they come and when they come with calm deliberation. You may not be able to control events, but you can control your attitude toward them.

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Mason - Dixon
Scouting Camporee
Early In the morning of April 28, the GSD delegation left Cave Spring headed for Maryland to attend the Twelfth Deaf Scout Camporee May 1-5. The overnight destination was the Hungry Mother State Park In Virginia near Interstate 1-81.
After about seven hours of riding, everyone was tired of r:ldlng and delighted to enjoy the beautiful park and rest. The park offered lakes, forests,and a -river. It also had good restrooms with warm water and showers.
We pitched our tents on wooded patio-like or porch-like sites. We cooked our supper and rested a little. After that, most of us sat and listened to two or three camp "chillers" told by David Cc;mtl. One of the chillers was adapted from a story by Edgar Allan Poe entitled, "The Black cat.'' Everyone loved the stories, but some were afraid to sleep alone because of a full moon!
The next morning, we left for the Greenbelt State Park In Maryland. Since .this park Is near Washington, D.C., we decided to spend two nights there to tour the Gallaudet College campus, the Smithsonian Museum, the Washington Monument, and other _historical places. The grou_p was tired from the almost eight-hour drive from Virginia, but got the tents set up for the two-day stay.
In the early morning, we got up and cooked our food and started to yvashlngton. We arrived at Gallaudet College at about 9:30 a.m. and stopped at the Visitor Center, formerly a library. '"Ms. Susan Watson, coordinator, arranged for two groups to tour with two guides. Jby Gibson and David Conti, who graduated from Gallaudet, decided to tour the ~mpus themselves but found there were many changes on campus. Jane Rogers and Jimmy Salter (GSD Graduates) were surprised and happy to see GSD friends.
During the afternoon we visited the Smithsonian Institute. The group divided with some visiting the Washington Monument, some going to the Lincoln Memorial; some to the Natural History and Arts Museum, and some to other Interesting places.
The next morning we left early to drive to Myersville, Maryland, for the Camporee.
The memories of the trip will stay with all of us for a long time.
DEAF SCOUT CAM POREE
The Maryland School for the Deaf Boy Scout . Troop 258 sponsored the Twelfth Biennial Deaf Scout Camporee May 1-5,

1985. The Camporee was held at the E.N. Funkhouser Scout Reservation In Myersville, Maryland.
State Schools for the Deaf attending the Camporee were Georgia, Atlanta Area
School for the Deaf, Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin, Model Secondary, Indiana and New York (Rochester).
Activities began Wednesday with the arrival of Scouts and setting up of camp. In the evening, the formal opening of the Camporee began with a welcome by Scoutmaster John Woosley (Maryland) and Maryland School Superintendent Dr. David Denton .
On Thurday Explorers (Boys and Girls) and adults took an exciting Whitewater canoe trip on .Shenandoah River, originating ln Virginia, rushing through West Virginia and meeting Potomac River at Harper's Ferry.
Scoutcraft events were held on Thursday for the Boy Scouts. The events were: Fire Building, Tent Pitching, Compass Read-
ing, Flag Knowledge, WIid Identification, Map Symbol Quiz, First-Aid, Camp Errors, Knot Typing Relay, Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation and Being a -Scout. Patrol Tiger of Georgia won fifth place In the Scoutcraft Event awards with a total point of 420; Patrol Beaver of Georgia was sixth" with 410 points. In Performance (Campsite Inspection and Scoutcraft events), Patrol B~aver of Georgia received 970 points (Proficiency). Georgia Troop 42 was fourth In Scoutcraft Ribbon Awards.
GSD entrants In the Olympics Event Awards scored as follow: Log Sawing (13-14 years) - Second Place -' Scott Russell (21 seconds) Rope Cllrriblng (13-14 years) First Ptace - Roble Johnson (14 1 /2. seconds) Log Sawing (11-12 years)- Second Place - Rod Hartage (59 seconds) Softball Throwing (11-12 years) - First Place - Rod Hartage (123' 10") Standing Long Jump (11-12 years) - Third Place - Rod Hartage (68' 12/ ") Obstacle Course (11-12 years) -
Second Place - Rod Hartage (68 seconds).
Attending the Deaf Scout Camporee from GSD were:

Stuart Black

Johnny Troup

Chris Creed

Chuckle Belcher

Johnny Dunlap

Robert Meeks

Terry Moore

Rodney Smith

Scott Tomei

Arthur WIiiiams

Rodney Askews

Greg Crook

Bernard Scott

James Phillips

Richard Roberts

Adults

Alton Holman Joy Gibson Barbara Allred Carolyn Burton

Erik Whitworth Doyle Albritton
David Conti "'lcolotte Whatley

-Alton Holman Scout Master
Following Is an explanation of the Scout Camporee picture on page 5;

1. Boy Scouts, post 42. 2. Explorers, post 42. 3. Girl Scouts, post 42. 4.GSD group during visit to Gallaudet College. 5. Scouts from GSD with guide (L) pose In front of statue of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (Preacher) with Allee Cogswell (Deaf Girl). 6. GSD group arrives at the Funkhouser Scout Reservation, Myersville, Maryland. 7. Lunch time. 8. GSD group wins first place award with skit entitled "National Anthem and Frances Scott Key.''
SCOUTCRAFT EVENTS
9. Rope Cllmblng (Robert Wenzenreld). 10. Flag \Knowledge (Lisa Thompkins and Rayette McNeal). 11. Log Sawing (Roderick Hartage). 12. Tent Pitching (L-R) (Robert Wenzenreld, Roderick Hartage, Tyson Daniel, Mike Meeks, Robbie Johnson, Duane Baldwin). 13. Obstacle Course (Mike Meeks). 14. Being a Scout (Scott Russell (L) and David Conti (Instructor).

Boy Scouts

Robbie Johnson Robert Wenzenreld. Roderick Hartage Mike Smith Scott Russell Stacy Heath Sherman Neal

Duane Baldwin . TysonDanlel MIKJ Meeks Chip Stennett Gary Fuller Ricky Rivers Eddie MIiier

Explorers

Donna McGee Lisa Thomklns Adonla Smith Rayetta McNeal

Nickl Brock Angle Osborne
Lisa Parham Jackie Bankston

Michelle Sims

GSD group visiting Antietam National Battlefield. (See article on page 6).
The most difficult tasks lead to success, for there Is so little competition.

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Workshop Held for Parent Educators

Miss Rena Reeves (L), High School Home Economics Teacher presents Mr. Ziegler with going away gift and best wishes from fellow staff members.
Mr. Ziegler Transfers
to AASD
The Georgia School for the Deaf staff and student body congratulate Mr. Eugene Ziegler on his appointment to the position of principal of the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf. Mr. Ziegler began his new duties on May16.
A native Floridian, Mr. Ziegler Is a graduate of Shorter College and received his Master's Degree In Education and an L-5 Certificate from Georgia State Un lverslty.
Coming to G.S.D. In 1968, Mr. Ziegler taught English In the Intermediate Department for several years. His decision to leave the classroom was a loss to the educational program, for he was an outstanding teacher. After his term In the Home Life Department, his career has been varied, for he has served as an Education Supervisor with responsibilities In staff development, federal projects, audio-visual services, public relation, student admissions, parent education, and practicum programs.
Mr. Ziegler lives In Rome with his wife, Cathy, son Brian, 14, and daughter Ann Marie, 11. Active In church and community affairs, he Is a communicant of St . Mary's Catholic Church and Is currently president of the Inter-Agency Council of Rome and Floyd County.
Good luck, Gene, In your new position! You will be remembered as a professional and a gentleman. We wish you success, fulfillment, and happiness and look forward to you visiting G.S.D. often In the future.
-Micki Gaines Lower School Teacher
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Husband to wife: I finally got our lawn mower backs that the Smith's borrowed last year . I bought It at their garage sale.
Things that go without saying often need to be said .

Faye Kemp, GSD Parent Education Coordinator, attended the second and final How-To-Workshop: Sex Education With Parents, May 13-17 at Gallaudet College. Thirty professionals from the United States registered for this training program. A grant to Gallaudet College made the trainIng possible. The workshop was designed to provide parent educators with practical approaches to parent sex education. The week long workshop, held from 8:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m . dally, focused upon the Implementation of a sexuality education program for parents. Participants explored comfort, knowledge and skill necessary In parent education programing.
Max and Della Fitz-Gerald, sex education therapists, were the key presenters with assistance from five other consultants. The participants were provided training In a Sexual Attitude Reassessment (S.A.R), current research on the effectiveness of parent/ch lid sex education training, sexual abuse and the deaf child, sexual sign language, and effective use of media In sex education programs. During the training, each participant received draft copies of the Parent/Child Curriculum and the Parent Manual for Review.
GSD 1985 Tennis
Team
The GSD tennis team completed Its season at Floyd Junior College with the Region Tournament. Seven of the teams members turned In outstanding performances, Including Rodney Bell, Donna McGee, Marcella Vorwald, Kent Flrsdon and Devita Samas. GSD players were paired against some very tough competition and, although they did not win any matches, Coach Dawson and Coach Nlemeler were very proud of the effort and spirit exhibited by the team.
The GSD group Is very young and should be an ,Improved team In 1986. Donna McGee Is the only senior on the team and will be missed a lot. Lisa Burnley, Marcella Vorwald, Devita Samas, Chris Johnson, Kent Flrsdon, Rodney Bell and Mike Grace will return for another season . Charles Paul and Elaine Beckley did a good job In helping with the team this year.
The coaches hope more boys and girls will take part In the tennis program next year. Go out and join the fun I
-Sam Niemeier, Andy Dawson,
Tennis Coaches

TIGERAMA Co-editor Lisa Thompkins (R) and Business Manager Karen Davis (L) present first copy of the 1985 TIGERAMA to Mr. Holman.
1985 Tigerama
Dedicated
The 1985 TIGERAMA was dedlcateci to Mr. Alton Holman with the following Inscription: It Is with love and deep gratitude that we announce the dedication of the 1985 TIGERAMA to a man who has given so much of his life and love to the students, faculty, and staff of GSD.
Throughout his many years with us he remains so unselfish with his time - always willing to listen and help us with our endeavors.
A true and sincere friend, we, the class of 1985, are greateful to you - Alton Holman .
Antietam Historic
Trail
On May 3, GSD Scouts and Explorers were ready for an adventurous hike through the Antietam Trail. The morning sun was bright and the wind was brisk and cold, but everyone was willing and able to complete the 12-mile hike. As we walked along the Antietam Historic Trail, we were reliving the Antietam Battle. The Battle of Antietam (September 16, 1882), one of the bloodiest of the War Between the States, killed or wounded 12,500 Union soldiers ind almost 11,000 Confederates. We saw many monuments, cannon, and restored old houses.
I am happy to say that all of GSD Scouts and Explorers finished the 12-mlle hike. Our bodies .may have been exhausted, but our minds were filled with knowledge of the Antietam Battle. See picture on page 4.
-Nicolette R. Whatley Home Life Department

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1984 Football and
Cheerleader Awards
Presentation
The G.S.D. football and cheerleader awards presentation was held Saturday, March 23, for the 1984 football season.
After the Tiger victory Friday night In the spring football game, the awards presentation on Saturday was Icing on the cake. Everyone had a wonderful time and the evening started off with appreciation awards being handed out to Steve Autry for the outstanding Job he does videotaping our games and to Frank Osborne for his help as an assistant coach for last year.
The cheerleader trophies were given to Amanda Stubbs for Most Spirit. Donna McGee walked away with the Best-AllAround for the second year. All of the girls did a wonderful Job and we thank them for their help and cooperation.
A special thanks go to Ms. Ollllngham, Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Allred for their hard work and supervision.
The football team sold tickets for a micro-wave oven that was donated to us by the Tappan Company with the help of
Ms. Linda Flrsdon. The drawing was held at the awards presentation and Ms. Allee Hall's name was drawn by Donna McGee. Congratulations, Ms Hall!
The Junior Varsity tropnles were handed o~t by Erik Whitworth, Barry Mitchell, and Andy Dawson. Chris Johnson won Best Offensive Player; Rodney Bell won Best Defensive Player; and Charvls Thonias was named Most Valuable Junior Vaslty Player.
Senior sweaters were presented to Randy Hood, Roderick Marshall, and Dwayne Moody.
-s-enlor coats for the tnree years of Varsity play were given to Bernard Scott and Ronald Kitchens. These seniors will be greatly missed.
Varsity offensive trophies were given to Kent Flrsdon, Best Offensive Back; Chris Creed, Best Offensive End. Scott Tomei and Robert Banks both won Best Offensive Lineman Trophies.
Offensive Trophies for the 1984 season were presented to Ronald Kitchens, Best Defensive Back; Bernard Scott, Best Defensive Linebacker; and Roderick Marshall, Best Defensive Lineman.
Special trophies were presented to Bobby Dalton, Golden Toe; Johnny Dunlap, Golden Helmet; Dave Lindbloom end Dwayne Moody, Most Improved; Ronald Kitchens, Sportmanshlp; and Bernard Scott, Most Spirit.
The Most Valuable Player trophies went to Bernard Scott and Ronald Kitchens. They will be greatly missed, but we will be

lucky, because they wlll Join our staff as student coaches this fall.
The Honor Awards were presented to Barry Mltchell and Eric Whitworth for their outstanding contribution to the G.S.D. football program.
I also wanted to thank the cheerleaders for the card they gave me, and I want to thal'lk David Contnor the G.S.D. vs. F.S.D. football model he gave me. The painting and workmanship were excellent.
Most of all, I want to thank the players and seniors for the Tiger Picture and letter Jacket. I wlll treasure both for llfe.
We are looklng for a good year 1985, and I hope next year's awards presentation will be Just as satisfying as this year's.
Looking forward to the 1985 football season . GO, TIGERSI
-Sam Niemeier, G.S.D. Head Football Coach
GSD Wins Spring
Footbal I Game 8 - O
The G.S.D. Tigers finished spring foot-
ball practice by hosting Fairmount High School Friday night, March 22. The Tigers came away with a hard fought 8-0 victory.
The players worked hard during spring drill and It paid off. G.S.D. looked very good for Just being a spring game and with the short amount of practice time. Falrmounts also looks much Improved from last year.
G.S.D. played very good defense the whole game. Several times Fairmount got within scoring distance, but the Tiger defense held strongly. Johnny Dunlap and David Moore had very good games at defensive end, and so did Chris Creed and Rodney Askew at llnebacker. The defensive llne put the heat on Fairmount and Robert Banks, Scott Tomei, Dale Lindbloom, and Chuckle Belcher had outstanding performances. The big surprise was our defensive backs. With the loss of Bernard Scott and Ronald Kitchens the coaching staff was worried. Johnn; Troup and Chris Johnson did real good Jobs at cornerback and Charvls Thomas picked off a Fairmount pass to close out the game from his safety position.
Several other G.S .D. Tigers helped out on defense also, and they are Rodney Parker, noseguard; Jeff Nelson, defensive end; Donald Bowen, Defensive end; and Greg Crook, cornerback.
G.S.D. also had some bright spots on offense. The second time the Tigers had the football they drove 86 yards In ten plays with Chris Creed scoring the touchdown from ten yards out. Kent Flrsdon ran the ball over for the two point conversion. That gave G.S.D. an 8-0 lead and the game ended that way.
The offeslve llne looked very good and

was led by center, Robert Banks; guards, Terry Moore and Robby Dalton; and tackles, .Scott Tomei and Johnny Dunlap. Joe Nettles, slot back; Chris Creed, tight end; and Rodney Bell, Fullback, added some power blocklng for tailback Rodney Askew. Rodney had 88 yard rushing on 17 carries for an outstanding 5.1 yards averaged per carry. Mike Grace at spllt end made some wonderful runs and catches. Mike had two catches for 45 yards.
The players did a good Job and we are all very proud of them. I want to thank my assistant coaches, Andy Dawson, Stan Dawson, Erik Whitworth and Barry Mltchell for their hard work.
Thanks also to the dining room staff, home llfe staff, and high school staff for their help. A speclal thanks to Mr. Perdue for his usual great Job. We are Looking forward toJhe upcoming fall season .
-Sam Niemeier G.S.D. Head Football Coach
Junior Varsity
Football Spring
Practice
G.S.D. had a small turnout for the Junior Varsity Football team this spring, but several of the players look llke th~ will be a big help to our varsity program In the future.
Orlando Rosier looks to be a bright prospect at Fullback and llneback, along with Marlow Clowers, who plays Center and llnebacker. Chip Stennett has shown a lot of Improvements on the offensive and defensive llne. Stacy Heath, Robert Winzenried, and Robbie Johnson are going to be a big help to our football program on the offensive and defensive llne In the future. Scotty Russell looks llke a future Tlghtend for G.S.D., and he also wlll contribute to our program on defense.
Eugene Mingo, Mike Smith, and Gary Fuller will play a major role at offensive end and the defensive secondary. Jeffery Roberts has come a long way at Quarterback, and with some more hard work should Improve a great deal. Tyson Danlels has been working hard at Tallback and shows a great deal of promise.
The coaches are looklng forward to these young men playlng Varsity football In the near future.
We want to thank the staff of the lower school for their help and support, especlally Ms. Crothers.
-Andy Dawson Junior Varsity Football Coach
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There are better exercises than Jumping to concluslons and pushing your luck.

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Jail 'n Bail

The Gazebo after construction Is completed
The Gazebo

Three G.S.D. Career Education construction classes (Electrlclty, Carpentry, and Masonry) teamed up to construct a Gazebo In downtown Cave Spring . The Idea emerged at a recent City Council meeting whereby the councll voted to furnish all materials for the project and sollclt the assistance of GSD's construction classes In bulldlng It . Slmllar pro)ects which we~e completed successfully under this cooperative agreement Included wiring the power poles In town for llghted Christmas decorations (hanging the decorations yearly) and Installing antique street lamps which now help to brighten and beautify the small park In the town square.
The Gaze~ Is 20 feet In diameter and has six sides. The electrical work on the project was done by Mr. Roland Smith and
students In his electrlclty class. Mr. Horace Parrish and students In his masonry classes did the concrete block and brick work. Acquiring materials, framing and decking the structure were the responslblllty of Mr. George Kemp and his carpentry class. All three GSD Career Education construatlon ctasaea and their Instructors are to be commended for a Job well done .
GSD students participating In the construction of the project were: Jerry Cullers, Bobby Danlels, Tim Nlcely, Barry Byars, Jimmy lrvln, Daryl Smith, Bobby Brock,
Twila Walker, Wlllle Sutton, Ronald Kitchen, Charles Paul, Dwayne Moody, Jerome Davis, Donte Howell, Mitch Wlllfams, Rodney Bell, Joseph Nettles, Raymond GIibert, Chris Johnson, Adrian Moore and James Phllllps.
These cooperative construction projects have been worthwhile In mor11 ways than one-not only has the appearance of the town been Improved at a substantial savings for the town, but the GSD students who partlclp~ted gained valuable practical experience practicing their chosen craft.

Electric Wiring
Contest
Once during the latter part of each school year three of Mr. Smith's electricity classes compete In a wiring contest . A classroom party Is held following the contest and the winners get an extra helping of refreshments plus other prizes. Mr. Smith says the contest and party give the students an added Incentive to work harder In class during the year. The 10th grade (Middle picture) won first place this year; the 12th grade (bottom picture) was second and the 11th grade (top picture) third.
The following class members participated In the contest: L-R (top picture) Ronald Wren, WIiiie Sutton, Mr. Smith (Instructor), Ronald Kitchens, Charles Paul, Jerry Cullers. (Middle picture) Joseph Nettles, Daryl Smith, Rodney Bell, Chris Johnson, Raymond GIibert. (bottom picture) Dwayne Moody, Mitch WIiiiams, Jerome Davis, Adrian Moore.
A special thanks goes to The Bank of Cave Spring for their kind gift to GSD Seniors this year.

GSD Superintendent Michael Elllot (center) and City Clerk Shirley Baker (right) are trying desperately to sollclt donations for the American Cancer Society (ACS). GSD Business Manager Sanford Horton (left) Is also hoping someone wlll make his ball. Throughout the day police officers arrested local citizens for various "Trumped up" reasons. This was the first time the Jall 'n Ball scheme had been tried In Cave Spring by ACS and apparently It proved successful, as approximately
$3500 was donated to the cause. Coordinators for the event were Libby Steadham and Marsha Evans.
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Published by Georgia School for the Deaf
Charles McDaniel, State Superintendent of Schools Peyton WIiiiams, Jr., Associate State Superintendent of Schools Georgia Department of Education Office of State Schools and Public Libraries
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Superintendent Prlrtclpal Editor
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Published four times year In November, January, March and May. No subscription price.
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Vol. 90

May, 1985

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Vol. 91

Cave Spring, Georgia, November, 1985

Accredited High School
No. 1

Pre-School Family

Weekend

Georgia School for the Deaf hosted a

Presschool Family Life Education Weekend

November 1, 2 and 3. Local school system

J)ersonnel, parents, Georgia PINES

(Parent-Infant Network of Education

Services) parent advisors, and Charlene

Fr ick, Georgia PINES Director, were

Invited. Famllles attended from Sparks,

Douglasville, Rome, Cartersville, Cave

Spring, Rabun Gap, Grovetown,

Tallapoosa,

Bowdon,

Buchanan,

LaGrange, Fayetteville, Adel and Nash-

vil le. Visitors were housed In Sanders Hall.

M eals were served In the school dining

room.

On Friday night, families either attended

th e GSD football game or had Informal

d iscussions In the dormitory .

The Saturday workshop was held In the

K ennard building. Opening remarks were

made by Michael Elliott, superintendent;

Eugene Perdue, principal ; and Jim Perry,

d irector of student personnel services.

During the day-long sesslon,several Infor-

mative presentations were offered by GSD

staffmembers and students.

Rachel Terry , with K-11 students

Brandon Sutton, Margie Johnson, Connie

Ralston , Donald Fielding and Chris

Fortson , gave a reading and language

demonstration. Lynne Crothers was

moderator for a panel of deaf adults: Ed

Steele, David Conti and John Groth. The

small group sessions were : "How to Boost

your Child's I.Q."-Helen Keefer;

" Communication Is Not Just Speech"-

Mary Hanson; "Experiences of Parents

w ith Deaf Children" - Sharon Huskey and

Debbie Ralston; and "Materials Used with

Pre-Schoolers" - Suzanne Sanford and

Shirley Childers .

Joyce Herron provided the leadership for

" Singing Hands" performed by students

Jackie Turner, Liz Eason, Denise Murphy,

Lisa Burnley, Theresa Cook and Phll

Royston. Maryls Van Kleef assisted the

group by singing and Ann Willis accompa-

nied her on the piano. David Conti, with

retired staff member Connor Dillard , en-

tertained with a Georgia Association of the

Deaf skit and one about the school for the

deaf, past and present .

Mr. Elliott and Mr. Perdue were respon-

si ble for the wrap-up.

Houseparent Mary Jane Ayers was re-

sponsible for entertainment In the Gordon

Dorm Saturday night . Sharon Huskey,

parent, and Helen Keefer also led group

d iscussions In Sanders Hall Saturday

night .

Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coord l-

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Family Weekend Scenes

(L-R) Angela Lawson , Faye Kemp, Genie Jo(don, Steve Hancock, Michael Elliott , Pam Zahm, Terna Blair, Gayle Strickland, Steve Blair, Jim Perry.

Leigh Ann Connell

(L-R) Sharon Huskey, Facilitator, Menella Crawford, Steve Hancock, Tommy Connell, Debbie Ralston, Facilitator.
(L-R) Helen Keefer, Yvonne Davis, Phillip Davis, Alofa Maae, Lydia Davis, Richard Shay, Marcie Weeman, Sherri Shay.

(L-R) Terri Connell. Jo Thurmond , Steve Blair, Terna Blair, Sh irley Childers, presenter.

(L-R) David Conti , Connor Dillard .

(L-R) Connie Ralston, Debbie Ralston.

(L-R) Gayle Strickland, Sandra Thurmond, Sheri Thurmond, Jo Thurmond, WIiiiam Thurmond. In forground: Kathleen Jacobs, Pernell Wr~ght.

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GSD Retirees
MRS. CHUBB Mrs. Louise Chubb, who joined the Georgia School for the Deaf staff In October 1950, retired on October 31, 1985, marking the culmination of more than 35 years of service to deaf children by one of GSD's most beloved and respected teachers. It Is almost unbelievable that Mrs. Chubb was a teacher for so many years, since she hardly looks a day over 35 years old; and yet that seems a short span of time to encompass so many contributions to the academic program and so much Inspiration to contless deaf youngsters. Louise Batey Chubb Is a native Georg Ian . Born In Terrell County, she grew up In Cave Spring and was educated In the public schools of Floyd County . She holds B.S . and M.S. degrees from Fort Valley State College and M.Ed degree from Georgia State IJnlverslty. She has done additional study at Gallaudet College, Clarke School for the Deaf In Ma3sachusetts, the University of Tennessee, and Berry College. Mrs. Chubb's professional memberships Include Georgia Association of Educators, National Education Association, and Conference of American Instructors of the Deaf. Active In community life, she is a member of the National Council of Negro Women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and the Chubb Chapel United Methodist Church . To earn the respect of fellow-workers Is not usually an easy task, but for Mrs . Chubb it has never been difficult. Always reliable , hardworking, conscientious, and professional, other teachers could find no person more worthy of emulation. As lead English teacher and chairperson of the English curriculum committee, she was an initiator of new ideas, an innovator; a constant supporter of high academic standards; an idealist who demanded the best of herself and her students. Her Impact on

GSD will be felt and remembered for years to come.
Mrs. Chu::,b anticipates an active retirement. She and her husband Edward, a West-Point Pepperell retiree, plan to develop their truck farm Into a self-supportIng project . She looks forward to travel and "the pursuit of hobbles of mutural interest with my husband ." Perhaps retirement will provide ample opportunity for visits with their daughter Mary and her husband, Lt. Col. Charles L. McCoy, of Langley Air Base In Virginia and grandson, Charles L. McCoy II, a former Virginia Tech student, who Is presently In basic training at Ft. SIii, Oklahoma.
Recenty Mrs. Chubb commented, "Long ago, the GSD family became an extension of my own family, and over the years I have grown very 'attached' and formed some lasting friendships. The chlldern and fine co-workers will ever be a part of my life. No matter where I am or where you are, know that I love you. I will miss each of you and wish you the best of everything, always."
The staff, students, and alumni of Georgia School for the Deaf congratulate Mrs. Chubb on her well-deserved retirement and express sincere appreciation for her time, her leadership, her influence, her expertise, and her cherished friendship .
-Micki Gaines Teacher, Lower School
MR. PARRISH
A smiling, familiar face on the Georgia School for the Deaf campus was gone after October. Horace Parrish, who has worked at GSD since 1955, retired.
Parrish joined the GSD family as Construction .- Masonry Instructor In the Career Education Department, coming from the public school system In Emanuel County, Swainsboro, Georgia. He Is a veteran of World War II, having served In the Pacific, the Philippine Islands, and Japan. He Is a graduate of Swainsboro High and _Industrial School; and received degrees

from Tuskegee University, Alabama;

Bradley University, Peoria, llllnols, and

Georgia State University In Atlanta. He has

done additional graduate study at Atlanta

University and the University of

Tennessee, Knoxville. Mr. Parrish Is a

member of various educational

organizations - Georgia Association of

Educators, National Association, Georgia

Vocation al

Association,

American

Vocational Association, and American

Instructors of the Deaf.

Mr. Parrish and his wife, Marguerite, a

retired public school librarian, llve In

Cedartown where they are both Involved In

community and religious activities at Cedar

Spring Baptist Church. Upon retirement.

Horaceplans to avidly pursue his hobbles -

photography and sports (as a spectator).

He and his wife also have some plans for

travelling.

In retrospect, Mr. Parrish says that "my

work has been rewarding and I am proud to

have had the opportunity to share my

training with those students who really

wanted to learn the trade. It has been a

pleasure to work with the fine folks here at

GSD and to be a part of the school's growth

and development."

Mr. Parrish leaves numerous "fruits of

his labor" In the buildings, additions, and

Improvements made In and around the

school and community. Both he and his

student-helpers can point with pride to

their finished products.

(L-R) Mrs. MIidred Harshaw, Mr. Dean WIiiiamon and Mrs. Shirley McAfee.
MRS. HARSHAW
Mrs. Mildred Harshaw retired at the end of May this year after several years of service as houseparent. Before coming to work at GSD, Mrs.Harshaw worked at a nursing home In Cedartown; she has spent most of her life helping others
MIidred lives in Cedartown. She has two children (a son and daughter), ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harshaw's hobby Is cooking; we are sure her family Is happy that she has
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retired, so they can enjoy her hobby with her.
GSD appreciated Mrs. Harshaw's services to the school, and wish for her many years of contentment and relaxation.

Wilma Sue Marble of Gadsden, Alabama. They have one son, Scotty, who is a sen lor at Coosa High School. Mrs. Perry has also been employed at GSD for several years. The Perrys reside near Cave Spring.

MR. WILLIAMON

Mr. Williamon began his tenure at GSD in 1966 as Senior Boys Dormitory Supervisor. Through the years he has acted as "surrogate father" to many, many, older boys.
During school year 1983-84, Dean served as dormitory teacher. He enjoyed working with many students in this capacity, he states. The following year he accepted the position of student banker. In this position he handled the finances of all students and assisted them with their money management. This too, was a job he enjoyed.
WIiiiamon travelled often with the school's athletic teams . He has been to all the southeastern schools for the deaf. Dean could always be relled upon to "come through'' with parties and special activities for the students. His versatility was an asset to the school.
Venora, Dean's wife, retired as GSD houseparent serveral years ago. They have one daughter who lives in Marietta and another who attends the University of Georgia.
Antiques, estate sales and fine objects are a special interest to Dean. We suspect he will be fulfilling this avocation after he leaves GSD. Good treasure hunting, Dean!
MRS. McAFEE
After seventeen years of service at GSD, Mrs. Shirley McAfee retired, effective October 1, 1985.
Mrs. McAfee began work at GSD in 1968 as a houseparent . Later she was promoted to the position of high school houseparent coordinator.
"McAfee" was a loyal, dedicated staff member. Her interest and concern stemmed from a long-time love of the school. The McAfee family came to GSD in the middle 1940's and llved on Gordon campus for several years . Roy McAfee, Shlrley's husband, was maintenance engineer at GSD at the time of his death .
Mrs. McAfee has two children, a son that resides in Riverdale, Georgia, and a daughter who llves in Cave Spring.
The phrase, "ready, willlng and able" certainly applles to Shirley. We hope her retirement will be as rewarding to her as her love and service to deaf youngsters.
When all our names are replaced with numbers, do you suppose we'll have nick-numbers.

Mr. Perry Appointed
Hamel ife Director
The new Student Personnel Services Director (director of home llfe) needs no introduction to his GSD constituents . Jim Perry, former GSD education supervisor of the Vocational Department, was appointed to head up the department of home llfe September 1 of this year.
Perry, a transplanted Alabamian, began his career upon graduation from Brilliant, Alabama, high school. Following a twoyear stint working as an electrician's
helper, he enrolled at Auburn University,
Alabama, and received a degree In Industrial AftS In 1958. He began working with the Alabama School of Trades under Voca~ tlonal Rehabilitation and served for three years as evaluator of handicapped students. He decided to attend the University of Alabama and study vocational rehabillatlon counseling. Upon graduating In 1963, he came to Georgia and began working at the then-known Evaluation Center for the Deaf. His duties were assisting the rehabilitation counselor and evaluating deaf adults and . GSD students. He remained with the Evaluation Center for 12 years.
Jim then spent two years working with Vocational Rehabilitation In Rome, serving educably mentally retarded Individuals from Gordon, Polk and Bartow counties.
When the position of Vocational Supervisor at GSD was vacated In 1975, Jim accepted the appointment and capably served for eight years.
Mr. Perry has been active In civic clube, the Cave Spring United Methodist Church, and Cave Spring Wild life Club. He Is past president of the Vocational Evaluators and Work Adjustment Association, the Methodist Men's Club, and the Cave Spring WIid Life Club. tie coached T-ball and minor league baseball for children a few years .
Mr. Perry is married to the former

Mr. Groth Promoted
Mr. John Willlam Groth, Jr., was re~ently appointed Assistant Director of Home Life. Mr. Groth succeeds Mr. Dan Mink, who resigned to accept a position with the Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf.
r. Groth joined the GSD staff In 1974, teaching In the Lower and Middle Schools until 1979, when he transferred to the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center as Communication Speclallst. He joined the Home Life Department after three years and subsequently held positions of Dormitory Teacher, Head Dormitory Teacher, and Acting Director of Home Life.
Prior to working at Georgia Scool for the Deaf, John was a teacher at the Virginia School In Hampton .
Groth received the bachelor's degree from Gallaudet College and the master's degree from Georgia State University. He attended Pace University In New York, the University of Nebraska, and C'1rlstopher Newport College In Virginia. He Is a member of the National Association of the Deaf, Georgia Association of the Deaf, and Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf. He Is the advisor to the GSD chapter of Junior National Association of the Deaf a student organization. Mr. Groth Is aver; dedicated employee and Is always Interested In the welfare of students.
Social Security is when a small boy has the only football or basketball In the neighborhood .

