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Volume 96

Cave Spring, Georgia , November 1990

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MAR 1 2 1991
OU~UMENJS
UGA UBIARIES

National Deaf Prep

Football Champions

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"Writing To Read"
Every school day two of G.S.D. 's primary classes travel to the Cave Spring Elementary School for participation In the "Writing to Read" program. Mrs. Jeanette Hunter directs the computer-based Instructional system, which Is designed to develop the writing and reading skills of kindergarten and first-grade students. In learning centers, pupils use a variety of equipment and language arts materials. The computer serves as a guide, and each child controls his own learning. The goals are discovery of the joy of language and the development of the ability to express Ideas In English.
Students Involved In the 'Get Set for Writing to Read" portion of the program are In Mrs. Rachel Terry's class: Ashley Davis, Bradley Cooper, Ryan Loyd, Mlkey Tallman, and Luke Howard . Along with Mrs. Sue Craft's Cave Spring class, the children develop vocabulary and basic language skills, while learning management and Independence. Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Barbara Hendrix Interpret for the deaf students and monitor each child's activity and progress.
Mrs. Elinor Harris' class, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Ann Moncrief and Mrs. Penny Penny, work on a higher level of the program. The students are: Jeremy and Richard Childres, Leetrell Lawson , Erica Blair, Donza Pace, Wanda Ruffin, and Wesley Boyd . Each child Is responsible for discovering his dally assignment and for procedlng to the appropriate learning center. Stations present opportunities for work In the following areas: Computer, Keyboard, Work Journal, Listening LIbrary, and Make Words Station . Special headsets amplify sounds for the deaf students.
Short language stories, written without assistance, display skills developing as a result of this excellent learning program. Following are some examples of stories written Independently by deaf students.

Mrs. Hendrix assists Ashley Davis In "Writing to Read."
Mrs. Moncrief assists In "Writing to Read" program. A Pumpkin 1 made a jack-0-latern. I made two eyes. I made one nose. I made one mouth . I had fun.

''Hands-On''
Activities
Learning at Georgia School for the Deaf takes many forms. One of the most effective ways to teach deaf children Is through the use of handwork projects, as the students "learn by doing." Mrs. Emma Johnson's class has been busy making gifts for their families and for sale at the State Arts and Crafts Show at Twin Towers In Atlanta on December 13, 1990.
Kim Smith, Mindy Lanier, Mike Smith, Geoffrey Fincher, and Angel Clark are developing Independent skills and are learning activities that they can enjoy In the future. Their first project Involved making lamps from craft sticks. The lamps were then sent to Mr. George Kemp to be sprayed and to Mr. Roland Smith to be electrified. Not only are the lamps attractive; they will be useful and will provide lovely points of Interest In their homes.
A glimpse Into Mrs. Johnson's classroom shows many projects underway. The children have made Indian headresses and are currently working on pot holders, neelapoint pictures, and trivets made of tiles.
Miss Ruby Hewett's primary class Is also creating articles for sale at the Arts and Crafts Show In Atlanta. Henry Antoine, Johnny Colclough, Chris Evans, Jeremy Husky, CharvezJackson, Kerry Kines, and Rafael Stanford are making rabbits from wash cloths, yarn lapel dolls, and picture frames. The boys are discovering hidden talents and are learning the Importance of sharing.
Being creative Is funl Each project presents unique opportunities for vocabulary enhancement and language experience. As the children have fun, they are learning and are developing a sense of accomplishment and pride In a job well done.

-Jeremy Childres

A Tree
A tree has red leaves. A tree has yellow leaves. A tree has green leaves. A tree has orange leaves.
-Leetrell Lawson

Mrs. Terry Instructs Bradley Cooper at Cave Spring School.

A Cow
A cow Is big. A COW has four legs. A COW has two eyes. A cow has two ears. A cow has a tall. A cow can eat. A cow can sleep . A cow can drink water. A cow can run. A cow can walk.
-Richard Childres

Mrs. Johnson's class and their handwork.
Our News
Kim had a birthday at home. She Is sixteen years old. Angel got a new coat. She got some money. She ate too much turkey. Her
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stomach hurt. Mike ate some turkey. He saw Santa Claus. Mindy got a new coat. Mrs. Johnson cooked Thanksgiving dinner. Mrs. Niemeier went to Tennessee and Alabama.
-Mrs. Emma Johnson's Class
BOO!
It was Hallowe'en , the day of witches, clowns , monsters, ghosts, and goblins. The Lower School students went to the gym at two o'clock for a spooky party , but no one knew who they were because of the ImagInative costumes! - The following activities were enjoyed by the children : face painting, bobbing for apples , throwing a ball at a target, painting balloons , and pinning the nose on the clown.
Refreshments were served, and the goblins, large and small, had a good time.
The Hallowe' en committee thanks everyone who helped the Lower School children to have a happy and safe holiday.
-Mrs . Penny Penny Miss Mary Hanson

Lunch Japanese
Style
The owners of Wada-Shln Japanese Restaurant In Rome, Georgia, treated G.S .D. 's Primary Department to a com pfete habachl-cooked meal. Robert Wat son, manager, Invited the upper classes to lunch on Monday, November 5, and the lower classes on Tuesday, November 8. The lf1 and lf2 chefs were brought In for special command performances for both meals. Children and staff watched delightfully as the chefs displayed their culInary arts In preparing and cooking the food. Eyes sparked as they observed the flying knives and artistic movements of the chefs .
The best part was eating the delicious Japanese food I Each student was treated to salad, soup, rice, and the habachl meal, Including onions, broccoli, zucchini, shrimp, mushrooms, bean sprouts, chicken, and steak. The meal was completed with orange sherbert for dessert.
A special experience was the opportunity for the students to teat their skill of eating with chopsticks. They did quite well, even better than some of the teachers I
Tuesday's lunch was also attended by other special guests: reporters from the Rome News Tribune, 11 Alive News, WAWA-TV, and WRGA Radio . Mr. Wada and Mr. Aral ate with the children and encouraged them to visit again soon .
The trip to Wada-Shln was an exciting learning experience for every child Involved. Many new foods were tasted , and the chefs' work was spectacular! The show was only outdone by the tasty food. The G.S.D. staff encourages all of our friends to patronize a restaurant that Is so Interested In and generous to deaf students.

