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Newspaper
Mainland Extra
Location
Galveston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1988
Page
4
Sandra Stone, lauding her valedictorian honor, plans to study pre pharmacy at the University of Houston. She cites lifelong friendships and AP American History as key experiences while the Anchor Club provided meaningful service and enjoyment.
La Marque High School salutatorian Paul Comits urges students to set high goals and work hard. He advocates involvement in extracurriculars to learn teamwork and says he hopes to influence education, possibly via school or state boards.
Elsa Garza of La Marque High School earns an Honorable Mention in the National Hispanic Scholar Awards Program. One hundred dollar awards go to 500 students nationwide, with 500 more scholarships available, funded by the Mellon Foundation and College Board.
Khanh Kim Luu, La Marque High School sophomore, chosen for the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science charter class to begin in August 1986. The program offers two years early entry at the University of North Texas with a tuition scholarship and potential aid for room and board. Upon completion, students earn a high school diploma and about 65 college credits toward a baccalaureate degree.
Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City offers CPR Certification on June 25 in StayWell Office and June 24 in the Health Education Center Alvin with pre registration required. Fees are $10 per person. Additional brown bag seminar How to Protect Your Child in a Changing World will be June 29 with speaker Trudy Davis C S W. Registration is required and space limited.
Mainland Center offers Brown Bag Options a monthly seminar co sponsored by MCH and Options of Galveston County. GET IN SHAPE and low impact aerobics run weekly with multiple time slots at MCH facilities in Alvin. Alanon and substance abuse family classes meet weekly with a crisis hotline and contact numbers for registration. Alvin seminars at the Health Education Center cover topics like back pain and nutrition.
Dr. Sarah Anderson of Texas A&M Extension Service notes that summer programs for 10 year olds must balance structure and freedom. She advocates day camps and varied activities that foster independence, decision making, and physical activity while avoiding excessive competition and sedentary time.
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