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In Memoriam
CHRISTINE GLANTON
The school family was saddened over the sudden death this summer of Christine Glanton, who worked In the Food Service Department. Mrs. Glanton lived In Cedartown; she was 45 years old at the time of her death.
Christine began working at GSD In 1971, and gave over a decade of faithful service to the school. She was known as a caring person, reaching out to help others. Christine took pride In her work and was an outstanding employee. One of eleven children, Christine Is survived by a son, two grandchildren, five brothers and five sisters. She was preceded In death by her husband, Luther Glanton, In January 1960. Christine's death was a loss to her family her many friends, and her co-workers at GSD.
ERIC TATUM
On July 2, 1985, Eric Tatum drowned while swimming In a lake near his home In Washington, Georgia. In 15 days he would have been 16 years old.
Eric was a young man who was full of the joy of life. He loved to tease, to flirt, to play sports. An accomplished athlete, he excelled at football, basketball, and track. He enjoyed taking part In dramas and, when younger, playing In the rhythm band. Always active, he was so "alive" that It Is difficult to comprehend his death.
Born Eric Lane Tatum on July 17, 1969, he enrolled at Georgia School for the Deaf In 1974. His home was Washington,
Georgia, but the teachers, staff and students at GSD became his extended family, as he progressed through the primary department, middle school, and Into high school. He was one of us, and we miss him sorely.
It Is hoped that Eric's drowning was not In vain; that from this sad event we have learned some Important lessons: 1. Never swim alone, even If you swim well. 2. Always swim near your companion and never far out In a lake, river, or ocean. 3. Even a strong, experienced swimmer can get a debllltatlng cramp. 4. Always be prepared for any contingency, on behalf of yourself or a friend.
Eric Is survived by his mother, Mrs. Allee Smith, of Washington. We share her sorrow. Somewhat comforted by the knowled9e that our dear friend Eric llved a good, happy, fun-filled llfe, we shall remember him fondly, glad that we touched shoulders with him during his short llfe.
-Micki Gaines, Teacher, Lower School

A Part of My Life
When I was a little boy, my family was happy . I lived In Savannah, Georgia. We all were a hearing family. Later I got very sick. My mother worried and she rushed me to the hospital to see the doctor. The doctor knew that I had a high fever. I stayed there for a long time. In a few days, I got sicker. The nurses carried me to the operating room. I had never seen an operating room before. It looked strange to me. The doctor came. I was afraid and started to cry. The doctor said, "We won't hurt you." I didn't know about this. He put a gas mask over my nose and mouth and I feel asleep.
After the surgery, I lay In bed In my room and slept. I slept foi a long time.
One day my mother came to see me. She turned the television on, but I didn't wake. She turned the volume higher to see If I could hear. She wondered If I was deaf. She walked toward me and woke me up. My mother talked to me, but I couldn't hear her. I was shocked and just said, "Mom, I can't hear you. "She hugged me. The tears from my eyes dropped with hers. I felt so sad and so did she. I really wanted to continue talking with my hearing friends and family, but I couldn't hear anymore. After I felt well and strong again, I went back home. Every day I stayed home and did nothing. My mom decided to put me In a school to learn sign language.
In a few years, I went out of town and enrolled at Georgia School for the Deaf. :-.low I'm deaf forever, but no longer unhappy. I have stayed at this school for many years and It has helped me in many ways.
(From 12th Grade English class assignment on Paragraph Development).
-Chris Johnson, GSD Senior
A dog Is man's best friend because he wags his tall, not his tongue.
U.S. Team Wins 109
Medals at XV World
Games for the Deaf
Washington, D.C.--The U.S. team walked away with 109 medals at the XV World Games for the Deaf held July 10-20 In Los Angeles.
.The team won a record-breaking 46 gold medals passing the previous mark set by the U.S. team In 1981 at Cologne, West Germany . Thirty sliver and 33 bronze

medal wins completed the tally for the team.
More than 200 Americans competed against athletes from 31 nations In 12 different sports. West Germany finished second with 41 medals, Great Britain was third with 26, and France was fourth with 24.
The U.S. dominance In basketball continued with both the men's and women's teams capturing gold medals. The men's team never has lost a game since It began competing In 1957. After three successive sliver medal finishes volleyball took Its first gold medal. Also fo~ the first time In World Games competition, the U.S. water polo team came away with a bronze medal.
The U.S. track and field team captured a record 20 gold medals, highlighted by Charles Smith of Las Vegas, Nevada. Smith won medals In the men's 100, 200, and 1,600 meter relay, as well as the long jump.
Two U.S. athletes won three gold medals each In track and field. Sprinter Sherrie Jackson of Greenville, Mississippi won the 100, 200 and 400 relay. She also won all three events In the 1981 Games. Connie Johnston of Ogden, Utah, won the heptathlon, 1,600 relay and the high jump In record-setting fashion.
Swimmer Stuart WIison of Atlanta led the U.S. swim team to a record 17 gold medals. His nine Individual golds fell one short of Olympian Jeff Float's record 10 gold medals, set at the 1977 Games at Bucharest, Romania. In tennis, the U.S. picked up nine medals. The U.S. cycling team won three medals.
The U.S. also fielded teams In badminton, soccer, shooting and table tennis.
-Gallaudet College News Release
GSD Graduate Wins
Title
Donna McGee, of Cedartown, was chosen "Miss Deaf Georgia" at the pageant held on June 28 at Radisson Inn, Atlanta. The pageant was In conjunction with the Georgia Association of the Deaf annual convention June 26-30. The 1985 convocation marked the Diamond Jubilee of the Georgia Association of the Deaf. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was David Conti, a teacher at Georgia School for the Deaf In Cave Spring. _ Competing with six other contestants, Miss McGee received the Best Talent Trophy and Miss Congeniality Trophy, as well as the "Miss Deaf Georgia" title. Her talent presentation was a dramatic reading, "Give Me Three Grains of Corn,
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MR . DON PETTINGILL VISITS CAMPUS
Mr. Don Pettlnglll (R), Vice-President, College Relations, Gallaudet College, Washington, D.C., Is pictured speaking to a group of GSD staff and students whlle on a recent visit to the school.

DR. SUSAN RAFFIN VISITS GSD
Dr . Susan Raffln, from the Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Washington, D.C., recently visited GSD to observe our computer Instruction program. Pictured above are: (L-R) Teachers, Jo Ann Peach, Dondra Casey, Zelle Lively, and David Conti.

CONGRESSMAN DARDEN VISITS CAVE SPRING
On September 7, 1985, Congressman George " Buddy" Darden was the guest speaker at the morning service at Cave Spring Baptist Church. A group of students from the Wednesday night Bible Study class of Mrs. Joyce Herron and Mrs. Diane Minshew sang during the service: Members of this group were Monie Hudson, Jackie Turner, Patricia Parks, Phll Royston, Liz Eason, Teresa Cook and Denise Murphy. Left to Right In picture are: The Rev. Glen Puckett (Pastor of Cave Spring Baptist Church) , Mrs Joyce Herron (GSD Teacher), Rayetta McNeal , Monie Hudson, Patricia Parks, Jackie Turner, Phll Royston (kneeling), Cor,gressman "Buddy" Darden, Toni Hancock, Vera Fleming, Liz Eason, Shirley Osborne, Kim Daniels , Teresa Cook, Cynthia Twine, Bernard Scott , Clayton Smith, Mr. Eugene Perdue (GSD Principal).

Family Learning
Vacation
Debbie Ralston with daughter Connie and Sharon Huskey and son Jeremy attended the Family Learning Vacation at Gallaudet College from July 29 to August 3. Connie Ralston and Jeremy Huskey are GSD stuoents .
Famlly Learning Vacation Is a seven-day program that provides famllles with a deaf child the opportunity to learn about deafness, to share their experiences with other families, and to learn how to communicate more fully with each other In a warm, caring atmosphere. Famlly Learning Vacations are offered each summer at Gallaudet College In Washington, D.C. Famllles attending can take advantage of both the resources at Gallaudet and those In the nation's capital city.
The dally schedule for participants Includes classes for parents, siblings, and
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SENATOR HINE AND REPRESENTATIVE CHILDERS VISIT GSD
State Senator Ed Hine, Jr. and State Representative Buddy Chllders, both of Rome , Georgia, visited GSD In September. Pictured above In the GSD Reading Lab are: (L-R) GSD Superintendent Michael Elllott; Senator Hine; Jo Ann Peach, Computer Lab Instructor; Representative Childers; Zelle Lively, Computer Lab Instructor and David Cont i. who directs computer Instruction .

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Varsity Footbal I
The GSD Tigers are off and running this 1985 football season. The team has a re_cord of five wins and one loss this year, with two games to play. The five wins assure that GSD will have a winning season. The coaching staff Is very proud of the players for their hard work and efforts. Andy Dawson, Stan Dawson, and Erik Whitworth have done a wonderful Job each week getting the team ready for Its next opponent . They have worl:ed hard and a large part of the credit for our success goes to them .
The football Tigers got off to a great start In the first game with Fairmount High School. GSD won the game 16-6. The offense got good work from Rodney Askew and Mike Grace, who scored our touchdowns . Mike Grace made a beautiful 32 yard run for a TD on a SE reverse. Rodney Askew made a real nice 18 yard run up the middle for the second touchdown .
The players on defense held Fairmount In check for three quarters until they scored their only TD late In the fourth quarter. Johnny Dunlap, Charvls Thomas, and Chris Creed did a great job on defense. Johnny played an outstanding game at DE . Chris Creed worked hard at his line backer position and Charvls picked off a Fairmount pass and recovered a fumble . It was a good all around team effort.
The second game was a long trip to
WIison, North Carolina, to face the tough Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. It was a "hot game"; the GSD Tigers were In a real dog fight against tne much larger ENCSD team. The North Carolinians ran the opening kick-off 85 yards for a touchdown and the Tigers found themselves In a hole very quickly. GSD came back on the strong running of Rodney Askew, and at half-time GSD was behind 6-7 .
GSD played a great game on defense, stopping ENCSD four out of five times Inside the ten yard line. The fifth time ENCSD scored to take a 6-13 lead In the third quarter. Things looked bad for GSD In the fourth quarter. ENCSD was ready to score again, but the GSD defense got ready and held the team on the two yard line. GSD offense got on track and drove the ball 98 yards for the touchdown. Rodney Askew made a great run for 80 yards right up the middle with three or four North Carolina players hanging all over him. Rodney also ran the two-point PAT that gave GSD a come-from-behind win over ENCSD of 14-13.
We credit defense for this win, because they did an outstanding Job keeping their opponents out of the end zone. Scott Tomei, Joe Nettles, Robert Banks, Kent Flrsdon, and Rodney Parker came up wlth the good defensive game. Holding the

North Carolina school four out of five times Inside our ten yard line Is a great effort by the Tiger defense.
On offense Rodney Askew had an outstanding game running the ball; 25 carries for 200 yards Is a great day In anyone's book .
Our third game was our Homecoming game against North Carolina School for the
Deaf, Morganton. Once again, defense did
the Job and GSD came away with 16-0
victory. Chris Johnson, Jeff Nelson, Dave Lindbloom and Chuckle Belcher turned In strong efforts.
On offense, Rodney Bell and Kent Flrsdon scored two touchdowns. The offensive line blocked good and hard In making holes for the runnung backs, Johnny Dunlap, Terry Moore, Robert Banks, Bobble Dalton, and Scott Tomei leading the way on the offensive line.
At half-time, Jackie Bryant was crowned Homecoming Queen. The homecoming dance was held In the evening at the Gordon Campus gym. Everyone had a wonderful time and the gym looked beautiful.
I want to thank Mrs. Burton, Ms. Gibson, and all the students who worked so hard to fix up the gym for the dance. I also want to thank Ms. Reeves and the nice ladles t-hat took the time to make and serve the refreshment during the dance. It tasted and looked delicious. Thanks also go to the people who helped us supervise the students at the dance.
For our fourth game we traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina, to take on the very good SCSD football team. The first and second quarter GSD played great, building a 16-0 half time lead. Robert Banks blocked a SCSD punt and recovered It In the end zone for our first touchdown. Rodney Askew made a nine yard run for GSD's second touchdown, and the Tiger defense shut out the SCSD offense. The second half was a different story. To the credit of SCSD, they didn't give up, and their players worked hard to score two touchdowns to cut the score 16-14. SCSD was driving late In the fourth quarter for the go-ahead touchdown when GSD got a lucky break. Joe Nettles shot through the line from his position to grab the arm of the SCSD quarterback. He dropped the ball and Robert Banks fell on It. GSD was happy to get out of Spartanburg with a 16-14 win. Our record was a very good 4-0and eveyone was proud of the team.
The fifth game was against the always tough Mt. Zion Eagles. GSD played very good the first half to a 6-6 tie. The second half the Tigers made some mistakes and Mt. Zion rolled to a 41-6 win.
The offensive line played well and the players gave a good effort.
The sixth game with Louisiana School for the Deaf was one of the best games GSD has played. Both offenes and defense did

good jobs, and GSD came away with an 18-6 victory to up our record to an Impressive 5-1 .
Rodney Askew had 143 yards rushing on 33 carries, along with Chris Creed, who had 50 yards on 11 carries. Rodney Parker did a great job at his first game as center. Joe Nettles ran for one touchdown, as did Rodney Askew. Robert Banks fell on a fumble In the end zone to score the other TD. Scott Tomei, Jeff Nelson , Joe Nettles, and Donald Bowen each recovered a fumble to help stop LSD. Dino Watson, Chuck Belcher, Rodney Bell, and David Moore turned In solid defensive efforts. On offense Charvls Thomas, M Ike Grace, Chris Johnson, Robbie Dalton, Johnny Dunlap, Terry Moore, and Scott Tomei got the job done to help us push our record to 5-1.
Our last two games are with white Plains High School and Gaylesville High School, and both are outstanding teams. We will have to work hard If we want to keep on winning.
I would like to take this time to thank Home Life Department, Food Service Department, and the Maintenance Department for the help they have given to our football program. Thanks to Dean WIiiiamon for his help on trips and thanks to Mr. Perdue and Mr. Elliott for the support they have given us.
Last I want to express for the coaches and players how sad we are about the death of one of our teammates and classmates, Eric Tatum. We miss him very much. We also want to wish Kent Flrsdon a quick recovery from the car accident he was Involved In after the Mt . Zion game. We miss him also.
-Sam Nlemeler GSD Head Football Coach
GSD Tigers win Football Team of the Week recognition for their 16-14 victory O"(er South Carol Ina School for the Deaf. Rome Radio Station Q-102 and Top Hat Formal Wear of Rome sponsor the award. Pam McAbee (Top Hat Formal Wear) and Tony McIntosh (Q-102 Radio Station) are pictured above presenting the trophy to Tigers (R-L) Kent Flrsdon, Rodney Askew, Scott Tomei, Dale Lindbloom, and Chris Johnson .

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Homecoming -1985
Friday , September 27, 1985 was the beginning of Homecoming weekend at Georg la School for the Deaf. It was a festive occasion .
The Western North Carolina School for the Deaf arrived on campus on Friday afternoon to play In the Homecoming Football Game on Saturday .
On Friday evening, The Junior National Association of the Deaf, under the direction of Mr. John Groth, presented a program of drama/skits In the Griffin auditorium for the visitors and GSD high school students and staff . The GSD cheerleaders performed under the direction of Miss Sandra Johnson and Mrs . Barbara Allred after the Jr. NAO presenatlon . Following the auditorium program , a social hour was held In the Mall area.
During half-time activities at the footoall game , the Temple Marc;:hlng Band performed . Highlighting the half-time was the crowning of GSD 's Miss Homecoming
Queen, Jackie Turner . Calmer Jones was crowned Homecoming Princess. Calmer , a seventh grade student, was escorted by Marlow Clowers . Jackie Turner, Miss Twelfth Grade, was escorted by WIiiie Sutton. Making up the Homecoming Court were Miss Fifth Grade, Rhonda Brownlow, escorted by her brother Ronald ;' M lss Sixth Grade, Nikki Elias, escorted by Eddie Cooper; Miss Eighth Grade , Anita. Allen , escorted by Charles Paul ; Miss Ninth Grade , Donna Brown , escorted by Greg Crook ; Miss Tenth Grade, Amanda Stubbs , escorted by WIiiiam Eaves ; and Miss Eleventh Grade, Norma Strickland, escorted by Ronald Kitchens.
A Disco Party was held Saturday night In Gordon Gym for all GSD High School students and visiting Western North Carolina students. Music was furnished by the " Southern Knights." A great time was had by all!

Homecoming Scenes
WIiiie Sutton, Jackie Turner (Miss Homecoming Queen). Marlow Clowers , Calmer Jones (Miss Homecoming Princess).
WIiiiam Eaves , Amanda Stubbs.
Eddie Cooper , Nikki Elias .

Greg Crook, Donna Brown.

Ronald Brownlow, Rhonda Brownlow.

Charles Paul, Anita Allen .

Ronald Kitchens, Norma Strickland .

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Thirty-One new Students Enrolled
Request for applications for admission are still coming In to GSD. The admissions office has processed 15 High School students with 13 of those currently admitted and two more who should be entering In the next few weeks.
A total of 24 Lower School applications are "In the works " with 17 of those currently admitted, 6 close to entry and only one denied admission for this school year.
-Teresa Lee GSD Psychologist
HIGH SCHOOL (L-R) Anderson Sands, Denise WIiiiams , Jerel Hunter, Norma Strickland, Bernard Rainey, Anthony Reed, Wesley Sandefur, and Lewis MIiier. Not present for picture: Jeffrey Jimmerson , Frank Oakley, Dino Watson, Judy Sullivan, and Greg Artley.
LOWER SCHOOL (L-R) Front Row : Clifton Sallywhlte, Taklta Crawford , Chad Blaxton, Tanlkkla Scott , Monica Green, Robin McGatha, and Damon Straub. Second Row : Michael Gordon , Eddie Lee Cooper, Teresa Edwards, Kim Daniels, Sean Hammond , Chris Sigler, and Alanna Casey. Not present for picture: Laura Thurmond, Mlstey Cole, and Jeffrey Nall.

GSD Gets Screener
The Rockmart Kiwanis Club has recently contributed an Earscan 11 Tympanometry
Screener to the Georgia P.I.N.E.S., (Parent Infant Network for Educational Services) , program located at Georgia School for the Deaf. This piece of equipment will prove helpful In detecting the presence of middle ear problems In the hearing Impaired children seen through our local Georgia P. I.N.E.S.
P.I.N .E.S. provides services to hearing Impaired Infants and their families In the areas of early Identification, assessment, home training programs, language development and total communication Instruction, and counseling .
The Earscan II Is suitable for the Inhome services that P. I.N.E .S. offers due to Its portability and llght-welghtness. This will allow for middle ear monitoring as frequently as necessitated for each Individual.
Other contributions made by the Rockmart Kiwanis Club to Georgia P. I.N. E.S. Include establish Ing a loaner hearing aid bank, and donating audiovisual equipment used for workshops and In-home training programs. This group has been consistent over the last four years In providing assistance to hearing Impaired children In our area.. . for this they are to be commended.
-Pam Corn Speech Therapist
FAMILY LEARNING VACATION (Continued from page 5)
the deaf chi Id, as well as well-planned educational and recreational activities organized by an experienced staff. The total program takes place within an atmosphere where communication thrives. Families participate In an Intensive, enjoyable expe-' rlence designed to Increase communication and enhance family relationship .
The staff of the Vacations Includes parents, educators, counselors, sign language teachers, Interpreters, recreation leaders, and child care workers . Audiological services and educational evaluations are available upon request for the deaf child. Evening activities are planned with the family in mind . They include socializing with deaf adults, a picnic, a trip around the city, and a " parents' night out ." Anyone Interested in attending the Family Learning Vacation next summer should notify Mrs. Faye Kemp at GSD.
Mrs. Ralston's and Mrs. Huskey's trip was made possible through Gallaudet scholarships, personal donations, a contribution from Beta Gama Chapter of Georgia Alpha Delta Kappa, and profits from sale of "I Love You " pins . Peggy Highnote Allgood, daughter of former GSD principal Emrn.alee Highnote and a teacher of the

deaf also , was Instrumental In obtaining financial assistance from the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority.
-Faye Kemp Parent Education Coordinator
First row: (L-R) Frank Oakley, Tonya Howard, Anderson Sands, Anita Allen, Adonla Smith, Scotty Russell , WIiiiam Eaves . Second Row: Mrs. Ester Husser, Chris Culberson , Mrs. Sylvia Morgan, Jeffrey Jimmerson , Jackie HIii , Karen Davis, Mrs . Carolyn Burton . Third Row: Mrs. Callie Montgomery, Torie Childress, Kelly Zipperer, Mrs. Teresa Lee.
Textbooks Donated to GS,D Reading Lab
The Georgia Textbook Advisory Committee met throughout the summer to recommend texts and supplemental materials to the State Textbook Adoption Committee. One such local committee was housed at Cherokee Elementary School In Polk County. Mrs. Ester Husser was In charge of the committee. Teachers , administrators and parents were Invited to the evaluation of books provided by various companies. Georgia School for the Deaf participants were Michael Elliott, Lynne Crothers and Teresa Lee .
At the end of the evaluation and selection process, the books were donated to schools that participated In the study. GSD received the MacMllllan Serles, Grades One through Eight , Inclusive, with materials provided In the way of tapes, charts, workbooks, blbllographles and other teacher support materials.
The materials donated to GSD are being used In the Reading Lab by the director, Sylvia Morgan, and Callie Montgomery, Prudence DIiiingham and Carolyn Burton. Materials appropriate to the age and grade are also being shared with classroom teachers through the Reading Lab.
Mrs. Husser visited the school Reading Lab on Friday , September 20, and saw the materials being utilized firsthand . Pictures were made for her to take to a meeting In Atlanta to show the book companies what was being done with their material at GSD.

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Banquet for Retirees

Scenes from Retirees Banquet

"A Celebration of Life" was the theme of GSD's retirement banquet honoring five staff members, each of whom has given long and devoted service to the school.
Honored guest at the banquet, held November 4 at Skytop-Hollday Inn, Rome, were Mrs. Louise Chubb, teacher; Mrs. MIidred Harshaw, houseparent; Mrs, Shirley McAfee, houseparent supervisor; Mr. Horace Parrish, teacher; and Mr. Dean WIiiiamon, houseparent.
Erskine Wooten served as Master of Cermonles. Mr. Elliott, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Perry, and Mr. Steele expressed appreciation to the retirees for their years of service and their contributions to the wellbeing of the school. Each rertlree received a gift, presented by Joyce Herron.
Approximately 100 people were In attendance at the banquet, .Including former superintendent John Caple and Jim Whitworth, and members of the retirees families.
Serving on the Banquet Committee were Amanda Chatman, BIiiy McDonald, Catherine Beaird, Jane Ponder, Erskine Wooten, Bob Davis, Sylvia Morgan, John Mount, Louise Jackson, Callie Montgomery, Nancy Barker, and Joyce Herron .

Honorees, their guest and Master of Cermonles Erskine Wooten.

Mrs. Harshaw receives gift from Mrs. Herron.

Mrs. Chubb (L) receives gift from Mrs. Herron. Mrs. McAfee Is In foreground.

Mr. Williamon receives gift from Mrs. (R-L) Former GSD Superintendent Jim Whitworth and John Caple with present Superln-

Herron.

tendent Michael Elliott and Mrs. Virginia Berry who has "Secretarled" for all three.

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Hallowe'en at GSD
Ghost, goblins, witches, skeletons, and black cats stalked the halls of Georgia School for the Deaf on Hallowe'en Day. Frightened youngsters hid behind trees, In closets, and under tables as they attempted to escape from gorillas and monsters.
The children of the Primary Department went "trick-or-treating" and filled their bags with goodies. Tanlkkla Scott, Ezra Hancock, Shannon Smith, and Lamar Horton earned prizes for the best costumes. Mrs. Powers', Miss Mitchell's and Mrs. Davis' classes were awarded blue ribbons for the best jack-o-lanterns.
After playing games In the gym, refreshments were served - witches' brew and
b_loodl
-Micki Gaines

Primary Department Ghosts Primary children bobbing for apples.

Miss Hewett's Class. Our Gorgeous Housemothers

Dorm Hallowe'en Party.

David and Shane racing to eat a marsh mellow.
Prize Winners Shannon Smith, Tanlkkla Scott, Ezra Hancock and Lamar Horton are congratulated by Miss Montgomery.

Is that really Johnny Dunlap?

Goblins' Prizes.

Teachers enjoy games, too!

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Graduation Scenes

Graduation -1985

Al Davis and Joyce Hayes, leading the Invocatlon.

(LR) Mrs. Shirley Whitworth Interprets Valedictory address by Donna McGee.

Graduation exercises for the GSD Class of 1985 were held In the Cedartown Civic Auditorium on Sunday, May 26, 1985.
Following the Invocation by Al Davis and Joyce Hayes, Superintendent Elliott welcomed the parents and guests. Lisa Thompkins offered greetings on behalf of the class.
Nickl Brock gave the Salutatory address and Donna McGee gave the Valedictory address.Bentley Brownlow and Susie Waters presented the Class Memorial. "The Rose", class song, was beautifully Interpreted by Donna McGee and sung by Mrs. Barbara Elliott, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Nancy Barker. Dr. Peyton WIiiiams, Associate State Superintendent of Schools, presented the diplomas to the 50 graduates, who were Introduced by Principal Eugene Perdue.
Several awards were presented to the outstanding seniors. Donna McGee received the Quota Club award, the Georgia Association of the Deaf Viola McMlchen scholarship, Georgia Association of the Deaf Outstanding Student, the Valedictory Award, and the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf Outstanding Senior Award; Thomas Garnett received the Roy McAfee Citizenship Award and dorm award; Robert Meeks, Floyd Junior College scholarship; Lisa Thompkins and Robert Meeks, the Frank Bryant Award; Ricky Ingram, Jesse Forbes Jones scholarship; Elaine Beckley, Polly Clemmons Merit Art Award and dormitory award; and Nickl Brock, salutatory award.
Mrs. Shirley Whitworth served as Interpreter.

(L-R) Mrs. Shirley Whitworth, Interpreter, Lisa Thompkins, extending greetings.

Mr. Elliott presenting plaque to Donna McGee, Valedictorian.

(L-R) Mrs . Shirley Whitworth Interprets Salutatory Address by Nickl Brock.

Dr. Peyton Williams presenting diploma to Vincent Roberts.

Graduates leaving auditorium stage after receiving diplomas: (L-R) Nickl Brock, Lisa Thompkins, Susie Waters.

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JAN 23 1986

(L-R) Mrs. Gould, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Angel, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Herron, Mr. Gould.
GS DAE Instal Is New
Officers
GS DAE (Georgia School for the Deaf Association of Educators) held their annual End-of-Year Banquet at the Hollday Inn In Rome June 3, 1985, 7:00 p.m.
Outgoing GSDAE President Louise Chubb welcomed everyone and Introduced guests. Mrs. Ruthie Terry entertained the group by singing an original song about Cave Spring which was written by her sister Mrs. Nancy Barker who accompanied her on the piano . .A.fter the Invocation by Mr. Odell Owens, a dellclous Buffet dinner was enjoyed.
Following dinner, Area one Unlserv Representative, Fred Gould, Jr. presented an overview of the state of GAE- State Level. After Mr. Gould's presentation, Mrs. Louise Chubb reported on the accomplishments of our local chapter this year.
New offecers for the 1985-86 school year were Installed by Area one Unlserv Council Vice-Chairperson Mrs. Elizabeth Gould. They are: President - Mr. Bob Davis, President-elect - Mrs. Bettye Angel, Secretary - Mrs. Beulah C. Welch, - Treasurer Mrs. Joyce Herron.
After the new officers were Installed, door prizes were given out by Mrs. Sylvia Morgan and Mrs. Suzanne Sanford. The meeting was then adjourned .
PRE-SCHOOL FAMILY WEEKEND (Continued from page 1)
nator, serveel as Mistress of Ceremonies and coordinated the weekend assembly. Marilyn Reese was responsible for registration and refreshments, with assistance from student Patricia Parks. Food Service Director Glenda Couey and her staff were responsible for the delicious meals and refreshments served throughout the weekend.
Interesting displays pertinent to the deaf child and Its family were provided by the TTY /TDD Store of East Point . Don Kinder, Northwest Georgia GLAS (Georgia LearnIng Resources System) Child Serve Coordinator and Floyd County professional advisor for Parent-to-Parent of Georgia,

furnished materials regarding his field . Others contributing to the success of the
workshop not previously mentioned were Joy Gibson - posters; John Johnston - art display; George Kemp - signs for campus; Alton Holman - workshop handouts, Kennard Bulldlng preparation and photoggraphy; Steve Autry - audio visual equipment and video tape workshop; Juanita Barnett, Evelyn Smith an~ Sara Covington -preparation of Sanders Hall; and Sanford Horton and Howard McEver - preparing Sanders Hall for occupancy.
The cooperation and teamwork of GSD staff and others who contributed so greatly to the success of the weekend Is greatly appreciated.
-Faye Kemp Parent Education Coodlnator
From The
Superintendent
It Is difficult to reallze that the 1985-86 school year Is already two months gone. Th Is year has gotten off to an excellent start, and I want to thank the staff for their hard work and positive attitude . I want to thank students, too, for their cooperation and willingness to learn. Georgia School for the Deaf's commitment to quality education Is paying dividends. Our commitment to providing a learning environment, as reflected In the school's discipline policy, Is having positive effects, thanks to the willingness of the staff to cooperate. School year 1985-86 portends to be one of the best, for both staff and students.
May the upcoming holidays be restful and joyful for you.
-Michael Elliott
(GSD GRADUATE WINS TITLE) (Continued from page 4)
Mother", by poet Amel la Blandford Edwards, spoken and performed In sign language.
Along with the traditional tiara, roses and sash, and trophy, Donna was given a Mlnlcom TDD (telecommunication device), a $250 gift certificate from Rich's, and $50 for Mlss Deaf Georg la and $20 for Best Talent.
Donna Renee McGee graduated from the Georgia School for the Deaf In May 1985. She was valedictorian of her class with a grade point average of 98.4 during her high school years. She Is also a former "M lss Junior National Association of the Deaf'', a nation-wide title.
-Mrs. Diane Conti, H .S. English Teacher
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Teacher--"What Is an octopus?" Small Boy--'' It's an eight-sided cat.''

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Jr. Varsity Flol otball

The Georgia School for the Deaf Junior Varsity football team scrimmaged on Thursday, October 17, with the Fairmount J.V. GSD won the scrimmage 20-14 In a very exciting contest. Neither team punteel nor kicked off during the game, and each team ran only offense and defense.
GSD did a great job running the ball as Jerel Hurrter, Bernard Rainey, and Orlando Rozier did most of the damage. The offensive line blocked hard and gave the backs holes to run through. Richard Roberts, center; Marlow Clowers, guard; Mike Smith, guard; Chip Stennett, tackle; Jeff Jimmerson, tackle; and Jeff Roberts, tight end, did the blocking on the offensive line.
On defense, Lewis Miller, Chris Sigler, Scotty Russell , Stacey Heath, Gary Fuller and Eugene Mingo held the Fairmount offense In check . Other players who played well were Eddie MIiier, Walter Collins, Randy Brock, Eddie Cooper, Michael Gordon, and Charles Weaver. Congratulations on a Job well done, and we look forward to these players helping on the varsity team In years to come.

-Andy and Stan Dawson Junior Varsity Football Coaches
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-Teachers of the Deaf Workshop At GSD

Teachers of the deaf from many areas of the state of Georgia arrived at the Georgia School for the Deaf on Wednesday, March 12, for a two-day workshop sponsored by GSD.
Attending the workshop were 31 educators of the deaf from 16 different counties and the state office . Those present were: Rita Manly, Paul MIiier, HIiiary Lazar, Annette Moore, and Shella Hairston from Atlanta City; Donna Freeburn from Bibb County; April Martin and Kathey Moore from Catoosa County; Mary Bell from Clayton County; Gall Meacham and Jacque Brumbelow from Cobb County; Elaine Taylor from Colquitt County; Katherlyn Whaley from Floyd County; Mary Ann LaBue from Griffin-Spalding County; Jane Frederick and Randy Knoph from Gwinnett County; Chris Gaunt, Mike Kendrick and Celeste Rainey from Hall County; Shirley Epps from Harris County; Tracy Kinard and Ada Smith from Henry County; Jacqueline Grandy, Liz Carpenter and
Margaret Ingersoll from Muscogee County; Gloria and Ron Sutherland from Richmond County; Libby Bachus from Newton County; Mary Ellen Henning and Ginny Ratz from Savannah/Chatham County; Ishmael Childs from the State Office; and Betsy Smith from Douglas Co.
On Thursday, March 13, participants were registered In the Kennard Auditorium, followed by a presentation by Wllann Powers' class.
The welcome and overview of the school was presented according to area: Jim Perry, Home Life; Nancy Barker, school side; Teresa Lee, Diagnostic & Evaluation and Admissions; and Michael D. Elliott, total school.
Four rotating groups were toured through the GSD program: Primary, Ms. Lynne Crothers; Middle School, Mrs. Condra Casey; High School, Mrs. Nancy Barker and Mr. Ed Steele; Vocational, Mrs. Teresa Lee and Mr. Bob Davis. The second tour was of the Rehabllltatlon Center for the Deaf - Fannin Campus, Mr. Loring Kirk, Director.
Four different sessions were presented during the two-day period:
SESSION 1: Kennard Auditorium - Computer Literacy for Hearing Impaired In Establlshlng Appropriate Reading Goals for Hearing Impaired - Mr. David Conti, Mrs .
Sylvia Morgan. SESSION II: Vocational Programming
for Deaf lndlvlduals; Overview of GSD's
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Back row: (L-R) Teresa Lee - GSD; Jacque Brumbelow - Cobb Co.; Gall Meacham - Cobb Co.; Chris Gaunt - Hall Co.; Margaret Ingersoll - Muscogee Co.; Katherlyn Whaley - Floyd Co.; Michael Elliott - GSD; and Annette Moore -Atlanta City. Front row: (L-R) Randy Knoph - Gwinnett Co.; Jane Frederick - Gwinnett Co.; Libby Bachus - Newton Co.; Rita Manly - Atlanta City; Liz Carpenter - Muscogee Co.; and Jacqueline Grandy - Muscogee Co .
Back row : (L-R) Mary Bell - Clayton Co.; Teresa Lee - GSD; Mike Kendrick- Hall Co . ; Mary Ellen Henning - Chatham Co. Front row: (L-R) Shirley Epps - Harris Co.; Donna Freeburn - Bibb Co.; Shella Hairston Atlanta City.
Back row: (L-R) Elaine Taylor - Colquitt Co.; Paul Miller - Atlanta Public School; Celeste Rainey - Hall Co.; Teresa Lee - GSD. Front row: (L-R) April Martin - Catoosa Co.; H llary Lazar - Atlanta; Kathy Moore - Catoosa Co.; Mary Ann LaBue - Griffin - Spalding Co.