PIZZA!!!
The G.S.D. library Ia once again participating In the "Book It" National Reading Incentive Program , sponsored by Pizza Hut. Begun on October 1, 1990, the program will end on February 28, 1991 , with free pizzas being awarded on December 19, January 31 , and February 28.
" Book It" Ia a four-month Incentive program for students In pre-school through the eighth grade, designed to motivate children to read more at school, In the library, In the dorm, and at home. Pupils are praised and rewarded for their reading accomplishments. The goal for the preschool/ kindergarten portion of the program Ia to develop In each child a positive, enthusiastic attitude toward reading. Rewards are given for paying attention during story time In the library.
For the higher classes, there are five reading lists utilized to accomplish monthly goals. After completion of four books per month, the student receives free pizza, a colorful button, and a star to place on the button. Each child checks his own progress In the program by Independently referring to a chart on the G.S.D. library door.
Miss Joy Gibson and Ms. Charlotte Pierce appreciate the support, Interest, and encouragement of the G.S.D. staff, as the students attempt to develop good readIng habits. Being able to read will lead to personal fulfillment and a lifetime of pleasure .
"T-Shirt Fever"
Mrs. Johnson's students are proud of their classmates. They are wearing t-shlrts with their classmates an d teacher 's pictures on them. Mrs. Ponder, Vocational Instructor, showed the students how to do this project.

Mrs. Collins paints Hallowe'en faces.

Hallowe'en goblins

Lunch at Wada-Shln

(L-A) Kim Smith, Mindy Lanier, Angel Clark, and Mike Smith.
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Our Zoo Trip

Our Math Class

Autumn Leaves

We went to the zoo In Atlanta last Thursday . Mr. Holman drove the bus . The bus was very bumpy .
We met some girls and boys from A.A . S.D. at the zoo .
We saw many an imals. We saw three elephants. One elephant was very smart . Her name was VIctoria. She had big ears . The elephants did not smell good . We went In the snake house. We saw many different snakes . Two snakes were very fat. Monica was afraid. The alligator had ten babies . We saw many lizards. Miss Gaines did not like the snake house.
We saw one tiger . We saw some giraffes and ostriches. They were very tall. We saw a big rhinoceros.
Two lions were asleep . They were tired . LaShon saw two eagles . We laughed at the white bear. He was swlmmlng.He liked the cold water. He splashed and splashed . We saw a brown bear. He was very big. He was mean . We ate lunch near the bus. Some of the boys played . We came back to school on the bus. We laughed and played on the bus. LaShon went to sleep. We had a good time at the zoo .
-Miss Gaines' Class
VIctoria, the elephant, at the Atlanta zoo.
Middle School
The following Middle School students are averaging A's and B's In Mrs. Wingo's math class at Cave Spring Elementary: Michelle Daggett , Crystal Wimbish , Robin McGatha, and Misty Carroll.

Michelle Daggett , Crystal Wimbish , Robin McGatha and I go to Cave Spring School for Math . We go to Mrs. Wingo's fourth grade class. We go with Mrs. Dempsey . Mrs. Wingo's class has two girls and thirteen boys . We always have homework. We have lots of hard work. We have been working on writing numbers to 999,999 , rounding , addition, subtraction , time and money.
Robin laughed at me because I said , "I hate to subtract.' ' Michelle always pinched my arm and legs In Math Class. Michelle's favorite class Is Math . Robin likes all of her classes. Crystal likes to count money.We like to work In Math class. We made good grades on our report card .

-Misty Lynn Carroll

5th grade

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Watermelons
Miss Gaines brought four watermelons to school last Friday morning. She brought some knives, forks, and some salt, too . We walked to her car and got the watermelons. They were very heavy.
We went outside and ate the watermelons Friday afternoon. Geoffrey ate five pieces. I did not eat much . I do not like watermelon.
LaShon Ramsey

Mrs. Penny In class at Cave Spring Elementary.

The tree outside my classroom window was spectacular this fall. The red and golden leaves sparkling In the sunlight were breathtaking In their splendor. In no previous autu.mn has this tree been so outrageously blatant In Its beauty, for In 1990 It almost screamed out , " Look at mel Revel In my color and majesty! Stop whatever you ' re doing and just look at mel "
As I endeavored to teach and to complete the unending miles of paper work required of today's teachers, the tree has been an ever-present distraction , a voice calling to me, demanding that I observe and appreciate the world outside my window. There were times when I could hardly pull my eyes away from Its display of nature's glory. Gradually the autumn leaves faded to umber, and now the winter winds have come to whisk them away. My tree stands stark against the gray sky . No leaf Is left to adorn the barren trunk that looks lonely, bereft of Its glamorous accouterments. Crisp leaves cover the ground , like a drab skirt around a forgotten Christmas tree.
Walking out with my class to check on the blrdfeeder hanging on a bare branch, we noticed small green shoots peeping from the elbows and crevices of the old tree. Winter has just begun , but already new life Is In embryo, awaiting warm days and sunshine. " Spring will come, the tree says to me, " And I will be clad In a verdant dress sprinkled with blossoms of white."
At the risk of sounding corny, I admit that the weathered tree Is an Inspiration to me, promising that "This, too, will pass." .....When the useless paperwork seems Insurmountable, I look at my " teacher tree" and know that the task Is not really endless, that I will once again finish the work and move on to other, more enjoyable and worrthwlle actlvltles.... .When the chllren seem Incorrigible and disinterested, 1 observe the tree and see beauty In all Its stages and am reminded that youngsters, too, change and grow, often hiding latent beauty under the surface..... When the weeks seem long and bleak and desolate between Christmas and spring holidays, with no break to rejuvenate my spirit , 1 remember the green shoots bring nurtured while waiting for the warmth of a new, gentler aeason .. .. .When I become discouraged, when It seems that I can do nothing right, when my teaching seems to be In vain, when It seems that no one cares, then I see the tree reaching Its wintry branches out, offering solace and home to a solitary bird, and I feel refreshed and fulfilled.
The Arctic-like winds lash out, but my tree stands tall and straight and proud, bending only slightly before returning to Ita old stance to await better days. Thank you, Dear Tree, thank voul
-Mickl Gaines

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New Lower School Students

1 am new at G.S.D. this year . I live In Baxley and am fourteen years old . I have made friends with the boys In my class and enjoy getting to know them. We all have different Interests but we have fun together.
-Ricky Williamson

(L-R) Back row : Rick Littlejohn, Darius Walker , Maggie Maurer. (L-R) Front row: Luke Howard, Clifford Perry. Not pictured: Joe Williams, Alexis Wilson.
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Junior High School
I like clogging and am trying to learn all 1 can. I practice every day. At first I did not do very well and asked Rhonda Brownlow to teach me. Slowly I got better. Rhonda helps me when she has time. Maybe soon I can join a clogging group In Rome or Cave Spring . I love clogging.
-Willie Blackmon
I am a football player. My team played well and beat all the other schools except one. Willie and Lionel also play football. Sam Niemeier Is our coach. He makes us work hard. Playing football helps us to have a strong body.
-Kenya Greer
On July 25th at 8 a.m. my mom, my 10year-old brother Joshua and I got on an airplane and flew to Houston, Texas. In Houston we changed planes and flew to Alabama. It took us almost eight hours. My oldest brother Chris drove our car with our dog, Stanley. We met my dad at the airport In Alabama. He had already moved to Georgia. We stayed In Dad's apartment for a few days until the moving truck came with our stuff. Chris drove our car to our new house. My other brother Matthew rode with him. We finally removed our boxes and unpacked. A month later, my dad, my mom and I visited G.S.D. I am new at G.S.D. and am happy to be In a school for the deaf. I have met and made new friends.
-Seth White

Our Explorers were In the annual Christmas parade In Cave Spring this year. It was last Thursday. Miss Gibson and Mrs. Allred marched behind the Cub Scouts. Chad Moore led the parade with the U.S. flag . Chad Blaxton carried the Georgia flag and Eric Caison carried the Boy Scouts flag . Tony Batastlnl and I carried the Boy Scouts of America display sign . We were proud to be a part of the community and our school.
-Lionel Parker
1 enjoy the Explorer Scouts. There are many boys In our group. Our scoutmasters are Mr. Alton Holman, Mr. Eric Whitworth and Mr. Sonny Holman. I joined the group because I like to do many things outdoors. My friends and I once saw some snakes and lizards when we were hiking. In April we will travel to Arkansas where we will meet other Boys Scouts from other states. I am excited about this.
-LaTravls Stroud
I like basketball and look forward to going to our home games. Our first game will be against Red Bud. We have good teams thla year.
-Kendrick Poole
New Staff Members
Mrs. 6c~eky Dawson, new P.E. teacher

New Middle School Teacher, Mr. Sydney Sharp
Mrs. Becky Dawson Joined the G.S.D. faculty In August, 1990. A 1978 graduate of Floyd Hospital Radiologic Technologist School, she worked as an x-ray technician at Redmond Park Hospital In Rome for ten years. Earning her degree from Shorter College In 1988, she taught the 5th grade at Pepperell Elementary School for two years. Her husband Andy's glowing reports of "wonderful G.S.D." Influenced her decision to apply for the job of physical education Instructor. In her spare time, Becky enjoys jazzerclse, painting, and travelling.
Mr. Sidney Sharp started his employment at G.S.D. In November. A native of Gadsden, Alabama, he worked first as a bookkeeper before matriculating at Gallaudet University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Admlnlnstratlon . While at Gallaudet, he met his wife, Carol. Obtaining teacher certification from Jacksonville State University, he taught at the Alabama School for the Deaf for several years.
Ms. Nicki Brock Murshell , a graduate of G.S.D., Is a new houseparent , working with 6th-grade boys. Nicki lives In Calhoun, Georgia.
Mr. Earl Sandrlch joined Student Services this fall, working on the night shift with 9th- and 10th-grade boys.
Ms. Pam Hill , a student at Jacksonville State University, Is working with a special dormitory group. Pam lives In Piedmont, Alabama.
Honor Roll
(L-R) Seth White, Chad Moore, Michael E. Smltn ; Dyan Osborne not pictured.