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Teachers In-Service Workshop Scenes

Floyd County Sports Hall of Fame President Horace Anthony (R) congratulates Coach McDanlel.
McDaniel Admitted
To Hall Of Fame
GSD's Coach Zeke McDanlel was recently Inducted Into the Floyd County Sports Hall of Fame. He shared the occasion with two other Rome area Inductees, Graham Woodell and Lamar Partee. A reception In their honor was held at the Rome Skytop Inn In February. Several of the 47 previous Inductees were also present.
McDanlel retired as GSD's head boys basketball coach after 25 years of coaching. "Electlon to the Hall of Fame Is one of the greatest honors an amateur can receive, being recognized by peers In such a manner," stated McDanlel.

Mrs. Faye Kemp (Center), GSD's Parent Education Coordinator, discussing Teachers In-Service workshop with Mr. and Mrs. Max Fitz-Gerald who conducted the workshop.

In Memoriam
Dr. Charles McDanlel
Dr. Charles McDanlel, state superintendent of schools, died In his office the mornIng of Friday, March 7, 1986, of an apparent heart attack.
Dr. McDaniel was appointed to the superintendency In 1977 and was twice elected to the post . He presided over the period of the greatest educational emphasis In the state's history. He was working to Implement the reforms of Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act, a program to up-grade Georgia's schools. Under his administration, beginning teacher salaries more than doubled, and education basics began to take priority over extra-curricular ~ctlvltles.
"Charlle Mac" touched many citizens of Georgia, from his days as an elementary school teacher In Tucker, prlnclpal of Druid HIiis High School, and superintendent In Thomasville City and Clark County. McDaniel set an example of leadership that will serve Georgians well Into the future.

(L-R) High School teacher Mrs. Amanda Chatman and Lower School teacher Ms. Carolyn M ltchell examine display of teaching materials during workshop .

In-Service Workshop

uallty from the Masters and Johnson Institute and American Association of Sex Ed-

Conducted for Staff

ucators, Counselors and Therapists. Three years ago the Pre-College Programs of

Galludet College at Washington, D.C. was

Della and Max Fitz-Gerald conducted an awarded a federal grant through the Office

In-service sex education workshop for GSD of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs. One of

staff on Friday, January 31, 1986. the the major tasks of this project was to devel-

workshop was divided Into two sessions, op sex education programs for families,

with Lower School teachers attending In materials, curricula and a parent manual.

the morning and High School and voca- The Fitz-Geralds conducted two training

tional teachers sitting In on the afternoon , sessions at Gallaudet regarding the OAPP

discussion . Houseparents could attended Parent Sex Education Training Program.

either session .

The Fitz-Geralds also conducted a sex

The Fitz-Geralds have a unique back- education workshop for parents and their

ground, combining careers In Education, hearing Impaired children at the Atlanta

Counsellng and Therapy. They have re- Area School for the Deaf on March 7 and 8,

ceived training and certification In sex- 1986.

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Scenes of Georgia Digest TV Crew on Campus

Mr. and Mrs. McEver Joyfully open gift which they received recently at a luncheon held on campus honoring Mr. McEver.
GSD Retiree

Howard McEver, Maintenance Engineer, retired from Georgia School for the Deaf effective March 31, 1986.
Mr. McEver Joined the maintenance department of GSD In 1968. He was promoted to supervisor of maintenance In 1977.
Howard grew up In Polk County, Georgia, and attended the Polk County schools. He Is a veteran of World War II, having served In the navy from July 1942 untll November 1945.
McEver has been a Floyd County resident since November 1945 In the Cave Spring area. He and his wife, Thelma, reside at 1490 Spout Spring Road, Cave Spring. Their three chlldren are Jimmy McEver, of Cave Spring; Virginia McEver, of Cedartown; and Mary Hamllton, Cave Spring Road. The McEver's have four grandch lldren.
Howard Is looklng forward to staying at home and spending more time with his famlly. He enjoys gardening, growing vegetables and fruit. He also llkes to fish and hunt.
"Mr. Mac" wlll be remembered as a falthful, loyal, dedicated employee. His Interest and concern for the school did not start and stop with the time clock. He was always avallable whenever ''duty called.''
We wish for this gentleman happy hunting, fishing and gardening during his retirement.
For a compllmentary copy of Idea, for
Fam/Ilea, a newsletter containing euy-toread articles and practical suggestions for famlly activities Involving the hearingImpaired chlld, please write to the Lexington Center, Inc., 30th Avenue and 75th Street, Jackson Heights, N.Y. 11370 or telephone Ms. Joanna Flannery at (718)899-8800.

Superintendent Elliott explalnlng fllmlng operation to Lower School students.
Georgia Digest TV photographer Doug Bonner fllmlng Lower School students on playground.
Georgia Digest TV Crew On Campus
A crew from Georgia Publlc Televlslon was on the school campus Thursday, March 13, to make a video tape of activities at the school. The fllm wlll be shown at a later date on one of their regularly scheduled programs.
Writer/reporter Gerald Bryant headed up the Georgia Digest team which Included Intern Heidi Hughes, photographer Doug Banner and sound man Tony Belco. The team travels throughout the state of Georgia fllmlng Interesting people, places, and events for their program .
Mr. Bryant stated that he was very favorably Impressed with GSD's academic program and the llvlng skllls training which are accessible to students. He said he enjoyed talking with the students and teachers. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Elllott and the GSD staff for their cordial assistance.

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Deaf Can Now Access
Hotline For Missing
Children
Washington D.C.-Beglnnlng January 15, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's toll-free Hotllne became accesslble to deaf and hearingImpaired persons who cannot use regular telephones. A Telecommunlcatlons Device for the Deaf (TDD) has recently been donated to the National Center by a Sertoma Club In Westerville, Ohio.
TDDs allow hearing-Impaired lndlvlduals to type over the telephone to others who have compatible equipment. Thus persons who might have Information about a missIng or exploited chlld, but whose hearing Impairment makes It possible to call the National Center and report that Information, now have a means by which to communicate, possibly providing vltal facts that might aid In the recovery of a kidnapped chlld or assistance to a child being victimized.
The project for obtaining the TDD for the National Center was Initiated by Dr. James Hellman, Deaf Service Coodlnator for the Westerville Public Library, and Dr. John Stroughton, President of the Westerville Sertoma Club.
It Is also possible that a hearingImpaired person who Is a parent might have the need to report the case of a missIng chlld via the Hotline. Such a need has already been demonstrated to Center Hotline personnel.
Mandated by Congress, the National Center opened In June of 1984 as a national resource and technical assistance center. It operates the toll-free Hotline, distributes pictures of missing children, provides training In working chlld victimization cases to law enforcement and chlld protection professionals, and assists state and local agencies Involved In locating missing children and Investigating and prosecuting cases of kidnapped or exploited children.
The TDD-accessible toll-free number Is 1-800-826-7653. Hotline hours are from 7 a.m. to midnight, E.S.T., Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., E.S.T. on Saturday and Sunday.
-Reprinted from THE FRAT January 1986 Issue
For a free subscription to News Digest, a publlcatlon of the National Information Center for Handicapped Children and Youth, please write NICHCY, Box 1492, Washington, D.C. 20013. The publlcatlon Includes Information to assist families In deallng with Issues confronting them and a 11st of available resources.

National Teachers
Day Celebrated
Tuesday, March 4, 1986 was National Teacher Day, a special day that was set aside to honor the men and women who have devoted their professional lives to our children. And this year's observance was held In memory of Christa McAullffe, NEA, New Hampshire member who was kllled In the space shuttle Challenger tragedy In January.
GAE President Charlie A. Hicks said "In addition to recognizing practicing edu~ caters, National Teacher Day Is also a time when we can encourage more of our students to consider teaching as a possible career for themselves. ''With those purposes In mind, It Is entirely fitting that NEA President Mary Hatwood Futrell and the GAE Governing Board have declared this year's Day In Christa's memory."
On January 31 , NEA established the Christa McAullffe Education Fund from which grants wlll be available to both aspiring and practicing teachers.
"Teaching Is a career filled with community service and the reward of seeing young people reach their full potential," said Hicks, "and I hope that all of our communities wlll used this special day to honor our teachers for their efforts 'to bulld a better, stronger Georola."
'' It would also be appropriate and deeply appreciated by the teachers of our state," Hicks added, "for Individuals or groups to make contributions to The Christa McAullffe American Education Fund."
The fund wlll be administered by the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education, and tax deductible contributions can be malled to: The Christa McAullffe American Education Fund, American Security Bank, P.O. Box 0149, Washington, D.C. 20055.
The GAE President noted that GAE local associations and other local groups participated In this year's observance.
Governor Joe Frank Harris has offlclally proclaimed the Day In Georgia.
-Georgia Association of Educators News Release
She talks so continually I think she was vaccinated with a phonograph needle.
Be wary of those who always have the right answer. Sometimes, they reply to the wrong question.
The only reason some families don't own a rhinoceros Is that they have never been offered a rhinoceros for ten dollars down ~nd the balance In easy monthly payments.

Miss Hudson Wins
Miss GSD Title
Monie Hudson, daughter of Mr. Paul Hudson and Mrs . Donna Hudson, both of Rome, was recently crowned Miss GSD of 1986. Monie was among the five flnallsts chosen during the competition of evening gown, talent, and Interview.
Miss Hudson signed a song "You Needed Me'' as her talent and won the "Best Talent" award.
Monie Is presently a senior at GSD. This was her fourth experience of being In a pageant at GSD. She has been Involved In cheerleadlng, the Junior National Association of the Deaf, basketball, track, and class actlvliles. Monie plans to attend North Florida Junior College In the fall.
The other finalists In the contest were Adonla Smith, first runner-up; Liz Eason second runner-up; Angle Osborne, third runner-up; and Anita Allen, fourth runnerup. Adonla Smith won the "Best Evening Gown" award and Liz Eason won the "Miss Congeniality" award. The other contestants were Cynthia Twine, Carolyn Bullard, Norma Strickland, and Vera Fleming.
The Pageant was directed by Diane Conti with Barbara Allred and Marcella Vorwald assisting. David Conti was the emcee. Gerry Garrison entertained the audience with his songs in sign-language. Nickl Brock, the 1985 winner, signed her poem ''The Unknown Soldier''.
Following Is an explanation of the Miss GSD Pageant pictures on page 5.
1. 1985 Miss GSD, Nickl Brock (L) presents trophy to first runner-up Adon la Smith. 2. Second runner-up Liz Eason (R) receives trophy from Nickl Brock. 3. 1986 Miss GSD, Monie Hudson. 4. (L-R) GSD Superintendent Michael Elliott, Nickl Brock, Monie Hudson, High School Principal Eugene Perdue, High School teachers Mrs. Diane Conti and Mr. Conti. 5. Third runner-up Angle Osborne (R) receives trophy from Nickl Brock. 6. Fourth runner-up Anita Allen (R) and Nickl Brock.
"Why don't you try and settle the case out of court?" the judge asked the lltlgants before him. "That's just what we were doing," replied one, when the police came and lnterferred."
Brain: I used to think that only fish was brain food. Dummy: Well, what else Is brain food? Brain: Noodle soup!

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Georgia Teacher
Certification Test
Review
The Georgia Department of Education and National Evaluation Systems Conducted a major review of the Georgia Teacher Certification Testing Program during the first week of March, 1986. Committees In all 28 fields which the teat cover focused on content validity and minimum competence. They met at the Ramada Capitol Plaza Hotel In Atlanta.
Letters were sent from the Office of the State Superintendent of Schools recommending Individuals to review the Teacher Certification Teat. One criteria for the selection of participants was successful completion of the TCT or a llfe certificate. Erskine Wooten, Emma Johnson and Faye Kemp from GSD were among the fifteen people recommended atate~wlde to review the TCT for the hearing Impaired. Mrs. Johnson was unable to attend due to Illness In her family.
Family Learning
Vacation -1986

Kiwanis Institute On
Deafness
The Georgia Center for Continuing Education at the University of Georgia was the site for the March 22 conference ''The Impact of Deafness on the Family". The goal was to provide parents of children who are hearing Impaired and multlhandlcapped an opportunity to develop a support network, to learn coping akllla and to better understand their child's disability.
Marcia Gitter, Coordinator of Services for the Deaf at the Child Service and family Counseling Center In Atlanta, gave the keynote address, "The Impact of Deafness on the Family." The small group sessions were: Behavior Management, Parents Supporting Parents, Games and Activities for the Home, and Speech and Language Acqu lsltlon.
Georgia School for the Deaf staff attendIng the Saturday conference were Helen Keefer, Mary Elizabeth Hanson and Faye Kemp. Parents of Ga. P.I.N.E.S. (Parent Infant Network of Educational Services) children and former P.I.N.E.S. parents attended. Charlene Frick, Ga. P.I.N.E.S. director, coordinated the conference.
Superintendent Elllott attended the Institute March 19, 20, and 21.

Make your plans now to attend the 1986 Family Learning Vacations at Gallaudet College In Washington, D.C. Partial scholarship are available to families by Gallaudet College where there la a need. The acholarahlpa do not provide transportation costs or spending money.
The 1986 schedule for the Family Learning Vacations la listed below:
July 13-19 For families with a deaf
child, age 0-6. July 20-26 For families with a deaf
child, age 7-12. July 26-Auguat 2 - For families wanting
Intensive sign language training (deaf child of any age).
July 26 - August 2 - For families with a child who has Usher's Syndrome or a very similar dual Impairment of hearing and vision. NEW FOR 1986
August 1 - August 3 - Family Learning Weekend for Foster and Adoptive Parents (deaf children of any age). Co-sponsored by Advocates for Hearing Impaired Youth,
Inc. July 14 - 25 Daytime child care and
family housing can be arranged for families who enroll In Special Sign Language Session (SSL) offered by the Sign Communication Department FLV for families with a deaf teen offered In St. Louis, Missouri.
If you are Interested In any of the above, contact Faye Kemp at (404)777-8888 for
more Information.

Sign Language Classes
Jean Taylor, Secretary for the Home Life Department, la teaching a sign language class at Live Oak Baptist Church each Sunday afternoon from 6:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Please telephone 404-777-8790 for more Information. Faye Kemp wlll begin a second beginning class April 8 - May 27. It wlll be held In the Family Life Education Center at Georgia School for the Deaf from 7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Her ten-week beginning class ended March 10th. Several people In the community received their sign language certificates at that time. If you are Interested In enrolling In Mrs . Kemp's new class, please call (404)777-8888 for more Information.
S.E. Regional Ski- HI
Conference
The second Southeastern Regional Ski-HI conference was held April 4 and 5 In Knoxvllle, Tennessee at the Knoxvllle HIiton. The states Involved were Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Helen Keefer, coordl. nator for the Georgia School _f~r the Deaf

Ga. P.I.N.E.S. (Parent Infant Networ-k of

Educational Services) program attended

the conference.

The following topics were addressed:

Choosing the Appropriate Communication Methodology, Cognitive Curriculum for

Young Handicapped Children, INSITE,

Behavior Management, Case Study

Consultation, Public Awareness, Inter-

agency Networking, Strategies for Success-

ful Home Visits, Streamlining Paperwork,

Family Dynamics I

difficult

Situations/Parent Advisor Panel, Family

Dynamics II - A Psychologist Answers

Questions, Functional Assessment of Audi-

tory Skllla; Audlologlcal Panel - Questions/

Answer; Functional Vision; and Adaptive

Toys for Multi-handicapped Children.

May Is Better
Hearing And Speech
Month
During the month of May, we wlll be recognizing Better Hearing and Speech Month. Thia month la so designated In hopes of creating a greater awareness and understanding of hearing and speech problems. The media exposure wlll be seen In various magazines filers/ advertisements, radio and televlslon public service announcements, activities, etc.
If you suspect you have a speech or hearIng problem, contact a local speech pathologist or audiologist. Or contact the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2786 North Decatur Road, Suite 200, Decatur, Georgia 30033, 1-404-2923074; or call the American-Language-Hearing Association at 1-800-8386868; or call the Hearing Helpline at 1-800424-8576.

GSD Students See At Ianta Play
Mrs. Diane Conti and Mrs. Joyce Herron, teachers In the High School Department, accompanied a group of high school students to Atlanta on February 5 to see an Edgar Allen Poe play. Approximately 200 hearing Impaired students from the Metro Atlanta area attended the play, which was Interpreted by an Atlanta the-: ater group known as "The Stage Hands."
Mrs. Conti and Mra.}ierron stated that the GSD students exhibited very good behavior, and were a credit to GSD. They all enjoyed the play very much.
In Heaven an angel la nobody In particular. -George Benard Sha~

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TEACHERS WORKSHOP (Continued from page 1)
Vocational Progre.m - Kennard Auditorium, Mr. George Kemp.
SESSION Ill: Hearing Impaired Children with Additional Handicaps; Educational Planning - Kennard Auditorium, Ma. Lynne Crothers.
SESSION IV: Preparing for the Teacher Competency Teat - Kennard Auditorium, Dr. Joe Hartung, Professor, Georgia State University.
A reception for the teachers and GSD staff was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Elliott at their home In Fannin Hall on Thursday evening.
Teachers Workshop Comments:
"I am always Impressed with the faclllty and workshop everytlme I attend. Everyone was most cordial and helpful. I felt right at home and welcome here.''
"Thia was my first visit here and the program was Ideal for me; I would be Interested In coming back next year, especially If new toplce are presented (techniques for working with the deaf, etc.)"
"Ma. Crothers presentation was the moat helpful to me. Very Informative. I am Interested In seeing these workshops becom Ing a yearly event.''
"Being with and talklng with HI teachers was terrific. I would like to have more Information on how to adapt materials and curriculum to meet the needs of deaf children. It would be Interesting to see any special techniques In teaching reading, language, etc., which have been suceasful at your school."
"I particularly enjoyed Mrs. Morgan's presentation on reading. Mr. Conti was delightful. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity."
"Include training sessions on speech, speechreadlng and auditory training for the hearing Impaired."
"I enjoyed seeing the school In operation. The school climate la excellent. Keep up the good work.''
"Thia workshop was excellent! I thoroughly enjoyed It."
"Overall, a good workshop well worth the time."
"Would like to receive SDU credit for workshops, as this Is the only thing I have found applicable to HI for In-service. Overall, workshop was very good I "

GSD Spring Football
Practice
The GSD varsity football team ended spring football practice with an Inter-squad scrimmage. The team was broken down Into two separate teams and they played a controlled game. The Green team won the game over the White team with a score of 6-0. It was a very good scrimmage, and the coaches saw many things they liked. Both teams did an outstanding Job, and we are all looking forward to the fall when all players will be on the same team .
Both teams played very good defense; It was not until the last play of the game that the Green team scored. Jerel Hunter hit Bernard Rainey with a beautiful 25-yard touchdown pass for the winning score. Jerel did a good Job as the Green team's GB, and Chris Johnson made some outstanding runs from his TB position. Wesley Sandefur was leading the way for Chris with some good blocking from his FB position. The Green team line opened some holes for the backs to run through. Leading the way on the offensive line was OT's Rodney Parker and Johnny Dunlap, along with OG'a Terry Moore and Donald Bowen Stacey Heath did a good Job at Center.
Bernard Rainey, Marlow Clowers, and Greg Crook worked very hard at their Offensive End positions.
The White team defense was led by All-American LB Chris Creed, who played his usual good game. Dino Watson showed a lot of promise at the other LB position. Lewis MIiier (CB), Anderson Sands (CB), and Charvls Thomas (Safety), played a tough game In the secondary. The defensive line held the Green team In check for most of the game. -David Moore and Scotty Russell showed a lot of Improvement at DE. Robert Banks and Robbie Dalton made It hard for the Green team to run off tackle. The White team had two very quick NG's In Chuckle Belcher and Richard Roberts, both of whom turned In great games.
The Green team defense played very good as they held the White team scoreless. Jerel Hunter and Wesley Sandefur led the way at LB . Johnny Dunlap and Donald Bowen did an excellent Job at DE and Terry Moore, along with Stacey Heath
played DT toughly . NG's Richard Roberts and Bernard Rainey plugged up the middle. Marlow Clowers, Chris Johnson, and Greg Crook played the run and pass to perfection as they did not allow the White team to complete any passes or run any touchdowns from their secondary
positions. The White team offense had a lot of
bright spots of Its own. Lewis MIiier Impressed the coaches as he turned In a fine running game from his TB position. Chris

Creed ran and blocked with a great deal of success at FB. He should be a big help this fall. QB Charvla Thomas directed the White team to several long drives and looks ready for this fall, also. Dino Watson, Scotty Russell, and Anderson Sanda gained some valuable experience as receivers for the White team. The offensive line for the White team was moving people off the ball and looks to be In great shape for the coming season. OT'a David Moore and Robert Banks worked hard to open holes. OG'a Chuckle Belcher and Robbie Dalton cleared the way up the middle and Center Rodney Parker turned In an outstanding performance.
Overall, the coaches were happy with the players and the scrimmage. Our goal for this summer la to Improve our attitude on and off the field. We have a lot of skilled and experienced players, but our attitude about working hard and practice lacks a lot to be desired. We must Improve In these areas a great deal, and we must concentrate on Improving our behavior In the dorm and school. If we can do all this, I think you will see one of the beat GSD football teams we have had In a long time.
I want to think everyone for their help and a special thanks to my assistant coaches Andy Dawson, Stan Dawson, and Erik Whitworth.
Go Tigers In 19861
Sam Niemeier GSD Head Football Coach
JV Football Team
Spring Scrimmage
The GSD JV football team held Its spring football scrimmage on March 13. The team was separated Into two teams. Head coach for the Green team was Eggle Robles and head coach for the White team was Bernard Scott. Assistant coaches for the Green team were Ronald Kitchen (defensive secondary), Robin McDonald (offensive and defensive line), and Kent Flradon (offensive backs). Assistants for the White team were Charles Paul (defensive backs), Roderick Marshall (offensive ends) and WIiiie Sutton (defensive line).
The Green teams roster of players was Greg Crook (QB), Marlow Clowers (FB), Lewis MIiier (TB), Stacey Heath (C), Scott Russell (TE), Walter Collins (G), Eugene Mingo (SE), Mike Smith (T), and Chuckle Belcher (G).
The White teams roster Included Dino Watson (QB), Wesley Sandefur (FB), Anderson Sanda (TB), Richard Roberta (C), Robbie Johnson (T), Eddie MIiier (G), Gary Fuller (SB), Mike Gordon (SE), and Donald
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(L-R) Mrs. Teresa Lee, Director of Admissions and Support Services, GSD; Dr. Gerald Jennings, Professor of Psychology, Berry College, and Mrs. Sylvia Morgan, Director of the Reading Lab, GSD.
Education In Industry
Sylvia Morgan, Director of the ReadIng Lab, and Teresa Lee, Director of Admissions and Support Services were among the participants In The Educators In Industry Program sponsored by the General Electric Company. The classes were held at Berry College and the General Electric Medium Transformer Department on Redmond Road In Rome, Georgia. Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Lee are the first two participants In the program from Georgia School for the Deaf.
The Instructor for the program was Dr. Gerald Jennings of Berry College, along with Industrial Instruction from Norris Gamble of the General Electric Plant In Rome. The classes ran from January 6, 1986 to March 25, 1986.
The Opening Banquet was held In the Krannert Center Red Room, where a history of the GE Foundatlon--a commlttment to Career Education was given by Norris Gamble. Dr. Jennings presented a syllabus of the course . A slide presentation of past Educators In Industry participants and programs was shown.
Topics covered were: Societal Changes and their Effect on Education; What Is Career Education? An Introduction to GE the Business and the Product, Marketing, Vocational Theory, Self Awareness, Work Values, Production, Engineering, Finance, Decision Making, Economic Trends and Career Opportunities.
Speakers have been representatives from the Georgia Department of Labor, the Rome-Floyd Chamber of Commerce, the Rome-Floyd Industrial Developement Commission, the Coosa Valley Vocatlonal-Technlcal School, and different divisions of the General Electric Plant In

Rome. Field trips and plant tours have focused
on the General Electric Plant In Rome, the Burlington MIii in Shannon, and the Floyd Medical Center.
The Closing Banquet Is scheduled for the Krannert Center Red Room, where course certificates and awards wlll be presented on March 25th. A follow-up picnic will be on May 7th.
-Teresa Lee GSD Psychologist
~he Dentist Visits
Dr. Lawrence Marble, a practicing dentist In Rome, was the featured speaker for the Middle School's February assembly.
Dr. Marble gave the students a demonstration of how to brush and care for the teeth.
The students enjoyed Dr. Marble's Interesting props Including a set of teeth, a (ental bridge, and a dental partial. He gave the students a few words of caution about thumb sucking and the damage It can do to teeth.
Dr. Marble answered many Interesting questions asked by the students.

JV FOOTBALL (Continued from page 7)

Bowen (G).

The Gre~n team opened the scoring In the first half when Scotty Russell caught a touchdown pass from QB Greg Crook
Green missed the PAT and led 6-0. Late~ the same half, Green team TB Lewis MIiier scored on a flve-yard ,burst up the middle Again, the PAT was no good, but th~ Green team entered half-time with a 12-0 lead over the White team.
The White team came back the second
half and played good defense. LB Wealey Sandefur fell on QB Greg Crook In the end zone for a two-point safety . The Green team was 12; White, 2. Dino Watson scored the final TD for the Whites with a ten-yard run around end. The final score was Green, 12; White, 10.
Both teams played good games and It was a very close game. A lot of these young men wlll help the GSD Varsity program In the future. We want to thank everyone for their help and cooperation.

R

-JV Football Coaches

8C8iVe"' Andy Dawson

MAY

"' Stan Dawson Erik Whitworth

Ol 1986

-Ms. Lynn Crothers Lower School Supervisor
Miss McGee to Compete for Miss America Title
Donna McGee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon McGee, Cedartown, will be among young ladles from different states competing for the Miss America title this summer. The Pageant, sponsored by the National Association of the Deaf, wlll be held In Salt Lake City, Utah on July 25.
Donna, a 1985 graduate of G.S.D. was the winner of the 1985 Miss Deaf Georgia title. She was also 1983 Miss G.S.D. and MIH Junior National Association of the Deaf from 1982-84. Donna Is presently attending Gallaudet College where she Is an honor student.
For more Information on the Pageant: National Association of the Deaf, 814 Thayer Avena&, Sliver Spring, Maryland 20910.
Dentist: What kind of fllllng do you want In your tooth? Little Boy: Chocolate.
"Our dog Is Just llke one of the famlly," he boast&d. "Really ... " said the visitor, who was quite Impressed. "Which one?"

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Graduation -1986
The Faculty and Senior Class of Georgia School for the Deaf will complete their one hundred twenty-ninth Commencement Exercise Sunday afternoon, June 1 at 3:00 p.m. In Cedartown Civic Center, Cedartown, Georgia. The Baccalaureate address will be held Sunday morning, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. In Stewart Auditorium, Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia. Graduates Included: (L-R) First row: Shella Brown, Lisa Burnley, Cynthia Twine, Denise Murphy, Lisa Parham, Michelena Murray, Monie Hudson, Marcella Vorwald, Carolyn Bullard, Barbara Monday. Second row: Vera Fleming, Tina Dacosta, Liz Eason, Brenda Morrow, Rayetta McNeal, Patricia Parks, Jackie Turner, Jackie Brock, Theresa Cook, Devita Samas, Jackie Bankston, Adria Mason. Third row: Steven Logan, Eggle Robles, Ronald Kitchens, Michael Smith, Bobby Brock, Charles Paul, Charles Dickey, Pacer Taylor, Jerry Cullars, Phll Royston, Robin McDonald, Stephen Goen, Jamie Parton. Fourth row: Barry Byers, Jimmy Irvin, Bernard Scott, Scott Tomei, Rodney Askew, Roderick Marshall, Earnest Shuemake, WIiiie Sutton, John Haymans, Roger Stroud. Not pictured: Michael White, Chris Johnson.

Werner Rogers
Named State School
Superintendent
Governor Joe Frank Harris has chosen Werner Rogers to succeed the late Charles McDaniel as state school superlntendeht.
Rogers, 44, has served as associate state school superintendent for planning and development since 1982. He Joined the department In 1979, having previously served as community school director and
personnel director for Clarke County Schools.
A native of Greenvllle, S.C., Rogers holds a bachelor's degree In social science from California State University, Long Beach, and master's and doctoral degrees In education administration from the University of Georgia. His first public
school experience came as a classroom
teacher In Los Angeles. ''The appointment of the state school
superintendent Is one of the most Important decisions I wlll be called on to make during my entire administration," Harris said. "There Is no position which more directly Impacts the children of Georgiawho represent the future of our statethan the state school superintendent.
"In his position as associate state school superintendent, Werner was Intimately In-

volved In the research for and drafting of the Quallty Basic Education Act, and he Is currently serving as the lead staffer for the Career Ladder Task Force, a key component of QBE," Harris said. "Many other significant parts of this education reform package-Including testing and evaluation
standards, staff and leadership development-bear his personal stamp, and I am convinced of his unwavering commitment to Its goals and standards.''
Harris concluded, "His Integrity, experience and, above all, love for public education are unquestionable, and therefore I am extremely pleased that he has agreed to accept this appointment. I know beyond any doubt that Dr. Rogers Is up to the challenge which faces us, and I welcome him to the Harris team committed to achieving excellence In education."
Accepting the appointment, Rogers said, "We are at a critical point In public education. We have the opportunity to make a quantum leap In our history with the passage and enactment of the Quality Basic Education program, and with the leadership of the Governor and financial commitment of the General Assembly, we are well on the way to achieving the goals which QBE sets for our children's education.
''The easiest part of the process, however, Is behind us, and the most challeng-
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Information about the Rehabllltatlon Center and Floyd Junior College. The seminar was planned by Mr. Dennis Fennell, Coordinator of Deaf Services In Georgia, who also chaired the meetings.
Ml". Michael Elliott, GSD Superintendent, and Mr. Loring Kirk, CSRC Director, coordinated the arrangements and activities . All the staff involved are to be congratulated on making this seminar a success.
-Jerry Junkins V.R. Counselor

Roger Barnett (R) welcomes Kevin Patterson's assistance In preparing the steaks during cook-out. John Cooper (L) and Joe Holcombe look on . In background: Carolyn Grissom (L) and Jan Johnson.
(L-R) David Howell and Bess Lawrie counsel with GSD students Mlchael White, Marcella Vorwald and John Haymans.
GSD Hosts V.R. Seminar
Georgia School for the Deaf was again host for the annual Spring Seminar for Georgia's V.R. Counselors who work with deaf lndlvlduals. This conference was held at GSD Aprll 15-17. Housing was provided at no cost for Interested participants In Sanders Hall. Most meals were provided by GSD's Food Service Department.
This year's seminar proved most successful. Counselors, aides, supervisors, and secretaries from all V.R. offices attended. GSD provided tours of the academic and vocational programs. Seniors met with their V .R. counselors and planned for continued services follow Ing graduation. The Cave Spring Rehabllltatlon Center hosted a steak cook-out the second day: This meal was prepared and served In Cave Spring Rolator Park by the Rehabllltatlon Center Staff. Many GSD teachers and staff attended the cook-out (lnd soclal.
Valuable professional Information was shared during each day's full agenda of meetings. Counselors were given detailed

GSD RECEIVES GOOD REPORTS The Vocational Equity Compliance
Review and the Food Service Audit recently conducted at GSD received very good reports from the agencies involved. The personnel in these Departments are to be commended for their hard work and cooperation which was responsible for GSD receiving these good reports .
FREE INFORMATION PACKET AVAILABLE
The National Association for Hearing and Speech Action has developed a free information packet to help military families find appropriate care for speech, language, or hearing problems . The information includes a directory of speech-language pathology and audiology services at military bases and hospitals . Lists of certified civilian speech-language pathologists and audiologists and information of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act are also included . For a single copy of the NAHSA Information Packet for Military Personnel , contact NAHSA, Box MP, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Toll-free telephone number: (800) 638-8255.
1986 TIGERAMA DEDICATED
The 1986 TIGERAMA Yearbook was presented to Mr. Andy Dawson during the dedication program May 27th, 1986. TIGERAMA Editor Karen Davis made the presentation on behalf of the graduating class .