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High School
Our Trip to Indiana
The bi-annual Junior National Association of the Deaf (Jr. N.A.D.) National Convention was held at the Indiana School for the Deaf during June. Eddie Cooper and I attended with Mrs. Conti , our advisor. There were 111 students from twentyfour states and Canada. The convention was set up to help the deaf youth become better leaders In the future . We attended workshops on many different subjects such as peer pressure, deaf culture ,Amerlcan Sign Language, the National Association of the Deaf, drugs, self-empowerment and parliamentary procedure. All of the workshops were taught by well -known deaf adults. The Parliamentary Procedure was taught by Bummy Burstein from California. Hela known as the first deaf person to be licensed In parliamentary procedure. Both Eddie and I learned a great deal from the workshops .
During breaks we toured Indianapolis. The places we visited were the Indianapolls Zoo, Indy 500 and the World's Largest Children's Museum. We were kept busy at all times and learned so much.
There was a Jr. N.A.D. Pageant held one evening and Eddie and I both participated . It was a very exciting experience. We were both excited and afraid to stand before so many people on stage. There were 35 contestants which Included both boys and girls. We had to Introduce ourselves, perform our talents and be Interviewed. The Interview was the most difficult with the questions being ''What did you learn In the week of the convention?" and "What would be your advice to your friends using drugs and why?" Eddie did an Imitation of a grandmother for his talent performance and I sang "Love In Any Language" In sign-language. Nervous feelings sprang when we were named as two of the twelve finalists. Eddie was announced as the beat dressed and I was third runner-up. David Eberwein was named Mr. Jr. N.A.D. and Rosangela Morales was named Miss Jr. N.A.D. Both of them are from California, although from different schools.
On the final day the business meetings were held at the Indiana State Capitol. Sean VIrnig was elected president and hla brother was elected vice-president of the National Association. Becky Luftlg Ia the new secretary. The 1994 National Convention will be held In Rochester, New York.
We found It hard to say our good-byes, since we had made ao many new friends. The next convention will be held at the Louisiana School for the Deaf during 1992. Hopefully, G.S.D. will send delegates as It was a very rewarding experience for both

of us. We feel that by attending we can be better leaders for the deaf.
- Dyan Osborne
Dyan Osborne and Eddie Cooper
G.S.D. Students Earn National Award
(L-A) Carlos Herrera, Marcus Butta, and Michael Meeks. Pictures not avallableYashlca Hunter and Natasha Hadley.
Five students from the Social Studies classes taught by Ezekiel McDaniel were awarded certificates of merit recently for outstanding knowledge of current events. The G.S.D. students honored were Carlos Herrera, Marcus Butta, M lchael Meeks,

Yaahlca Hunter , and Nataaha Hadley. Each was tested periodically with quizzes provided by the Current Events Magazine. This publication Is used nationally by both hearing and hearing-Impaired students. According to the Instructor, awareness of current events Is an Integral part of each Social Studies class taught at G.S.D.
New High School Students
(L-A) Jerri Gaskins, Tony Bataatlnl, Ricky Williamson, and Seth White.
Student Achievement
G.S.D. Senior Dyan Osborne's poem, "Our Flag," was published In the spring Issue of Red Clay and Skyscrapers, a publication of the Georgia Alliance for Public Education.
Our Flag
As a young child I could never understand why Our flag was raised To wave high In the sky.
Every place I go Our flag's proudly displayed I atop and think Of the history that It's made.
On the Fourth of July People hall the red, white, and blue, They step forth to music, Our flag stands for all of you.
Through the years I've learned What our flag really meana I now know there's more Than It really seems.
Our flag waves on As I stand up and sing To let the world know We must let freedom ring.
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AWARDS-FALL 1990
(L-R) Jerri Gaskins represented G.S.D. at the Noon Optimist Club Speakout Assembly. Amy Terry was selected as the Noon Optimist Club Student of the Month.
Vocational Department Activities
G.S.D.'s Vocational Department stays busy with numerous projects, training students to survive and achieve In the business community, and at the same time helping children and adults who need special products or equipment. Under the direction of Interim Supervisor Sylvia Morgan, the vocational teachers endeavor to work co-operatively with other school departments to provide valuable training and experience In preparation for success In today's competitive world.
Following are some of the on-going projects: Carpentry: Middle School students are
making birdhouses under the direction of Mr. George Kemp. Typing: Ms. Patricia McKinney Is helping Middle School students and Vocational Rehabilitation clients develop proper keyboarding skills. Electrical Wiring: High School students are learning basic circuitry skills and are wiring lamps under the direction of Mr. Roland Smith. Upholstery: Mr. Mount and High School students are recovering dormitory furniture. Power Sewing: Ms. Jane Ponder and High School students are working on stitching skills.

Body and Fender: Mr. Russell Royston arrd his students are sanding various parts of a car.
Welding: Students and Mr. Ronnie Williams are working on transmissions and wiper repairs.
Driver Training: Mr. Mitchell and his stude'nts are currently practicing safe driving skills, l.e.,passlng parked cars on the driving range.
Printing: Mr. McDonald and students are printing business cards and song books . The Vocational Department Is also In-
volved In some joint projects, which will be of benefit to the school. Mr. Kemp, Mr. Smith , and their students are building a gazebo on the Perry Farm campus. Also, Mr. Kemp, Mr. Mount, and students are making computer tables.
On an on-going basis, art and computer awareness classes are a part of the Career Education Exploration Rotation Schedule.
New Positions
Mrs. Sylvia Morgan, Curriculum Director at Georgia School for the Deaf Is serving as the Acting Supervising Teacher of the Vocational Department. Joining G.S. D.'s faculty In 1974, Mrs. Morgan was a classroom teacher until her appointment as Curriculum Director In 1988. She also serves as Editor-In-Chief of The School Helper.
Mrs. Debbie Holder has accepted the position of Houseparent Coordinator In Student Services. Ma. Holder began her employment at G.S.D. In August, 1983 and was a houseparent until her appointment as Houseparent Coordinator In August, 1990.
1990 G.S.D. Varsity
Football Report
What a wonderful year 1990 was for our varsity football teaml The 1990 G.S.D. Tigers finished the season with a record of 8-1-o, which Ia the best football record In the history of the school. Thla Ia a great accomplishment, since the team had only 19 players. The 1989 team had 12 Seniors, so no one expected a repeat aucceaa In 1990. Everyone Ia very proud of the courage and character shown by these young men. It Ia not easy for 19 players to play 9 straight games and be competitive In every
An undefeated season was missed by one point In the last game, played against Donoho, with a score of 35-34. G.S.D. was 5-o against other deaf team.
One reason the team has been successful

the last two years Is the hard work done by a strong group of seniors. The Senior leadera In 1990 were Chris Slgler,QB-S; Donnie Hearst, FB-NG; Mike Gordon, HB-CB; Jeffery Roberta, OG-LB; Robert Wlnzenreld,OG-DT; Eugene Mlngo,HB-DE; Carlos Hererra,OT-NG; and Eddie Miller, OT-DT.
Others players who m ade a large contribution to the success were Roderick Hartage, HB-LB; Jermalne Akins, OT-DE; Kenneth Bouldin, SE-S; Sollan Davis, SE-DE; Ricky Rivers, OG-CB; Lamar McEntire, C-OT; Rock lvey, SE-DE; Mickey Costley, OG-DE; Duane Baldwin, OT-DT; and Marcus Butts, SE-LB. Thanks to these men for a wonderful year and a job well donal
The coaches also want to thank Clifton Mitchell, Sean Hammond, Ricky Webb, Mike Smith, Stacey Heath, Richard Roberta,and Jeff Jimmerson for their help and hard work . Aa head coach, 1 want to thank Andy Dawson and Erik Whitworth for all the long hours and great Job they did getting the boys ready to play In every game. The season was a true team effort. Let's repeat again In 19911 G.S.D. 111 Go, Tigers I
-Sam R. Niemeier Head Football Coach

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On The Cover
First Row (L-R): Eugene Mingo, Carlos Herrera, Jeffery Roberts, Chris Sigler, Robert Wlnzenreld, Donnie Hearst, Eddie Miller, Mike Gordon. Second Row (L-R): Andy Dawson, assistant coach, Sam Niemeier, coach, Tyson Daniels, Sollan Davis, Ricky Rivers, Erik Whitworth, assistant coach. Third Row (L-R): Mickey Costley, Kenneth Bouldin, Lamar McEntire, Roderick Hartage, Duane Baldwin, Jermalne Akins, Rock lvey. Fourth Row (L-R): Michael Smith, Stacey Heath, Toby Wilbanks, Marcus Butts, Mark Zeigler, Richard Roberts, Clifton Mitchell, and Sean Hammond.

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Miss Rhonda Brownlow, G.S.D. Homecoming Queen

GSD Basketball Teams Go to the ''Alabama Classic''

For the second GSD Basketball teams
have participated In "Alabama Classic.'' The classic consisted of four teams: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Mississippi Schools for the Deaf. The schedule was as follows:

Friday 1:30 3:00 6:00 7:30

Georgia vs. Illinois Georgia Boys vs. Illinois Mississippi vs . Alabama Mississippi vs. Alabama

Girls Boys Girls boys

Saturday 9:00 Georgia vs . Mississippi 10:30 Georgia vs. Mississippi 12:30 Illinois vs. Alabama 2:00 Illinois vs. Alabama 4:00 Mississippi vs . Illinois 5:30 Mississippi vs. Illinois 7:15 Georgia vs . Alabama 8:45 Georgia vs . Alabama

Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys

The games were very exciting with good competition between the schools. GSD girls opened the "Round Robin" play

Total Language Friday morning with the Classic's first vic-
tory. They finished with a 1-2 record, play-

Environment Ing every game close. The boys won games
against Illinois (Central State Champion of

1990) and Mississippi but lost to Alabama.

The boys and girls really had a great time .

For the second year In a row, a major

Hopefully In the near future, we may start goal at Georgia School for the Deaf Is to

" Georgia Classic" and establish comrade- motivate and encourage students to under

ship and goodwill between our brother stand and use language appropriately .

schools, Georgia-style.

Last year, all departments participated In a

The members of the girls ' team are monthly writing program . Each language

Rhonda Brown low , Teresa Edwards, Alicia Instructor was given a list of topics for the

Ferguson , Jerri Gaskins, Janet George, month . Students were encouraged to

Natasha Hadley, Yashlka Hunter, Dyan write, sign , or draw about the writing topic

Osborne, Nicky Rivers , Weenonla Stall- for that month .

Ings, and Yolanda Taylor.

At the beginning of the 1990-91 school

The members of the boys' team are year, a Total Language Environment work-

Ricky Webb. Chris Sigler , Lamar Mc- shop was presented In the G.S.D. dining

Entire, Roderick Hartage, Michael room . Instructors, houseparents, and

Gordon, Shonna

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medical personnel were grouped together to share concerns and recommendations

Butts, Tyson Daniels, Jermalne Akins, and for Improving the students ' educational

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progress In all areas of their lives. To make

this concept a reality, a "Total Language

-Coach Doug English Environment" form was developed. The

workshop was a unique opportunity for

teachers and houseparents to discuss prob-

lems and ways that everyone can work to-

gether to foster good use of language.

Georgia School for the Deaf Is excited

about this endeavor. In 1991 , results of

Staff News

and recommendations for the program will be presented to the staff.

Committee members and workshop par-

ticipants Include Mlckl Gaines, Sylvia

Ann and Sam Niemeier vacationed In Morgan, Joyce Herron , Barbara Dempsey,

Alaska last summer . During their month- and Prudence Dillingham .

long, they traveled In a motorhome, visit-

Ing many places of Interest.