Ninth graders visiting Rock City: (L-R) Terry Moore, Tori Mays, Donna Brown, Denise WIiiiams, WIiiiam Haslam, Suzette Scott, Tina Gilliland, Ricky Barnwell, Donald Bowen, Sam Niemeier (Coach), Scott Powers, Betty Green (Teacher), Greg Crook, Stephanie Wright (Teacher).
''On the Road Again''
That could be the theme song for Ms. Green's Science classes. During 1985-88 school year Ms. Green, Andy Dawson, and Steve Autry have led the groups through many Interesting and informative science experiences.
In the fall, one group visited the Anniston, Alabama "Natural Science Museum.'' They saw many large and small replicas of African anlmals. They also saw one of the largest collections of birds in the South.
During October, February and Aprll, three different groups visited the Huntsville, Alabama "Space Museum and Rocket Center." Interest was especially high after the January space shuttle "Columbia" tragedy . We all enjoyed visiting the museum's hands-on exhibits; the Redstone Arsenal with its '' Bouyancy Tank" or "Largest Swmming Pool In the world"; and viewing the movie "The Dream Is Allve." If anyone had seen the sparkle In our group's eyes, they would have no doubt that space travel's dream Is alive, and maybe one day we'll have a deaf astronaut.
The ninth and tenth grade classes visited the Fernbank Science Center In Atlanta. The group saw many relevant exhibits. The one about Halley's Comet was especially interesting. The students also enjoyed stargazing in the Center's Planetarium.
The grand flnale for the year's science excursions was the visit to Rock City and Ruby Falls. See how much the ninth grade classes know about caves. Ask Terry Moore 'What do we know about the temperature In caves?" or "What are
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GSD Cheerleader and

for the 1986 season. The Best Offensive lend a hand to make the football program Lineman Award was won by Guard Terry better.

Football Awards

Moore. Terry was only a Sophomore In 1985 and we are looking for two more good years from him. Johnny Dunlap, Robert

Also, we want to thank Mr. Perry and the Home Life Staff for their support. A special thanks to Mr. Perdue and the High

Banks, Robbie Dalton and Rodney Parker School Staff for their cooperation In making

The GSD cheerleaders and footbsU teams held their 1985 Awards Presentation In March. The affair was held In the school

blocked very good all along, opening up
holes for Rodney Askew to run through. Defensive honors went to Chris Johnson

1985 such a good year. Congratulations to Rodney Askew, who was named First Team All-American TB In both the FRAT

dining room, with a number of parents and for Best Defensive Back; Chris Creed, Best and DEAF AMERICAN magazines.

relatlves In attendance. Everyone enjoyed the occasion very much.
The 1985 football cheerleaders were (Seniors) Monie Hudson, Lisa Burnley

Defensive Linebacker; and Robert Banks, Best Defensive Lineman. The Defense did a terrific Job and we are looking for better things In 1986. Robert and

Congratulations to Chris Creed for being named Second Team All-American LB In the FRAT and honorable mention LB In the
>EAF AMERICAN. Chris was also named

Lisa Parham, Carolyn Bullard; (Sopho- Chris will return this fall, along with 'lrst Team All Region In the Rome,

mores) Angle Osborne, Amanda Stubbs; (Freshman) Suzette Scott and Eighth

Chuckle Belcher, Donald Bowen, Johnny Dunlap, David Moore, Terry Moore, Joe

Georgia, area as an LB and Askew was named honorable mention.

Graders Tonya Howard and Twana Arnold. Already aspiring cheerleaders for fall 1986 have begun practice under Stephanie Wright, Betty Green, and Barbara Allred.

Nettles, Charvls Thomas, Dino Watson and Bernard Rainey.
The Golden Toe Award for the best special teams player was won by kick-off

Kent Flrsdon, Chris Johnson, Joe Nettles, Charvls Thomas, Robert Banks, Johnny Dunlap, Dave Lindbloom, Terry Moore and Scott Tomei also received hon-

We appreciate the time and effort expend- artist Johnny Dunlap. Johnny was also orable mention honors from the FRAT.

ed by these staff members who work with named Honorable Mention I All American Congratulatlons to all these fine young

our cheerleaders.

as a kicker by THE DEAF AMERICAN men.

The trophy for the Most spirit at the magazine.

We are looking forward to a lot more

awards presentation was received by Lisa

The Golden Helmet Award presented by honors In the 1986 season, and we hope

Parham. The Best-All-Around Cheerleader the Northwest Georgia Football Officials everyone wlll Join us this fall.

recognition was received by Monie Hudson, who the week before was crowned "Miss GSD".
The awards for the JV football team were presented by Sam Niemeier and Erik Whitworth. The award for the best JV offensive player was given to Lewis Miller.

Association and the Rome Coca-Cola Company was won by Senior Dale Lindbloom.
This Is one of the nicest awards we give, and the football officials pick the player who shows spirit, hustle, and sportsmanship.
The player who Improved the most last

-Sam Niemeier GSD Head Football Coach
GSD Spring Weight Program

The best JV Defensive Award went to Nose year was Chuckle Belcher, and we are look-

Guard Richard Roberts. Marlow Clowers received the JV Most Valuable Player Award. We are looking forward to
Marlow's being on the Varsity team In 1986.
Other JV players who did a good Job this past season were Greg Crook, Randy Brock, Stacey Heath, Jeff Jimmerson, Scotty Russell, Eddie Cooper, Roble Johnson, Robert Wlnzenreld, Walter Collins, Eddie Miller, Mike Gordon, Eugene Mingo, Mike Smith and Gary Fuller. If these young men keep up the hard work, the future of GSD football will surely benefit.
The Seniors on the Varsity were honored with presentations of letter Jackets. Kent Flrsdon, Rodney Askew, Dale Lindbloom and Scott Tomei will be greatly mtssea. Erik Whitworth was presented a long overdue letter Jacket for his continuous help and work with the GSD football program.
The seniors pitched In to honor the assistant coaches, Andy and Stan Dawson, by presenting them kelly green and white

ing forward to having Chuckle play Nose Guard In the fall.
The Sportsmanship Award went to Chris Johnson for his outstanding effort In school, as well as on the football field. Chris Is a top student In school.
The Most Spirit Award was presented to two football players this year - Robbie Dalton and Scott Tomei. These two young men exhibit a good attitude and spirit and give 100% effort for the team.
After the tragic death of student Eric Tatum In a drowning accident this past summer, the Eric Tatum Award was set up In honor of Eric, and goes to the player who shows outstanding spirit and courage during the season. The award was presented to Kent Flrsdon, who was Involved In a very serious car accident this fall. Kent had some very serious Injuries and, although he missed the last three games because of the accident, played well before he was Injured.
Two varsity Most Valuable Player Awards were given out, because the coach-

Several GSD students who are not Involved In tennis or track are taking part In a weight training program this spring at the GSD weight room. The students work out every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. We hope this hard work pays off for us this fall on the football field.
Seniors Joe Nettles and Chuck Belcher are leading the way, along with Terry Moore, Donald Bowen, Lewis MIiier, Dino Watson, Scotty Russell, Randy Brock, Jeff Jimmerson, Anderson Sands, Jeff Nelson and Stacey Heath. Robbie MIiton and Will lam Haslam also Joined In on the fun.
GSD Is looking forward to this fall's football season. We have a lot of skilled and experienced players on the squad. If we can Improve our attitude off the football fleld, we should have a very exciting year In 1986.
GO TIGERS!
-Sam Niemeier Erik Whitworth GSD Football Coaches

coats.

es could not decide which one player to

During the Varsity awards, Rodney receive It. Rodney Askew and Chris Creed A good scare will often help a person more

----,-l

Askew was chosen Best Offensive Back. Kent Flrsdon, Charvls Thomas, Chris

walked away with the honors as the 1985 GSD Varsity Football Team's Most Valu-

than good advice.

Creed, Rodney Bell, and Chris Johnson able Players.

There isn't any map that shows the road

were offensive backs who did good Jobs In

The Honor Award was presented to to success. You have to make it yourself.

the backfleld, also. The Best Offensive End Award went to
Joe Nettles. We are happy Joe will be back

Steve Autry for his efforts and hard work In video-taping the football games. Steve also helped with the trips, always wllllng to

A dog with poor teeth should use judgment wnen he growls.

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volved In this Interaction were Jackie Turner, Scott Tomei, Amanda Stubbs, Judy Scott, Karen Davia, Phll Royston, Eggle Robles, Bernard Scott, Devita Samas, Roderick Marshall, Charles Paul, Carolyn Bullard, Robin McDonald, Frank Oakley, Angle Osborne, Torie Mays, Tina Sims and Twana Arnold. The Washington County group Included Michelle Raiford, Rhonda Knight, Beth Harrelson, Casey Smith, Lynn Chapman, Steve Swint, Michael Alan Rachels, Vickie Fluker, Paula Elrod, Carolyn Curry, WIiiiam Smith, Cissy Veal, Robbie Holtapp, Leigh Brantley, John Waller, Greg Thompson and Susan Price.
-Faye Kemp GSD Parent Education Coordinator

Two Houseparents

Receive Traineeships

Washington County students pose for picture after arriving on campus.
Washington County
H .S. Group visit GSD
Fourteen students from the gifted program and two sponsors from Washington County arrived on the GSD campus April 30 for a brief visit. GSD has an exchange program with Washington
County High School whereby students from both schools visit each other during the school year. This opportunity Is offered to promote deaf awareness and to practice total communication.
Nancy Barker, high school counselor, coordinated the activities with assistance ' from Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator. Bob Nash, Special Education Director for Washington County, and Linda Cowan, teacher of the gifted program, were co-sponsors for their group.
Wednesday night, April 30, the group went to the new mall In Atlanta. Thursday, the students were paired with GSD students and visited the high school classrooms, lower school field day, the Family Life Education Center, where Mrs. Kemp gave each a packet of material about the school and deafness In general, and the Career Education Department. The group visited the Rome Mall Thursday night. The tired but happy Washington County visitors left after breakfast Friday morning. Plana are belna made for exchange visits for the 1986-87 school year.
u eorgla School for the Deaf students In- .

GSD Houseparent Bertha Erklns and Eleanor Gordon have been accepted for traineeships In the 1986 Child Care Workshop at the University of Tennessee. The workshop will run from June 16 through July 24, 1986.
Gordon and Erklns received two of the available seventeen (17) traineeships available for houseparents from residential schools for the deaf. Each tralneeshlp of $1,000 covers tuition, housing, food, and transportation for participants recommended by administrators. Georgia Is one of the eight priority states which traineeships were awarded. Workshop objectives are to develop the following skills: (1) American Sign Language; (2) Knowledge of the adolescent development; and (3) Ablllty to lead discussion groups and games to enhance the deaf student's problem solving ablllty.
Ms. Gordon has been employed as a houseparent at GSD since August 28, 1975; Ms. Erklna has been employed as a houseparent at GSD since October 2, 1965.
GSD Superintendent
Honored
Georgia School for the Deaf superintendent, Michael Ell Iott, was recently honored by the Georgia Kiwanis Institute on Deafneaa. He was among twenty Georgiana selected to attend a three-day workshop on sign language conducted by Doug Tyler and Marie Griffin at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education at the University of Georgia In Athena on March 19-21. The workshop was a total Immersion experience In American Sign Language. It culminated In a dining-out experience In which the participants could only use sign
language.

Junior - Senior
Banquet and Prom
On April 12, the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held In Rome at Floyd Junior College. The theme was "On the Way to the Sky." The "sky" was sprinkled with a moon and hundreds of sliver stars. Rainbow colors were used to accent the dining and dancing areas.
The dance floor was glltterlng with a revolving mirror ball that reflected the flashing lights from the bandstand . A multi-colored "path" to the sky ended with a hugh sliver star.
A buffet-style dinner was prepared by Mrs. Glenda Couey and some of the GSD food service staff. The menu was fried chicken, green beans, whole kernel corn, potato salad, home-made rolls, apple pie with cheese and Iced tea.
After dinner, the music group, The Exam, from Atlanta, provided live music for dancing. Pictures were made of the students In their party finery.
Later In the evening, refreshments of green punch, rainbow colored cake, mints, nuts and cookies were served.
A splendid time was reported by all. Thanks to the staff at GSD and Floyd Junior College who worked to make the evening such a success.
-Diane Minshew, Teacher Class Sponsor
Following la an explanation of the Junior/Senior Prom pictures on page 5.
1. (L-R) Diane Conti, Joy Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Harbuck, Rodney Askew. 2. (L-R) Robin McDonald, Erik Whitworth, Suzette Scott, Anita Allen, Roderick Marshall, Karen Davia, Liz Eason, Ricky Ingram. 3. (L-R) Sharon Brown, Carolyn Bullard, Roger Stroud, Devita Samas. 4. THE EXAM (Band): (L-R) Bob Means, David Spencer, Rich Baker, Scott McIntyre. 5. L-R) Anthony Reed, Monie Hudson, Tina Sims, Scott Tomei. 6. (L-R) Karen Davis, Glenda Couey (Food Service Director), Michael Elliott (Superintendent).
STONES - You can throw atones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them . W.A.Ward.
Giraffe: The worst thing In the world Is a sore throat. Hippo: I don't know about that! Have you ever had chapped llps?
Faults are easier to find than remedies.

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Lower School Field Day

Lower School Field Day Scenes

May 1, 1986 was field day for the Lower School students. Students and teachers enjoyed a day of games and activities outside, a welcome change of pace from the classroom. Miss Sarah Wade, PE Instructor, planned and coordinated the days events. Assisting her were Lower School aides and teachers as well as Mr. Sam Nelmeler, Miss Rena Reeves, Mrs. Barbara Allred, and Ms. Charlotte Pierce. Several high school students pitched In to help also -- Jackie Turner, Cynthia Twine, Monie Hudson, Teresa Cook, and Barbara Monday. We were especially pleased that many parents and family members were able to spend the day with us.
Winners for each event are listed below:
PRESCHOOL AND K-1
Tennis Ball Throw 1st place--Robln McGatha--58 ft . 4 In., 2nd place--Erlc Johnson--39 ft. Sin., 3rd place-LaShon Ramsey--35 ft. 3In.
Potato Race 1st place--LaShon Ramsey, 2nd place-Tanlkkla Scott, 3rd place--Robln McGatha.
Sack Race 1st place--Tanlkkla Scott, 2nd place--Robln McGatha, 3rd place--Cllfton Sallywhlte.
50 Yard Dash 1st place tle--Robln McGatha, Eric Johnson, 3rd place--LaShon Ramsey.
Long Jump 1st place tle--Monlca Green--3ft . 9In., Tanlkkla Scott--3ft. 9In., Eric Johnson--3ft. 9In.
Long Jump 1st place tle--Monlca Green--3ft. 9In., Tanlkkla Scott--3ft. 9In ., Eric Johnson-3ft. 9In.
PRIMARY AND SPECIAL CLASS
Long Jump 1st place-Shlca Banks; Davie Anderson. 2nd place--Mlstey Cole; WIiiie Blackmon. 3rd place--Johnnle HIii; Ricardo Chapman.
Potato Race 1st place-Mlstey Carroll; Arthur Carver. 2nd place-Shlca Banks; WIiiie Blackmon. 3rd place--Johnnle HIii; Ricardo Chapman.
Tennis Ball Throw 1st place-Shlca Banks; Davie Anderson. 2nd place-Nickl Rivers; WIiiie Blackmon. 3rd place--Johnnle HIii; Kris Fortson .
50Yard Dash 1st place--Shlca Banks; Davie Anderson. 2nd place Mlstey Cole; Ricardo Chapman. 3rd place-Crystal Wimbish; Calvln

Dodgeball Game (Field Day)

Softball Game (Field Day)

Barton tied with WIiiie Blackmon and Donald Fleldlng.
Sack Race 1st place--Mlstey Cole; Mark Ziegler.2nd place--Shlca Banks; Brandon Sutton. 3rd place--Mlstey Cole; WIiiie Blackmon .
100 Yard Dash 1st place Shlca Banks; David Anderson. 2nd place--Nlckl Rivers; Kris Fortson . 3rd place--Mlstey Cole tied with Berllnda McClain; Donald Fleldlng tied with Ricardo Chapman.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hugh Jump 1st place Dyane Osborne; Jeffrey Roberts. 2nd place--Amy Terry; Chris Sigler. 3rd place-- Tonja Hancock; Roble Johnson tied with Eugene Mingo.
220Yard Run 1st place--Calmer Jones; Eddie Cooper. 2nd place'."""Mlchelle Brown; Roble John~on

3rd place--Wenona Stalling; Marlow Clowers .
Long Jump 1st. place--Rhonda Brownlow; Jeffrey Roberts. 2nd place--Sekeltha Glover tied with Tonja Hancock; Eddie Cooper. 3rd place--Eugene Mingo.
50Yard D..sh 1st place Calmer Jones; Chris Sigler. 2nd place--Natasha Hadley; Ricky Rivers. 3rd place--Mlchelle Brown; Frank Fencher.
Softball throw 1st place Allcla Ferguson; Jeffrey Roberts. 2nd place Rhonda Brownlow; Michael E. Smith . 3rd place Wenona Stalling; Marlow Clowers.
100 Yard Dash 1st place-Calmer Jones; Eddie Cooper. 2nd place-Allcla Ferguson; Roble Johnson. 3rd place--Mlchelle Brown tied with Sekeltha Glover; Michael E. Smith tied with Duane Baldwin.

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GSHA Convention

Miscellaneous Scenes - Career Education

The annual Georgia Speech-LanguageHearing Association (GSHA) Convention was held In Savannah, Georgia, on April 17-19, 1986. Stephanie Wright, Speech Therapist, and Pam Corn, Audlologlst, represented Georgia School for the Deaf at this annual convention. This year's program was geared to provide speech/ language and audiology professionals with applicable Information that could be readily Implemented In their various clinics and programs. Some of the topics covered were: Signs and Symptoms of Chlld Abuse for the Speech-Language Pathologist or Classroom Teacher, Forum discussing Quality Program Practices, Training Parents and Significant Others about Language Learning/ Acquisition, Hearing Aids for children: Guldellnes, Cochlear Implants - Children and adults, Asslstlve Listening Devices for the Hearing Impaired, Demographic Changes of Hearing Im paired Population and the lmpllcatlon, etc. The sessions were very Informative and much of the Information could be easily Implemented Into any program, clinic, center, school system, etc.
Hearing Aids
and Children
"How do I get my child to wear his hearIng aid?" It's a well worn question posed by parents since hearing aids have been In existence. The temptation Is great to counter with the question, "How do you get your child to take a bath or brush his teeth?" One simply has to keep at It until It becomes second nature to the chlld.
Assuming, and this Is a very Important assumption, that the hearing aid Is properly fitted and the ampllflcatlon has been properly adjusted, wearing It wlll become second nature to a hearing Impaired child Just as wearing glasses Is second nature to a visually Impaired child.
Doreen Pollack, formerly Director of Speech and Hearing Services for Porter Memorial Hospital In Denver, Colorado and currently a consultant to The University of Denver says:
"A parent must not give the Impression that the chlld can wear the aid at his whim, or success Is doomed. On the other hand, the aid cannot be used as a ''fighting point.'' Mother has to be firm but pleasant. The aids have to be worn - Mother knows best. A program for dealing with the chlld who resists aids has been printed by Malce (Downs, 1966).
Unfortunately, the resistant child Is either reflecting the parents' lack of acceptance of an aid, or Is one
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(L-R) Body and Fender Instructor Russell Royston and student Eggle Robles put finishing touches on mlnlture car which was assembled In class.
Ray GIibert (L) and Jimmy Irvin display head of eight pointer deer which they mounted In Mr. Kemp's Carpertry class.
Charlene Flemister (L), and WIiiie Brown (R) dlsplay pictures which they comoleten In Mr. Carter's Arts and Craft class.
(L-R) Patelcla Parks and Lisa Burnley practicing using TDD's In Mr. Davis' class.

Electricity Instructor Roland Smith (Top) and students attach roof cap to Gazebo which Is located In the town square In Cave Spring . GSD Career Education construction classes were Instrumental In building the structure last fall.
Roderick Marshall marking steel tubing in Mr. William 's welding class.
Horticulture Instructor Bettye Angel supervising Earnest Shumake (L) and John Hamonds (R) working garden.

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"ON THE ROAD AGAIN " (Continued from page 2)
stalactltes?" Ask Greg Cook, "How were caves made?" or " What are stalagmltes? " Ask Donna Brown and Scott Powers If they liked the "Swinging Bridge." Ask anyone" who really had problems with the " Fat Man's Squeeze? " "Was It Scott Powers, Sam Niemeier or Mrs. Wright and Ms. Green and their "small bags?" Again, ask anyone If they had a good time and maybe learned something about rocks and caves?
Hopefully, 1986-87, will prove to be another exciting year for the ninth grade science classes . We plan to ad-on a few more interest ing tours - like the zoo , and Callaway Gardens. Suggestions about interesting places to visit are welcome .
-Betty Green High School Teacher
Secretaries Honored
Several of the GSD secretariai i ciericai
staff personnel attended the Nat ional Secretary 's Week emphasis presented by the Public Service Office of Floyd Junior College on Friday, Aprll 25 . The occasslon was a luncheon geared toward the Boss/ Secretary, Employer / Employee un It , with two special speakers .
As the secretaries were seated, each was presented with a long-stemmed American Beauty rose.
Mary Cobb Bugg, Director of Continuing Education at Emory University, spoke on "Twenty-five Things Every Employer/ Employee Should Know." Ms. Bugg's remarks were Illustrated with slides.
The keynote address was presented by Lewis Grizzard, nationally known columnlst, author and humorist. Grizzard writes a dally column for an Atlanta newspaper.
Not only a gifted writer, but a delightful speaker, Grizzard kept his audience well entertained with his anecdotes and comments.
Attending the event from GSD were Virginia Berry, Sue Huckaby, Olene Lloyd, Cheryl Mackey, M&ry A. Montgomery, Linda Poole, Marilyn Reese, Jean Taylor, Margie Waddell and Teresa Whatley .
-Mrs. Virginia Berry Superintendent's Secretary
STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT (Continued from page 1)
Ing times are yet to be reached . I am excited and enthusiastic about this opportunity, and I am greatful to have won the Governor's confidence In selectlng me for this Job. "
-Reprinted from ED/LINES
Vol.13, No.20, April 16, 1986

1986 GSD Tennis Team

The 1986 GSD Tennis Team started practice on March 24 with a large turn-out . Coaches Sam Niemeier and Andy Dawson were very pleased with the number of students evidencing Interest In tennis.
The girls team Is lead by veteran player Marcella Vorwald. She has shown a great deal of Improvement and will be the Number One singles player. Norma Strickland, Devita Samas, Brenda Morrow, and Cynthia Twine have Improved and are working hard.
Chris Johnson Is the boys team leader. He Is showing signs of becoming a skilled player . Chris works hard and Is the Number One singles player. Scott Tomei Is the Number Two singles player and , although he has been playing with us only a short time , shows some real talent. Phil Royston and Greg Crook make up the doubles team . Charles Pau l , Ronald Kitchens and Rodn ey Bell hel p with the Tennis team s, an d we appreciate their assistance very much .
- Sam Niemeier Andy Dawson
GSD Tennis Coaches
CHRI S JOHN SO N WIN S AWAR D
GSD Senior Chris Johnson recently won a first place award for his story , "A Part of My Life,'' In a contest sponsored by publlcatlons SILENT DOGWOOD NEWS and the GAD BANNER . Chris received a $50 savings bond from the Georgia Association of the Deaf (GAD) . H Is story appeared In the November Issue of THE SCHOOL HELPER, 1985. He Is also to be commended along with Monie Hudson and Marcella Vorwald for passing the Gallaudet College Entrance Exam recently.
HEARING AIDS (Continued from page 7)
whose parents ' very permissive management has allowed him to
"gain control." It Is not unuasual for the
earliest sessions to be somewhat ''stormy'' when Infants are testing llmlts and are learning to accept something new. But little can be accomplished until these problems are solved, either with the help of the famlly counselor, or by demonstrating In therapy that all chlldren respond to ffrm, clearcut handling, followed by love and praise for cooperation."
-Reprinted from EDUCATION UPDATE February - March 1986

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Fun in the Sun!
That's exactly what It was. On Saturday, April 27th, Mrs. Wright and her family hosted the Varsity boy's basketball team and Cheerleaders to a pool party at their home. This was to congratulate the group on their great behavior during the Mason-Dixon Tournament which was held In Virginia this year . The boys and girls enjoyed the swimming , ball playing and soclallzlng. Pictured above are : (L-R) Eric Whitworth (Coach), Robert Banks , Chris Creed , Joe Nettl_es , Scott 'Tomei, Wayne Al len , and Sam Niemeier (Coach ).
- Betty Green H igh Schoo l Teacher

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Scenes - State Board of Education Meeting

(L-R) Larry Foster, Sr. (Member, State Board of Education), James F. Smith (Chairman ,
a . State Board of Education), Dr. Werner Rogers (State Superintendent of Schools), Hollls
Lathem (Vice-Chairman, State Board of Education).
Front row: (L-R) Bernadine Cantrell (Member, State Board of Education), Bobby Carrell (Member, State Board of Education), Claud "Joe" Sears (Member, State Board of Education). Back row: (L-R) Lucille G. Jordan (Associate State School Superintendent), Luther Melton (State Budget Officer), Paul Vall (Associate State School Superintendent), BIiiy Johnson (Associate State School Superintendent).
(L-R) Juanita Powell Baranco (Member, State Board of Education), John M. Taylor (Member, State Board of Education), Richard C. Owens (Member, State Board of Education) ,

(L-R) Mrs. Teresa Lee (GSD's Director of Support Services and Admissions), Dr. Peyton WIiiiams, Jr. (Associate State Superintendent of Schools), Dr. Werner Rogers (State Superintendent of Schools).
State Board of
Education Meets
AtGSD
Georgia School for the Deaf hosted the State Board of Education for Its September meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 1986. Board members, accompanied by State School Superintendent, Dr. Werner Rogers, and selected staff members from the State Oepartment of Education , arrived on campus mid-morning . Coffee and Danish rolls were served In the reception area of the superintendent 's residence In Fannin Hall.
A tour of the campus began at 10:30 a.m. and lunch was served In the Tumlin Food Service Building following the morning tour.
The afternoon was devoted to committee meetings, broken down Into categories of Vocational Services, Planning and Development, State Schools, Administrative Services, Instructional and Resource services. Following the various committee meetings, the Committee of the Whole met In the auditorium of the Kennard Classroom Building.
Members of the State Board of Education are James F. Smith, Chairman, Seventh District, Cartersville; Claude "Joe" Sears, First District, Nahunta; Richard Owens, Second District, Ocllla; John Taylor, Third District, LaGrange; Juanita Baranco, Fourth District, Decatur; Bernadine Cantrell, Fifth District, Atlanta; Larry Foster Sr., Sixth District, Jonesboro; Kathryn Jasper, Eighth District, Macon;
Hollis a. Lathem, Ninth District, Canton;
Bobby Carrell, Tenth District, Monroe. Before leaving Cave Spring, members of
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GSDAE Installs New
Officers
GSDAE (Georgia School for the Deaf Association of Educators) held Its annual End-of-Year Banquet at the Holiday Inn In Rome, June 9, 1986, 7:30 p.m.
Outgoing GSDAE President, Bob Davis, welcomed everyone and Introduced guests.
Miss Donna McGee, a 1985 graduate of GSD, entertained the group with her rend ition of the song "If You Believe ". Mrs. Delle Copeland Interpreted . " Miss McGee was winner of the 1985 " M lss Deaf Georgia" title and was selected as one of
the ten finalists In \he " Miss Deaf America" Pageant held In Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 25, 1986. Miss McGee was also chosen "Miss Juhlof National Association of the Deaf " from 1982-84.
Mrs. Joanne Peach gave the Invocation.
Following a delicious buffett dinner Area One Unlserv Representative, Fred Gould , gave the group his Interpretation of the Quality Basic Educat ion Act (QBE) of 1986.
Honorees Mrs. Louise Chubb and Mr. Horace Parrish were recognized by Mrs. Bettye Angel and presented gifts. Mrs. Chubb retired from GSD's High School English Department after 35 years of service. Mr. Parrish retired after serving 30 years at GSD as Construction-Masonry Instructor In the Career Education Department .
New officers for the coming year were Installed by Mrs. Fred Gould, Area One Unlserv Council Chairperson. In the picture above they are: (L-R) Mrs. Bettye Angel, President; Mrs. Joyce Herron , Treasurer; Mrs. Beulah Welch, Secretary; and Mrs. Zelle Lively, Vice-President.
Following the Installation of officers for the 1986-87 school year, one of the highlights of the evening took place. The door prize committee, which consisted of Mrs. Amanda Chatman and Mrs. Emma Johnson, gave out approximately fifty door prizes to members and guests. A good time was had by all and GSDAE members are looking forward to next year's event .

(R-L) Superintendent Elliott, Mrs . Berry and daughters Mrs. Tina B. Armistead and Mrs. Kay B. Gorday during reception.
Mrs. Berry Retires
At a banquet honoring the president of one of America ' s largest corporat ions , the honoree made this statement: ' 'The real president of this company is my secretary ! She knows more about the day-to-day operations than I. Who do you th ink ran things when I was on extended business trips or playing golf In the afternoons? The award should go to her , for she deserves it far more than do I. ' '
Those words could well apply to Mrs . V irginia Berry, who served as secretary for five Superintendents during her 24-year tenure at Georgia School for the Deaf. To honor her on the occasion of her recent retirement, a reception was held for her In Superintendent Elliott's apartment. Friends, relatives, co-workers, and former Superintendents paid homage to the one who acted as co-pilot -- and sometimes pilot -- of G.S.D . through peaceful and stormy waters for more than two decades . . To Mrs. Berry , the job of secretary was more than answering the phone, filing, and typing letters; she was interested In every aspect of campus life and was largely responsible for keeping the separate parts of a big organization working together as a unit . Her dally Newsheet, composed with wit and journallstlc expertise, kept all employees abreast of school activities, family Information , Important announcements, current events, and human-Interest Items. As she communicated news to all departments , her unique sense of humor and twinkling personality brought sprinkles of joy to otherwise dreary working days.
Interested In G.S.D.'s heritage, Mrs. Berry compiled historical Information and was instrumental In the renovation of Fannin Hall and In the salvage and preservation of the school's antique collection. With style and panache, she left an Indelible mark on the lives of the students, the

staff , and the Institution . The 60 's, 70 ' s, and early 80 ' s were years
of dramat ic changes in the blueprints of G.S.D. Looking back t hrough our 140-year history, more exciting and significant changes probably took place during these recent years than in all the other years put together. Mrs . Berry saw the school populat ion explode when the " rubella children" passed th rough our halls ; she saw the beginnings of Integrat ion and then the merging of two separate schools into one as members of different races became fellowstudents , co-workers , and friends; she saw many veteran staff members ret ire , leaving behind them memorable Influence and inspirat ion ; she saw an extens ive building program and the eventual move to a centralized organization on one campus; she saw the school and its direction change emphatically both physically and educationally. Through it all , Mrs . Berry Imbued the Superintendent's office with warmth and charm .
,, " The School Helper," G.S.D.'s newspaper, was one of Mrs. Berry 's pet projects. Since she was " at the hub" of activity , her help In gathering information was Invaluable, and her proof-reading skills were Indispensable.
The office adjacent to Mrs. Berry's was occupied by five Superintendentds, each with his or her own administration, expectations, and style : Mr. Fred Sparks , Mr. John Caple, Mr. J .H . Whitworth , Mrs. Vera Owens, and the current Superintendent , Mr. Michael Ell iott . It could not have been an easy task to adjust to new ways and different requirements , but Mrs : Berry met each challenge with her usual lady-like calm . Not long ago she stated, "I enjoyed my job tremendously . It was tailor-made for me. Every day was a new experience.' '
After 24 years of scheduled work days, retirement is a joy for Mrs. Berry , and the adjustment has been a comfortable one: "no time-table, the opportunity to do a thousand things one never gets done, freedom to do things in my church and community." She now enjoys trips with her church act ivities group and bank club, plays cards often , and spends time with her family . In fact , she and her two daughters, and their families spent two weeks at the beach this summer, a luxury totally Impossible during her working years .
Recently Mrs. Berry said, "I love retirement, but I miss all my G.S.D. friends . The students were dear to me. I feel for them, I hurt for them, I feel joy for them. ' '
Happy Retirement , Mrs. Berry! You earned It!
. -Micki Gaines
Lower School Teacher .
A little knowledge properly applied Is more Important than a tremendous number of facts accumulated and not utilized.

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30 New Students Enrol led at GSD
Teresa Lee, Director of Admissions/ Support Servic~s, at G.S.D. reported a total of 30 new entries for the 1986-87 school year. This included 13 new students admitted to the High School program and 17 new students admitted to the Lower School program. No other students are currently being processed according to Mrs. Lee.