Georgia Basic Skills Barbara Dempsey's son, Ted , Is a junior
at the United States Air Force Academy In

Colorado. Rachel Terry's

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("Boots"), had heart surgery at Redmond Park Hospital In September. He Is recoverIng nicely.
Bettye Angel's son, Kent , Is teaching at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Steve Autry and his wife, Margaret, are expecting a baby before the end of 19901
Sue and Buck Huckaby visited their son and his family In Colorado In July. On their way home they toured Pike's Peak and the Royal Gorge.
Shirley Childers Is a grandmother! Her son and daughter-In-law are the proud parents of a son, Gregory Eugene, born In November.
Emma Johnson's son, John, graduated from Emory Medical School In May, 1990. After a year's Internship at Emory, he will move to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for another year as an Intern, followed by residency experience In the hospital there.
Mr. Hal Betz and his son, David, traveled In Germany last summer. They stayed

Students at the Georgia School for the Deaf participate In the Georgia Basic Skills testing program. Because G.S.D. Is a special school , students have the option of taking the tests that are mandated for public school students. Students cannot earn a regular diploma until they pass the B.ST. However, since deaf students are required to have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP), they can earn a Special Education Diploma by successfully completing their
I . E . P. G.S.D. follows the same testing schedule
as other Georgia public schools . All sophomore, junior and senior students have the opportunity to take the B.S.T . beginning In the fall of the sophomore year. Tests are given twice each year and students may repeat testing until a passing score Is re-
ceived. Test scores are given to the student and
a copy sent hom to his parents. Students are encouraged to Improve their basic skU Is

with Hal's sister and especially enjoyed

hiking expeditions throughout the country.

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In extra study time 3:05 until 4:00 P.M. after the regular class time Ia over. Teachera are available at that time for Individual help for those skill areas where students show weakness. Students must receive a score of 307 or higher on the reading teat and 308 or higher on the mathematics teat In order to achieve a passing score. A score of 313 Is required to pass the writing teat.
Mrs. Nancy Barker, G.S.D. Guidance Counselor coordinates the testing program.
Staff Development
Opportunities
Mrs. Penny Penny, Mrs. Barbara Hendrix, and Mrs. Rachel Terry attended a week-long "Writing to Read" workshop at Pepperell School during the summer.
Mr. Mike Elliott and Mr. Jim Perry attended the International Conference on the Education of the Deaf In Rochester, New York, July 29-August 3, 1990. Over 2000 people from 33 countries attended and five different methods of Interpretation were utilized: American Sign Lan guage, Signing Exact English, Japanese, Spanish, and the International Sign Language.
Mrs. Faye Kemp and Ms. Helen Keefer attended a conference on "Management of Physical/ Medical and Related Issues In the Schools" at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, Georgia, on October 26, 1990.
On August 8, 1990, Mrs. Glenda Couey, Mrs. Joyce Freeman, Mrs. Ann Huffman, and Mrs. Elizabeth Baker attended a wellness Workshop In Calhoun, Georgia. A well-known walker, Rob Sweetgall, presented the program and urged participants to begin a walking program In order to relieve stress and to control weight.
Mr. Brian Boham and Mr. Larry Calloway of the Division of Exceptional Children, Georgia Department of Education, presented an Individual Education Plan workshop for all G.S.D. teachers. Requirements of P.L. 94-142 were explained, and time was provided for practice In writing appropriate objectives.
Mr. David Conti was appointed by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools to serve as a member of a team assigned to evaluate Model Seconday School for the Deaf. The team of 27 evaluators, both deaf and hearing, convened In Washington, D.C., November 14-16.
On October 5, 1990, Miss Joy Gibson and Ms. Charlotte Pierce attended a workshop at West Georgia College In Carrollton, Georgia. "Empowering Learners and Teachers In the Informational Age" was sponsored by the Georgia Association for Instructive Technology. Ms. Pierce also attended the Governor's Conference O_!'l Ll-

brarles and Informational services at the Hyatt Regency Ravlna Hotel In Atlanta, September 5-6.
Ms. Diane Conti and Ms. Lois Grizzard were selected as members of the State Special Education Task Force, which met In Atlanta three times last spring to develop a new Handbook for Schools.
Mrs. Sylvia Morgan attended the 7th District Staff Development/Curriculum meeting held at the Floyd County Boad of Education Building. Topics Included time management, computer technology update, needs assessment, and drug prevention education.
Mrs. Delle Copeland and Mrs. Barbara Dempsey visited North Heights School In Rome to observe a "Meology" class. The Meology Program addresses drug education and positive self-Image.
Mrs. Faye Kemp, Family Life Education Instructor, and Mrs. Sylvia Morgan, Curriculum Director, attended a selfconcept workshop at Berry College. The workshop emphasized the development of a positive attitude and positive Images to be Incorporated In the school curriculum.
The G.S.D. administrative and supervisory staff attended a retreat at Red Top Mountain Lodge near Cartersville, Georgia, August 13-14, 1990. G.S.D. participants were: Lynne Crothers, Ed Steele, Thelma Twyman, Glenda Couey, Nancy Barker, Macle Watts, Juanita Barnett, Joyce Farrer, Debbie Holder, Sylvia Morgan, Teresa Lee, Eugene Perdue, Jim Perry, Charles Moncrief, John Groth, and Michael Elliott. The focus of the conference was "School Administration for the 21st Century."
Where Are They
Now???
Each Issue of the Helper will feature some Information about former students and employees of Georgia School for the Deaf. Any news of Interest regarding alumni or retirees may be sent to: The School Helper, G.S.D.,Cave Spring, GA 30124.
Miss Katharine Casey, former supervising Teacher of the Primary Department, still lives In Cave Spring but has traveled widely, even to Europe and Australia, since her retlredment In 1977. An active member of the Cave Spring Baptist Church, she also belongs to a garden club, plays bridge, paints china, and Ia a weekly Red Cross Volunteer (Gray Lady) at Floyd Medical Center In Rome, Georgia.
1978 graduate Tim Dimitri was seen shopping In Boaz, Alabama, during the Thanksgiving holidays. He and his wife, Patti, live In Columbus, Georgia.
Miss Dledra Elliott (Class of 1981) via-