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LOWER SCHOOL Back row: (L-R) Wesley Boyd, Charvez Jackson , Thomas Coker, Margie Martin . 2nd row: Toby Wilbanks, La Shawn Sims, Rafael Stanford, Michelle Daggett . 3rd. row: Jermaine Akins, Shane Arrington, La Travis Stroud, Kiven Smith, Chad Moore. Back row: Ricky Webb, Lamar Battles, Michael Gray. (Not in picture) Monique Fowler, Eric Huckeby.
HIGH SCHOOL Front row: (L-R) Jeani Baber, Melissa Allen, Victoria Halphen, Tammy Watts. Back row: Alfred Jackson, Donald Baxter, Buddy Rich, DeCarlos Nelson. (Not In picture) Charles Carter, Sissy Mellette, Kim Leathers, Patrice White.
Senior: Since I started dating Karen I can 't eat or drink. Freshman: Are you that much in love? Senior: No , I'm always broke.
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"Since he lost his money, half his friends don't know him any more." ' 'And the other half?'' " They don't know yet that he has lost It."

Front row: (L-R) Willie Blackman, Ricardo Chapman, Second row: Roderick Hartage, Rodney Bell, David Conti (Teacher), Amy Terry, Chuckle Belcher, Dyan Osborne, Karen Davis, Mrs. Joe Frank Harris (First Lady of Georgia), Terry Moore, Tonya Howard, Eddie Cooper, Mike Meeks. Third row: Wallace Hayes (Houseparent), Chris Culberson. Back row: Mrs. Barbara Allred, Johnny Dunlap, Michelle Brown, Amanda Stubbs, Angle Osborne, Erik Whitworth (Houseparent), Michael Smith .

Our Trip to Lake Allatoona

we were glad that we were included in the clean-up as we were able to share this experience with more than four thousand people.

The Explorers and Boy Scouts went to Lake Allatoona for the clean-up day on Saturday, September 13th . We were accompanied by Mr. Alton Holman, Mr. David Conti, Mr. Erik Whitworth, Mr. Wallace Hayes, and Mrs. Barbara Allred. We helped pick up trash that had been thrown in the lake and -along the roads. There were many other young people helping. After we finished our work, we were invited to eat . The people from the Army prepared barbeque which was very delicious.
After lunch we attended a program . Many important people made speeches and one of them was the First Lady of Georgia, Mrs. Joe Frank Harris. She talked about keeping places clean, especially in America. Her speech was interesting . She greeted people after that. She came up to us and we had our picture made with her. We asked he.r if she knew any signlanguage. She said she had learned a little but couldn 't remember her signs. We
taught her the universal sign for "I love you". She was pleased.
It was a great experience for us all at
Lake Allatoona. We enjoyed ourselves, and:

-Angie Osborne Explorer Scout 11th Grade
From the
Superintendent
I wanted to take this opportunity to praise the students and staff of G.S.D. for the excellent way school hall begun this year. You all are to be commended for the hard work, cooperation and Interest that have made the 1986-87 school year, to date, a very good year . With our enrollment at 185, we have taken the opportunity to more Individualize education and the students are reflecting this positive change . The rest of the year presents us with many more opportunities to expand our educational services and to provide quality services to all our students . I know that you will respond positively to these opportunities and to opportunities to broaden your own horizons.
-Michael D. Elliott Superintendent

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Halloween Scenes at GSD

Mrs . Crothers looks askance at some weird trick-or-treaters . (Is that an Easter bunny?)

Trick-or-treaters getting treats from Superintendent Michael Elliott.

Goblins Invade the Business Office.

Scary fun at t he H igh School Halloween party . Could that be Rodney Bel l?

Is that Bozo the clown or Dean Williamon?

Who 's the scariest of them all?

" Judge" Gladys Mize presents "The Prettiest Costume " award to Connie Ralston.

Jeremy Husky with his "Cutest Costume" prize.

Teacher Aide, Mrs. Shirley Childers, enjoys Halloween , too!

Who won first prize? I'd vote for the Indian Malden ... Wciuldn ' t you?

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Administrative Office Moved to Gordon Campus

This fall's opening of school was an historical event. For the first time In many years, the entire school will operate on one campus .
During the summer, the administrative offices moved out of Fannin Hall and relocated to the Gordon Campus. This was the last phase of moving that put all facilities and operations on one campus.
The new home of the administrative offices Is in Building 053, the ground floor of a dormitOfY The area has been remodelled, repainted, partitioned and renovated to the extent that It Is unrecognizable from Its former state. "Spaciousness" best describes the new area. The lobby houses the new switchboard and the switchboard operator who will also serve as receptionist. Mr. Elliott has a private office adjacent to Mrs. Huckaby's office which is situated in the adjoining open area. Mrs. Farrer and assistant Mrs. Lloyd have a private office for the personnel work. There is a file room which also houses the copying machine . Mr. Horton, Mrs. Cox and Mrs . Whatley are practically rattling around in the business office, they have so much space ,
The nearness of the offices to the school will make for a more efficient and less frustrating operation for all.
Business Office (Mr. Sanford Horton).

Telephone Console (Switchboard, Ms. Marilyn Reese).

Superintendent's Office (Mr. M lchael Elliott).
Superintendent's Secretary (Mrs. Sue Huckaby).

Mrs. Huckaby
Promoted
With the June retirement of Mrs. Virginia Berry, Mrs. Sue Huckaby was appointed to the position of secretary to the superintendent .
Mrs. Huckaby comes to her new position with a long tenure of service at Georgia School for the Deaf . She began working In the business office in the summer of 1962 and was subsequently transferred to the school program as secretary to Mr. John Caple, principal of the Fannin Campus school at that time.
Through changes and re-organizations, Mrs. Huckaby has served as secretary to both Lower and Upper School principals: J .H. Whitworth , Ed Nagy, Mrs. Emmalee Highnote, Mrs. Vera Owens, and Eugene Perdue.
Sue , as she Is known to all, lives In Cave Spring with husband Buck. Daughter Teresa (Mrs. Mike Brown) lives In Jacksonville, Alabama. Son Phil, his wife Julia, and daughter Casey reside In Burns, Colorado.
With her experience and knowledge of the School for the Deaf program, Mrs. Huckaby promises to be an asset to the superintendent's office.
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Gal laudet Celebrates
University Status

Personnel Office (Mrs. Joyce Farrer) .

Telephone Console (Switchboard, Ms. Nlcolette Whatley.

After 122 years of distinguished service to hearing Impaired people, Gallaudet College has achieved university status through the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986, signed Into law by President Reagan on August 4, 1986.
The university celebrated Its new status October 19-25 during "University Week"seven days of special events.
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Two Houseparents
Receive Scholarships
Eleanor Gordon and I attended classes at 1he University of Tennessee from June 18 to July 24, 1986. We left Cave Spring on Sunday and arrived In Knoxvllle at 4:30 P.M. We were pleased with our dormitory housing. We had bedrooms, a kitchen, a llvlng room and a dining room. Seventeen people from other schools for the deaf attended .
We bought our books on Monday and started classes on Tuesday. Dr. Charles Thompson taught our first class . We learned about Educational and Counseling Psychology. The second class was led by Dr. W.A. Poppen, Education and Counseling Psychology and Personal Development. Mr. Doug Tyler taught A Basic Course In American Sign Language.
Dr. Thompson talked to us about ways to relate to the youth and their need to belong, to have love, mutual respect, and their need for self esteem. We had a test every Friday. I wrote three case studies for Dr. Thompson. After class each day we played softball, basketball, and volleyball and walked around the campus.
In Dr. Poppen's class we learned how to have meetings to formulate rules. It Is Important to Involve students In this decision-making process. We learned ways to Involve the students with each other and with the houseparent or teacher. We had a class meeting from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. each day with a break In between.
One of the highlights of Dr. Poppen's class was that we had to make a bag about ourselves. We put things on the outside of the bag that we wanted people to know about us, and we put things Inside the bag that we didn't want people to know about us. This was really funny when we stood up In class and told about each thing we had pasted on the bag . Getting up In front of people was not easy for me, but I went to UT to learn, and I learned a lot.
At the end ofthe course we had a group picture made. The last day we got our certificates for twelve hours of course work. Dr. Thompson gave us an orange cup with U.T. on It. Although we were happy that we had worked hard and earned our certificates, we were sad to say good-bye to each other. We liked U.T. and the many friends that we made whlle there.
Eleanor and I are grateful for the opportunity to go to U.T. for the summer. We are using the things that we learned at U.T. In our dorms this year. It Is hoped that other houseparents from our school can receive slmllar training.
Bertha Erklns Houseparent

GSD Sex Education
Committee Report
The following people are on the Georgia School for the Deaf Sex Education Advisory Committee: Teresa Lee, Chairperson, Director of Admission/Support Services; Lynne Crothers, Lower School Supervisor; Diane Conti, Teacher; Faye Kemp, Parent Education Coordinator, Student Personnel Services; Juanita Barnett, Student Personnel Services supervisor; Ed Steele, High School Supervisor; Lynn Brumblelow, Floyd County Health Department; Jean Moore, Polk County Health Department; Rebecca Brownlow, Parent; Dewey Balley, Minister; and Thelma Twyman, G.S.D. Nurse.
The Sex Education Curriculum Subcommittee Is composed of Faye Kemp, Chairperson, Ed Steele, Lynne Crothers, Rev. Dewey Balley, Rebecca Brownlow, Lynn Brumblelow, Joyce Smlth,Parent, Margaret Collins, Parent, Beverly Cline, Parent, Martha Rowles, Parent, and Diane Conti, Teacher. This committee has met five times. They are developing and designing a curriculum to submit for total committee approval February 11, 1987.
Faye Kemp was one of many educators Invited to Gallaudet University In 1984 and 1985 to receive training from Max and Della Fitz-Gerald In Implementing a sexuality education program for parents. Sex education materials from this training and from other sources are being examined by the committee. In-service training for the Georgia School for the Deaf staff was conducted by Max and Della Fitz-Gerald January 31, 1986. Information concerning the sex education curriculum will be shared with parents In a small group presentation at the Family Weekend on March 6 and 7, 1987 at Georgia School for the Deaf.
The following Information was condensed from "Development and Implementation of a Comprehensive Sex Education Program for the Deaf'' by Max and Della Fitz-Gerald.
The goal of sex education Is to help develop sexually knowledgeable and sexually responsible Individuals. There are several factors which contribute to this development. The first factor Is the environment In the home. Parents are the primary sex educators of their chlldren. The school environment, a second factor, also contributes to the development of sexually responsible and knowledgeable students. Because these two factors, home and school, are both a part of sex education, the development effort can be a Joint one. Parents can teach their chlldren about their chlldren 's sexuallty, giving In-depth factual Information along with discussions among slmllar-age students. Jointly,

age chlldren to have positive attitudes about their sexuality, to be sexually knowledgeable, and most Important to be sexually responsible.
SEX EDUCATION PROGRAM PLANNED
To Initiate a sex education program, a school must have community and school support. The community support comes from parents, community leaders, and clergy. The school support comes from adm lnlstrators, teachers and students. After establishing this support, school officials can then set up a sex education committ!:le consisting of representatives from all of these groups.
Initially the committee's responslblllty focuses on how to Implement a program, and which topics to Include. After deciding to Implement a program, the committee locates appropriate curricula and materials, and assists In establishing training In human sexually for both teachers and parents. The committee continues to function after program Implementation by evaluating the program and .assessing the future needs of the community and school.
The target date for the Implementation of the Georgia School for the Deaf sex education pllot program Is the fall of 1987.
-Faye Kemp Parent Education Coordinator
Floyd I nterAgency
Council Meets

The Floyd County lnterAgency Council

held a luncheon on Monday, October 6,

1986, 12:15 p.m., at the Rome Civic

Center. The lunchecm was hosted by the Division of Rehabllltatlon Services. The program was provided by the Rome-Floyd Committee for Employment of the Handicapped .

Lynn Brumbelow welcomed those attending the luncheon meeting for the

lnterAgency Council. Dr. Philllp Dillard gave the Invocation. Lynn explained the

role of lnterAaencv_Co.u.ncJL on _011L community. Kenneth Nance, Awards Co-Chair- .

man for the Rome-Floyd Committee for Employment of the Handicapped, discuss-

ed the significance of National Employ the

Handicapped Week.



Mr.. B-uddy .Blankenship read a joint

proclamation for the Floyd County Board of

Commissioners and the Rome City Board of Commissioners regarding NETH Week. Mary Huckaby, Awards Co-Chairman for

the Rome-Floyd Committee for Employ-

ment of the Handicapped, explained the

awards program for the Committee. _Awards were presented by Ms. Huckaby,

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Mrs. Sylvia Morgan
Panelist at AAMD
Conference
The annual conference for the Georgia Chapter of the American Association of Mental Deficiency was held at the Radisson Inn and Conference Center In Atlanta October 9 and 10. Gloria Blum from Kallua-Kona, Hawaii was responsible for Thursday's workshop, "Sex Education for the Mentally Retarded, Phase 11". Her presentation Included building self-esteem and Improving socialization skills for the mentally retarded.
"Serving the Multi-handicapped Individual - What Is Happening and What Is Needed" was the theme for Friday's workshop. The panel began the day looking at what Is going on to serve the multihandicapped at home, In the community and In the Institution. Featured were: Charles Kimber, Deputy-Director, Mental Retardation Services, D.H.R., Atlanta as moderator; Dr. Joanne Miklas, Superintendent of Gracewood State School and Hospital; Mr. Doug Bishop, consumer; Mr. Gerald Baggs, LEA Director for Lamar, Pike and Upson Counties, Thomaston; Ms. June DIPollto, Developmental Services Chief from Statesboro and Sylvia Morgan, Rome, G.S.D. Reading Lab Director and parent of a five year old child with cerebral palsy. Mrs. Morgan's message of hope and inspiration brought a standing ovation at the completion of her presentation. She closed with the following Poem of Hope which she wrote:
Oh, when the sun has gone down In your life--
Remember the victory that has been promised to you-The life you have and the life given to you-is that life is something you do!!
Stephanie Dirst, Director of Georgia Center for the Multi-handicapped In Atlanta and Betsy Primm, Director for Metro East Georgia Learning Resources Center and John Eckert, Metro West GLAS did a presentation on "After-hours Services for the Multi-handicapped at Home" .
David Truran,Georgla Advocacy Office, was responsible for the luncheon program, "Successful Networking for the Multlhandlcapped".
David and Margot Wlzansky completed the program with "Private Residential Programs for the Multi-handicapped". They described how they facilitated the deve'lopment of twenty-two units of condominium Housing for adults (18 and older) with developmental disabilities In Brookline, Massachusetts. This was a Joint venture of parents and residents. These

chaperoned condominium boarding houses combine the opportunity for residents and parents to own their own homes while enjoying the friendship and support of other unit owners and around-the-clock trained staff.
Faye Kemp represented G.S.D. at the workshop sessions on Thursday and Friday. As sub-committee chairperson of the newly formed sexuality education committee at G.S.D. and as Parent Education Coordinator, she- gained valuable Information which will assist her In serving parents and students.
Faithful Service
Awards

M lchael Elliott, Superintendent of the Georgia School for the Deaf, made the official presentat Ion.
A Certificate Is Issued by the Georgia Certified Public Manager Program to those who have satisfied the following requirements: 1. Completion of Management In State Government Levels I through 111 . 2. Satisfactory completion of a project for each Level. 3. Successful completion of the exam for each Level.
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Thirty Georgia School for the Deaf employees were recently honored for their years of faithful serv.lce to education and to the State of Georgia.
Those honored received State Merit Award Certificates . Employees with 20 or more years of service also received goldplated lapel pins. Honorees Included:
35 Years Herbert Fuqua
30 years James A. (Boots) Terry, Sarah Wade
25 Years Bill Penny, Gabe Sinclair, Katherine Hamilton
20 years Carolyn A. Mitchell, Charles Moncrief, Mary Allee Montgomery, John Mount, Beulah Welch
15 Years Barbara Cox, Margaret Johnson, Faye Kemp, Betty Kerr, Zelle Lively, Eleanor McCullough
10 years Lola Gilreath, Bertha C. Hill, Elton Hodges, Teresa Lee, Curtis Mills, Esther Neal, Watson Sears, Doris Shaw, Jessie Woodall, Arthur Brown, Mary Olene Lloyd, Lynda V. Poole, flu by Mae Jones.
Mrs. Teresa Lee
Receives Award
Teresa Lindsey Lee, Director of Support Services and Admissions at the Georgia School for the Deaf, has been awarded the Georgia Certified Public Manager program's Certificate In Supervisory Practice.
The Certificate, dated October 10, 1986, was presented by Kenneth K. Henning, Director of the Georgia Certified Public Manager Program and Frances L. Wilkinson, Associate Director, Georgia Certified Public Manager Program. Mr.

Miss Sheila McCoy
Visits GSD Campus
Miss Shella McCoy was a familiar figure on campus at Georgia School for the Deaf during Spring and Fall Quarter this year . Shella, who Is coordinator for Language Arts for the Hearing Impaired at Floyd Junior College, Rome, is on leave of absence for one year from her Job In order to work on her Ph.D degree from Georgia State Un lverslty.
Shella says that working with the hearIng Impaired really Interests her and that it Is an area that needs more study and support . She Is trying to find ways to Improve language skills of hearing Impaired students. GSD administrative and teaching staff have been a great deal of help to her, she said, and she feels indebted to them and others with whom she has worked.
Miss McCoy said that it takes a while for new hearing impaired students who enroll in their program to adjust to college life . They soon realize that it's different from high school and requires more responsibility and self-discipline in order to succeed .
It was a pleasure having Miss McCoy on our campus and we wish her success in her endeavor.
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When a child listens to his parents, they probably aren't aware he's around .

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Homecoming Scenes

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Adonla Smith (Homecom ing Queen), Brett Pirkle.

Sekeitha Glover, Eugene Mingo.

Tori Mays , Ray Gilbert.

Rhonda Brownlow (Homecoming Princess), Ronald Brownlow .
Tonja Hancock, Mr. Joseph Hancock'.

Dyan Osborne, Mr. Frank Osborne. Norma Strickland, William Eaves.

Patrice Wh ite, Jerel Hunter.
Homecoming - 1986
The half-t ime activities at G.S.D.'s Homecoming football game are always exciting and filled with pageantry and beauty . The queen , her court, and , the ,rincess are elected by the high school and .11lddle school students. The names of those selected as queen and princess are kept secret , and the suspense Is almost unbearable until the f inal results are revealed during half-time.
The 1986 Homecoming Queen Is Adonla Smith , a lovely eleventh-grade student from Cedartown , Georgia. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith. Adonia Is president of her class and Is Involved in numerous G.S .D. activities. Everyone who knows her adm ires Adonla for her inner beauty as well as for her outward beauty.
The 1986 Homecoming Princess Is Rhonda Brownlow, a sixth-grade student from Coosa, Georgia, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Brownlow. Talented and sweet , It was no surprise to anyone that the middle school girls and boys voted for Rhonda.
The members of the Homecoming Court were Tonja Hancock, Sekeltha Glover, Dyan Osborne , Patrice White , Tori Mays, and Norma Strickland.

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1986 Varsity Football

GSD VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM (L-R) Front ror (Sitting): Erik Whitworth (Asst . Coach), Daryl Smith (Manager), Stacy Heath, Scott Russell, Benard Rainey, Fred Jackson . 2nd row (Kneeling) : Sam Niemeier (Head Coach), Charles Carter, Chuckle Belcher, Lewis Miller, Orlando Rozier, Joseph Nettles (Captain), Anderson Sands, Wesley Sandefur, Richard Roberts . 3rd row (Standlnd): David Packer (Asst. Coach), Rodney Bell (Manager), Don Bowen , Mr. Jim Vann (Radio Station Q-102) , Jeff Nelson, Robert Banks (Captain), Robbie Dalton, Terry Moore, Mrs. Pam McAbee (Top Hat Formal Wear), Dino Watson, Buddy Rich, Andy Dawson (Asst. Coach). 4th row (Standing): Charvls Thomas, David Moore, Chris Creed (Captain), Johnny Dunlap.
GSD TIGERS RECEIVE TEAM OF THE WEEK AWARD Representatives of Rome Radio Station Q-102 and Top Hat Formal Wear of Rome presenting GSD Tigers the football TEAM OF THE WEEK AWARD: (L-R) Mr. Jim Vann (Radio Station Q-102), Jeff Nelson, Robert Banks, Joseph Nettles (Kneeling), Robbie Dalton, Terry Moore, Mrs. Pam McAbee (Top Hat Formal Wear), Johnny Dunlap .
GSD CHEERLEADERS -1986 Front row : (L-R) Denise WIiiiams, Judy Scott, Twana Arnold, Melissa Allen, Suzette Scott, Angle Osborne, Amanda Stubbs. Back row: Mrs. Cathy Odom (Carrie Bridal Shop, Rome), Jerel Hunter, Greg Crook, Robbie MIiton.

The 1986 football season had a good

beginning and a good ending, but the

middle games were a disappointment for

the coaches, players, and fans. Closing out

the season with a 2-5-1 record , G.S.D. won

the first and last games by defeating

Anneewakee High School of Douglasville,

Georgia. Beset by Injuries, the team

nevertheless performed well and can be

proud of their teamwork and spirit .

Although winning is important, it is not

everything; good health, body-develop-

ment, co-operation, self-discipline, per-

sonal pride, and sportmanshlp are valuable

by-products of a team's endeavor.

The opponents and scores were:

G.S.D. 22

Anneewakee 12

G.S.D. 0

E.N .C.S.D. 25

G.S .D. 0

Fairmount 19

G.S.D. 0

L.S.D. 34

G.S.D. 0

S.C.S.D . 8

G.S.D.12

N.C.S.D. 12

G.S .D. 0

Spring Garden 6

G.S.D. 38

Anneewakee 28

Following the first games, the Tigers were selected "Team of the Week" for the Rome area. Radio station Q-102 and Top Hat Formal Wear presented a plaque and trophies to the team and cheerleaders.
The amount of knowledge and experience acquired during a sports season is incalculable. Visiting other schools for the deaf, socializing, making new friends, comparing schools, seeing new places: these are only a few of the benefits of working and playing together. The trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was particularly enjoyable and educational.
G.S.D.'s Homecoming was, as always, exciting and memorable. The dance, the skits, the parties, and the refreshments did much to allay the disappointment of the loss to South Carolina School for the Deaf. Adonia Smith was a beautiful queen on a beautiful day.
Head coaches Sam Niemeier and assis-
tant coaches Andy Dawson and Erik Whitworth express appreciation to all at G.S.D. who helped, in any way, to make the football season a time of enjoyment and excitement. The co-coperatlon among the academic staff, houseparents, nurses, dining room workers, business office personnel, video camera operators, and administration made the football games with all the accompanying activities a season of efficiency, spirit, and fun.
Members of the 1986 squad were:

Robert Banks Chuckle Belcher Rodney Bell Donald Bowen Chip Stennett

Johnny Dunlap Stacey Heath Jeff Nelson
Orlando Rozier Lewis Miller

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Mrs. Wright Retires
Pernell Wright began work at Georgia School for the Deaf on April 9, 1970 as a kitchen helper in the Food Service Department. She was later promoted to a cook ' s position . She retired June 10, 1986.
As a cook, Pernell was responsible for preparing take-out meals, and pr"!;!paring spec ial diet meals for students who were on di ets.
Pernell was a good planner and organizer. She had a talent for being able to complete all her assignments on time. She was a caring person , a dedicated. mother and grandmother.
Since retiring , Pernell has more t ime to enjoy her favorite hobbies of watching TV and doing things at ; home which she was unable to do previously .
We wish for Pernell many enjoyable years of retirement.
-Mrs. Glenda Couey Superv isor ,
Food Service Department
Jr. NAO Skits
The Jr. National Associat ion of t he Deaf chapter at G.S.D . is expect ing an excittng year . We started off with skits for the Eastern North Carolina School for t he Deaf . Everyone thought we did well with so little practice due to some of the members being football players or che_erleaders . To us It was a lot of fun! We gave four short skits called "Monkey Business", " Principal 's Office", "Emergency Room ", and "The Car" . Our best actor was Jerel Hunter who could really act like a monkey in " Monkey Business ". Our cast was Jerel Hunter, Angie Osborne , Tori Mays , Amanda Stubbs, Anita Allen , V icki

Halphen, Dyan Osborne , Teresa Edwards , Chip Stennett, Jeffery Roberts , Tina Sims, Adonia Smith , Suzette Scott , and Tonya Howard . All the skits were funny. Soon we will be practicing for the South Carolina School for the Deaf's visit. With a little more practice our skits should improve.
During October we will be voting for our officers . We are learning leadership and are keeping busy with learning new things. Our new advisors are Mr. David Conti and Mrs. Diane Conti. We have a membership of thirty-five. We are looking forward to an exciting year.
-Adonia Smith 11th Grade
(L-R) Students Amanda Stubbs , Alisia Stewart , Sandra Jord1>n, and Judy Scott at work on project.

responsible for initiating the project.
The project consists of making 225 tote bags which were silk screened with the GSCA ' s theme for 1986-87, "Creating a Climate for Change." The bags will be purchased by members of the statewide organization. Proceeds from the sale of the tote bags will help support the Rome chapter financially as well as other chapters in the state. The organization sponsors an annual scllolarship for one high school student.
Mrs. Ponder assists Mr. Mount in supervising the students involved in the operation which is set up on an assembly line basis. The instructors encourage the students participating in the project to Improve their sewing skills daily in an effort to reach standard production requirements.
Students in both classes are working as a team in completing the project . Allsla Stewart and Sandra Jordan cut and layered the fabr ic. Amanda Stubbs is responsible for operating the chain stitch machine while Judy Scott performs all serging operations on a serging machine. Maurice Crankfield performs all marking operations and made shoulder straps for all the bags.
Sponsors , instructors, and students who are involved in this project feel that It Is a worthwhile experience ...the students rn particular will benefit from it.

Schools Need to Teach Values

Career Education Teachers Mrs. Ponder and Mr. Mount help student Maurice Crankfleld display two finished tote bags .
Career Education
Class Co-op Project
The statement ''teamwork is necessary for success " is certainly proving to be true In' more ways than one at Georgia School for the Deaf. Two instructors at G.S.D. are presently combining their classes for two periods a day in order to complete a project for the Georgia School Counselors Associat ion (GSCA) . The associat ion furnishes all the material for th.e project and the students in Mrs . Jane Po.nder's Industrial Power Sewing Class and Mr . John Mount ' s Upholstery class are furnish ing al l the labor. Mrs. Diane Thomas and Miss Debra Cobia of t he Rome chapter of GSCA were

The nation ' s school bells have tolled for the beginning of another term with increasing emphasis on academics in Georgia, Texas and elsewhere.
Comprehensive public school programs like Qual ity Basic Education in our state are welcome , if long overdue.
Welcome , too , is the renewed commitment of many colleges and universities to keep sports programs from becoming merely minor leagues for professional teams .
But there is another important element of education wh ich may have been overlooked in t he renewed push for education system improvements .
That Is the need to teach values In our schools .
Clearly , there has never been a time In our history where the fostering of a moral value structure is more important than today
As the family unit is changed by econom ic needs of the two paycheck family and latchkey children , there should be an affi rmation of the teaching of values In our educat ion systems .
It will do litt le good if our institutions develop the intellect , yet ignore basic
(Conti nued on page 11)

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FLOYD INTERAGENCY COUNCIL (Continued from page 6)
Fay Farrer, and Steve Holton for the Committee as follows: 1986 Employer of the Year Awards
Mr. Merlal Maloney, "The Rome News Tribune'' Mrs. Ann Tyson, Fifth Avenue Health Care Center 1986 Employee of the Year Awards
Mr. Remoan ~arrard Mr. GIibert Walts Mr. Richard Spears Miss Gwin Gaines 1986 Physician of the Year Award Dr. Sam Howell, Ill
1986 Meritorious Service/Enabler Award Mr. Mike McGuire Mrs. Brenda Sanford Mr. Weyland BIiiingsiey Mrs. Nancy Simmons 1986 Special Recognition/ Public Service Awards Mr. Robert Landerwerlen, Three Rivers Speclallty Company Rev. Jack Fuqua, Paster, Woodlawn Baptist Church
Lynn Brumbelow congratulated award winners, expressed lnterAgency Council's appreciation for the luncheon and program. The meeting was then adjourned.
Mrs. Teresa Le1:1 represents GSD on the InterAgency Council.
GSD Basketbal I
Season
The G.S.D. basketball season will be starting soon with the first game being played at home against. Darlington, Saturday, November 15, 1986. The players on this year's varsity squad Include Johnny Dunlap, WIiiiam Haslem, Charvls Thomas, Chris Creed, Joseph Nettles, Wayne Allen, Robert Banks, Terry Moore, WIiiiam Eaves, Dino Watson, David Moore, and Jeff Nelson.
Last year's squad had a record of 12 wins and 13 losses. We hope to Improve this year upon that record. The team Is ready and roaring to go. We hope we can make GSD proud of us again this year as the teams have In the past.
Everyone rest up and get ready for the 35th Annual Mason-Dixon Boys Tournament which will be held at GSD this year on January 28-31, 1987.
-Coach Alan English Boys Basketball Coach
SCHOOLS NEED TO TEACH VALUES (Continued from page 10)
moral values which build fullness of character. Because It Is fullness of character which

enables man to view the world as a place child learns something new or accomplish-

with posslbllltles, not limitations.

es a dlfflcult task; the extra hours given by

We have been fortunate to live In a so many to planning, tutoring, explaining;

country where schools are good and the coaching, counseling, sponsoring, Inspir-

quality of life Is outstanding.

ing; the headaches, the backaches, the

Most Gwinnett schoolchildren have nice tears of frustration; the camaraderie, In-

clothes, many have computers, cars and all tangible but allve, among staff and

the amenities one would expect In an students; or the love that weaves a golden

affuent suburban community.

cord around the campus, holding us all to-

Yet wlthounhe basic values of citizens of gether through the good times and the bad.

a free country-respect for persons, pro-

The riches of G.S.D. are boundless, In-

perty and the truth-they may not become
the kind of adults we wi-1I need to cope with

comparable, Invaluable. Few schools In America claim a history as rich as ours .

the complexities of the future.

Founded In 1846, the school has weathered

When Prince Charles spoke at the recent wars and depressions and tornadoes and

350th anniversary convocation at Harvard bad press and deprivation and epidemics

University, he said "To avert dlaster, we and criticism, rising above It all to continue

have not only to teach men to make things, providing a quality education for Georgia's

but to teach them control over the things deaf children. We have come a long way

they make."

from cornbread and syrup for supper dur-

To accomplish this education must main- ing the Great Depression to a computer lab

tain the . balance between development of In the 1980's; this feat was not accomplish-

the mind and of values.

ed by a staff uninterested and _lackadaisi-

It Is this balance which separates our cal, but by devoted, hard-working dream-

way of life from the mentality which con- ers and doers totally dedicated to deaf

dones terrorism and the loss of Innocent children. Through the years, the G.S.D.

lives to achieve Its alms.

traditions of caring, professionalism, re-

Basic moral values preserve the unflag- sponsibility, and dolnQ one's best have

ging human spirit which has always been survived. G.S.D. LIVES, BECAUSE IT'S

the difference In good prevailing over evil.

HEART IS STRONG!

Education should not simply be a means of

The present Is full of riches, too. Any

pursuing affluence, but a discovery of thorough examination of G.S.D. must con-

knowledge and the values necessary for a slder the teachers' 8-hour work day which

better tomorrow.

often stretches to 10 or 12 or more; the

-Reprinted with permission from James R. Osteen, Editor Gwinnett Dally News Lawrenceville, Georgia

education program designed to serve all ages and all levels of need and ability; the well-rounded athletic program; an adaptive physical ed.ucatlon curriculum designed specifically for each child's capablllty; vo-

An Editorial

. catlonaltralnlng offering varied opportunI- ties for development of Job-related skills;

Comment

the dormitory and dining room staffs, which provide "a home away from home;"

Last year a monitoring team visited G.S.D. In order to evaluate the school's compliance with Public Law 92-142, primarily by assessing Individual Education Plan records. Another state-appointed group, "The G.S.D. Study Committee," met to discuss the school's present effectiveness and ''to make a decision about the future of G.S.D.". This September, the State Board of Education met on the G.S.D. campus and observed the program In progress.
Any teacher worth his or her salt will admit that the paper work required In the field of education Is a necessary evil which Is the least Important of the many responsibilities Involved In teaching. The same Is true of an educational Institution; records are Important, but they do not show the heart, the core, the pulsing life of the school. It Is Impossible for G.S.D.'s files to reveal the dedicated hard work of teaching day after day after day; the vigorous search

administrators and supervisors, who organize and coordinate programs and activities; and, most of all, the family atmosphere enveloping compassion and long hours and fun and skill and love.
G.S.D.'s future? It will be rich, too, as staff and students continue the long Jciur-ney to knowlege, understanding, and performance. As Individuals and as a school, we are not perfect, but our faults are honestly unintentional and are far outweighed by the beauty of a group of professionals working together toward a com- mon goal. G.S.D. eagerly awaits the future, strong of heart a'nd mind. We may not be very adept at keeping records or creating displays to make ourselves look good; we are too busy doing the necessary, Important, exciting works of molding young minds and bodies and spirits, preparing each of them for a successful, Independent, happy life In the world of tomorrow.

to discover effective wi 'vs to develop deaf

-Micki Gaines

students' minds; the elcclt~n\ent when a_

Lower School Teacher

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In Memoriam
RODNEY PARKER
Any family is sad when one of its members dle.s. Whether the family is a small, related unit or a large group like the G.S.D. family, the sadness is compounded by shock when the lost member is young and healthy and "full of life". Rodney Hamilton Parker, a 16 year old student and G.S.D. football. player, was electrocuted while working at his home In Rockmart, Georgia. Words are inadequate to express feelings at the time of such a tragic loss.
Born on December 24, 1969, Rodney was the fifth member of his immediate family to attend G.S.D. Both of his parents, Hamilton and Carolyn, were G.S.D. students . In 1975, Rodney joined his brother and sister, Allen and Sandra In the primary Department. Everyone affectionately called him "Teddy Bear" , because he looked like one. As a teenager, he was athletic, muscular, and full of mischief. Through the years, the three Parker cMldren became well-known at G.S.D. , and it is hard to imagine the school without one of them in attendance.
If there are lessons to. be learned from such a tragic accident, let us remember them; life Is fraylle and precious; live each day fully; take time to smell the flowers and to show love to those dear to your . heart; never take your time on earth for granted; and. be happy, because life is too short for hatred or bitterness.
The G.S.D. staff and students extend our heart felt sympathy to the Parker famiiy .