lted G.S.D. recently. She lives In Marietta, where she works and attends college classes.
Mrs. Annie Aycock, beloved G.S.D. teacher who retired In 1971, lives In Rome, where she Is an active member of the Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, a volunteer for United Way, and a board member of the Rome Girls' Club. She has taught a primary Sunday School class for 39 years and Is the leader of the Sunbeam and Red Circle groups In her church.
Connor and Myrtle Dillard, both G.S.D. retirees, live on Love (on Love Street,that Is) In Cave Spring . He walks every day, and she creates all kinds of handwork Items.
Kerry Moncrief (1980) and his wife, Nadine, are expecting their first baby In the spring. Kerry works In the Post Office In Duluth, Georgia.
Julie Qulntrell Arp (1978) lives In McCaysvllle,Georgla, where she Is coachIng her daughter's hearing basketball team I
Retirement
Luncheon
The faculty and staff of Georgia School for the Deaf hosted a retirement luncheon on June 8, 1990. Retirees were: Mrs. Louise Jackson, Mrs. Catherine Beaird, Mr. AI Medlock, Mr. Eugene Neal, Mr. Gabe Sinclair, and Mr. Harvey York.
As master of ceremonies, Mr. Michael Elliott lntroducted former G.S.D. adminIstrators Mr. John Caple, Mrs. Vera Owens, and Mrs. Emmalee Hlghnote, for opening remarks. Words of appreciation were then expressed by various staff members for the many years of dedicated service represented by the retirees being honored. Gifts were presented as a small token of gratitude for devotion to deaf children and for jobs well done.
A special honoree was Miss Katharine Casey, who retired from G.S.D. In 1977. During her years as classroom teacher, and, at different times, Supervising Teacher of the Intermediate, Primary, and Preparatory Departments, she made a tremendous contribution to the education of the deaf children of Georgia. She was presented a gold and white guest registry as a keepsake reminder of friends who came to
Closing remarks made by Mrs. Sarah Moore of the Georgia Department of Education expressed appreciation to all who labor for and love deaf children.
The retirement committee would like to thank the following contributors of gifts or donations for the honored retirees: Casey's Incorporated, Cave Spring Bottling Company, Davia Core and Pad, The Bank of Cave Spring, Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf, and some anonymous contributors.

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National School
Lunch Week
Georgia School for the Deaf observed National School Lunch Week October 1420, 1990. Menus used were those sent from the National School Lunch Headquarters, plus one of G.S.D.' s favorites, pizza. The nutritious pizza was made with. lowfat cheese and whole wheat flour.
All students are now encouraged to make healthly choices, and menus have been mod if ied to meet dietary guidelines. Some of the directives followed are: 1. Eat a variety of foods. 2. Maintain a desirable weight. 3. Avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol. 4. Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber. 5. Avoid too much sugar. 6. Avoid too much sodium.
Well-planned menus show that the dining room staff Is concerned about the well-being of G.S.D. students. Mr. Sandy Horton and Mrs. Glenda Couey purchased a small salad bar to better serve the primary children , who are now allowed to join the older students In choosing the regular lunch or the self-serve salad bar dally.

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National School Lunch Week Scenes

Telephone Pioneers
of America
The Telephone Pioneers of America, an organization of more than 800,000 members, has been actively Involved In an attempt to greater enable the hearingImpaired to commun icate with others. The Dixie Chapter of Georgia has adopted as Its community service a project entitled PRIDE (Pioneers Rally In Deaf Environment).
In an effort to assure Instant accessibility In time of need, the Pioneers are working with State and City law enforcement and emergency personnel to have placed In each 911 center a TDD unit. An endeavor Is being made to provide TDD units to many needy families, either freely or at discount prices.
The Pioneers work with the Georgia Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, the Georgia Council for the Hearing-Impaired, the Georgia Association of the Deaf, Georgia School for the Deaf, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center, and the Self Help for the Hard of Hearing (SHHH).
The motto of PRIDE Is "Those who cannot hear, we are their ears.

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Video Counseling
Projects
By Dan Mink
In working with multi-handicapped hearing-Impaired students, sometimes It Is difficult communicating abstract concepts using only sign language. Students who demonstrate unsocial behaviors, limited attention spans, problems with Impulse control, and acceptance of adult demands can cause agresslve and abusive behavior toward peers and adults.
The basic video counseling project philosophy Is; (1) VIdeotape a role model who shows Inappropriate behavior following Intervention by the teacher to calm the student and determine the cause of the problem. "The target student then views the videotape with the teacher to provide a meaningful basis for communication durIng the crisis Intervention period or a counseling session ."1 . The specific behavior might be: "throwing a chair," or "hitting" In reaction to being teased by another student. Kicking and fighting might be another unacceptable reaction that Is modeled. The visual pictures speak for themself .
(2) After completion of a video scene showing Inappropriate behavior, the teacher Is video taped showing his or her techniques for calming the student and trying to determine the cause of the problem. ''When students experience behavior outburst, Intervention by the teacher may be viewed as an attempt either to punish the student' for their actions or to prevent the student from expressing their true feellngs.. .The target student must see the teacher's Intervention as an attempt to determine the cause of the problem, provide relief from negative situations, and solve the problem In a nonthreatening manner." 2.
(3) Lastly the role model Is videotaped showing appropriate reactions In crisis situations. (Ignoring the teasing .) It Is Important to recreate the Identical conditions show In the first video tape, except for the change In reaction from unapproprlate to acceptable.
1. & 2. American Annal of the Deaf September 1981 Vol. 126, No. 6, ISSN 0002-726X
Brian E. Boham, Coordinator of Hearing Impaired Programs at Elwyn Institutes, Elwyn, Penn .
Scott Selkowltz, coauthor of the Davidson School, Functional Language-Reading Program
The above project was a brainchild of my studies at the Orientation to Deafness Pro-

gram at the University of Tennessee ln
1987.