National School
Lunch Week -1986
In co-operation with schools throughout America, Georgia School for the Deaf observe<;l National School Lunch Week, 1986, during the October 12-18 week. The theme, "It Makes a World of Difference," focused on cuisine from selected countries. The staff and students enjoyed tasting various new foods and learning about other cultures in the world.
Monday through Thursday featured meals representative of England, Spain, Italy, and the Orient. Friday was Georgia Day, with Governor Joe Frank Harris's favorite food, Southern Fried Chicken, on the menu.
Every day the school dining room was decorated to coincide with the menu from the particular country being honored. It is hoped that interest was generated so that the students will continue to study about far-away places and perhaps to visit them someday .
GSD LUNCH ROOM SCENES

SERVING LINE

(L)R) Tim Connolly, Hugh Rogers, BIii

Penny, Teresa Whatley, John Whatley

Suzanne Sanford, Alma Castleberry Elsi'

Pruitt.

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SALAD BAR
Computer Lab Director David Conti (R), and High School student Greg Artley enjoying salad bar.

ARTHUR GRIFFIN
Arthur Griffin, a veteran employee of Georgia School for the Deaf, passed away last June after a long battle with cancer. As custodian in several different buildings during his years at G.S.D., he was wellknown to all the staff and students.
Born on March 23, 1940, Mr. Griffin spent his childhood in Stillmore, Georgia. After moving to northwest Georgia, he married Glenda F. Moody, and they lived near Cedartown .
The G.S.D. family extends sincere sympathy to the family of Arthur Griffin.
-Micki Gaines Lower School Teacher
A little girl ran Into the classroom and told the teacher: "Two boys In the playground are fighting and I think the one on the bottom wants to see you.''
"Happiness: a good bank account, a good cook , and a good digestion." Jean Jaques Rousseau, 1712-1788, French phllospher and author.

LOWER SCHOOL Foreground: (L-R) Tommy Coaker, Charvez Jackson, Mrs. Linda Waits (Teacher), Mrs. Suzanne Sanford (Teacher), Clifton Sallywhlte.
HIGH SCHOOL (L-R Adonla Smith , Tonya Howard, Tori Mays, WIiiiam Eaves, Donna Brown, Lynn Ash, Anita Alien, Dyan Osborne, Vicki Halphen.

SERVING LINE
Superintendent Elliott and special guest, Mr. Don Hogan, being served.
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The sweet young thing was upset when her boy friend didn 't help her into the car. "Where," she asked, "is your chivalry?" And he said : " Dldn 't you notice? I traded It for an Oldsmobile.
"Sorry, we don't have potted geraniums," said the nursery clerk, ''could you use African violets?" " No," the man sadly replied, "it was geraniums my wife told me to water while she was away.''

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WELCOME TO

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35th ANNUAL MASON-DIXON BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
JANUARY 29, 30, & 31, 1987

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4th Round 5th Round 6th Round
Saturday, January 31, 1987

8:45 a.m. Game No. 8 10:30 a.m. Game No. 9 3:30 p.m. Game No. 10 7:00 p.m. Game No. 11 8:45 p.m. Game No. 12

7th Rnund

8:30 a.m. Game No. 13

10:15 a.m. Game No. 14

1:00 p.m. Cheerleader Contest

8th Round

3:30 p.m. Game No. 15

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Miscellaneous Classroom Scenes at GSD

(L-R) Tommy Coaker, Charvey Jackson, Mrs . Suianne Sanford (Pre-School Teacher) , Lakita Crawford, Clifton Sallywhlte, Mrs . Shirley Childers (Teacher Aide) . Erica Huckeba (N~t In picture) .

(L-R) Nickl Rivers , Lionel Parker , Will ie Blackmon , Calvin Barton, Miss Hewett (Primary Department Teacher).

(L-R) M ichelle Brown, Amy Terry, Kim Daniels , Tammy Watts , Alicia Ferguson, Calmer Jones, Reta Harbuck, Miss Reeves (High School Teacher).

(L-R) Davie Anderson, Mlstey Cole , Doug Ho lcomb , Shica Banks, Mrs. Dondra Casey (Intermed iate Department Teacher) .

(L-R) Ch ip Stennett , John Johnston (High School Teacher) , Orlando Rozier, Stacy Heath.

(L-R) Back Row : Johnny Colclough, Wesley Boyd , K inley Kines, Marg ie Martin. Front Row: Jeremy Huskey , Kerry
Kines , Laura Thurmond , Mrs. W ilann Powers (Kindergarten Teacher) .

(L-R) Mrs. Emma Johnson (Intermediate Department Teacher) , Tyson Dan iels ,
Frank Fancher , Sekeitha Glover, Roderick Hartage , Sherman Neal.

(L-R) Ronnie Gri ndle , Ray Gilbert, Mr. George Kemp (Career Education Department Teacher), Kent Flrsdon.

(L-R) Alanna Casey , Mrs. Wilma Dav is (Primary Department Teacher) , Chad Blaxton , La Shawn Sims , Donald Fielding . Travis Stroud (Not in picture) .

(L-R) Shannon Smith , Miss Micki Gaines (Special Educat ion Teacher ), Sean Hammond , Holly Swanson.

(L-R) Tonya Howard , Tina GIiiiiand, Mrs. Sylvia Morgan (Read ing Lab Director), Sarah Per kins , M rs. Callie Montgomery (Read ing Lab Teacher ), Jeff Nelson.

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An Afternoon Tea at Lower School

One afternoon during May 1986 a small pink umbrella was seen on top of the Lower School building . Under the Umbrella were sitting two white mice , dressed in the latest fashion, at a round , glass table . They were sipping tea and talking. Their names were Carol and Betsy. Here Is part of their conversation:
BETSY: Did you see that? CAROL: What? BETSY: There are two children teaching that class. When I was in school, children sat quietly and listened to the .teacher. CAROL: The kids In Lower School do sit quietly and listen to their teachers, but this Is an exciting addition to the classroom ) earning experience. Those two kids are Alicia Ferguson and Clifton Mitchell teachIng their 7th grade health class. BETSY: But how can they teach without training?
CAROL: During 'their speech classes, Alicia and Clifton discussed their health words and wrote a short skit about visiting a doctor and going to the ptiarmaclst. They practiced the skit In speech class and made a test. When the skit was ready, Alicia and Clifton taught their class one day and gave a test and corrected the test.
BETSY: That's silly! CAROL: No It's not! The other children llked watching the kids teach as a change and the teacher got a chance to. observe how the kids learn. BETSY: OH, I see. LOOK OVER THERE --Isn't that Jason Wooten teaching a class? CAROL: Yes, Jason worked on a lesson In his speech classes and then taught his peers and gave and corrected a test. BETSY: Aren't those primary kids too young? CAROL: The teaching experience gives these kids a chance to use the skills they learn In their speech classes. It also gives the teachers a chance to observe how their students are learning. BETSY: LOOK! Arthur Carver, Kris Fortson and Kendrick Poole are also teachIng their classmates. CAROL: All the lower school children, who taught their classmates, did a good job.
BETSY: Well, I guess It's not as crazy as I first thought having the kids teach a class. I like watching the kids gaining the attention and respect from their peers In helpful situations. It's getting hot up here; let's go Inside for a nap.
CAROL: O.K . Good-Bye!
-Mary Hanson Speech Teacher

Alicia Ferguson and Clifton Mitchell - 7th grade Health Class.
Jason Wooten and self-portrait (Mrs . Terry's class).
Arthur Carver and self-portrait (Mrs. Tallent's class) .

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Kris Fortson and self-portrait (Mrs. Terry's class).
Kendrick Poole and self-portrait (Mrs. Harris' class).
Alicia Ferguson and Clifton Mitchell - 7th Grade Health Class.

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GSD Staff Attend
Workshops at Berry
A workshop on Communication was held August 15, 1986 at Herman Hall on the Berry College Campus, Mount Berry, Georgia. The program was scheduled by Gene Clark of the office of Continuing Education at Berry. The presenter was Dan McBrayer of the Berry Staff. Administrative, Supervisory, and Secretarial staff from Georgia School for the Deaf attended the workshop.
"Managing Aggressive Behavior" was the topic of another workshop provided by Berry College at the Krannert Center to the staff of G.S.D. during August 19-22, 1986.
George Podlen was the presenter. He Is employed by the department of Human Resources, the Division of Mental Heath and Mental Retardation in Haralson County.
Gene Clark, the Director of Continuing Education at Berry College, also scheduled the speaker and coordinated the workshop.
All G.S.D. staff from every department were scheduled to attend the workshop. Those attending received staff development credit for the two hours of organized Instruction.
The workshops were organized, .Interesting, and Informative.
Spring colds are terrible, because they're always positive or negative. Sometimes the eyes have It and sometimes the nose.

GSD Host Art Show

From September 24 to September 30,

1986, there was an unusual brightness and

Interest to be found in the hallways of the

Kennard Building.

Georgia School for the Deaf was the area

host school for the ninth annual Georgia

High School Drawing Competition.



Each winter hundreds of Georgia high

school students (including G.S.D. this

year) submit art work which is judged by a

panel of outstanding artists and art edu-

cators. Forty winning entries, some of

which receive cash awards and/or scholar-

ships, make up the traveling show. The

show will travel to 26 different high schools

during the 1986-87 school year ... from

Cave Spring to Brunswick.

Along with the staff and students of

G.S.D., over 300 visitors from the sur-

rounding area enjoyed the art ex,hibit

during its stay at our school.

-John Johnston High School Art Teacher

1986 VARSITY FOOTBALL (Continued from page 9)

Marlow Clowers Chris Creed Robbie Dalton Scott Russell Dino Watson Anderson Sands Darryl Smith Don Baxter David Moore

Terry Moore Joe Nettles
Richard Roberts Charvis Thomas Bernard Rainey
Alfred Jackson Wesley Sandfur
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Thirty-Fifth
Mason-Dixon
Tournament
Georgia School for the Deaf hosted the 35th boys' Mason-Dixon Tournament during the last week In January. Basketball teams and cheerleaders from the following schools participated:
Alabama School for the Deaf Eastern North Carol Ina School for the Deaf Florida School for the Oeaf Georgia School for the Deaf Kentucky School for the Deaf Louisiana School for the Deaf Mississippi School for the Deaf South Carolina School for the Deaf Tennessee School for the Deaf Virginia School for the Deaf Western North Carolina School for the Deaf The temperature outside was well below freezing; but Inside the Talmadge Gym, temperatures rose higher and higher until the final game on Saturday night. G.S.D. defeated two opponents to qualify for the championship game, In which they were defeated by the team from Alabama School for the Deaf, 56 to 46. The final results were: 1st place--Alabama (A.S.D.) 2nd place--Georgla (G .S.D.) 3rd place--E. North Carol ina (E.N .C.S.D.) 4th place--W.N. Carolina (W.N.C.S.D.) 5th place--Kentucky (K.S.D.) 6th place--Florlda (F .S. D.) Two G.S.D. players, Johnny Dunlap and Chris Creed, were chosen for the MasonDixon all-tournament team; their selection was an exceptional honor, for there were many excellent players on the eleven participating teams. The old adage, "It isn't whether you win or lose, but how you play the game,' ' is never out-of-date. One of the highest awards of the tournament, the Sportmanshlp Trophy, was received by G.S.D. This Is the first time In the history of the boys' Mason-Dixon Tournament that G.S.D. has gained that particular honor. Congratulation to all the participants and coaches on a job well done! Second place Is very commendable, and acquisition of the Sportsmanship Trophy Is a distinct honor.
MASON-DIXON HISTORY
Anyone perusing the pages of this Issue of "The School Helper" may wonder about the amount of space allotted the MasonDixon Tournament. For thirty-five years ,

the yearly competition has been the high point of the school year for many participants. The numerous basketball games are accompanied by cheerleadlng competition, socials, meetings, and programs. Staff members of the host school work long and hard to provide a well-organized, pleasant accomodatlon, and a good time for visiting teams and coaches.
The first Mason-Dixon Tournament was held at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind In Staunton on March 6-7, 1953. The schools for the deaf participating were Alabama, Florida, Kendall (of Washington, D.C .), Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carollna, and Virginia. North Carolina School for the Deaf was the first champion. All schools participating In the Initial competition are charter member of the Mason-Dixon Schools for the Deaf Athletic Assocatlon. Today there are eleven member schools In the MDSDAA.
OPENING CEREMONIES
At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 1987, Georgia School for the Deaf's Griffin Auditorium was filled to overflowing as G.S. D. students and staff, along with visitors from ten schools, attended the opening ceremonies of the 35th boys' Mason-Dixon Tournament. Camermen from ESPN were on hand to telecast the proceedings for telecast In February.
Following a welcome offered by Superintendent Michael Elliott, fifteen G.S.D. students signed the song, "We Are the World." Dresseo in costumes representIng countries from around the world, the performance was beautiful and earned a standing ovation from the audience.
An annoucement was made that the tournament was dedicated to Coach Ezekiel McDaniel, In honor of his years of sucessfully coaching G.S. D. 's boys basketball teams. Gifts, Including a gold watch and a silver tray, were presented to him by the G.S.D. staff.
Basketball and cheerleader coaches of participating teams were awarded gifts of cups and leather bags made In G.S.D. 's art and vocational departments.
Concluding the program, Donna McGee and Angle Osborne, accompanied by a number of high school students, signed the song, '' Hands Across America.'' It was a fitting tribute to the band of friendship among the states participating In the tournament.
A "Hall of States" reception followed the opening ceremonies. Refreshments were served from eleven tables, each one representing a states and decorated with the appropriate school colors. The opening

ceremonies and reception were a dynamic beginning for a busy week of sports, fellowship, and fun.
Coach Zeke McDaniel
MASON-DIXON TOURNAMENT DEDICATION
Coach Exeklel "Zeke" McDaniel was named dedlcatee of the thirty-fifth MasonDixon Tournament. Coach McDaniel was head coach of the G.S.D.boys' basketball team from 1972 to 1985.
Selected "Coach of the Year" several times, Coach McDaniel was named "Coach of the Decade" (for the 70's) by the "Deaf American" magazine . During his tenure as head coach, the Tigers won three straight region 6A championships: 1975-77, and 1977-78. The Tigers were also 6A South champions In 1975-76, 1977-78, 1982-83, and 1983-84.
Under Coach McDaniel's direction, the G.S.D. Tigers were the first team In the history of the Mason-Dixon Tournament to win three straight championships. As the wlnnlngest coach In the Mason-Dixon annals, he led his teams to five first-place finishes. G.S.D. was named "National Deaf Prep Team of the Year'' four times.
Zeke has retired from the long hours required of coaching, but he continues to teach Science at G.S.D.
PARTIES-PARTIES-PARTIES
One of the hlghllghts of the MasonDixon Tournament was the variety of parties, as a time of fellowship was provided each night after the games. Many new friendships were formed during these occasions, as students from eleven states conversed, danced, and played games. The G.S.D. staff worked hard to ensure successful get-togethers with beautiful decorations, delicious refreshments, and good fun.
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Lower School
Reward Progr~m
Students In the Lower School have an Incentive to work and to behave correctly In their classes. Both Primary and Intermediate level teachers have developed a system to reinforce or reward students who complete their class work, cooperate with their teachers, and behave welL
In the Primary Department each teacher sets rules and expectations for her classroom.At the end of each day, the teacher and her students discuss what has happened that day . Each student who has followed the rules of the class and completed the required class work receives a star or a check mark for the day. These are kept on a chart In the room . During the last period on Friday afternoons, the teachers plan a special treat or activity for the students. Those students who have received at least four of the five possible stars for the week are allowed to participate In the reward activity. Students having three stars or less do not participate. -,n the third grade, another option Is added . A student who has lost a star for not following the rules or completing assignments may work for two days at recess to earn the star back. Whether or not to earn the star back Is a decision which Is made by the student. If the student decides not to work, he does not participate In the Friday activity. If he decides to earn the star back, he works for two days at recess. If there have been no other problems during that time and he completes his work assignments, the star Is given back and the student Is allowed to Join In the reward activity. In the third grade, another level Is also added to the reward system . In addition to the weekly Friday activity, the students also have the posslblllty of earnIng a toy. By earning a full five stars for several weeks In a row, or working to earn any stars which have been lost for misbehavior, the student becomes eligible for a toy wh lch he can keep for hIs own. At the Intermediate level, students rotate to a different teacher for each subject area. Every Monday morning, each student receives a "point card . " The student Is responsible for keeping the "point card" with him at all times. If the "point card" Is lost, the student Is automatically excluded from the reward activity. On the "point card'' are a possible 25 points per day. The student starts each day with a full 25 points. If he comes to class on time, pays attention In class, behaves appropriately during rotation, recesses, and lunch , and completes his homework assignment , he keeps the full 25 points. During the day, teachers take points away for students not meeting these criteria. On Friday after- !'oons, the "point cards" are used . as

tickets to get Into reward activities planned by the teachers. Students must have kept at least 95% of the possible total points that week In order to attend the activity. Movies, trips to the recreation room, a treasure hunt, and holiday parties are some of the reward activities which have been used this year . Those students who do not have enough points to attend are excluded from the activity and given writIng assignments to help them plan ways to Improve their behavior the following week. Once or twice a year, off-campus field trips are also planned as part of the reward program. To attend these, students must meet the 95% or more criteria for a given numbers of weeks.
-Ms. Lynne Crothers Lower School Supervisor
(L-R) Cunard Hughes, Damon Stroub , Mrs. Beaird (Teacher), David Sutton, Lamar Horton.
communication from Survival Skill Class
Academics are extra hard for some students. So as not to become too frustrated, we mix other needed activities with "School work." We work and play with things we refer to as "hands-on "activities," such as matching soft foam designs according to colors and shapes and learnIng to use the hammer, staples and a pair of pliers safely . One of our favorite afternoon activities Is to work a Jig-saw-puzzle with no help from teachers!
Our teachers are happy to see us commun lcatlng with each other and with them. Maybe someday we can tell our favorite stories about them--llke the Monday one came to school with llght-brown hair Instead of gray! Who was first to notice among the friends on the hall? DAVID! We don't miss much!
Anyway, here are some stories about us, from our teachers ' observations: (1) One afternoon, Just before time for his bus, Lamar was working with plastic tiles,

making designs. His teacher had workeci on the_ state register during her work period and the book was still on Lamar's table. The teacher asked , "Lamar are y011 making llttle houses? Lamar said, "No." Then he pointed to the register and signed "You work; " then pointed to the tiles and signed "My work". (2) Damon was really trying to do his school work one Wednesday morning. He was excited about sending a paper to his parents. H Is worksheet Involved cutting, pasting and reading. He was matching work to a picture. His mind was really working and he was very happy. His coordination was so poor though. He made a terrible mess--really could not help having a messy worksheet . He did not like It all and Just wadded up his messy work and threw It In the trash I He "ran " to his file, (Damon doesn't walk much) got a clean worksheet and signed, "Mama." With much determination and patience he completed a nice paper and malled It to his famlly. (3) David Is a very sweet, pollte, caring student. The staff from his school building using the front parking lot need no sign-In sheet ! He knows everyone's car. His healthy curiosity makes him find out " why" his special friends are late or have not come to school. (4) Cunard likes to be polite too. He especially enjoys passing paper napkins as they are needed. He waits for persons to tell him "Thank you ." He Is a "big tease" with his friends, especially staff members he likes. He walks ahead of his group when leaving the dining room and holds the glass door closed with his back against It . He turns around In a few seconds. The door stays closed untll his friend on the other side signs, "Please." (Teachers are happier knowing Cunard Is teasing I).
Cunard does use some signs correctly. He doesn't care to "carry on communication "with people every day. One time he had gotten the towels from the dryer to fold them. He lost his balance and fell against the dryer a llttle bit , moving the machine side ways. He put the dryer back In place easily and was observed signing to the dryer, "stay, stay."
Oh yes! We are learning and we do communicate!
Lamar, Cunard, Damon and David
-Mrs. Bealrd's and Mrs. Penny's class Lower School Teachers
Father to prospective son-In-law: "What makes you think you can take care of my daughter? Can you cook? "
Influence In what you think you have until you try to use It.

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12 GSD Staff Attend
Regional Institute
on Deafness
Twelve GSD statf members attended the
16th annual Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness In Lexington, Kentucky November 4-7. Attending from the high school were Nancy Barker, Bob Davis, and Joyce Herron. From the student personnel services department, Gayolyn Neal, Betty Kerr, Ethel Thomas, Sara Covington, Eugene Neal, and Helen Tatum attended. Lynne Crothers and Helen Keefer from lower school also participated.
Speakers for the general sessions Included Dr. McKay Vernon, Dr. Frank T1irk. Dr. Roslyn Rosen. and Mr. Henrv Werner, Dr. vernon spoke on "Controversy Within Signing . " He discussed the various forms of communication, Including cued speech, American Sign Language, flngerspelllng, and speechreadlng. He listed pros and cons of each method of communication. He noted that ASL and signed English methods have Influenced each other, forming a pldgen sign language." He recommended that the best communication method Is a combination of this "pldgen sign language" with American Sign Language and a few of the "markers" used In signed English. Dr. Turk's topic was "Partnership and Acceptance Between the Deaf and Hearing Professional." He stressed the need for educators, rehabllltatlon counselors, and others, both deaf and hearing, to work together In order to be as effective as possible. "Deaf People In the 21st Century,'' was the theme of Dr. Rosen's presentation. Her speech was Inspirational and looked at trends for the future. In the flnal session, Mr. Werner described current leglslatlons which affects the hearing Impaired.
In addition to the general sessions, a variety of concurrent sessions were held each afternoon. Some of the highlights of the concurrent sessions were a discussion of teaching language by Richard Kretchmer, a session on siblings of deaf children, sessions by deaf authors Doug Bullard and Frank Bowe, discussions of Interpreting service, community service for the deaf, mental health services, and college programs.
For the Georgia group, there were special surprises during the awards banquet the final night. Mrs. Shirley Whitworth, Floyd Junior College, was recognized with a plaque for her service to deaf Individuals In this area. There was also a drawing for a cash giveaway which was won by no.r,e other than Gayolyn Neal from GSD.
-Lynne Crothers Lower School Supervisor

Trip to Elm Street

Mr. Dawson, and Mrs. Watts gave a twohour presentation to GSD's executive and

Elementary

supervisory staff summarizing the techniques and concepts learned at the

School

Institute. In the near future, the executive committee will be making plans for many

GSD staff members to receive training In

On November 19, 1986, a group from GSD made a trip to Elm Street Elementary

these techniques. A visit to the Pennsylvania School for the
Deaf on their new campus In the

School In Rome to talk to Mrs. Gentry's fourth grade class about sign language, deaf education, and life on a residential campus. Mr. English, Charlotte Avery, Donna Brown, and Melissa Allen

Germantown section of Philadelphia was another hlghllght of the trip.
-Lynne Crothers Lower School Supervisor

had been asked to come to the school and

make a short presentation.

Community Info Line The small kids were very anxious to see
and talk to this group. They asked many

questions Including: Can any of your

students talk? How do you communicate with those that cannot? What parts of Georgia do the students come from?
Mr. Steve Autry provided us with a tape about the school arid Its activities. It was taped earlier by Georgia Digest Educational Televlslon. The students were very surprised to see that GSD students participated In sports, driver education, speech classes, and regular academic classes the same as the hearing students do.
We were asked to come back any time. The girls In our group were well pleased with their reception by the younger students and with their Interest In deaf people.

The Community Information and Referral System for people In need now has a TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf). The number Is 404-232-4636.
The Community Info Line Is the vital link between people In need and available community resources. Info Line provides In-
formation concerning private and government agencies and refers those In need to appropriate community services based on the specific circumstances of each case.
An experienced staff of social service professionals answers calls from those who need a specific service. They listen, make notes, and ask questions. All Information Is treated confldentlally.

--Alan English High School Teacher

Info Line does not provide funds directly, but can assess a need and make a referral that wlll frequently meet a social, emotion-

al or financial need for the lndlvldual or

GSD Represented at family. By quickly Identifying resources for

Crisis Prevention

which a person may qualify Info Line saves both the caller and the service

Institute

agency time. Community Info Line has a wealth of

Mrs. Dondra Casey, Mr. Andy , Dawson, and Mrs. Macie Watts attended a training program at the Crisis Prevention Institute In Phlladelphla, Pennsylvania early In November. Mrs. Casey Is a lower school teacher; Mr. Dawson, a high school teacher; and Mrs. Watts, a supervisor In the student personnel services

resource Information about human services provided for all citizens of the Rome-Floyd county area.
Calls should be made during community Info Line office hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Info Line Is funded by the United Way and private donations.

department.

-Teresa Lee

During their week of training, these staff

GSD Psychologist

members received Intensive training In

techniques which can be used to prevent

crisis situations and aggressive behavior.

They also learned safe methods for han-
dling physically agresslve behavior when It does occur. In addition, they were trained and certified as Instructors by the Crisis Prevention Institute. The Institute was attended by a variety of education, human services, mental health, and correctional staff from across the country.
Following the workshop, Mrs. Casey,

A reporter was Interviewing an old codger who was celet,ratlng his 100th birthday.
"What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well," said the man, "I've lived 100 year and haven't an enemy In the world ." "What a beautiful thought.How truly lnsplratlonal." "Yep, I outlived every last one of t~eml ''

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Speech Class Project Scenes

Student Personnel Services Schedule

Speech Class
Project
Some middle-school students are building a city In their speech class. Each student decided to build something found In a city . This model city has a school, football field , hospital, store, house, and a movie theater. The students practice communication skills for each area.
Students participating In class projects are pictured on this page :
1. Eugene Mingo Is building a model school.
2. Gary Fuller Is putting tile on the roof of his house.
3. Chris Sigler and Wenona Stallings are building a hospital.
4. Chris and Wenona are role-playing a situation In a hospital.
5. Chris and Wenona are practicing their speech skills with the newly acquired Vocal-II Instrument.
-Mary Hanson Speech Teacher

You might be Interested In some changes In the Home Life Department. It Is now called STUDENT PERSONNEL SERVICES. The office does not open until 3:00 P.M. The working hours and days
have changed for some of the personnel. James L. Perry - Student Personnel Services Director - Friday - Tuesday 3:00 P.M. -11 :00 P.M . John Groth - Student Services Specialist Monday2:00P.M -11:00P.M., . Tuesday and Wednesday 2:00 P.M. 9:30 P.M . Thursday and Friday 2:00 P.M. -10:00 P.M. Juanita Barnett and Watson Sears Houseparent Supervisors - Sunday Wednesday 3:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. Gabe Sinclair - Houseparent Supervisor Every morning Sunday - Saturday and all day Sunday Macie Watts - Houseparent Supervisor Thursday 3:00 P.M. -1 :00 A.M. Friday 1:15 P.M . -11 :15 P.M. Saturday 9:00 A.M. -12:00 night Sunday 1:00 P.M . -6:00 P.M. Cheryl Mackey - Homegolng and Office Monday - Friday 3:00 P. M. - 11 :00 P.M. Erik Whitworth - Recreation - Monday and Tuesday 3:00 P.M . -10 :00 P.M. Wednesday 3:00 P.M. -9:00 P.M. Saturday 1:00 P.M . -11 :00 P.M. Sunday 1:00 P.M . - 11:00 P.M . Marvlne Ferguson Banking and Switchboard Monday - Friday 2:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. Banking 3:15 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Switchboard 5:00 P.M . -10:30 P.M . Faye Kemp Parent Education Coordinator Monday - Friday 3:00 P.M. - 11 :00 P.M . Marilyn Reese - Switchboard Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M. Office and Snackbar Student Personnel Services - Sunday - Friday 2:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M . (she alternates) Banking 3:15 P.M . -4:30 P.M. Switchboard 5:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.
Remember to send your letters and boxes to the following address:
YOUR CHILD'S NAME LOWER SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OR
HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF CAVE SPRING, GEORGIA 30124
If you want to call GEORGIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. dial 404-777-3321 or 404777-3322 and ask the operator for the
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Low Incidence of the Rockmart Kiwanis Club the toys will
be available to students of the Pl NES

Handicap Workshop program by the first of February. A great,
big thanks to these wonderful men for their

hard work , compassion, and continued

support. They continue to help make our _ Helen Keefer, Georgia Pines Advisor,

program a great success.

and Teresa Lee Director of Support

Services, attended a workshop on Low

Ga. P.I.N.E.S.

Incidence Handicaps on March 3rd, at the Urban Life Center of Georala State

Expands Services

University, In Atlanta. The program was sponsored by the

P. I.N.E.S . Coordinator Helen Keefer displays some of the toys which have been

The Parent Infant Network for Educational Services began two years ago to prepare 20 advisors to work with a new population of handicapped Infants through the state of Georgia. In September the additional program was put Into service.
P.1.N.E.S. now services Infants (0-5)

Department of Special Education, Georgia State University, Low Incidence Program Committee, Metro East and Metro West Georgia Learning Resources Systems .
Introductions were made by Ms. Virginia Anderson with the welcome by Dr. Werner Rogers, State Superintendent of Schools.

purchased for the Toy Lending Library
Rockmart Kiwanians Donate Toy Leanding Library
On December 15, 1987, Helen Keefer

who have a primary handicapping condition vision or hearing loss, or a combination of both . In addition to either or both of these conditions, children who also have cerebral palsy, mental retardation, or developmental delays can be served.
In the Northwest area, we are happy to add to the G.S .D. case load one visually

Programming included:
Integrated Programming for the Medically Fragile Child by Margaret Cooper of Auburn Un lverslty.;
Psychiatric Evaluations for the Hearing Impaired by Dr. Bill Martin, of Atlanta;

presented a program to the Rockmart Kiwanis Club on the newly expanded services of Ga. P.I.N.E.S. Evan In light of the Rockmart Kiwanis Club 's long-term support of the Northwest Georgia's Infant Program, we were again surprised by . their continued enthusiasm. They have offered to help PINES with a Toy Lending Library that had, until now, been only a dream.
Parent who have sensory Impaired children often find It difficult to locate toys that appeal to their children. The toys that will be In the Toy Lending Library create learn-

Impaired chlld, age 3, one deaf- bllnd child, age 13 months, and one deaf-Dowri's
Syndrome child. These join the four hearIng Impaired children that are presently being served by the regualr curriculum.
The new program Includes Information In the cause.and Implications of the given handicap, communication training for the parents via the most appropriate mode, language programing , and developmental skills . - Ga. P.I.N.E.S. Is planning to present a workshop for Physical Therapists In

Updated Medical Information for the Visually Impaired by Dr. Wilson McWllllam, of Emory Cllnlc;
Counseling Deaf Adolescents, by Steve Smith of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf;
Integrated Programming for the Medically Fragile Chlld by Dr. Margaret Copper;
What's Available for VTEK by Michelle Bllnn;

ing experiences, appeal to these children, and are useful In physical therapy for the Infants. They are also very expensive,

Atlanta In early February for those Interested In being a consultant to the P.I.N .E.S. advisor In their area. P.I.N .E.S.

The Gifted Deaf Child by Dr. Joan Laughton, University of Georgia;

expeclally considering the short time that they are In use with a child . Because of this and the other medical expenses that are critical for the survival and development of a severly handicapped child, toys are a low priority In such family situations .
With the Toy Lending Library, PINES can provide for short term use, appropriate

advisors received training In December In neurophyslcal assessment and programming. The workshop was presented by Pip Campbell, who sent us on our way with abundant Information and a phone number to call when we needed help.
We want to welcome Ms Linda Jenson, R.P.T. of Floyd County as the local

Assesment of Low Incidence Handicaps: by Stephanie Dlrst of the Georgia Center for the Multlhandlcapped ;
A new Approach to Mobility for the Multiply-Impaired, by Dr. Bruce Blasch of LI burn;

toys to teach cognitive and physical skills thlft might not develop as rapidly without such prescribed stimulation.
Many of the toys are not available to the public due to the special training needed to

P. I.N.E .S. consultant for Physical Therapy .
In addition to these services, children being served In this section of P.1.N.E.S. are being followed and assisted by

Adaptive Devices for the Computer by John Eckert of Metro-West Georgia LearnIng Resources System.
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determine the effectiveness with a given consultant from Ga. State University who A farmer was driving along a winding road

child. With the assistance of a consulting sponsors the Association for Persons with

physical therapist, the toys (or special Severe Handicaps (TASH).

equipment) can be used consistently at

home Instead of the family having to travel

--Miss Helen Keefer

to Atlanta or to the therapist's office to

Project P.I.N.E.S. Coordinator

obtain the practice needed .