Thanks to all who contributed to the collecting and placing of the tires for the little ones.

Certified Public
Managers Award
Governor Joe Frank Harris presented the Georgia Society of Certified Public Managers' Manager of the Year Award at a luncheon honoring the twenty nominees from the entire state of Georgia on Thursday, November 29, 1990. The luncheon sponsored by IBM was held at the Georgia Railroad Depot In Atlanta.
The Geo.rgla Society of Certified Public Managers annually recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements In state government through the Manager of the Year Award. This year Teresa Llndse)\ Lee, Director of Support Services at the \ Georgia School for the Deaf, was one of the nominees.

Adaptive Toys for GA. P.I.N.E.S.

Playground Tires for
The Little Boys'
Dorm
Thanks to the Telephone Company Pioneers Life Members Club for the tires used to construct an obstacle course for the little boys' playground.
Mrs. Betty Antholne of Cave Spring, who Is a Telephone Company Pioneers Life Member, shared with the club In August the desire of the school to build a tire obstacle course for the little boys' dormitory. This club, which will have hearing Impairment as their club project next year, decided to get ahead of the game and help out Immediately.
On September 24, 1.990 Mr. and Mrs. J . L. Cook delivered the tires to the school. They shared the club's plans to make hearIng Impaired children a club project for. the year. The Cooks requested Information about how their members could learn sign language and asked about projects to help the school.
Once the tires had arrived on campus, a design was submitted to the maintenance department for the obstacle course. They started to work Immediately. The creative gentlemen even decided that the tires would look better and present more of a challenge In the present form. Within hours of starting, the tires were ready for play.
Recently the boys have been creating ways to show off their strength and agility that even the maintenance department didn't consider. Stop by some afternoon and see the children In action.

Playing Is the main business of children but for children with motor problems, play: lng Is a very difficult task. GA . P.I.N .E.S. children with motor problems are finding play a little easier with the help of Mr. Roland Smith and his vocational class .
The electrical construction class In the vocational department has created adaptIve switches for the Infants of the GA P.I.N.E.S. program. With this equipment, the Infant need only push down on the top of the switch to activate the electricity which makes the toy work . One switch will work with many toys, but each toy must be adapted by Mr. Smith or one of his students before the switch can be attached.
Children with motor problems often are not In control of anything In their world. With the adaptive switch connected to a toy or tape player, an Infant can listen to music or play with the toy whenever he chooses . It Is not necessary to walt for someone to come along and turn on the toy . The child learns that he has control over something and that his actions cause things to happen In his environment.
Once the child learns to use a simple switch, the parents with the help of their parent advisor can work toward teaching the child to activate a communication device. Eventually the child will be able to express his needs In a way that his caregivers can understand .
This program which provides adaptive toys for the P.I.N .E.S. children Is just one way that the vocational department provides opportunities for G.S.D.students to help others while they learn new skills themselves.

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SEASON'S GREETINGS
The Editorial Staff wishes each one a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Editorial Staff Mlckl Gaines - Editor - Lower School Alumni/Staff/Generallnformatlon
Prudence Dillingham - Editor - Junior High School - Awards/Honors - Sports/ Extracurricular Activities
Diane Conti - Editor - High School Student Clubs
Debbie Holder - Editor - Student Services
Macle Watts - Editor - Student Services
Sylvia Morgan- Editor-In-Chief
Billy McDonald- Printer
Alton Holman - Photographer
Patricia McKinney- Typist
Dedication
This Issue of The School Helper Is gratefully dedicated to Mr. Bob Davis, who served as Editor of the publication for several years. In addition to performing his duties as Supervising Teacher of the Vocational Department, Mr. Davis contributed countless hours to gathering news, writing articles, and drafting the newspaper. His efforts will be sorely missed. The Editorial Staff .wishes him good fortune, muchdeserved rest, and a happy retirement!

Nobody's Perfect
The School Helper Is the result of a cooperative effort by staff and students to produce a record of G.S.D. life. Since students are Involved In the typing and printIng of articles and Items, mistakes are to be expected . Proofreading occurs again and again; but other, dlfferen errors emerge with each corrected proof. The G.S.D. students are to be commended for the excellent job they do, considering the language difficulties Inherent to deafness Itself. Thank you, Students, for your dedication and Industry.
Beginning with this Issue of The Helper, some changes will be Initiated , as we seek to present a more child- and parentfocused picture of" school and dormitory activities. Many pupil-written topics will be Included, In an attempt to share with the reader enjoyable events. The changes made during the next few Issues will, hopefully, mean an Improved, more lnter~stlng periodical.
-Editorial Staff
TV Decoder
Becomes Law
The Caption Center reports the news that by 1993, every TV set (13" and over) In the United States will have the ability to display closed captions at the touch of a button. At the present time, access to captioned television requ ires a separate and costly piece of equipment. On October 16, 1990, President Bush signed Into law the Television Decoder Circuitry Act , Public Law 101-431, which mandates that all sets manufactured In America after July 1, 1993, be equipped with built-In circuitry to

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decode closed captions. Watching captioned television has been
found to Improved English and reading skills among both deaf and hearing students.Researchers have also been encouraged by captioned television's potential to teach English to speakers of other languages and to teach adults to read .
The new law will enable deaf people to watch and understand programs In motel rooms, In the homes of hearing friends , and In other situations normally restrictive for them. The Caption Center Is currently promoting the captioning of every TV program , so that the deaf and hard-of-hearing may be able to turn on the t elevision at any time of the day or night and watch anything they choose. A $6 million , three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help this dream become a reality.

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Published by Georgia School for the Deaf
Werner Rogers , State Superintendent of Schools
Josephine Mart in, Associate State Superintendent,
Office of Special Services Sarah Moore, Director of State Schools
and Special Services Unit Georgia Department of Education
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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