Though some Items have been collected Called upon to account for a bad report

throughout the past three of four years, card, a fourth grade boy explained to his

there have not been the finances to obtain father,"No wonder I seem stupid to the

the needed variety until now. With the help _ teacher - she's a college graduate.''

and had to stop short to avoid being hit by a woman driving around a curve on the wrong side of the road. He hadn't time to say anything before she stuck her head out of the window and yelled "Pig!" Angered, he shouted back , "Old Sow!" and began driving on again. He hardly had time to turn aside before hitting the largerst pig he had ever seen, standing In the middle of the road.

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Commission on Deaf
Education to get
Underway
AFTER A SLOW START, DATE IS SET FOR FIRST MEETING
The Commission on the Education of the Deaf (COED) has set January 27 and 28 as the date of Its first official meeting. Open to the public, this meeting will be held In the Capital Ballroom of the J.W. Marriott Hotel, 1331 Pennsylvanla Avenue, Washington, D.C. The meeting will start at 8:30a.m.
the Commission on the Education of the Deaf was established In Section 301 of the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986, P.L. 99-371, which was signed Into law by President Reagan on August 4, 1986. Its task Is to study the current status of the full range of deaf education programs In the United States and to report Its findings to Congress by February 4, 1988.
Twelve members of the Commission were to be named within a month of the signing of the bill. This was delayed In part due to the need for FBI clearance of those to serve, and to the slowness of the Senate Minority Leader, Robert Byrd, D-WVA, now Senate Majority Leader; to come forth, as required by the bill, with one appointee who Is deaf.
Although the blll only required that five members of the commission be deaf, seven of those named are deaf or have Impaired hearing.
The Commission must study the following Issues:
The degree to which appropriate postsecondary, adult, and continuing educational opportuntles are available to deaf Individuals;
The advlsablllty of expanding the number of federally supported postsecondary regional educatlonal programs which serve the deaf;
The training and technical assistance needs of Infant and early childhood education programs and elementary, secondary, postsecondary, adult, and continuing education programs which serve the deaf;
The degree to which apporprlate . elememtary and secondary educatlonal
opportunities are available to deaf students Including:
a. the effects of Part B of the Education of the Handicapped Act on Infant and early childhood education programs and elementary and secondary educational programs for the deaf, and
b. the role played by the Model Secondary School for the Deaf and the Kendall Demonstration Elementary School;
The role and Impact of research, development, dissemination, and outreac~_

activities conducted by Gallaudet Univer-

sity and the National Technical Institute for

the Deaf In education of the deaf;

The degree to which the purposes of

part F of the Education of the Handicapped

Act (relating to lnstructlonal media for the

handicapped) are carried out;

The problems associated with Illiteracy

among deaf Individuals;

Any other Issues which the Commis-

sion determines will Improve the quality of

Infant and early childhood education

programs and elementary, secondary,

postsecondary, adult, and continuing

education provided to the deaf; and Any other recommendations to

Improve the quality or Increase cost effect-

iveness of providing the education of the

deaf.



The study of each must Include a de-

scription of the findings concerning each

such Issue together with recommendations

for actions designed to address Identified

needs.

Hearing by the Commission or commit-

tees set up by the Commission may be held

at such times and places within the United

States as It sees flt.

Chairman Bowe encourages all those

Interested In the education of hearing-

Impaired people to provlde the Commis-

sion with views on the current status of

deaf education as well as visions of where It

should go.

Interested parties may contact Dr . Bowe

or his acting staff director, Pat Johanson at

the GSA Regional Office Building, Room

Room 6646, 7th and D Streets, SW,

Washington, DC 20404, (202) 453-4241

TDD, (202) 267-3234.

P. Johnson, superintendent of the llllnols School for the Deaf, and Dr. Henry Klopplng, superintendent of the California School for the Deaf Fremont, are children of deaf parents.
WIiiiam Gainer of Washington, DC,
applonted by the Comptroller General, was responsible for the recent oversight study of Gallaudet University.
Peter Greenough, Commission member,
and his wife Beverly SIiis, singer, are the parents of an adult deaf child educated In the oral tradition. Greenough Is a resident of New York City.
ASDC has not received background Information on member Gray Austin other than he is director of the Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois.
It appears that the Commission does not have representation from someone currently lnvoled In direct classroom Instruction of the deaf. Nor does the Commlsslom have a member who Is Involved In mainstreamed ed ucat Ion, an area where 70 percent of hearing Impaired children are being educated today. Cued Speech does not appear to have representation.
Commission Chair Frank Bowe, educated In public schools without support services, received his undergraduate degree at Western Maryland College, his Masters Degree at Gallaudet University, and his Ph.D. at New York University. He Is oral and uses sign language.
Bowe, the first chief executive officer of the American Coalltlon of Citizens with Dlsabllltles, Inc., recently released his autobiography, Changing the Rules published by T.J . Publishers.

COMMISSION MEMBERS REPRESENT VARIED BACKGROUNDS
The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC), researching the backgrounds of the members on the Commission on the Education of the Deaf, finds that the Commission represents a varied, but not complete, background In deafness. Information Is stlll coming Into the ASDC Home Office.
There are seven members of the Commission who have Impaired hearing. They are Frank G. Bowe, Ph .D., of Lawrence, Ny, Commission Chair; Patricia Hughes of Seattle, WA; David J. Nelson, employed by the office of Congressman Tony Coelho, Washington, DC; Gary Olsen, executive director of the Natlonal Association of the Deaf, lndlanapolls, IN; Sharon J. Speck, a nurse at the Muskingum College Health Center, New Concord, Ohio; actress Nanette Fabray Mcdougall of Pacific Palisades, CA and Gertrude Galloway, assistant prlnclpal at the Maryland School for the deaf. Frederick, MD. Speck, named by the White House, Is visually Impaired as well as hearing Impaired.
Two Commission members, Dr. WIiiiam

-Reprinted from "The Endeavor" American Society for Deaf Children
Sliver Spring, Maryland 20910 January-February Issue
STUDENT PERSONNAL SERVICES (Continued from page 4)
person you wish to speak to. If you have questions about your child, remember to telephone Lynne Crothers for LOWER SCHOOL and Eugene Perdue or Nancy Barker for HIGH SCHOOL. After 3:00 P.M. someone will be available In the Student Personnel Services Office.
-Faye Kemp Parent Education Coordinator
"THANK YOU"
A special thanks to all those who contribute articles for THE SCHOOL HELPER and to Alton Holman for the many photographs .... your continuous cooperation and support Is Invaluable.
-The Editor

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Lower School Christmas Play Scenes
~E.RRY CHRIS TAf,4s

(L-R) Nikki Rivers, Johnny Mae HIii, Ricardo Chipman, Chad Moore, Eric Caison , Travis Stroud, Crystal Wimbish , Lionel Parker.
(L-R) Mark Zeigler, Lamar Horton , Carlos Herrera, Eddie MIiier, Mlstey Cole, LaShon Ramsey, Kevin Smith, Jermaine Akins .
~ ~11~11~ nLL '",
(L-R) Mike Smith, Robin McGatha, Margie Johnson, Kris Fortson, Berllnda McClain, Jennifer Hogan.

Wenona Stalling , Sekeltha Glover, Wanda Johnson, Sherman Neal.
Christmas Program
On Thursday, December 18, the Lower School presented Its annual Christmas program. Following a welcome by Chad Moore, "SIient Night" was sung . WIiiie Blackmon completed the flag salute, which was followed by the song "Away In the Manager. "
A Christmas skit, "The Famlly Heirloom," was presented which Included the staging of the Christmas story. The skit was Introduced by Shane Arrington and Donald Fielding. Jennifer Hogan portrayed the mother; her children were portrayed by Mike Smith, Berllnda McClain, Margie Johnson, and Robin McGatha. Sherman Neal was the leader for the Christmas story. Mlstey Cole was Mary; Shane WIiey , Joseph; Connie Ralston, Eric Johnson, and Rafael Stanford were sheep, complete with fluffy white costumes. Jermaine Akins , Shon Ramsey, and Tess Walden were shepherds. The Wise men were played by Carlos Herrera, Lamar Horton, and Mark Zeigler. SeKletha Glover, Wanda Johnson , and Wenona Stalllngs were angels. Geoffrey Fincher, Toby WIibanks , and Jimmy Adams played mountains.
After the skit, the rhythm band performed several Christmas songs. Students In the band were: E11gene Mingo, Rhonda Brownlow, Tyson Daniels, Mlkael Gray , Shannon Smith, Gary Fuller, Frank Fancher, Eddie MIiier, David Anderson, Nikki Elias, Shirley Osborne, Toni Hancock, Shlca Bari ks, Natasha Hadley , Walter Collins, Robbie Johnson, Michael Gordan, Mike Meeks, Ricky Webb , Chris Sigler, and Roderick Hartage.
Following the program , a Christmas party was held for the Primary and Intermediate Departments. We enjoyed having many parents, visitors, and former staff members with us for these events.
-Ms. Lynne Crothers Lower School Supervisor

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Gordon Gym and was hosted by Mrs. Shirley Childers, Miss Joy Gibson, Mrs. Diane Conti, and Mrs. Lynda Walts. Baskets llned with green napery contained refreshments, which Included tuna sandwiches, cheese curls, apples, cookies, and Cokes.
Tlgerland was the setting for the Friday night party, hosted by Mrs. Bettye Angel, Mrs. Barbara Hendrix, Mrs. Inez Fincher, and Miss Mary Hanson. Refreshments consisted of pimento-cheese sandwiches, dlll plckles, potato chips, oranges, cookies, and Cokes.
The party Saturday night cllmaxed the award ceremonies and featured a disco. Host and hostesses for the event were Mr. George Kemp, Mrs. Faye Kemp, Ms. Lynne Crothers, and Miss Micki Gaines, serving ham sandwiches, corn chips, apples, cookies, and Cokes.
The nlghtly parties were co-ordinated by Mrs. Nancy Barker; menus were planned by Miss Rena Reeves; hosts and hostesses decorated the party sites and prepared the refreshments. A lot of work was Involved In the plannlng and preparation, but the enjoyment of the students made It all worthwhlle.
--Micki Gaines Lower School Teacher
CHEERLEADER
COMPETITION
The 35th Annual Mason-Dixon was a huge success, as Georgia School for the Deaf hosted ten other schools during' a wonderful time of camaraderie and good, clean sportsmanship.
Not oniy were tne basketball teams Involved In competition, so were the cheerleaders. Saturday, January 31, 1987 at 1 p.m. In the Talmadge Gymn, came the moment of reckoning. As Ms. Green stated In her opening speech, there were seated In the Cave Spring gym "the best cheerleaders In the South" . The young people who participated In the annual event had given many weeks of hard labor to perfect two cheers and one dance routine that would tell the tale.
From viewing the competition, one could see that the effort of all was well worth It. Competition was stiff. Many lnprovements have been made over the past years. All would find out Just how much their effort had paid off on Saturday night at the Awards Ceremony.
By the time the Awards Ceremony arrived, the tenson was great. Each group knew It's was the best. But only three _places were awarded. They went to:

1987 Cheerleaders champlonsE. North Carollna School for the Deaf
First Runner upAlabama School for the Deaf and Bllnd
Second Runner upKentucky School for the Deaf These were the winners out of the nine
groups who competed. Many were disappointed, but the determination to strive for success keeps each team looklng forward to the next year's competition. So, now we wlll all be awaiting next year's MasonDixon In January at Tennessee School for the Deaf.
--Betty Green Cheerleader Sponsor
"The Greatest Love"
Whitney Houston's recording of "The Greatest Love" has warmed hearts throughout the world. Angle Osborne's signed rendition of the song during the closlng ceremonies of the Mason-Dixon Tournament brought tears to many eyes and promoted a speclal togetherness unusual for competitive events.
Angle Is a hard of hearing student at G.S.D., a Junior class member and a cheerleader. Possessing a wonderful talent for expressive signing to music, she projects feelings which often bring goosebumps, even to those usually Immune to emotions.
"The Greatest Love" provided an appropriate cllmax to the tournament, as cheerleaders from all the participating schools Joined hands to signify unity and friendship. It was an experience to be remembered and cherished forever.
-Betty Green Cheerleader Sponsor
Our Scouts and
Explorers Trip
GSD Boy Scout Troup 42 and Explorer Scouts Post 42 (Boys and Girls) will attend the Badgerland Deaf Scout Camporee at Camp Indian Trails In Janesville, Wisconsin, during May 6 -10, 1987. This event Is being hosted by Troup 323 at the Wisconsin School for the Deaf at Delavan, Wisconsin.
Camporee activities planned Include Scout Olympic Events, Patrol Olymplc Games, Scout Craft Events, Explorer Events, Explorer Archery and Explorer Rowing and Canoeing Events.
The Explorers will go to Devil's Lake Trail for hiking and will visit Devll's Lake Museum to learn about the Park's history and geology.
-Alton Holman GSD Scoutmaster

EXPLANATION OF MASON-DIXON TOURNAMENT PICTURES ON PAGES 12, 13, 14, 15.
1. First Place: ALABAMA 2. Second Place: GEORGIA 3. Third Place: E. NORTH CAROLINA 4. Fourth Place: W. NORTH CAROLINA 5. Fifth Place: KENTUCKY 6. Sixth Place: FLORIDA 7. Tournament Trophies 8. Scene at Tournament 9. Most Valuable Player 10. All-Tournament Team 11. Mr. Ed Steele presents Sportsmanship Award to GSD's Doug Engllsh. This was the first time ever that GSD won this award 12. (L-R) Mr. Race Drake and Free Throw Champion Charles Greene of E.N.C.S.D. 13. Presentation of Game Ball to Alabama 14. Free Throw Contest Warm-up 15. Scene at Tournament 16. Scene at Tournament 17. Scene at Tournament Saturday Night 18. "We Are The World" song done by GSD Students 19. Pledge of Allegiance 20. Presentation of Cheerleader Sponsors gift. 21. Mr. Elliott presents gift to Mr. Engllsh 22. Presentation of gift to Mr. Perdue from Mike Glenn. 23. "The Fans" 24. Scene at Tournament 25. ESPN Interviewing Mike Glenn. 26. Mrs. Nancy Barker presents Championship Trophes to E.N.C.S.D. Cheerleaders. 27. Ms. Prudence Dllllngham presents First Runner-Up Trophy to A.S.D. Cheerleaders. 28. Ms. Sarah Wade presents Second Runner-Up Trophy to K.S.p. Cheerleaders 29. Ala . Cheerleaders "Made A Wish." 30. Yeah I They've got a New Attitude." 1987 GSD Cheerleaders during 35th Annual M-D Cheerleaders Competition. Back row: (L-R) Suzette Scott, Mellssa Allen, Amanda Stubbs. Center row: (L-R) Michelle Brown, Charles Carter, Don Baxter, Dyan Osborne. Front Split: Angle Osborne. 31. Angle Osborne singing "The Greatest Love." 32. L.S.D. Cheerleaders "Have Got It Together" during the cheerleader competition. 33. W.N.C.S.D. - "No, We're Not Tired."
The first step to knowl~dge Is to know we are Ignorant.
Student: Carrots are good for your eyesight. Teacher:How do you know? Student: How many rabbits have you seen wearing glasses?

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EXPLANATION OF MASON-DIXON TOURNAMENT PICTURES ON PAGES 9, 10, 11.

1. Miss Rena Reeves preparing food table In hospitality room.
2. Mrs. Delle Copeland checks food table In hospitality room.
3. 11ospltallty room scene during tournament.
4. Mr. Perdue getting refreshments In hospltallty room from Miss Sarah Wade.
5. Mr. Jim Perry enjoying hospltallty room refreshments.

6. Karen Davis, Denise Wllllams, and Mrs. Barbara Allred .
7. Earl Strozier (84), Maurice Crankflled, Darryl Smith, Natasha Hadley, Jennifer H., SandraJ ., Yashlca Banks.
8. Walter Collins and Darryl Smith buying refreshments at Concession Stand.
9. Mrs. Roland Smith, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. Nancy Barker, Mr. Alexander Manning.
10. Mrs. Nancy Barker serving customers at Snack Bar.

11. Earl Strozier (1984), James Battles, Mrs. Emma Johnson.
12. Full stadium watch Alabama and Georgia compete.
13. E.N.C.S.D. and Georgia game .
14. Eastern North Carollna and Florlda.
15. E.N.C.S.D. Cheerleaders perform.
16. Scene during Alabama vs Georgia game.

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(L-R) Joseph Nettles, Chris Creed, Robbie Dalton, Robert Banks.
Board of
Commissioners
Honor GSD Students
Four GSD students were honored by the Floyd County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, January 13, 1987, at the commissioners bl-mon,hly meeting . A resolution of recognition was read Into record for each student for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the GSD football program. Chris Creed, Joe Nettles, Robbie Dalton, and Robert Banks were the four young men who received a signed and sealed written copy of the resolution from the chairman of the Floyd County Board of Commissioners, C.T. Blankenship. It was very kind of the commissioners to take the time to so honor our students and we appreciate It very much.
I want to also say thank you to the person
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who without his help this would have never happened and that Is Mr. Larry Lloyd of Radio Station WKCX . Thanks to his efforts and the efforts of his wife, Olene, everything was arranged. Thank you both for taking the time to work with us. I also want to thank Coach Whitworth for transporting the students to the commissioners meeting and for working with me to compile the needed Information. We hope to honor more deserving students In the future with the help of Mr. Lloyd and the commissioners.
FOOTBALL AWARDS PRESENTATION
The GSD Football and Cheerleader Awards Presentation will be held Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tumlin Dining Room. JV and Varsity football teams and the GSD cheerleaders will be presented trophies and awards for their achievements during the 1986 football season.
--Sam Niemeier GSD Football Coach
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Teachers Workshop

Held at GSD

The faculty and Senior Class of Georgia

School for the Deaf completed their one
4 hundred thirtieth Commencement Exercise
Sunday afternoon, May 31 at 3:00 p.m. In Cedartown Civic Center, Cedartown, Georgia. The Baccalaureate address was held Sunday morning, May 31 at 11 :00 a.m. In Stewart Auditorium, Georgia School for the Deaf, Cave Spring, Georgia. Graduates Included: (L-R) Sitting: Tim Hester, Ray GIibert, Sonya Daniely, Charlene Flemister, Ronnie Grindle, Don

The annual Workshop for teachers of the Hearing Impaired/ Deaf was held at the Georgia School for the Deaf on March 26th and 27th, 1987. The topic of the workshop was Psychiatric-Psychological Counseling and Evaluation of the Hearing ImpairedDeaf Population .
Presenters for the workshop were; Dr. Patrick Brice, a professor In the Counseling Department at Gallaudet Un lversity In Washington, D.C., MIiton Gay, MSW,

Baxter . Standing: Darryl Smith, Joseph ACSW, a Clinical Social Worker In private

Nettles (Salulatorlan), Kent Frlsdon, practice In the Northwest Georgia area and

Rodney Bell (Valedltorlan), WIiiie Brown. a consultant at the Georgia School for the.

Not pictured: Charlotte Avery, Dale Deaf; and Dr. Wlllllam Martin, Jr., a

Lindbloom.

__ At,lanta ps_ychlatrlst who works with both a

hearing and a hearing-lmpalreo .Qopulatlon. The aoals for the workshop were to enable Individuals to become proficient
In Identifying students with psychiatric/ psychological problems and to be knowledgeable about the referral process for special education students. In the workshop the participants were given several modes of dealing with student problems and learned ways to Identify problems, when to refer students, and where to refer students for future evaluation and therapy.
Interaction time with other teachers of the hearing Impaired across the state was provided, and a barbeque for the participants was hosted by Micheal and Barbara Elliot at th_elr t)ome. Tours of the Georgia School for the Deaf school programs and home side programs were arranaed: also
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The beginning strains of "We Are The World'.' (L-R) Roderick Hartage, Dyan Osborne, Eddie Cooper, Rhonda Brownlow.
''We Are The
World''
Last year a group of well-known entertainers met one night and recorded the beautiful song, "We Are the World," which had been composed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie. The artists performing the song contributed their time and talents, and all proceeds of the record were used to help alleviate world hunger.
So appealing was the Idea of children of the world singing and signing together the words, ''We are the ones to make a better day, Just you and me, "that fifteen G.S.D. students were selected to perform the song for Awards Day and the opening ceremonies of the Mason-Dixon Tournament. Dressed In costumes representative of various countries, the boys and girls created an Incredibly lovely and moving experience, heart-tugging and unforgettable.
Word of the performance spread, and the group was Invited to several schools and churches. Cave Spring Elementary School and Principal Thomas Dempsey treated the participants to refreshments after a performance there. A trip to McDonald's followed a well-received performance at a meeting of the East Rome Junior High PTA.At Rome's First Methodist church, the group enjoyed dinner and fellowship with other young people before their program.
The "We Are the World" ensemble consists of: Rhonda Brownlow , Teresa Edwards, Dyan Osborne, Duane Baldwin, Eddie Cooper, Robert Wlnzenreld, Frank Fancher, Mike Meeks, Michael Gordon, Eugene Mingo, Sekeltha Glover, Natasha Hadley, Ricky Rivers, Toni Hancock, and Roderick Hartage.
Special thanks must be extended to all who contributed the costumes (or parts of them), which make "We Are the World" so Impressive. Some of them are: Becky Brownlow, Ruth Tallent, Nicolette . Wathley, Delle Copeland, Catherine

Beaird, BIii Penny, Sue Huckaby, Carole Hester, Patricia Hesterly, Wllann Powers, Betty Green, Sarah Wade, John Caple, Mary Allee Montgomery, Zelle Lively, Erik Whitworth, Barbara Dempsey, and Joy Gibson .
As director of the group, Micki Gaines was ably assisted by Shirley Childers and Suzanne Sanford, who performed miracles creating costumes Indicative of native dress from countries throughout the world. Mike looked so Arabian that he could convince any audience he owns an oll well! Teresa was an enchanting Indian maiden, and Duane should be tiptoeing through the tulips In Holland! Sincere gratitude also goes to Sarah Wade, who efflclently and cheerfully gave of her time to drive the active, noisy, fun-filled group to practices and performances. Her nerves
of steel are extraodlnaryl It Is the hope of all those Involved In "We Are the World" that our efforts will draw all of us closer together, both hearing and deaf people, to create a better world for the children of
tomorrow.

salted peanuts, Hershey kisses , mints, and a three-tiered white cake decoarated with blue ribbons and silver roses. Mrs. Couey's husband who assisted throughout the evening, served the white grape punch . Denise WIiiams Suzette Scott, Jeff Jimmerson' Donna Brown, and Anita Allen also assist: ed Mrs. Couey.
To commemorate the lovely and exciting evening, photographs were made of the students "decked out" In their formal attire. Students and guests were given glasses and memory booklets to remember the event.
The. Junior Class would like to thanks Mrs. Couey, her staff, Miss Joy Gibson, and everyone who helped to make the evening a great success We all had a good time!
-Mrs. Diane Conti High School Teacher
Explanation of Prom pictures on page 3.

--Micki Gaines Lower School Teacher
Junior and Senior Prom -1987

1. Arriving at the Prom
2. Senior class members attending the Prom
3. Junior class members attending the Prom

On April 25th, the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held In the Tumlin Dining Hall. This was a very lovely and exciting event .
The Theme was "Tomorrow Is Yours". The color scheme was blue, sliver, and white. In the center of the large room was a beautiful sliver arch covered with balloons. The entire dining room was transformed Into a majestic scene adorned with balloons, ribbons, and flowers. A beautiful blue gazebo with white flowers stood In the middle of the dining area. Surrounding the gazebo were tables covered with white linens, blue placemats and candles, and sliver centers under the candles.
The buffet style dinner was prepared by Mrs. Glenda Couey and her staff. The delicious meal consisted of fried chicken, country fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, tossed salad and dressing, homemade rolls, blueberry cobbler, and Iced tea.
After dinner, Adonla Smith, president,
and Angle Osborne, secretary of the Junior Class, presented Mrs. Diane Conti, the Junior advisor, with a gift of appreciation. Then the students entered the dance floor through the balloon arch. Mr. Perdue led the first dance. Dances and games were enjoyed by all.
Delicious refreshments were also prepared by Mrs. Couey. They consisted of cheese straws, fresh vegetables with dlp 1 .

4. Lined up for the delicious buffet dinner
5. Mr. and Mrs . Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Perdue enjoying the food
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6. V. Halpen, C. Belcher, D. Osborne, and R. Banks also enjoying the food
7. Dancing the night away
8. Refreshments
College Day Program
Our College Day Program was a big success. We were expecting six participants but Atlanta Area Technical School was unable to attend. We did, however, have Mr. Jerry Peeples from St. Petersberg Junior College, Susan Blair from North Florida Junior College In Madison, Florida, Jimmy Winburn from Tennessee Temple University, Mary Daniels from Dekalb Junior College, and Mike Burton from Floyd Junior College.
All of the high school and many of the Intermediate classes had the opportunity to get brochures and ask questions from each representative. We were also pleasantly surplsed to have Jeanette Sanks alona with
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Dr. Thomas W . Jones
Behavior
Management
Workshop
On Friday, April 10, the Georgia School for the Deaf faculty attended an on-campus workshop, directed by Dr. Tom Jones of Gallaudet University In Washington , D.C. Staff development unit credits were earned by those In attendance.
Dr. Jones Is the coordinator of the trainIng program for teachers of multlhandlcapped hearing Impaired students In the Department of Education at Gallaudet. Involved professionally In the education of multlhandlcapped children since 1969, his experience Includes classroom teaching , In-service and pre-service teacher training, and research. He earned his Ph . D at the University of Pittsburgh and has been a member of the Gallaudet faculty since 1981. H Is special Interests In the field are early Intervention, behavior management, and curriculum.
Dr. Jones presented practical suggestions for teachers, particularly In the area of behavior modification .
Lower School
Field Day
"Jump, Lekltal" "Run fast, Roble I" "Throw that softball, Rhonda! "
The shouts were deafening on May 14, 1987, as primary and middle school boys and girls participated In G.S .D.'s annual Field Day. Competition and exercise brought screams of delight from the lips of students, teachers, and visitors. It was a beautiful day, and the temperature was perfect for such an action-filled activity.
Every lower school student was a participant In at least three events, and some entered as many as six . Girls competed against girls, boys against boys; and almost everyone won at least one ribbon for first, second, or third place.
Sarah Wade, as Field D~y Director, was_ ..

assisted by aides and teachers Barbara Hendrix, Shirley Childers , Ladre Combee, Mary Hanson, Sam Niemeier, Nicolette Whatley, Inez Fincher, Rena Reeves, and Barbara Allred. Also assisting were eighthgrade girls Dyan Osborne, Allcla Ferguson, Amy Terry, Teresa Edwards; Tammy Watts, Kim Daniels, and Calmer Jones. A special drawing was held for the helpers, with Barbara Allred and Allcla Ferguson winning first prizes and Barbara Hendrix and Dyan Osborne winning second prizes.
After lunch In the park, everyone went for a swim In the G.S. D. pool.
Blue ribbons (First Place) were earned by the following : PRE-SCHOOL AND K-1 .
Tennis Ball Throw: K. Hampton and J . Cloclough Sack Race: K. Hampton and C. Jackson Long Jump: L. Crawford and Kinley Kines Potato Race: K. Hampton and C. Jackson 50-Yard: K . Hampton and C. Jackson K-2 AND PRIMARY Long Jump: C. Ralston and T. Steoud Tennis Ball Throw: C. Ralston and C. Moore Sack Race: T. Scott and J. Wooten Potato Race: R. McGatha and E. Caison 50-Yard Dash: N. Rivers and C. Fortson 100-Yard Dash: N. Rivers and E. Caison SPECIAL CLASSES: Long Jump: A. Henderson and C. Hughes Sotball Throw: J. Kitchens and S. Hammond 50-Yard Dash : H . Swanson and D. Straub MIDDLE SCHOOL High Jump: R. Brownlow and C, Sigler Long Jump: T. Hancock and R. Webb Softball Throw: R. Brownlow and R. Johnson 220-Yard Run: N. Hadley and R. Johnson 50-Yard Dash: N. Hadley and R. Johnson 100-Yard Dash: N. Hadley and M. Gordon
FIELD DAY SCENES
(L-R) Eric Johnson, Mrs. Hendrix - Judge.

Lakita Crawford (L-R) Mrs. Combee, Robie Johnson.

L-R) Arthur Carver, Calvin Barton .

(L-R) Wenona Stallings, Brownlow, Tonya Hancock.

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Football and Cheerleaders Awards Banquet

Awards, Awards, and More Awards---that was the purpose of the 1986 G.S.D. Football and Cheerleaders Awards gathering April 9, 1987. Not only did the outstanding players receive awards, but the coaches and cheerleader sponsors were recongnlzed too, by their teams.
The cheerleaders for the 1986 season were Melissa Allen, Twana Arnold, Angle Osborne, Judy Scott, Suzette Scott, Amanda Stubbs, Denise WIiiiams, Robbie MIiton, and Jerel Hunter. Mrs. Wright and Ms. Green presented each cheerleader with a trophy, memory poster, T-shirt , and bouquet of balloons.
The cheerleaders had a surprise for Mrs. Wright and Ms. Green , too. They presented plaques of appreciation to them . ~ngle Osborne, also, dedicated her signing song "The Greatest Love" to them. The cheerleaders, also, recognized Sam Nlemielr for his hard work with the teams and for his support of the cheerleaders .
Coaches Sam Nlemieir, Andy Dawson, and Erik Wh itworth presented the following awards to their outstanding players :

JV FOOTBALL AWARDS

Best Offensive Player Best Defensive Player MVP Most Improved

Mike Gortlon Wesley Sandefur Anderson Sands Robert Wlnzenreld

VARSITY FOOTBALL AWARDS

Offensive Awards

. Best Offensive Back Best Offensive End Best Offensive Lineman

Joe Nettles Lewis Miller Robert Banks

Defensive Awards

Best Defensive Back

Joe Nettles

Best Defensive Linebacker Chris Creed

Best Offensive Lineman Johnny Dunlap

Golden Toe Award

Robert Banks

Golden Helmet Award

Robbie Dalton

Most Improved

Dino Watson

E!ernard Rainey

Sportmanshlp Award

Don Baxter

Most Spirit Terry Moore, Chuckle Belcher

Eric Tatum-Rodney Parker Award

Charvls Thomas , Jeff Nelson

Varsity MVP

Joe Nettles, ChrlsCreed

Honor Award

Kenny Kelly

Coach Sam Nlemlelr told the teams that he wishes they could all be awarded trophies and he challenged all the boys to strive for excellence so they would be on
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Family Weekend

Georgia school for the Deaf was host for

64 parents and children for a Family Life

Education Weekend March 6-8, 1987. On

Saturday a workshop was held In the

Kennard Building and was attended by the

faculty, as well as by parents. Family

Education Director Faye Kemp welcomed

guests and Introduced Superintendent

Michael Elliott , who In turn Introduced the

keynote speaker, Mrs. WIida Owens .

Mother of a deaf son . Mrs. Owens' words

mirrored her years of work, Joy,

frustrations , failures, successes, and love,

as she accepted her son 's deafness and

then struggled to ensure him a good

eduatlon and a good life. An Invigorating

speaker, her amusing anecdotes and

reallstc advice encouraged the parents

present and Inspired teachers to Instlll In

their students a love of learn Ing.

Following the address, fifteen G.S.D.

students presented the song, "We Are the

World," and the Jr. G.A .D. presented a

skit and song.

Of especial Interest was a demonstration

of learning materials by Stephanie Dlrst,

Director of the Georgia Multi-Handicapped

Center. The young girls and boys could

hardly wait to get their hands on the toys

she offered for scrutiny and testing.

After lunch, there were small group

sessions for the parents and a sign

language class for those Interested.

G.S.D. offers a word of gratitude to Mrs.

Kemp for her planning and co-ordination of

the Family Weekend. A special word of

thanks must go to the faculty members who

were Involved In the child care for siblings

of G.S.D. students.

Families of the following present and

future G.S.D. students attended the work-

shop:

Ricky Webb

Clifton Mitchell

Crystal Wimbish

Jeanie Baber

Lamar Horton

Phillip Sharp

Robert Wlnzenreld

Laura Thurmond

Clifton Sallywhlte

Dino Watson

Ju lie Stover

Ryan Loyd

Kevin Boatner

Connie Ralston

Erica Huckeba

Arthur Carver

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Workshop In Lafayette

A team of Georgia School for the Deaf personnel presented a workshop to members of the Speech and Language Consortium of North-west Georgl& on Friday, May 15, 1987. Meeting In the First Baptist Church of Lafayette, the presenters were Pam Corn , G.S.D.audlologlst; Helen
Keefer, psychometr[st . and P.I.N .E.S.

Director ; Stephanie Wright, high school

speech teacher; Mary Hanson , lower

school speech teacher; and Micki Gaines,

middle school language Instructor.

Approximately fifty people attended the

workshop, which was the Consortium's last

meeting for the 1986-87 year. M lss Corn

and Ms. Keefer explained referral pro-

cedures for obtalnlg psychological, audl-

loglc and speech/language evaluations at

GSD.

.Ms. Keefer discussed sign

language and Introducing a core

vocabulary. Miss Gaines focused on the

teaching of English to deaf children, based

on her years of classroom experience. Mrs.

Wright aoo Miss Hanson discussed the

administration and Interpretation of

language tests.

Members and guests were treated to an

unusually delightful and delicious lunch,

and each presenter received a lovely

arrangement ot spring flowers from the

Consortium .

GS DAE Installs New Off icers

GSDAE (Georgia School for the Deaf Association of Educators) held Its annual End-of-Year Banquet In Krannert Center at Berry College May 19, 1987, at 7:30p.m.
Outgoing GSDAE President, Bettye Angel, welcomed the members and guests.

The Joanne Collier School of Dance entertained the group with several Jazz and tap routines. The girls were dressed In colorful costumes and had everyone wanting to Join the fun . The entertainment committee consisted of Joyce Herron and

Prudence DIiiingham .

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Dr. Andrew Griffin, Interim Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Educators, Inspired those present as he thanked teachers for the work they do and talked about tt,e Job of being a teacher. He made everyone feel very proud of the teaching profession. , New officers for the coming year were Installed by Mrs. Louise Chubb, a retired GSDAE member and teacher. The officers are:(L-R In picture) Mr. George Kemp , President, Mrs. Lynda Walts, Vice President, Mrs. Sylvia Morgan, Secretary and Mrs. Joyce Herron, Treasurer.

_One of the highlights of the evening was

the awarding of approximately seventy-five (75) door prizes . Everyone received a flower and a prize. Mrs. Catherine Beaird was chairman of th is committee.
The dining area was beautifully decorated by Mrs. Lynda Walts.
Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner.
(L-R) Hattie Jackson, Jimmie Yarbrough, and Tammie Huffman .
New Food Service Employees
Georgia School for the Deaf welcomes three new workers In the dining room: Hattie Jackson, Tammie Huffman, and Jimmie Yarbrough.
Hattie Jackson was born In Polk County and graduated from Cedartown High School. Her previous employment .experience Includes Jobs as a sales clerk, cashier, teacher aide for special reading classes, and food service worker at Regal Day Care Center.Hatt ie has two children , aged 6 and 13.
Tammie Huffman Joined the G .S.D.food service staff In April, 1986. She moved to Cave Spring from California In 1983, after her husband finished his enlistment In the U.S.Navy. Away from the Job, she enjoys her two children, gardening , .and playing Bingo.
Jimmy Yarbrough started work as a food service aide in March , 1987. Born In Mississippi , he attended Liberty HIii High School before moving to Ohio, where he worked for the State of Ohio for six years . He was self-employed until moving to his wife 's hometown , Cedartown In 1972, where for 10 1/ 2 years he worked at Jockey Men's Wear. His wife, Joyce, Is an L.P .N.at Northwest Regional Hospital In Rome.
The only people you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.
If you fall down on your obligations , how can you expect to stand up for your rights?

The Wizard of Oz

The lower school drama program

announced their performance of the

''The Wizard of Oz.' 'Twenty-seven

student from Georgia School for the Deaf's

lower school produced this musical. All

students were In the fourth through the

seventh grades. The students began work

In September 1986. All costumes and props

were constructed by the students . Some of

the props Include a cow, pig, chicken,

chicken, tornado, town scene, yellow brick

road, and a house. The group of students

worked together all year with Mary

Hanson. Their first performance was on

April 24 ,1987 at 1;00 p.m. In the Kennard

Auditorium . The following students were

Involved; Jermaine Akins, Davie

Anderson, Duane Baldwin, Shica Banks;

Rhonda Brownlow , MisteyCole, Walter

Collins,

Tyson

Daniels,

Nikki

Michael Gordon, Natasha Hadley, Sean

Hammond, Toni Honcock, Carlos Herrera,

Jennifer Hogan Wanda Johnson , Robbie Johnson, Eddie MIiier, Eugene Mingo,
Sherman Neal, Shirley Osborne, Ricky Rivers , Chris Sigler, Shannon Smith, _Wenona Stallings, Ricky Webb, and Toby WIibanks.

-Mary Hanson Speech Teacher
Explanation of pictures on this page .

1. Toto (Shirley Osborne), Dorothy (Rhonda Brownlow) and the scarecrow (Eddie Miller) oll the rusty tlnman (Eugene Mingo). 2. The tlnman does not have a heart. 3 Dorothy and her three new friends; the tlnman, scarecrow and the cowardly lion (Carlos Herrera), follow the yellow brick road to see the wizard. 4. Dorothy, Toto, the tlnman, scarecrow and the cowardly lion meet the wizard (Jennifer Hogan). 5. The winged monkeys capture Dorothy, Toto and their three friends . The three visible monkeys from left to right are Jermaine Akins , Nikki Elias and Wanda Johnson .
6. The wicked witch (Shica Banks) wants Dorothy's red shoes. Sean Hammond Is another winged monkey behind the scarecrow .
7. The munchklns (from left to right) Duane Baldwin, Shannon Smith, Ricky Webb and Natasha Hadley) and Glinda, the good witch (Wenona Stallings) help Dorothy and Toto go back home to Kansas. 8. Dorothy arid Toto are back on their farm In Kansas. The farm helpers are from left to right: Toby WIibanks, Tyson Daniels, Davis Anderson as Uncle Henry, Sherman Neal and Mistey Cole as Aunt Em.

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Wizard of Oz Play Scenes

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Badgerland Deaf
Scout Camporee
On May 3, the GSD delegatlon left Cave Spring, headed for Wisconsin to attend the Thirteenth Blennlal Deaf Scout Camporee May 6-10, 1987.
The overnight destination was the lndlana School for the Deaf In lndlanapolls, lndlana, Sunday nlgl)t, May 3. We stayed In the gym.
On Monday night, May 4, we left for llllnols State Park Camp near Zion, llllnols. We stayed there for two nights.
Everyone was tired of riding and dellghted to enjoy the beautlful park and rest. The park offered Lake Michigan and the forest. It also had restroom facllltles with hot water showers. We pitched our new tents and we cooked our supper and rested a llttle.
On May 5, we left for the national Fraternity Society of the Deaf Home Office In Mt. Prospect, llllnlos. Mr. John B. Davis, deaf tour guide, talked to our Scouts about Life Insurance, etc., and carried us on a tour of the Fleld Museum of Natural History In Chicago .
On May 6, we left early to drive to Janesvllle, Wisconsin, for the camporee. Activities began on Wednesday with the arrlval ofScouts and setting up of camp. In the evening, the formal opening of the camporee began with a welcome by Scoutmaster Leonard Peacock and Wisconsin School for the Deaf Superintendent John 5. Shipman.
On Thursday, May 7, Explorers (boys and glrls) and adults hiked at the Devll's Lake-Trall, which was a most Interesting event for an overnight camp from near Portage, Wisconsin, to Devll's Lake State Park, and then within the park, making a total of approxlmately 22 mlles. The hikers went there for two days for an overnight camp.
Scoutcraft events were held on Thursday, May 7, for the Boy Scouts. The events were: Fire bulldlng, Tent pitching, Compass Reading, Camp Errors, Tying, Relay, Indian Travols Race, First Aid, Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation, Being a Scout, Flag Knowledge, Wlldllfe Identification, and Map Symbol Quiz. In the lndlvldual olymplc game events, G.S.D.'s Duane Baldwin won first place In Archery, and third place In rope-cllmblng; he placed fourth In overall game events. Georgia's Beaver Patrol placed fifth In aquatic events, fifth In archery, sixth In Scoutcrafts, sixth In overall performance, and fourth In Olympic games. Georgia's Panther Patrol earned sixth place In Scoutcrafts, fifth place In Olympic games, and seventh place In overall performance.
Attending the Deaf Camporee from GSD Were:

BOY SCOUTS

Jermaine Akins

Duane Baldwln

Ricardo Chapman

Tyson Daniel

Donald Fielding

Roderick Hartage

Brian Hicks

David Sutton

Ricky Rivers

EXPLORER SCOUTS

Karen Davis

Vicki Halphen

Dyan Osborne

Amy Terry

Eddie Cooper

Rodney Bell

Chris Culberson

Robbie Johnson

Gary Fuller

Eugene Mingo

Chuckle Belcher

Johnny Dunlap

Scotty Russel

Robert Wlnzenreld

Sean Hammond

Robert Banks

Chris Creed

Jeff Jimmerson

Mlchael E; Smith

ADULTS

Alton Holman Erik Whitworth

Joy Gibson Barbara Allred Eugene L. Neal

--Alton Holman GSD Scoutmaster
Explorer Two Day
Hike
On May 7, 1987, Boy Scouts ,and Exolorers from Wisconsin, Maryland, New York, Virginia, Missouri, and Georgia left the Scout Camporee at Janesville at nine o clock and drove close to 100 mlies to a rest area north of Madison. This rest area was located on the Wisconsin River. There we ate lunch and prepared to ride a car ferry across about one-fourth mlle of the river. From there the first-day hike began. All GSD Explorers and staff maoe It through the hike, .which was about 8 mlled long from the Wisconsin River to the Devil's Lake camp ground.
Many thanks to Eugene L. Neal and Barbara Allred for taking this hike along with the Explorers. After all hikers arrived safely, we began to set up camp and prepared to eat supper. That night all Scouts and Explorers gathered around a main fire to play charades, but all Ideas had to come from the Boy Scout Laws. After that, some Jokes were told by students from each school; then, we all went back to our own camp and began preparing for bed.
The next morning, May 8, we got up at 6:00 a.m., began to prepare breakh1st and get ready to leave on the 14-mlle hike that awaited us. This hike was up, down, over, and around the mountains that surrounded Devil's Lake. Each school left at different times. Wisconsin left the earliest at 7:00 a.m., and Georgia left at 8:00 a.m. Georgia made up for lost time, because we caught and passed every school expect Wisconsin. After returning

to the camp site, all our Explorers restedand doctored their feet . Other than a few bllsters and bruises, our Explorers did very well.
T am proud of our Explorers for being able to make a total of 22 mlles In two days mainly because we. did not have any practice. For those Explorers who completed the Devil's Lake hike, they will receive a patch for their hard work.
--Erik Whitworth Houseparent

Explanation of Badgerland Deaf Scout Camporee pictures on page 9.

1. Inside of NFSD Home Office 2. Place for Wonder-See how Big Elephant

Is

3. Anlcent Egypt Mummies of chlldren

4. A Favorite place for our boys - Skeleton

of Dinosaurs Inside the Field Museum of

Natural History

5. Boy Scout Troop 42 - (L-R) Standing:

Duane Baldwin, Roderick Hartage, and

Ricky Rivers. Sit: Tyson Daniels, David

Sutton, Recardo Chapman, Donald Field-

ing, Jermaine Akins, and Brian Hicks.

6. We visited WSD.

7. "Lake Michigan", only 200 yds. to our

camp at llllnols Beach State Park.

8. Cooking for Lunch Time.

9. CAMP ERROR - Brian Hicks, Roderick

Hartage, Donald Fielding, Jermaine Akins

10. Explorer Post 42 - (L-R) Standing,

third row: Eugene L. Neal, Erik Whit-

worth, Robert Banks, Chris Creed, and

Johnny Dunlap. Standing, second row:

Chris Culberson, Chukle Belcher, Rodney

Bell, Scotty Russell, Robbie Johnson and

Jeff Jimmerson. Kneellng, first row:

Michael Smith, Sean Hammonds, Gary

Fuller, Eugene Mingo, Robert Wenzeureld

and Eddie Cooper.

11. Aquatic Event - Post 42

12. EXPLORER ARCHERY

Vickie

Halphen and Dyan Osborne.

13. MOUTH to MOUTH RESUSCITAT-

ION - Jermaine Akins, Donald Fielding,

Ricky Rivers, Roderick Hartage.

14. FIRE BUILDING - Duane Baldwin, Ricardo Chapman, Tyson Daniels. 15. See Our New Dome Tent. (L-R) Miss Gibson (teacher), Karen Davis, Dyan Osborne, Amy Terry, Mrs. Allred (teacher) Sitting: Vicki Halphen.
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"Do you live within your Income?" Good heavens, no! It's all I can
do!Q llvewlthln my credit."
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"You say he left no money!" "No. You see he lost his health getting wealthy, and then lost his wealth trying to get healthy. ''

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(see article on page 8)
Badgerland Deaf Scout Camporee Scenes

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Family Weekend Scenes

THE SCHOOL HELPER (see article on page 6)

GSD students presenting "We are the World" Directed by Ml~kl Gaines.
Foreground : M llton Gay, facilitator for " What am I S'pose to Do ?"; parents.

(L-R) Lynne Crothers, Lower School Supervisor, Stephanie Dirst , Director Ga. MDltlhandlcapped Center in Atlanta.
''Family Life Educat ion Curriculum for GSD " being discussed by parents and facilitators In this small group session,

Refreshment t ime

(L-R) Ann M itchell , parent, Faye Kemp, coordinator, Beverly Baber , parent , Paul M itchell , parent , Rev. Dewey Balley, M inister.

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Dr. Joseph Hartung
GSU Courses
Offered at GS D
It Is an unusually gifted teacher who can Instruct, amuse, and motivate students to such a level of enjoyment that learning becomes pure pleasure . This achievement Is particularly remarkable If ttre students are tired, disgruntled, hungry teachers who have Just completed an eight-hour workday and are eagerly anticipating home, dinner; and bed. Such Is the case In the Georgia State University courses being taught on-campus by Dr. Joseph Hartung.
Dr. Hartung has had a long association with Georgia School for the Deaf. Many former and current teachers earned Master's degrees In Deaf Educatlor:, by participation In the G.S.U. program spearheaded by him. Through the years, he has legitimately become one of the G.S.D. family and has provided an Invaluable service by being Instrumental In the upgrading of teachers' certificates and degrees.
As a result of his own educational background and teaching experience, Dr. Hartung Is credibly qualified to train teachers. Reared In Kentucky, he earned a degree In Psychology at the University of Louisville and studied Hearing-Impaired Education at Washlngtlon University In St. Louis, Missouri. He holds a Master's degree In Speech and Hearing and a Ph.D. In Audiology and Deaf Education. His experience with handicapped children has been extensive and varied . He has a unique perspective on hearing-Impaired chlldren,because his oldest son Is deaf; therefore, Dr. Hartung Is realistically acquainted with the problems, frustrations, and Joys that accompany the rearing and teaching of detf children. (He has five sons, ranging In age from 7 to 30; he and his family live In Fayetteville, Georgia).
When Informed that some certification courses were required, the teachers lnltlally resisted the Idea, dreading the thoughts of an even lo_nger workday and a _

return to school after, for some, many years of being a teacher, not a student. The attitude changed after the first session, for Dr. Hartung creates an atmosphere conducive to happy relaxation and open, honest discussion, thereby making learning a Joy. Laughter Is a constant reaction by his students. He not only teachers, he entertains! He may even be a miracle-worker, for few people could make exhausted, grouchy, uninterested pupils become enthusiastic, happy, Interested learners. His Instruction Is based on a blend of common sense, experiential knowledge, tested theory, practical application, and humor. Perhaps his greatest asset Is his ability to Inspire teachers to keep learning themselves; as a continual student himself, particularly In development and teaching of language, he encourages teachers to have realistic expectations for deaf children while demanding from each child his best.
Readers of this article may accuse the author of being "Pollyannlsh," but everyone attending the G.S.U. courses has been pleasantly surprised. Anyone wandering around the G.S.D. campus on a Wednesday night may suspect a party In progress; no, It's laughter and lively discussion wafting through the air from Dr. Hartung's class.
--Micki Gaines Lower School Teacher
New Telephone
System for GSD
In June of 1986 a switchboard was installed In the admlnstratlon building . It was exciting, but really It was confusing to eveyone for a time.
As with all new equlptment, many bugs had to be Ironed out In the beginning. Training sessions were held to help the staff learn how to use the new push button telephones. Participants learned how to transfer calls to other extensions, have three-way conversation, and Intercept calls ringing In on one phone at another phone.
Ms. Nicolette Whatley and Ms. Marylin Reese were selected to operate the console
on alternating weeks. Mrs. Marvlne Ferguson was selected to operate It between the hours of 5:00 p.m . and 10:30 p.m., Monday thu Friday. On week-ends and late at night all calls go through the Infirmary.
The new telephone numbers at GSD are: 777-3321 and 777-3322.
-Marilyn Reese Student Personnel Services
A friend rubs the bad things out Instead of rubbing them In.

GSb's Audiologist

As GSD's audiologist, Pam Corn provides annual audlologlc evaluations on all GSD students, In keeping with state regulation (assessment of hearing level , auditory discrimination abllltles, and lipreading skills). She maintains required current otologlc examinations on GSD students by scheduling on-or off-campus otology clinics In cooperation with a Rome area otologlst . Miss. Corn also performs comparative hearing aid evaluation and provides recommendations to the parents and or requestlong agency that will purchase the ampllflcatlon. Minor hearing aid repairs,
earmold repairs, and earmold re-makes are also handled. Pam maintains functional am pllflcatlon systems for GSD students (FM auditory trainer systems and the school loaner hearing aid bank). She Is also responsible for projecting the audlologlc needs of GSD students and acquiring the needed equipment.
In addition to providing audlologlc services to GSD students, hearing evaluations and consulatlon services to public school children, Infants, and pre-schoolers are provided. Most of those requests come from neighboring county school systems, health department, and Vocational Rehabilitation. Medical referrals and educational recommendations are provided when necessary. Requests for such services have been Increasing with each passing year, providing a greater community vlslblllty and developing a stronger network with public school systems throughout our State . This helps to Insure better support services for hearing Impaired children attending public school, as well as Increasing the possibil ity of children being referred to GSD for placement.

MAD Club Organized

During the last few years, a number of

deaf professional actors and actresses have

entered the limelight In show business and

have been successful, some even to the

extent of earning Broadway's Tony or the

coveted Academy Award's Oscar. Music

and drama provide marvelous

opportunities for self-expression and for

the developmentand display of talent. Sign

language Is, by Its very nature, a beautiful

vehicle of expression. Its users employ

drama, pantomime, and comedy in

communication;

therefore,

many

hearing-Impaired people begin at an early

age to exhibit a flair for the dramatic In

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A Magical Magic Show

Magic Show Scenes

Mr. Wayne Jones, a magician from Rome, presented a dellghtful magic show for the lower school children on February 16, 1987. The laughter and screams of students and teachers could be heard throughout the campus, as he performed many slelght of hand tricks that amazed everyone, proving true the old adage, ''The hand Is quicker than the eye.''
How does one pull a beautiful white dove from a box that Is obviously empty? What
happens when a single black scarf mysteriously becomes several scarves of various colors? Where does a rubber ball go when It Inexplicably disappears "before your very eyes?" Mr. Jones was Just too good a magician for anyone to discover his methods of trickery.
Many student volunteers participated In the program. Tess Walden held a ball In her hand, and suddenly there were two balls! Ricky Webb's shorts appeared In the middle of a red scarf! And Mr. Jones even cut off Ricky River's head and made Brandon Sutton's head disappear and then reappear!
Performing as a professional magician for 18 years, Mr. Jones has taken his act to Germany, Italy, Austria, and throughout the United States. He has been the recipient of numerous talent awards and recently has made several televlslon apperances on the American Forces Network, T.V. Europe, and WJCL-TV In Savannah, Georgia. Rarely have lower school students
so enjoyed an assembly program . Perhaps Mr. Jones' magic show will become an annual event at G.S.D.
-Emma Johnson Middle School Teacher

Lower School students Mark Ziegler, Ricky Webb, and Arthur Carver assist Mr. Jones with trick.
Magician Wayne Jones reveals a beautiful dove -- Mrs . Emma Johnson looks on in astonishment.

Tess Walden assists Mr. Jones with magic trick.

Mrs. Owens Honored
On Tuesday, May 12, former G.S.D. Superintendent Vera Owens was honored by the Community Relations Commission of Polk County, Georgia. Mrs. Owens is actively involved in the Cedartown Music Club, the Cedar Valley Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, the Polk County Branch of NAACP, and the American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery Program. She and her Husband, Odell, have seven children and one grandchild .
Adult Education is that course of study made possible when there's a teenager In the home.

Lower School student Ricky Webb assists Mr. Jones during the performance.

(L-R) Mrs. Emma Johnson (Teacher) Interprets while a ferocious monster (Mr. Jones) and Toby Wilbanks intertain the group .

Mrs . Johnson (L) and Mr. Jones doing scarf trick.

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Miscellaneous Classroom Scenes at GSD

CAREER EDUCATION

LOWER SCHOOL

(L-R) Welding Instructor Ronnie Williams observing Randy Brock welding fender brace on .trailer.

(L-R) Printing Instructor Billy McDonald with students Tina Gilliland, Heidi Bivins, and Suzette Scott.

(L-R) Crystal Wimbish , Eric Caison, Johnny Mae Hill, Chad Moore, Miss Carolyn Mitchell (Teacher), Ricardo Chapman .

(L-R) Upholstery Instructor Jack Mount observes Sandra Jordan and Tina Sims repair couch.

Woodworking Arts and Crafts Instructor Paul Carter (R) and Charlene Flemister . with completed class projects .

(L-R) Kendrick Poole, Donald Fielding, Alanna Casey , Chad Blaxton, Mrs. Wilma Davis (Teacher).

Home Management Instructor Bettye Angel (C) with students Renee Heath (L) and Daniel Kurtz.

(L-R) Carpentry Instructor George Kemp and Ronnie Grindle display cabinet they built.

(L-R) Mrs . Barbara Allred, Jason Wooten, Robin McGotha, Michelle Daggett, Margie Johnson, Misty Ciirroil, Shon Ramsey.

(L-R) Wesley Sandefur, Daryl Smith, Mr. Freeman (Transportation Instructor), Charles Carter.

(L-R) Lewis Miller assists Instructors Ronnie Williams and Russell Royston repair trailer, Charvis Thomas looks on .

(L-R) Lamar Horton, Damon Straub, Mrs. Penny (Teacher), David Sutton.

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Teachers Workshop (see page 1)
provided were tours of the Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf, located In Cave Spring . Those attending were :
1. Carol Blnson , Dalton City 2. Libby Bachus, Newton County 3. Craig Hudson , Newton County 4. Page Jackson, Morgan County 5. Debbie Murphy, Colquitt County 6. Elaine Taylor, Colquitt County 7. Rebbecca Berger, Morgan County 8. Eugene Perdue, GSD 9. Sandi loepker.Tlfton 10 Judy Branch, Tifton 11 Carolyn Lonergan, Paulding County 12 Bob Stover , White County 13 Martha Hackney , Stephens County 14 Kathy Wright, Clayton County 15 Jane Formdy , Chatham County 16 Kathy Creweli, Dougherty County 17 Prudence Eckel , Cobb County 18 Nancy Buice , Cobb County 19 Ishmael Childs , Georg ia Department
of Education 20 Ada Smith , Henry County 21 Kay Sherrill, Henry County 22 Sylvia Morgan , GSD 23 Shirley Epps, Harris County 24 Annette Moore, Atlanta Publ ic
Schools 25 Shella Hairston , Atlanta Public
Schools 26 Lynne Crothers, GSD 27 Helen Keefer , GSD 28 Liz Carpenter , Columbus 29 Cynthia Frey , Columbus 30 Pam Corn , GSD 31 Steve Autry , GSD 32 Mike Elliott , GSD 33 Teresa Lee , GSD 34 Bobbi Starin, Atlanta Public Schools 35 Pauline Kelly, Atlanta Public Schools 36 Katheryn Whaley , Floyd County 37. Jane Formby, Chat ham County 38 . Nancy Buice , Cobb County 39. Susan Anderson, DeKalb County 40 . Ola Ruth Mahr, DeKalb County
-Teresa Lee GSD Psychologist

Teachers Workshop Scenes

(L-R) GSD 's Teresa Lee registers Ada Smith and Kay Sherrell from Henry County.

(l-R) Mr. Ishmael Childs (State Depart-

ment of Education), Dr. Patrick Brice

(Presenter,

Professor,

Gallaudet

University). Mr. Michael Elliott, GSD

Superintendent.

Teacher's Workshop participants: Ada Smlth--Henry County, Kay Sherrell-Henry County, Debbie Murphy--Colqultt County, Crald Hudson--Newton County, Libby ~achus--Newton County, Kally Wright Starr--Clayton County.

(L-R) Mrs. Teresa Lee (Coordinator, GSD Psychologist), Mr. Milton Gay (Presenter, Clinical Social Worker in private practice, Rome, Ga.

EDUCATIONAL TOYS FOR THE PRIMARY DORM AND INFIRMARY

There were a lot of excited children the

day some new educational toys arrived in

the primary dorm and Infirmary. The

houseparents and nurses selected toys

appropriate for children In their area.

Those toys were ordered through the

Business Office. Faye Kemp purchased a variety of Fisher Price toys tor the dorm

using "I love you

pin money .

Mrs. Barnett's comment was, " Yo_u would

have thought it was Christmas when all

those toys arrived ."

Teacher's Workshop participants: Rebecca Berger--Morgan County, Carol
Benson--Dalton City, Page Jackson-Morgan County, Kathy Crowell-Dougherty County.
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One thing all young people must learn about money matters : It does!

Dr. WIiiiam Martin, Jr. (Presenter , private pracrlce, Atlanta, Ga .).

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Dr. Martin Appointed

11; our county: Staying Safe When Parents Aren't

Faithful Service

j

Associate State School Home, a safety booklet for "latchkey" children, - prepared and distributed In

Awards

Superintendent
Dr. Werner Rogers has announced the appointment of Josephine Martin as Associate State Superintendent for Special

September to every chlld In Polk County Schools (over 6,000).
Red Flag, Green Flag, another personal safety program, approved by Board of Education for presentation to second grade students and soon to be Implemented.

Eleven Georgia School for the Deaf employees were recently honored tor tneir
years of faithful service to education and to
the State of Georgia.

Services. Dr. Martin assumes position

Someone to Talk to, a puppet show

June 1 which has been held by Dr. Peyton design for helping children understand

WIiiiams since 1978.

Inappropriate behavior and to learn to tell

J

Miss Martin began her career In the someone, production plans are underway.

30 years Rena Reeves
25 years

Department of Education 34 years- ago as a

The Nurturing Program, designed to

Mary J. Gaines, Alton Holman,

Seventh District Consultant for the School Improve parenting methods, the first class

Eugene Perdue

Nutrition Program. In that position she visited Cave Spring School (the Georgia School for the Deaf) on a regular basis and learned about the mission of Cave Spring.

Is being formed.
Community awareness of the child abuse
problem, the following activities conducted:

20 years Amanda E. Chatman
15 years

From 1961 to 1978 she served as State Director of the Sc.hool Nutrition Program.
During that time she worked closely with Senator Herman Talmadge and other congressional leaders to secure additional

-programs to civic groups -portable signs with prevention messages -radio programs aired -newspaper articles printed -safety tips distributed at Health Fair

Helen C. Keefer, Teresa L. Lee Juadessa M. Powell and Lynda T. Walts
10 years Horace L. Freeman, Essie C. Ponder

funds for school meals. These funds have greatly benefited the students at cave Spring. In 1987 Dr. Charles McDanlel appointed her as a Division Director and Increased her responslbllltles to Include the state textbook program, chapter 2 of

-training for teachers In Identifying and reporting
~training for volunteers who do hearing and vision testing In Identifying and reporting.

Miss Hanson to Attend World Congress

the Education Consolidation and Improve-

The poem listed below Is one that Is no\\

ment Act, and statistical services In addition to the School Nutrition Program.

Dr. Martin, a nutrition major, graduated

from The University of Georgia with a

Degree In Home Economics. Later she

earned a master's degree In Famlly Life

Education from Columbia University, and

In 1979 was awarded a Ph.D. in

Educational

Administration

and

supervision from Georgia State University.

Miss Martin has a lifetime commitment to

helping meet the needs of Georgia's

children through public education. She

understands the special needs of the

children at Cave Spring and the special

needs of the school. She looks forward to

meeting the staffs, parents, and students

early In the 1987-88 school year .

being disseminated to parents and groups of Individuals who are working with the Georgia Councll on Chlld abuse.
PL~ASE, MOM AND DAD....
My hands are small - I don't mean to spill my mllk.
My legs are short - Please slow down so I can keep up with you.
Don't slap my hands when I touch something bright and. pretty - I don't understand.
Please look st me when I talk to

I will be attending the 10th World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf~ July 20-28,1987. It wlll be held In Helsinki, Finland. The title of the congress Is, "One World One Responsibility". There wlll be both hearing and hearing-Impaired professionals at the congress. The Finnish Association of the Deaf has organized many excursions and cultural events In both the hearing and deaf communities. I am looking forward to many formal and Informal discussions. The following are a few specific topics and themes: 1. The deaf as a minority group, presented by Harlan Lane. 2. Bllllnguallsm and the deaf, presented by Lars Wallin. 3. lntergratlon and the deaf chlld today,

Mrs. Lee Elected

you - It lets me know you are really listening.

presented by Clemens M kaal . 4. A deaf chlld at home.

to Board

My feelings are tender - Don't

5. The deaf chlld In school. 6. Cultural values and llfest_yle of the deaf

nag me all day - Let me make

community.

Teresa Lindsey Lee, Director of Support Services and the Diagnostic and Edu.cation Center, has been elected to the Board of Director of the Polk County Councll on Chlld Abuse. The group Is a citizen-based organization, charctered by the Georgia Councll on Chlld Abuse, dedicated to making every household In the state a safe place to live. This term of office will run for two years.
During the past year the Polk County Councll has undertaken the following chlld abuse prevention programs and activities,

mistakes without feeling stupid.
Don't expect the bed I make or the picture I draw to be perfect Just love me for trying.
Remember I am a child not a small adult - Sometimes I don't understand what you are saying.
I love you so much - Please love me Just for being me - Not Just for the things I can do.

I wlll also attend to the Fourth International Symposium on Sign Language research, In Lappeenranta, Finland, July 15-19, 1987. Lappeenrantll Is a summer town situated In the Finish Lake District about 100 mlles from Helsinki. Again the Finnish Association of the Deaf Is hosting the Symposium. I will enjoy the chance to meet new people from all over the world who share a common Interest In the deaf culture.
-Mary Elizabeth Hanson GSD Speech-Language Pathologist

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FOOTBALL-CHEERLEADERS BANQUET (see page 5)
the awards list next year. There was not a ary eye tn tne atntng
hall when Sam Nlemlelr presented the "Eric Tatum and Rodney Parker Award." Charvls Thomas and Jeff Nelson were chosen to receive It. He tearfully Cautioned all the boys to be careful this summer and come back healthy for fall practice.
The teams' senior players had Joe Nettles and Robbie Dalton to present awards to the coaches for their dedication of time and effort to the football program.
The dining room was gaily decorated and mounds of food was prepared for the multitudes of team members, students , and parents who attended the awards banquet. The coaches, Sponsors, team players , and cheerleaders want to thank Mrs . Betty Banks for the cake she donated .
All In all, the event was a huge success.
--Betty Green Cheerleader Sponsor

Rhonda Brownlow, Frank Fancher, Sekeltha Glover, Michael Gordon, Natasha Hadley , Toni Hancock, Roderick Hartage, Roble Johnson, Mike Meeks, Eugene Mingo, Sherman Neal , Ricky Rivers, and Chris Slgler.
--Micki Gaines Lower School Teacher
COLLEGE DAY PROGRAM (see page 2)
the representative from North Florida College. Jeanette Is a student at North Florida and seemed to be enjoying her studies there.
All In all, we feel this was a beneficial time for all of our students. We plan to make this an annual event with more colleges and technical schools added next year. We are appreciative of the partlclp~tlon we had this year and hope to look forward to College Day 1988.
-Mrs. Nancy Barker GSD Counselor

Explanation of Athletic Banquet pictures on page 5.

COLLEGE DAY PROGRAM SCENES

1. Coach Sam Nelmeler speaks to group . 2. (L-R) Coach Sam Nelmeler presenting Cheerleader Award to Angle Osborne. 3. (L-R) Joseph Nettles receives award from Coach Andy Dawson. 4. Angle Osborne signing I ong " The Greatest Love " . 5 . (L-R) Standing : Mrs. Betty Green (Cheerleader Sponsor), Angle Osborne, Mrs. Stephanie Wright (Cheerleader Sponsor). Sitting : Coach Sam Nelmeler, Assistant coach Erik Whitworth . 6. Coach Andy Dawson presenting trophy to Michael Gordon .
7. Assistant Coach Erik Whitworth presenting trophy to Robert Wlnzenreld.
MAD CLUB (see page 11)
their everday conversation. Innate talent must be developed; so
auditions were held, and fourteen of G.S.D.'s Middle School students were selected to be members of the newly-formed MAD(Muslc And Drama) Club . Opportunities for practice and performance of skits and songs are provided, as the group meets every Thursday. Club members participate In a rhythm band and play rousing songs like Yankee Doodle Dandy and It's A Grand 01' Flag. Translating words of beautiful songs Into sign language Is a particularly enjoyable activity. The club Is avallable for programs at other schools of civic meeting.
Sponsors of the club are Shlrler Childers, Barbara Dempsey, Suzanne Sanford, and Micki Gaines. The fourteen asplr!ng entertainers are: Duane Baldwin,

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